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  • Page 1 User Guide Eden260V 3D Printing System DOC-32020 Rev. F...
  • Page 2 (even if Stratasys has been advised of the possibility of such damages), resulting from: (i) the use or the inability to use the product or software;...
  • Page 3 This product is covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents and other granted or pending patents. 6,569,373 7,209,797 7,364,686 7,369,915 7,500,846 7,604,768 7,628,857 7,658,976 7,725,209 7,896,639 7,958,841 7,991,498 7,996,101 8,219,234 8,278,866 8,323,017 8,469,692 8,781,615 8,865,047 8,932,511 9,017,589 9,020,627 9,031,680 9,227,365 Stratasys Ltd. www.stratasys.com DOC-32020 Revision F January 2021 DOC-32020 Rev. F...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    1 About This Guide Using This Guide For More Information Revision History Terms Used in This Guide Additional Resources Stratasys Academy Stratasys Support Center GrabCAD Community 2 Safety Safety Features Symbols and Warning Labels Safety Guidelines Printer Installation Printer Operation...
  • Page 5 Work Environment Workstation Requirements Preparing Files for Use with PolyJet 3D Printing Systems Converting CAD Files to STL Format Converting CAD Files to SLC Format Objet Studio Software 4 Installing Objet Studio How to Install Objet Studio 5 Using Objet Studio Launching Objet Studio Objet Studio Interface Ribbon Commands...
  • Page 6 Tray Perspective 5-36 Setting Object Colors 5-37 Loading Large Files 5-38 Large File Manipulation 5-38 Zoom Options 5-40 Handling Trays 5-42 Tray Validation 5-42 High Quality/Speed Setting 5-43 Production Estimates 5-43 E-mailing Objet Digital Files 5-44 Printing the Tray 5-44 Applying Additional Objet Studio Features 5-46 Dividing Objects...
  • Page 7 Loading Model and Support Cartridges Producing Models Preparing the Printer Starting Printing Printer Interface Color Key Printing Indicators Resuming Production After Printing has Stopped 6-10 Changing the Printing Material 6-12 Keeping the Printer in Idle Mode 6-17 Shutting Down the Printer 6-18 Maintaining the Printer 6-21...
  • Page 8 Removing Support with Water Pressure Removing SUP705 with Caustic Soda Removing SUP707 Post-Printing Treatment Photobleaching for Transparent Models Storing Models DOC-32020 Rev. F...
  • Page 9 About This Guide Using This Guide For More Information Revision History Terms Used in This Guide Additional Resources Stratasys Academy Stratasys Support Center GrabCAD Community DOC-32020 Rev. F...

  • Page 10: About This Guide

    Important: Read the entire Safety chapter before using the system. The text and figures in this guide are based on the Eden260V 3D printer, software version 27.5 and Objet Studio software version 9.2.

  • Page 11: Terms Used In This Guide

    PolyJet printers. (There is no limit to the number of client workstations.) host/server The workstation that interfaces directly with the Eden260V printer and workstation is typically positioned next to it. Job Manager The part of Objet Studio software that manages production jobs before they are sent to the PolyJet printer.
  • Page 12 1 About This Guide Resin The base substance from which photopolymer printing materials are made for use in Stratasys PolyJet printers. In Objet Studio and printer-application screens, “resin” refers to cartridges of model and support materials. A file that contains bitmaps of individual slices of an object, for printing 3D models.

  • Page 13: Additional Resources

    Eden260V User Guide 1 About This Guide Additional Resources Stratasys encourages you to learn more about your additive manufacturing printer, its capabilities and the technology. A wealth of information is available on our online digital platforms. Stratasys Academy Stratasys Academy is your online learning platform.

  • Page 14: Stratasys Support Center

    The site also has links to Web-based training, "how-to" videos and the Stratasys blog. In addition, you can check the latest revision of the user guide for your printer, and download documents in different languages.

  • Page 15: Safety

    Safety Safety Features Symbols and Warning Labels Safety Guidelines Printer Installation Printer Operation UV Radiation Printer Maintenance Model and Support Materials UV Lamps First Aid for Working with Printing Materials Contact with Skin Contact with Eyes Ingestion Inhalation Waste Disposal DOC-32020 Rev.

  • Page 16: Safety Features

    Eden260V User Guide 2 Safety Safety Features Stratasys 3D printers are designed to comply with CE and FCC standards. They are equipped with the following safety features: Interlock Switch The power supplied to the UV lamp, the tray heater and the motion motors is turned off when the cover is opened.

  • Page 17: Symbols And Warning Labels

    Eden260V User Guide 2 Safety UV-Lamp Overheating Protection The power supplied to the UV lamp, the tray heater and the motion motors is turned off if the temperature around the lamp reaches 90°C (194°F). A label on the UV-lamp cover indicates if the temperature has exceeded 65°C (150°F).

  • Page 18: Safety Guidelines

    Eden260V User Guide 2 Safety Safety Guidelines The following general guidelines, together with the instructions provided throughout this user guide, ensure user safety while operating and maintaining the system. If the system is not operated as specified, the user's safety may be compromised.

  • Page 19: Uv Radiation

    The UV lamps used in the printer emit dangerous radiation ➢ If the UV lamps remain on when the printer is open, do not stare directly at the UV light. Shut down the printer and call your Stratasys service provider. Printer Maintenance ➢...

  • Page 20: Uv Lamps

    Eden260V User Guide 2 Safety ➢ Dispose of contaminated shoes, belts and other leather items in accordance with any applicable regulations. Absorbed printing material may re-expose the user when these items are worn. UV Lamps UV lamps used by the printer to cure printing materials contain a small amount of mercury.

  • Page 21: First Aid For Working With Printing Materials

    Eden260V User Guide 2 Safety First Aid for Working with Printing Materials In general, try to avoid direct contact with uncured printing material. If skin or eyes come into contact with it, wash the area immediately and thoroughly with water, and follow these first-aid instructions.

  • Page 22: Inhalation

    Eden260V User Guide 2 Safety Inhalation Vapors from printing materials can be irritating to the respiratory system. If respiratory irritation occurs, expose the victim to fresh air immediately. ➢ If the victim has stopped breathing, perform artificial respiration or cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

  • Page 23: Introducing The 3D Printer

    Introducing the 3D Printer Work Configurations Source Files STL Files SLC Files Printing Materials Storage Shelf Life Exposure to Light Safety Considerations Disposal Work Environment Workstation Requirements Preparing Files for Use with PolyJet 3D Printing Systems Converting CAD Files to STL Format Converting CAD Files to SLC Format Objet Studio Software DOC-32020 Rev.

  • Page 24: Work Configurations

    3 Introducing the 3D Printer Work Configurations Eden260V 3D printing systems can be set up as single-station systems or as multi-station systems. When connected to a local computer network, the system can serve multiple users. In such configurations, each user (client) prepares files for production.

  • Page 25: Source Files

    CAD tools and some other 3D applications. Objet Studio supports these file formats: • • Eden260V systems feature the capability of producing different types of model files simultaneously. STL Files STL is short for STereoLithography or Standard Triangulation Language. This language views any object as a collection of surfaces, and describes each surface of the object as a collection of triangles.

  • Page 26: Printing Materials

    Eden260V User Guide 3 Introducing the 3D Printer Printing Materials Eden260V printers produce models by jetting thin layers of printing materials on the build tray, until the complete model is formed. Two types of material are used in this process: •...

  • Page 27: Safety Considerations

    Work Environment Extreme heat and humidity conditions can adversely affect the operation of your Eden260V 3D printer. Use ventilation or air-conditioning systems, if necessary, to keep the work area within the following ranges: • 18°–25° C (64°–77° F) •...

  • Page 28: Preparing Files For Use With Polyjet 3D Printing Systems

    3 Introducing the 3D Printer Preparing Files for Use with PolyJet 3D Printing Systems Before printing design files with the Eden260V printer, make sure that they are in a file format supported by the applications you are using to send print jobs to the printer—Objet Studio.

  • Page 29: Objet Studio Software

    Eden260V User Guide 3 Introducing the 3D Printer Objet Studio Software The Objet Studio program for the Eden260V 3D printing system consists of two main screens: • Tray Settings / Model Settings • Job Manager Tray Settings / Model Settings In the Tray Settings and Model Settings screens, you prepare source files for production in Eden260V 3D printers.

  • Page 30: Installing Objet Studio

    Installing Objet Studio How to Install Objet Studio DOC-32020 Rev. F...

  • Page 31: How To Install Objet Studio

    Eden260V User Guide 4 Installing Objet Studio How to Install Objet Studio Objet Studio software is installed during printer installation. This section is provided in case you need to reinstall Objet Studio, or install it on a remote (client) computer.
  • Page 32 Select Objet Studio for a Server computer— ❒ if you are installing Objet Studio on the server (“host”) computer—the computer directly connected to an Eden260V printer. ❒ if you are installing Objet Studio on a standalone (offline) computer. Select Objet Studio for Client workstations if you are installing Objet Studio on a “client”...
  • Page 33 Eden260V User Guide 4 Installing Objet Studio 6. In the Choose Destination Location screen, verify the destination folder and click Next. Figure 4-3 Objet Studio installation-folder selection It is recommended that you do not change the default destination folder. 7. In the Select Printer Type screen, select the 3D printer used for producing models and click Next.
  • Page 34 Eden260V User Guide 4 Installing Objet Studio 8. When the following screen appears, click Install to begin installation. Figure 4-5 Ready to Install screen After clicking Install, a progress bar shows the progress of the installation process. Figure 4-6 Installation progress bar ®...
  • Page 35 If there is ever a need to uninstall the Objet Studio software, do not attempt to do so from the Windows Control Panel. (This does not completely remove all software components.) Instead— ➢ From the Start menu, select All Programs > Stratasys > Uninstall Objet Studio. DOC-32020 Rev. F...

  • Page 36: Using Objet Studio

    Using Objet Studio Launching Objet Studio Objet Studio Interface Ribbon Commands Objet Studio Commands Menu Model Tree Pane Preparing Models for Production 5-10 OBJDF Files: Overview 5-10 Model Files 5-10 Placing Objects on the Build Tray 5-11 Opening Objet Tray Files 5-15 Quick-Access Model Commands 5-17...
  • Page 37 Display Options 5-33 Viewing Objects 5-33 Screen Layout 5-35 Tray Perspective 5-36 Setting Object Colors 5-37 Loading Large Files 5-38 Large File Manipulation 5-38 Zoom Options 5-40 Handling Trays 5-42 Tray Validation 5-42 High Quality/Speed Setting 5-43 Production Estimates 5-43 E-mailing Objet Digital Files 5-44 Printing the Tray...
  • Page 38 Setting the Remote Printer Connection (Client Mode) 5-72 Job Manager Commands 5-72 Configuring User Alerts 5-75 Printing from the Jobs Queue 5-76 Additional Server Features 5-76 DOC-32020 Rev. F...

  • Page 39: Launching Objet Studio

    Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Launching Objet Studio After you install Objet Studio, a launch icon appears on the Windows desktop. Open the application by double-clicking this icon, or by selecting Objet Studio from the Start menu. Objet Studio Interface When Objet Studio opens, the Tray Settings screen appears, showing an empty build tray.
  • Page 40 Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio The ribbon, colors used, and several other interface features can be customized. How to change the appearance of the interface is explained in "Customizing Objet Studio" on page 5-52. Instructions for using the commands for preparing models for production and sending jobs to the printer, appear later in this chapter.

  • Page 41: Ribbon Commands

    Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Ribbon Commands The following table lists the Tray Settings and Model Settings ribbon command groups, and shows when they are enabled, and where they appear. Group Purpose When enabled Tray Model Settings Settings...
  • Page 42 Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Group Purpose When enabled Tray Model Settings Settings Ribbon Ribbon Pre-build/build Models are on commands. the build tray. Setting model A model is dimensions. selected. Cutting, copying, pasting A model is and deleting models.

  • Page 43: Objet Studio Commands Menu

    Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Objet Studio Commands Menu Clicking the icon in the upper-left corner opens the Objet Studio Commands menu. This menu displays basic application commands and options. Figure 5-4 Objet Studio Commands menu The Options button opens a dialog box for customizing Objet Studio.

  • Page 44: Model Tree Pane

    Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Model Tree Pane The Model Tree pane lists the objects placed on the build tray. By default, the pane “floats”— that is, you can move it to another position on the screen and resize it.

  • Page 45: Preparing Models For Production

    Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Preparing Models for Production Model preparation involves the following basic steps: 1. Place objects on the build tray. 2. If necessary, manipulate the object’s orientation and position. 3. Select the material and model finish.

  • Page 46: Placing Objects On The Build Tray

    Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Placing Objects on the Build Tray To place an object on the build tray: 1. Open the Insert dialog box— ❒ From the Object menu, select Insert. or— ❒ On the Tray Settings ribbon, click or—...
  • Page 47 Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio 5. Select any of the following options, as required: ❒ Units—Millimeters or inches for the object’s units of measure. The 3D file contains the object's proportions, but not its units of measure. Therefore, make sure to correctly select either millimeters or inches when inserting an object.
  • Page 48 Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio If the object is over a certain size, the Loading Placed Elements dialog box appears. Figure 5-9 Loading Placed Elements dialog box You can speed up the opening of large files by changing the Large Files settings—see "Loading Large Files"...
  • Page 49 Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Opening objdf Files Before placing objdf files on the build tray, Objet Studio must extract the component stl files together with information about their relative position and model materials. To do this, Objet Studio creates a folder with the same name as the objdf file, in the same location.

  • Page 50: Opening Objet Tray Files

    Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Opening Objet Tray Files You can open trays that were saved as objtf files. (Saving objtf files is described in "Saving Build Trays" on page 5-50). To place an object saved as an Objet Tray File (objtf) file on the build tray: 1.
  • Page 51 Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio STL file loading preference If there are identically named stl files in more than one location, you need to ensure that the correct component stl files are linked to the objtf file. For example,...

  • Page 52: Quick-Access Model Commands

    Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Quick-Access Model Commands You can access common commands for working with objects on the build tray with the convenient Model Toolbar and context menus. Model Toolbar Select an object in the tray to display the Model Toolbar that contains icons to perform common tasks.

  • Page 53: Selecting Objects

    Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Selecting Objects To manipulate an object on the build tray or assign characteristics to it (building style, for example), you must first select the object. You select an object by clicking it, either on the tray or in the model tree. Its image on the build tray changes color (to light blue, by default) and its name is highlighted in the model tree.

  • Page 54: Surface Finish

    Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio The Paste Special command (from the object’s right-click context menu) enables you to place duplicate objects even more efficiently: • You can specify the number of duplicates to place on the build tray at once.

  • Page 55: Positioning Objects On The Build Tray

    Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Positioning Objects on the Build Tray To produce models efficiently and with the required finish, it is important to carefully position objects on the tray. Objet Studio supports the automatic positioning of objects. However, you should check to make sure that the objects are orientated optimally for your needs, according to the considerations explained in "Manual Positioning"...

  • Page 56: Automatic Positioning

    Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Automatic Positioning After placing several objects on the build tray, you can let Objet Studio arrange them before printing. This ensures that the objects are positioned properly, and that they will be printed in the shortest time and with a minimum of material.

  • Page 57: Manual Positioning

    Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Manual Positioning You can change the position of objects on the build tray—even if they were inserted with the Orient Automatically option. Tools for changing the position of objects are presented in "Manipulating Objects on the Tray" on page 5-24.
  • Page 58 Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Fine-Surface Rule This rule considers models that have one side on which there are fine details (like the keypad side of a telephone). ➢ The side of the model containing fine details should, when possible, be positioned face-up.

  • Page 59: Manipulating Objects On The Tray

    If you do not insert objects with automatic positioning, they often appear either above or below the tray. In practice, the Eden260V system prints all models on the build tray on a one- millimeter bed of support material. The importance of positioning objects directly on the build tray with Objet Studio is to correctly display the objects on the screen.

  • Page 60: Valid Object Placement

    Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Valid Object Placement You can ensure that models do not overlap when you position them on the build tray, and that they do not extend beyond the tray. To ensure valid object placement: 1.

  • Page 61: Using A Grid To Position Objects

    Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Using a Grid to Position Objects Displaying a grid on the image of the build tray can be useful when positioning objects. To use the grid features, select the following menu options. Menu Option Result Tools >...

  • Page 62: Measurement Units

    Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Measurement Units 3D files contain an object's proportions, but not its units of measure. Therefore, make sure to correctly select either millimeters or inches when inserting an object. Otherwise, the size of the object on the build tray will be either much too large or much too small.

  • Page 63: Setting Model Dimensions

    Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio To change measurement units for a selected object from the standard toolbar: 1. From the Object menu, select Change Units. Figure 5-24 Model Units dialog box 2. In the Model Units dialog box, change the setting and click OK.

  • Page 64: Manually Repositioning Objects

    Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Manually Repositioning Objects You can manually move and rotate an object on the build tray with the arrow keys, or by dragging it with the mouse. To manually manipulate an object: 1. Select an object by clicking it on the build tray, or in the model tree pane.
  • Page 65 Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Using the Transform Dialog Box You can make precise changes to an object by changing the properties in the Transform dialog box. To access the Transform dialog box (when an object is selected): •...

  • Page 66: Changing An Object's Orientation

    Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Changing an Object’s Orientation There are several methods for changing the orientation of objects on the build tray. To rotate an object: ➢ Select the object and use the Object menu options (see also "Manually Repositioning Objects"...

  • Page 67: Freezing Model Orientation

    Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio 3. On the Alignment toolbar, click an appropriate icon to change the alignment. or— From the Tools menu, select Plane Alignment, and select an alignment option. Figure 5-30 Tools menu, Plane Alignment options To cancel plane selection after re-aligning objects on the build tray: ➢...

  • Page 68: Display Options

    Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Display Options Viewing Objects From the View menu, you can change the way objects are displayed. The default method for displaying models on the build tray is as solid (“shaded”) objects. Figure 5-31 Tray and model displayed in Shaded view The other display options are WireFrame and Points.
  • Page 69 Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio To display objects as boxes, showing their maximum dimensions instead of their shape: ➢ From the View menu, select Display Bounding Box. Figure 5-33 Model displayed with bounding box To display the area around objects needed for support material (to produce a matte finish): ➢...

  • Page 70: Screen Layout

    Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Screen Layout Objet Studio automatically adjusts the default screen layout to display the optimum views of the build tray and the model tree. You can view models from different perspectives by changing the screen layout.

  • Page 71: Tray Perspective

    Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Tray Perspective The default perspective of the build tray is “isometric.” You can change the perspective of the active window with one of ten options. To change the perspective of the build tray in the active window: 1.

  • Page 72: Setting Object Colors

    Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio To manually rotate the tray: ➢ Press Alt and press the mouse wheel while moving the mouse. Figure 5-41 Tray after rotating it upside-down To view the tray and models from different directions, you can change its display angle.

  • Page 73: Loading Large Files

    Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Loading Large Files Very large stl files can be slow to load and may be difficult to manipulate easily on the build tray. If this is the case, you can display just an image of the object on the build tray without loading the entire file.
  • Page 74 Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Figure 5-45 Object displayed with only five percent of its polygons showing To use polygon reduction: 1. From the Tools menu, select Options. or— From the Objet Studio Commands menu , click Options.

  • Page 75: Zoom Options

    Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio ❒ Bounding Box—A box representing the object’s maximum dimensions is displayed. ❒ Adaptive Polygon Reduction—Varying degrees of polygon reduction are applied, as necessary. ❒ Entire Object—No polygon reduction is applied. 7. To save these settings, so that they will be applied every time you place this object on the build tray, click Save Polygon Reduction Data.
  • Page 76 Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio ❒ Zoom by Rectangle allows you to display a section of the tray by selecting it with the mouse. You can also zoom in and zoom out with the mouse wheel. You can configure Objet Studio to automatically zoom in on the objects placed on the build tray.

  • Page 77: Handling Trays

    Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Handling Trays After preparing models on the build tray, you can do the following: • Test that it can be printed ("validation"). • Calculate the time and material resources needed to print it.

  • Page 78: High Quality/Speed Setting

    Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio High Quality/Speed Setting When preparing models, Objet Studio allows you to choose the quality/speed setting most suitable for your job. HQ (High Quality)— • Prints models in 16-micron layers, suitable for producing fine details and delicate items.

  • Page 79: E-Mailing Objet Digital Files

    Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Figure 5-52 Production resource calculation E-mailing Objet Digital Files ® ® You can easily e-mail objdf files using Microsoft Office Outlook . Sending objdf files is recommended (instead of stl files) because the size of a file is typically reduced by more than half.
  • Page 80 Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio If the build tray file has not been saved when you click Build, the Save As dialog box opens for you to save it. Objet Studio checks if there is a problem with the positioning of objects on the tray.

  • Page 81: Applying Additional Objet Studio Features

    Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Applying Additional Objet Studio Features Dividing Objects You can use the Split Object feature to produce objects larger than the tray area by dividing the model into separate parts. With this feature, you produce only a specific section of a model.

  • Page 82: Choosing The Support Strength

    Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Choosing the Support Strength When producing models, support material fills some hollow and empty sections (see "Manual Positioning" on page 5-22). Objet Studio allows you to adjust the strength of the structure formed with the support material. This adjustment is useful when producing either large/massive models or small/delicate models.

  • Page 83: Hollow"- Filling Models With Support Material

    Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio “Hollow”— Filling Models with Support Material Many objects placed on the tray from stl files are “solid.” This means that, when printed, the model will be completely filled with model material. Often, especially with large objects, this is unnecessary.

  • Page 84: Displaying The Cross Section Of Objects

    Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Displaying the Cross Section of Objects The Section feature enables you to view the interior of an object by “slicing” it on any axis. You can then manipulate the object to inspect the interior from different angles.

  • Page 85: Saving The Screen Display As An Image File

    OBJTF Files objtf files contain instructions to Objet Studio and to Eden260V printers for displaying and producing the stl files used on the tray. When you save build trays in Objet Studio, they are saved as objtf files.
  • Page 86 Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Note: Because the objtf file references the stl files used, they must remain in the same file location as when the objtf file was saved. To save the tray as an objtf file: ➢...

  • Page 87: Customizing Objet Studio

    Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Customizing Objet Studio You can customize Objet Studio to suit your particular working needs and preferences. Features that you can customize include: ❒ Creating a quick-access toolbar for frequently used commands. ❒ Changing the position of the Quick Access toolbar.
  • Page 88 Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio 3. To choose from a wider range of commands: ❒ From the Customize Quick Access Toolbar menu (see Figure 5-60 on the previous page), select More Commands. or— ❒ Right-click on the Objet Studio Commands icon , or elsewhere on the ribbon, and select Customize Quick Access Toolbar.

  • Page 89: Hiding The Ribbon

    Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Hiding the Ribbon To make more room for displaying the build tray, you can hide the Objet Studio ribbons. To hide the ribbons: 1. Right-click anywhere on the ribbon or on the menu bar, or in the Objet Studio Commands menu 2.
  • Page 90 Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio 2. In the Appearance tab of the Options dialog box, you can configure the display. ❒ The Mode selection determines how models appear on the build tray. The default method for displaying models on the build tray is as solid (“shaded”) objects.

  • Page 91: Keyboard Shortcuts

    Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Keyboard Shortcuts You can define shortcut keys for frequently used commands. To define shortcut keys: 1. Above the ribbon tabs, click The Customize Quick Access Toolbar menu opens. Figure 5-67 Customize Quick Access Toolbar menu 2.

  • Page 92: Setting User Preferences

    Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio 4. Select command Categories to display all the commands in that category, for example, all the Model Settings commands. Current shortcut keys are displayed. 5. Enter the shortcut key in the Press new shortcut key field, and click Assign.

  • Page 93: Professional Mode Features

    Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Professional Mode Features Some advanced features of Objet Studio are only accessible in Professional Mode. To see the current Objet Studio setting: ➢ Open the Tools menu. Figure 5-70 Tools menu, showing Professional Mode selected If Professional Mode is selected, advanced features are displayed.

  • Page 94: Default Settings

    Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Default Settings You can control the default settings of several Objet Studio features from the Advanced tab of the Options dialog box. To display the Options dialog box ➢ From the Tools menu, select Options.

  • Page 95: Opengl Driver Configuration

    Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Automatic Zoom When Auto Zoom is selected in the Advanced section of the Options dialog box, the display zooms in, to display the objects placed on the build tray. This allows you to carefully inspect and manipulate the objects.
  • Page 96 Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio 3. Click OpenGL Driver Configuration. The dialog box that opens displays details of the pixel format ID (index) for the window and the memory. Figure 5-74 OpenGL Driver Configuration dialog box If you want to display the values and change them, click .

  • Page 97: Getting Additional Objet Studio Assistance

    Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Getting Additional Objet Studio Assistance Objet Studio Help provides on-screen instructions and information, as you work. To view Objet Studio Help: ➢ On the standard toolbar, click and then click Objet Studio Help.
  • Page 98 Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Figure 5-78 About Objet Studio tab Materials Module tab The Materials Module tab shows details of the material module installed. Figure 5-79 Materials Module tab • Module version If a Materials Module upgrade (patch) was installed, the new Materials Module version is displayed.
  • Page 99 Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio • Module properties If a Materials Module upgrade (patch) was installed, its description is displayed. If no patches were installed, “Default” is displayed. Feature License tab The Feature License tab shows the Objet Studio features available with your license.

  • Page 100: Monitoring And Managing Print Jobs

    Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Monitoring and Managing Print Jobs In the Job Manager screen of Objet Studio, you monitor and manage jobs sent to the printer. There are a few differences between Objet Studio on client workstations and on the computer connected directly to the 3D printer—the server workstation.

  • Page 101: Job Manager Screen

    Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Job Manager Screen The Job Manager screen on the client and server workstations looks identical. The only difference is that options only relevant to the server workstation are disabled for client installations. Figure 5-81 Job Manager screen The Job Manager screen is divided into panels: •...
  • Page 102 Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Jobs Queue On the server, the Jobs Queue lists the last 15 jobs sent from client computers. On client workstations, it lists jobs sent from that computer to the server. Information for each of the queued jobs is displayed, including the job status.

  • Page 103: Setting The Printer Connection

    Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Material Consumption • Actual—the amount of material used till now • Required—the amount of material still needed to finish the job Tray Preview The Tray Preview panel displays the build tray view of the job selected in the Job Queue or the History list.

  • Page 104: Offline Mode

    Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio 3. Enter the computer name or its IP address, or click Browse to find and select Figure 5-83 Connecting to a printer (B) 4. Click OK. When the connection is established, Objet Studio is configured to prepare print jobs for that printer.
  • Page 105 Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio To disconnect Objet Studio from the printer: 1. On the Job Manager ribbon, in the 3D Printer group, click 2. In the Set Printer Features dialog box, click Connect (see Figure 5-82 on page 5-68).
  • Page 106 Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio 6. In the pop-up message, confirm that you want to work in offline mode by clicking No. Figure 5-86 offline message When Objet Studio is in offline mode, you can configure it for preparing print jobs for different printers.

  • Page 107: Setting The Remote Printer Connection (Client Mode)

    Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Setting the Remote Printer Connection (Client Mode) When you open Objet Studio for the first time in a client installation, you are prompted to connect to a server computer that sends jobs to a 3D printer. To do this, the server computer must be operating and connected to the local network.
  • Page 108 Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio The following operations are available on the Job Manager ribbon: Group Icon Purpose Server: Sets the printer connection. See "Setting the Printer Printer Connection" on page 5-68. Client: Sets the server connection. See "Setting the Remote Printer Connection (Client Mode)"...
  • Page 109 Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio In addition to using ribbon command icons, you can use commands on context (pop-up) toolbars and from the Job menu on the standard toolbar. Figure 5-90 Icons on pop-up toolbar (server) Figure 5-91 Icons on pop-up toolbar (client workstation) Note: ...

  • Page 110: Configuring User Alerts

    Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Configuring User Alerts Objet Studio can alert you (and others) to the status of jobs sent to the server for printing. This is especially useful during long printing jobs, when the operator is away from the printer.

  • Page 111: Printing From The Jobs Queue

    5. In the Notifications dialog box, click OK. Printing from the Jobs Queue If there is a job in the Jobs Queue, it is sent automatically to the Stratasys PolyJet printer—as long as it is on, there is a connection to the printer, and the printer is on line.
  • Page 112 Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio 2. Click the Tray Preview pane. Figure 5-96 Job Preview ❒ To change the tray magnification, turn the mouse wheel. ❒ To view the tray from a different perspective, click the relevant icon.
  • Page 113 Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Editing Jobs You can open jobs in the Jobs Queue for editing. To edit a job: 1. Select the job. 2. Click the Edit icon The Tray Settings screen opens, displaying the build tray. The status of the job in the Job Manager screen changes to “Editing.”...
  • Page 114 Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Scheduling Jobs You can schedule jobs to be printed at a future time. For example, you can configure Objet Studio to start long printing jobs in the late evening and early morning hours.

  • Page 115: Operating And Maintaining The Printer

    Operating and Maintaining the Printer Starting the Printer Loading Model and Support Cartridges Producing Models Preparing the Printer Starting Printing Printer Interface Color Key Printing Indicators Resuming Production After Printing has Stopped 6-10 Changing the Printing Material 6-12 Keeping the Printer in Idle Mode 6-17 Shutting Down the Printer 6-18...
  • Page 116 Installing the New Head 6-48 Installation Problems 6-51 Testing and Calibrating the UV Lamps 6-52 Calibrating the Load Cells 6-59 Replacing the Odor Filter 6-61 Replacing the UV Lamps 6-61 Built-in Tests 6-70 Replacing the Waste Container 6-78 Cleaning the Exterior Panels 6-81 Cleaning the UV Screen 6-81 DOC-32020 Rev.

  • Page 117: Starting The Printer

    Chapter 2. 1. Turn on the main power switch, located at the back of the printer. Figure 6-2 Main power switch and cable The main power switch turns on the Eden260V printer, which includes the built-in computer. DOC-32020 Rev. F...
  • Page 118 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 2. After the printer-control computer boots, log in to Windows and launch the printer-control program: ❒ On the printer-computer desktop, double-click the Eden260V printer icon. or— ❒ From the Windows Start menu, select (All) Programs > Objet >...

  • Page 119: Loading Model And Support Cartridges

    6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer Loading Model and Support Cartridges Eden260V printers use two cartridges of Model material and two cartridges of Support material, each weighing 3.6 kilograms when full. A graphical representation of the cartridges loaded and their current weight appears in the printer interface (see the figure on the previous page).

  • Page 120: Producing Models

    6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer Producing Models The Eden260V printer produces models after they are arranged on a virtual build tray in the Objet Studio application and sent to the printer from there. For information about preparing model files for printing, see "Using Objet Studio" in this user guide or Objet Studio Help.

  • Page 121: Starting Printing

    Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer You can monitor printer status by switching the printer interface display. To do this, click the display toggle button on the printer interface screen. Figure 6-4 Printer status Starting Printing To begin printing: ➢...

  • Page 122: Printer Interface Color Key

    6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer During printing, the server computer must remain on and it must communicate with the Eden260V printer. Do not log-off Windows until printing is finished. The Eden260V printer uses one Model-material cartridge and one Support- material cartridge to produce models.

  • Page 123: Printing Indicators

    Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer Printing Indicators The printer interface screen changes when you send a print job to the printer, if the printer is online: • The mode changes from Pre-print to Printing. • The specific activity being performed is shown in the “current activity” field.

  • Page 124: Resuming Production After Printing Has Stopped

    Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer Resuming Production After Printing has Stopped If the printing process is interrupted, Job Manager stops sending slices to the printer. This can happen, for example, if the printing material runs out in the middle of a print job, and you do not replace the empty cartridge immediately.
  • Page 125 Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer You cannot continue printing the model if: • The number of the last slice printed does not appear in the printer interface, even if the server computer displays the Continue from Slice confirmation dialog box.

  • Page 126: Changing The Printing Material

    Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer Changing the Printing Material Before producing models using a different type of printing material than is currently installed, run the Material Replacement wizard to flush the print block and feed tubes.
  • Page 127 Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 4. In the Compartment Selection screen, select the compartment(s) containing the printing material you want to replace, and click Next. Figure 6-9 Compartment selection 5. From the drop-down menu, choose the material you want to install, and click Next.
  • Page 128 Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 6. In the Flushing Options screen, choose the appropriate cycle for the Model material you want to install. Figure 6-11 Flushing options ❒ Economy. During this cycle, which takes about 20 minutes, the pump purges the Model material from the print block, then flushes the system with the new material.
  • Page 129 Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 7. Click Next, and take note of the warning. Figure 6-12 Material replacement warning Once you start this procedure, you must complete it before you can produce models with the printer. To perform the procedure at another time, click Cancel.
  • Page 130 Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer If the printer does not identify the replacement cartridge(s), the following wizard screen appears. Figure 6-14 Prompt to load new Model cartridges After identifying the cartridge(s), the printer begins filling the print heads with the new Model material.

  • Page 131: Keeping The Printer In Idle Mode

    Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer Keeping the Printer in Idle Mode Between printing jobs, the printer can be left unused for up to one week. If the printer will not be used for more than a week, use the Shutdown wizard to automatically perform the procedures that must be done before turning off the printer (see "Shutting Down the Printer"...

  • Page 132: Shutting Down The Printer

    Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer Shutting Down the Printer You only need to shut down the printer if it will not be used for 30 days or more. Otherwise, the printer can remain on, in Idle mode. However, if there is a need to...
  • Page 133 Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 3. Select the option corresponding to the length of time that the printer will not be used—less or more than 10 days. Note:  Before selecting More than 10 days, make sure that cleaning-fluid cartridges are available.
  • Page 134 Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 5. When the final wizard screen appears, close the printer-control application and shut down the printer computer. Figure 6-20 Final Shutdown wizard screen 6. After the printer computer shuts down, turn off the main power switch at the back of the printer (see Figure 6-2 on page 6-3).

  • Page 135: Maintaining The Printer

    Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer Maintaining the Printer Performing routine maintenance tasks is essential for getting satisfactory results from your printer. Perform the tasks at specified intervals. Routine Maintenance Schedule Frequency Task For More Information Before printing Clean the UV lamp lenses.

  • Page 136: Maintenance Counters

    Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer Frequency Task For More Information Monthly Clean debris from the Z-axis shaft with a vacuum cleaner. Monthly Inspect the exhaust system (duct, fan, connections). Monthly Calibrate the load cells. See "Calibrating the Load Cells"...
  • Page 137 Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer If there is a maintenance task due, this is indicated on the main interface screen. Figure 6-22 Maintenance Required indicator If this indicator appears, you can display the Maintenance Counters screen by clicking on it.

  • Page 138: Uv Lamp Check

    Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer UV Lamp Check A heat-sensitive label is fixed to the UV lamp covers as a warning against overheating. Its center changes from white to black if the temperature of the cover reaches 65°C (150°F). If this occurs, do not use the printer, and call your service provider.
  • Page 139 Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 3. Follow the instructions on the wizard screens, and select the confirmation check boxes. Figure 6-25 Tray and cover confirmation 4. Click Next. The printer prepares for you to clean the print heads.
  • Page 140 Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 9. Clean the orifice plates, with a back-and-forth motion (see Figure 6-27). Use the mirror to make sure that you have removed all of the residue material. Figure 6-27 Cleaning the heads 10.Clean the entire roller surface, by rotating it as you clean.

  • Page 141: Cleaning And Replacing The Wiper

    Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer Cleaning and Replacing the Wiper A rubber wiper removes excess material from the print heads after the purge sequence. This is done automatically before each print job, and performed manually during maintenance tasks. You should clean the wiper and surrounding area at least once a week.
  • Page 142 Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 4. Make sure that the build tray is empty, and close the printer cover. Confirm this in the wizard screen, and click Next. Figure 6-30 Tray and cover confirmation 5. When the following screen appears, open the cover.

  • Page 143: Pattern Test

    Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 12.Confirm this in the wizard screen, and click Next. Figure 6-32 Tray and cover confirmation 13.In the final sceen, click Done to close the wizard. Pattern Test The pattern test is the basic verification of the printer’s ability to produce quality models, since it demonstrates the condition of the nozzles in the print heads.
  • Page 144 Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer Figure 6-34 Selecting Pattern Test 5. Click Yes in the Confirm dialog box to begin. Figure 6-35 Pattern Test confirmation Figure 6-36 Sample Pattern Test 6. Carefully inspect the test paper to see if there are missing lines.

  • Page 145: Improving Print Quality

    Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer Improving Print Quality If you suspect that print quality is poor, perform the Pattern Test (see "Pattern Test" on page 6-29). If the results are poor, use the following procedure to improve print quality.
  • Page 146 Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer To clean the roller waste collector: 1. Prepare— ❒ M2.5 and M2 Hex (Allen) keys ❒ disposable cleaning gloves ❒ 90% isopropanol (IPA—isopropyl alcohol) or ethanol (ethyl alcohol) ❒ cleaning cloth ❒...
  • Page 147 Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 5. Loosen the two screws securing the suction tube on the print block. Figure 6-38 Lifting the suction tube 6. Lift the suction tube to secure it in a raised position.
  • Page 148 Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 9. Clean the roller waste collector and the scraper blade surface using cotton swabs. Make sure to remove any remaining printing materials. Figure 6-40 Cleaning the roller waste collector Before replacing the covering, you can check the effectiveness of the roller scraper—see below.

  • Page 149: Replacing The Roller Scraper

    Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 2. Loosen the screws securing the suction tube. Figure 6-42 Positioning the suction tube 3. Lower the suction tube so that the hole in the panel behind the tube is visible, and tighten the screws to secure the tube.
  • Page 150 Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 4. Remove the screws that secure the roller scraper assembly. Figure 6-44 Removing the roller scraper screws 5. Remove the scraper blade and discard it. Figure 6-45 Removing the old roller scraper blade 6.

  • Page 151: Aligning The Print Heads

    Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 7. Insert and tighten the roller scraper blade screws. Important: Tighten the screws in the order shown in Figure 6-47. Use the new screws supplied in the replacement kit Figure 6-47 Tightening the roller scraper screws 8.
  • Page 152 Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 3. When instructed to do so, place the transparency on the build tray—next to the left and rear edges of the tray, as shown in the following figure. Figure 6-48 Positioning the transparency on the build tray 4.
  • Page 153 Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer Figure 6-50 Sample head-alignment test ❒ The three columns on the right were printed by the heads used for applying Model material when producing models. From right to left, the columns represent heads M1, M2, M3, respectively. (There is no column for head M0 because its alignment is used as a reference for aligning all other heads.)
  • Page 154 Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 9. In the wizard screen shown in Figure 6-49, select the Transparency removed check box, and click Next. The first in a series of alignment screens appears. Figure 6-52 Head alignment selection 10.In the head-alignment screen, select the number that indicates which lines...

  • Page 155: Calibrating Print Heads

    Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 12.Continue as follows: ❒ To make the alignment changes in the printer, make sure that Yes is selected, and click Next. ❒ To recheck the alignment test results before making the alignment changes in the printer, click Previous.

  • Page 156: Replacing Print Heads

    Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer Replacing Print Heads The condition of the print heads directly affects the quality of printed models. You may need to replace a print head if one or more of the following symptoms occurs: •...
  • Page 157 Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer ❒ disposable cleaning gloves (supplied with the print head; or use any clean, powder-free protective gloves) ❒ a supplied cleaning cloth or equivalent ® ❒ a 5 mm flat-head screwdriver or a 3 mm Hex (Allen...

  • Page 158: Preparing The Print Block

    Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer Preparing the Print Block 5. Select the print head(s) needing replacement, and click Next. Figure 6-56 Head selection screen The printer heats and empties the print block, and prepares the printer. (This should take up to 30 minutes.)

  • Page 159: Removing The Defective Head

    Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 7. Put on the protective gloves and open the printer cover. Note: The printer disconnects power to the heads for your safety. Removing the Defective Head 8. On the print block, release the upper and lower screws that secure the print head in the block.
  • Page 160 Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 10.Loosen the screws on the door of the compartment protecting the print-head driver cards (A), then pull and lift up the door (B). Figure 6-61 Opening the print-head compartment 11.Pull the print-head driver card out of its socket so that the head is free (A), and remove it from the bottom of the print block (B).
  • Page 161 Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 12.Make sure that along with the head, you remove the two rubber O-ring seals. Figure 6-63 O-ring seals on the print head Important: If the seals are not removed with the head, they are probably stuck to the print block housing.

  • Page 162: Installing The New Head

    Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer Installing the New Head 13.Inspect the replacement head, and make sure that the O-ring seals are in place (see Figure 6-63 on the previous page). 14.Gently insert the replacement head into the vacant slot in the print block, and push the print-head driver card into its socket.
  • Page 163 Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 18.In the Replace print heads screen, select the check box to confirm that you have replaced the head(s), and click Next. Figure 6-67 Replace print heads confirmation screen 19.With your fingers, make sure that the new head is level and even with the other heads.
  • Page 164 Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 21.When the following wizard screen appears, remove all tools and objects from the printer and confirm that you have done so. Figure 6-70 Cleared-tray confirmation screen When you click Next, the print block is heated and filled with printing material.

  • Page 165: Installation Problems

    Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 23.Remove all objects from the printer and close the cover. Confirm that you have done so, and click Next. Figure 6-72 Cleared-tray confirmation screen Before using the printer to produce models, you should calibrate the heads and check their alignment.

  • Page 166: Testing And Calibrating The Uv Lamps

    Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer ➢ If the replacement head was not calibrated by Stratasys, remove the head and replace it with another one. Figure 6-74 Invalid-head warning Contact your Stratasys service provider about the uncalibrated head.
  • Page 167 Figure 6-76 UV device selection UV Measuring Device When you use the Stratasys UV sensor box (TOL-03005-S), you connect it to the printer. The wizard automatically measures and calibrates the UV radiation. If you use a stand-alone UV radiation meter, you need to manually enter the readings from the meter in the wizard screens.
  • Page 168 4. Make sure that the build tray is empty. Confirm this in the wizard screen and click Next. Figure 6-77 Printer preparation ➢ When using a Stratasys UV sensor box that you connect to the printer (TOL-03005-S), continue with "UV Sensor Connected to Printer" on the next page.
  • Page 169 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer UV Sensor Connected to Printer The following steps apply when using the Stratasys UV sensor box that you connect to the printer. They do not apply when using a UV external radiation measuring device.
  • Page 170 Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 3. Open the printer and connect the UV sensor cable to the connector in the printer. Figure 6-80 UV sensor connector in the printer 4. Position the UV sensor as shown in the wizard screen.
  • Page 171 External UV Meter The following steps apply when using a stand-alone UV meter. This section does not apply when using the Stratasys UV sensor box connected to the printer. 1. When the following screen appears, open the printer and place the UV sensor (probe) at the rear edge of the tray, in the center.
  • Page 172 20–40 minutes, you need to monitor the progress as displayed in the wizard screen. Figure 6-84 UV measurement progress When using a stand-alone radiation meter (not the Stratasys UV sensor box connected to the printer): Reset the meter and enter the reading (measurement) when you are prompted to do so.

  • Page 173: Calibrating The Load Cells

    Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer If the UV level measured is not acceptable, the wizard calibrates the UV lamp by adjusting the current supplied to it, and then tests it again. When all UV tests have finished, the results are displayed, showing the condition of the lamps after calibration (see Figure 6-86 below).
  • Page 174 Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer Figure 6-88 Load cell selection 3. Remove the cartridge, as instructed by the wizard, confirm this in the wizard screen, and click Next. Figure 6-89 Confirmation of cartridge removal 4. In the next wizard screen, observe the numbers and wait until the weight level is relatively stable—two units above or below the average level shown.

  • Page 175: Replacing The Odor Filter

    Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 6. Click Done in the final wizard screen. Figure 6-91 Final wizard screen Replacing the Odor Filter If the printer exhaust is not connected to an external ventilation system, a built-in activated-carbon filter removes odors from printing materials.
  • Page 176 Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 3. Make sure that the build tray is empty, and confirm this in the wizard screen. Then, close the printer, and click Next. Figure 6-93 Tray confirmation The axes move to the “home” position.
  • Page 177 Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 5. Disconnect the UV-lamp power connector and the UV heat fuse connector. Figure 6-95 Disconnecting the UV lamp Note: Do not disconnect the power connection to the cooling fans. 6. Loosen the screw securing the UV lamp cover (A), and pull the cover up (B), then out (C).
  • Page 178 Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 7. Pull the UV reflector out of the print block. Figure 6-97 Removing the UV lamp reflector 8. Using a 2.5-mm hex key, remove the UV lamp clamp (2 screws). Figure 6-98 Removing the UV lamp clamp 9.
  • Page 179 Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 10.Before continuing, inspect the spring-loaded pins. If there are burn marks around the pins or if the pins are loose—their springs are not functioning properly—and do not support the bulb, continue with step , to replace the UV reflector.
  • Page 180 Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 12.Twist the tube by 180° (a), and continue to insert the UV lamp bulb into the UV reflector (b). Figure 6-102 Twisting the tube and inserting the UV lamp 13.Use the UV lamp clamp to insert the lamp into place in the UV reflector.
  • Page 181 Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 15.Inspect the new UV reflector, and make sure that a black strip is attached to the inside of it. If not, install one—on the side of the reflector opposite (not next to) the print block.
  • Page 182 Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 18.Replace the UV lamp cover by inserting it into the slot on the bottom of the housing, and tighten the securing screw on top. Figure 6-106 Replacing the UV lamp cover 19.Reconnect the power and heat fuse connectors.
  • Page 183 Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer The wizard operates the UV lamps and checks if their power is within the acceptable range for each printing mode. Note:  The mode currently being checked appears in the lower-left corner of the printer interface.

  • Page 184: Built-In Tests

    You can configure basic communications and environment tests to run automatically, when the Eden260V application opens. In addition, you can run a more comprehensive set of tests before processing a print job, as a system check, to ensure optimum printing results.
  • Page 185 Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer To open the Built-in Tests screen, do one of the following: • From the Options menu, select Built-In Tests. • Press Ctrl+Alt+B. Figure 6-111 Selecting Built-In Tests from the Options menu DOC-32020 Rev.
  • Page 186 Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer The Built In Tests screen lists pre-configured tests, grouped by component categories. In this screen, you select and run tests, and the results are displayed. Figure 6-112 Built In Tests screen...
  • Page 187 Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer Test Selection Area In the Test Selection area, at the bottom of the screen, you can quickly select or de-select tests by their characteristics: Click to select all of the tests in the list.
  • Page 188 Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer Test Results To save and view a report of all tests: ➢ Use the Save and View command buttons. Command Buttons Click the command buttons, on the right side of the screen to perform the following operations: Click to run the selected tests.
  • Page 189 Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer Close Click to close the Built-in Tests screen. Summary On the right side of the screen, a symbol represents the combined results of all the tests run, using the symbols from the Status column.
  • Page 190 Test Descriptions and Troubleshooting The following table lists the name of each test in the Built-in Tests suite, together with its description and a possible reason for its failure. If you need assistance, contact your Stratasys service provider. Test Name Description...
  • Page 191 Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer Test Name Description Possible Reason for Failure Interlock Tests the interlock in the printer • Failure of interlock mechanism. cover. • Faulty latch. • Disconnected cable. Version Tests Checks the compatibility between the software and component firmware versions.

  • Page 192: Replacing The Waste Container

    Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer Replacing the Waste Container Printer waste contains partially cured polymeric material, collected during normal operation and maintenance of the printer. For safety and environmental reasons, this material is kept in a special leak-proof, disposable container.
  • Page 193 Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer To prepare a new waste container: 1. Assemble the cardboard box, making sure to punch out the perforated sections. 2. Fold a new waste bag—so it fits in the box—and insert the bag’s screw- connector into the hole in the top of the box.
  • Page 194 Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 4. Unscrew the cap securing the waste drain tube and connect it to the new container. 5. Close the full container with the cap supplied with the new waste container. Note: The sealing cap contains an inner stopper that prevents leakage when the cap is tightened.

  • Page 195: Cleaning The Exterior Panels

    Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer Cleaning the Exterior Panels The painted exterior plastic panels of the printer has a durable finish, offering excellent chemical resistance to common cleaning materials. Follow the recommendations below when cleaning these areas of the printer.
  • Page 196 Eden260V User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 7. If necessary, repeat to remove any remaining marks, or apply clean water to rinse the surface. 8. If the surface is still wet, you can dry it with a clean, micro-fiber cloth by gently wiping in one direction.
  • Page 197 Handling Printed Models Removing Models After Printing Removing the Support Material Removing SUP705 Removing Support by Hand Removing Support with Water Pressure Removing SUP705 with Caustic Soda Removing SUP707 Post-Printing Treatment Photobleaching for Transparent Models Storing Models DOC-32020 Rev. F...

  • Page 198: Handling Printed Models

    For special printing applications, refer to documents on the Stratasys Support Center or consult a Stratasys 3D printing expert. There are two types of Support material available: • SUP705 (FullCure705), a gel-like Support material. • SUP707, a water-soluble support material, suitable for some printers.

  • Page 199: Removing Support By Hand

    For most models, the most efficient way to remove Support material is by using a high-pressure water jet. One suitable system is the Objet WaterJet cleaning unit. This device is marketed by Stratasys. Figure 7-1 Objet WaterJet Cleaning Unit To clean a model using this device, you manipulate it and the water using the built-in, waterproof sleeves.

  • Page 200: Removing Sup705 With Caustic Soda

    Eden260V User Guide 7 Handling Printed Models Removing SUP705 with Caustic Soda Soak models in a 1-percent solution of caustic soda (sodium hydroxide) to remove Support material from difficult-to-reach areas and to give the model a smooth, clean finish. The amount of time you soak the model in the solution depends on how delicate it is and how much Support material needs to be removed, but it is typically between half-an-hour and several hours.

  • Page 201: Post-Printing Treatment

    This involves exposing models to intense light immediately after printing. Photobleaching methods and instructions are described in the Best Practices for the relevant clear material. These are available on the Transparent materials page on the Stratasys Support Center. Refer to the Best Practices for: VeroClear RGD810...

  • Page 202: Storing Models

    Eden260V User Guide 7 Handling Printed Models Storing Models Models are cured as they are printed, making them safe and stable for a long time. However, proper storage conditions are necessary to prevent deforming. • Keep printed models at room temperature and in a low-humidity environment.

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