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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 Power Disconnection...
Page 5 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 Software Applications for Preparing Print Jobs 3-10 4 Installing Objet Studio How to Install Objet Studio 5 Using Objet Studio...
Page 6 Freezing Model Orientation 5-32 Display Options 5-34 Viewing Objects 5-34 Screen Layout 5-36 Tray Perspective 5-37 Setting Object Colors 5-39 Loading Large Files 5-39 Large File Manipulation 5-40 Zoom Options 5-42 Handling Trays 5-43 Tray Validation 5-43 Printing Modes 5-44 Production Estimates 5-44 E-mailing Objet Digital Files...
Page 7 Additional Server Features 5-77 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer Starting the Printer Loading Model and Support Cartridges Producing Models Printing Modes Preparing the Printer Starting Printing 6-10 Printer Interface Color Key 6-12 Printing Indicators 6-14 Resuming Production After Printing has Stopped 6-15 Changing the Printing Material 6-18...
Page 8 7 Handling Printed Models Removing Models After Printing Removing the Support Material Removing Support by Hand Removing Support with Water Pressure Removing SUP705 with Caustic Soda Removing SUP706 with Caustic Soda and Sodium Metasilicate Post-Printing Treatment Photobleaching for Transparent Models Storing Models DOC-34025 Rev.
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-34025 Rev. I...
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 Objet30 3D printer, software version 33.2 and Objet Studio software version 9.2.
Page 11: Revision History
January 2021 Replacing the UV Lamps the UV lamp bulb replacement instructions were removed. Rev. H February 2021 Printing Modes, printing modes for Objet30 Pro and mode selection instructions in GrabCAD Print were added. Rev. I May 2021 The odor filter replacement task was removed from the Preventive Maintenance Tasks list.
Page 12: Terms Used In This Guide
GrabCAD Print A software application for preparing print jobs on a variety of 3D printers, including Objet30 printers. host/server The workstation that interfaces directly with the Objet30 printer and is workstation 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 13 Objet30 User Guide 1 About This Guide Printer Software running on the computer in the Objet30 printer, controling all software, printer operations. printer-control application Resin The base substance from which photopolymer printing materials are made for use in Stratasys PolyJet printers.
Page 14: Additional Resources
Objet30 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 15: 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 16: Safety
Safety Safety Features Symbols and Warning Labels Safety Guidelines Printer Installation Printer Power Disconnection 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-34025 Rev.
Page 17: Safety Features
Objet30 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 and the motion motors is turned off when the cover is opened.
Page 18 Objet30 User Guide 2 Safety Figure 2-1 Front and back views of the Objet30 printer If the printer is not used as specified in this guide, these safety features may not provide adequate protection. DOC-34025 Rev. I...
Page 19: Symbols And Warning Labels
Objet30 User Guide 2 Safety Symbols and Warning Labels The following table lists the warning labels located on or in the printer. Warning Symbol Meaning Location Comments Hazard (general) On the name plate on Read the instructions in the back of the printer.
Page 20: Safety Guidelines
Objet30 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 21: Printer Operation
The UV lamp used in the printer emits dangerous radiation. ➢ If the UV lamp remains on when the printer cover is open, do not stare directly at the UV light. Shut down the printer and call your Stratasys service provider.
Page 22: Model And Support Materials
Objet30 User Guide 2 Safety Model and Support Materials Model and Support materials are made of chemical substances. Although precautions must be taken when handling these materials directly, all Model and Support materials used by the printer are handled in sealed cartridges.
Page 23: First Aid For Working With Printing Materials
Objet30 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 24: Inhalation
Objet30 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 25 Objet30 User Guide 2 Safety UV Lamps UV lamps used by the printer to cure printing materials contain a small amount of mercury, and are considered “Universal Waste.” Recycle or discard used lamps in accordance with applicable regulations. Broken lamps:...
Page 26: Introducing The 3D Printer
Introducing the 3D Printer Basic Features Electrical Specifications Printer power rating 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 Software Applications for Preparing Print Jobs...
Page 27: Basic Features
Objet30 User Guide 3 Introducing the 3D Printer Basic Features With Objet30 printers, you can achieve the following results when printing 3D models: • You can build high-end accurate prototypes, with a matte or glossy surface finish. • You can build realistic parts from a variety of materials, such as clear, high- temperature, and simulated polypropylene.
Page 28: Work Configurations
3 Introducing the 3D Printer Work Configurations Objet30 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 29: Source Files
SOLIDWORKS, NX, CATIA and Inventor. To see the complete list of file formats supported by GrabCAD Print, go to: help.grabcad.com/print/file- formats. Objet30 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 30: Printing Materials
Objet30 User Guide 3 Introducing the 3D Printer Printing Materials Objet30 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 31: Safety Considerations
Work Environment Extreme heat and humidity conditions can adversely affect the operation of your Objet30 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 32 Objet30 User Guide 3 Introducing the 3D Printer • In addition, GrabCAD PolyJet Job Manager is required on the server (host) computer. This program controls the actual printing. To download it, go to: help.grabcad.com/print/polyjet. DOC-34025 Rev. I...
Page 33: 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 Objet30 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 or GrabCAD Print.
Page 34: Converting Cad Files To Slc Format
Objet30 User Guide 3 Introducing the 3D Printer do this in GrabCAD Print or in a third-party STL-repair application (such as ® Magics™, by Materialise For more information, download From CAD to Objet Studio Workflow for PolyJet Technology. Converting CAD Files to SLC Format When converting files to SLC format, it is recommended that you set a layer thickness of 15 microns (0.015 mm).
Page 35: Software Applications For Preparing Print Jobs
4. Configuring object and tray parameters 5. Sending the file to a 3D printer for production Objet Studio Objet Studio is an application for preparing print jobs on Stratasys 3D printing systems. It consists of two main screens: • Studio •...
Page 36: Installing Objet Studio
Installing Objet Studio How to Install Objet Studio DOC-34025 Rev. I...
Page 37: How To Install Objet Studio
Objet30 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 38 Select Objet Studio for a Server computer— ❒ if you are installing Objet Studio on the server (“host”) computer—the computer directly connected to an Objet30 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 39 7. In the Select Printer Type screen, select the 3D printer used for producing models and click Next. Figure 4-4 Printer selection For Alaris30U printers, select Objet30 For Alaris30 Pro printers, select Objet30Pro For Objet30 Dental Prime, select Objet30 Prime DOC-34025 Rev. I...
Page 40 Objet30 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 41 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-34025 Rev. I...
Page 42: 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 43 Display Options 5-34 Viewing Objects 5-34 Screen Layout 5-36 Tray Perspective 5-37 Setting Object Colors 5-39 Loading Large Files 5-39 Large File Manipulation 5-40 Zoom Options 5-42 Handling Trays 5-43 Tray Validation 5-43 Printing Modes 5-44 Production Estimates 5-44 E-mailing Objet Digital Files 5-45 Printing the Tray 5-45...
Page 44 Setting the Remote Printer Connection (Client Mode) 5-73 Job Manager Commands 5-73 Configuring User Alerts 5-76 Printing from the Jobs Queue 5-77 Additional Server Features 5-77 DOC-34025 Rev. I...
Page 45: Launching Objet Studio
Objet30 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 46 Objet30 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 5-53. Instructions for using the commands for preparing models for production and sending jobs to the printer, appear later in this chapter.
Page 47: Ribbon Commands
Objet30 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 Tray Model enabled Settings Settings...
Page 48 Objet30 User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Group Purpose When Tray Model enabled Settings Settings Ribbon Ribbon Placing model files on Always. the build tray. Pre-build/build Models are on commands. the build tray. Setting model A model is dimensions.
Page 49: Objet Studio Commands Menu
Objet30 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 50: Model Tree Pane
Objet30 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 51: Preparing Models For Production
Objet30 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 materials and model finish.
Page 52: Placing Objects On The Build Tray
Objet30 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 53 Objet30 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 54 Objet30 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 55 Objet30 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 56: Opening Objet Tray Files
Objet30 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 5-51). To place an object saved as an Objet Tray File (objtf) file on the build tray: 1.
Page 57 Objet30 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...
Page 58: Quick-Access Model Commands
Objet30 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 59: Selecting Objects
Objet30 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 60: Surface Finish
Objet30 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 61: Positioning Objects On The Build Tray
Objet30 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 62: Automatic Positioning
Objet30 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 63: Manual Positioning
Objet30 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 64 Objet30 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 65: 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 Objet30 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 66: Valid Object Placement
Objet30 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 67: Using A Grid To Position Objects
Objet30 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 68: Measurement Units
Objet30 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 69: Setting Model Dimensions
Objet30 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 70: Manually Repositioning Objects
Objet30 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 71 Objet30 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 72: Changing An Object's Orientation
Objet30 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 73: Freezing Model Orientation
Objet30 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 74 Objet30 User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio To unfreeze an object: ➢ Select the object and click (to de-select it). DOC-34025 Rev. I 5-33...
Page 75: Display Options
Objet30 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 76 Objet30 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 77: Screen Layout
Objet30 User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio To display objects without the build tray: ➢ From the View menu, clear (de-select) the Display Tray option. 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 78: Tray Perspective
Objet30 User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Figure 5-38 4-view screen layout 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 79 Objet30 User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Tray Positioning To view the tray and models from different directions, you can move the tray around the screen and change its display angle. To move the tray in the Objet Studio screen: ➢...
Page 80: Setting Object Colors
Objet30 User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Setting Object Colors The color of objects on the build tray can indicate how they are printed. Objet Studio enables you to choose the color display so that you can easily see the material, and surface of objects.
Page 81: Large File Manipulation
Objet30 User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Large File Manipulation If you need to work with a detailed model that is composed of a large number of polygons, you can speed up its display and manipulation in Objet Studio by reducing the number of polygons on the screen.
Page 82 Objet30 User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio 2. In the Options dialog box, display the tab. Display Figure 5-46 Options dialog box, Display tab 3. Select Enable Polygon Reduction . 4. Select Polygon Reduction (Percent). 5. Enter the percentage of total polygons to display.
Page 83: Zoom Options
Objet30 User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Object display options The display format affects how quickly objects display. For example, if you select Bounding Box, objects display faster than they do when you select Entire Object. You can choose display formats for objects when they are stationary (static view) and for when you are dragging them (changing view).
Page 84: Handling Trays
Objet30 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 85: Printing Modes
Objet30 User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Printing Modes When preparing models for printing on Objet30 Pro, Objet30 Prime and Obje30 Dental Prime printers, you can choose a quality/speed print mode. For more information, refer to "Printing Modes" on page 6-8.
Page 86: E-Mailing Objet Digital Files
Objet30 User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio 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 87 Objet30 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 88: Applying Additional Objet Studio Features
Objet30 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 89: Choosing The Support Strength
Objet30 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 90: Hollow"- Filling Models With Support Material
Objet30 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. Instead, the model can be filled with support material, which is less costly.
Page 91: Displaying The Cross Section Of Objects
Objet30 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 92: Saving The Screen Display As An Image File
OBJTF Files objtf files contain instructions to Objet Studio and to Objet30 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 93 Objet30 User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio the future. objtf files are also useful when working from your company's network, where the STL files are stored. 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.
Page 94: Customizing Objet Studio
Objet30 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 95 Objet30 User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio 3. To choose from a wider range of commands: ❒ From the Customize Quick Access Toolbar menu (see Figure 5-59 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 96: Hiding The Ribbon
Objet30 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 97 Objet30 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 98: Keyboard Shortcuts
Objet30 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 5-66 Customize Quick Access Toolbar menu 2.
Page 99: Setting User Preferences
Objet30 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 100: Professional Mode Features
Objet30 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 5-69 Tools menu, showing Professional Mode selected If Professional Mode is selected, advanced features are displayed.
Page 101: Default Settings
Objet30 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 102: Opengl Driver Configuration
Objet30 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 103 Objet30 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 5-73 OpenGL Driver Configuration dialog box If you want to display the values and change them, click .
Page 104: Getting Additional Objet Studio Assistance
Objet30 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 105 Objet30 User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Figure 5-77 About Objet Studio tab Materials Module tab The Materials Module tab shows details of the material module installed. Figure 5-78 Materials Module tab • Module version If a Materials Module upgrade (patch) was installed, the new Materials Module version is displayed.
Page 106 Objet30 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 107: Monitoring And Managing Print Jobs
Objet30 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 108: Job Manager Screen
Objet30 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 5-80 Job Manager screen The Job Manager screen is divided into panels: •...
Page 109 Objet30 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 110: Setting The Printer Connection
Objet30 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 111: Offline Mode
Objet30 User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio 3. Enter the computer name or its IP address, or click Browse to find and select it. Figure 5-82 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 112 Objet30 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 5-81 on page 5-69).
Page 113 Objet30 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 5-85 offline message When Objet Studio is in offline mode, you can configure it for preparing print jobs for different printers.
Page 114: Setting The Remote Printer Connection (Client Mode)
Objet30 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 115 Objet30 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 5-69. Client: Sets the server connection. See "Setting the Remote Printer Connection (Client Mode)"...
Page 116 Objet30 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 5-89 Icons on pop-up toolbar (server) Figure 5-90 Icons on pop-up toolbar (client workstation) Note: Most icons and menu commands are only enabled when a job is selected.
Page 117: Configuring User Alerts
Objet30 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. The following events can be reported: •...
Page 118: 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 119 Objet30 User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio 2. Click the Tray Preview pane. Figure 5-95 Job Preview ❒ To change the tray magnification, turn the mouse wheel. ❒ To view the tray from a different perspective, click the relevant icon.
Page 120 Objet30 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 121 Objet30 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 122 Objet30 User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Modifying the Job Manager Screen You can change the size of the sections of the Job Manager screen, by dragging the panel edges. This applies to: • the Jobs Queue panel • the Time panel •...
Page 123: Operating And Maintaining The Printer
Operating and Maintaining the Printer Starting the Printer Loading Model and Support Cartridges Producing Models Printing Modes Preparing the Printer Starting Printing 6-10 Printer Interface Color Key 6-12 Printing Indicators 6-14 Resuming Production After Printing has Stopped 6-15 Changing the Printing Material 6-18 Keeping the Printer in Idle Mode 6-24...
Page 124 Calibrating the Load Cells 6-75 Replacing the Odor Filter 6-78 Replacing the UV Lamp 6-79 Replacing the Material Filter 6-84 Replacing the Pump Tubes 6-92 Built-in Tests 6-101 Replacing the Waste Container 6-104 Cleaning the Exterior Panels 6-106 Cleaning the UV Screen 6-106 Backing-Up and Restoring Printer Settings 6-108...
Page 125: 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 Objet30 printer, which includes the built-in computer. DOC-34025 Rev. I...
Page 126 2. After the computer boots, open the Remote Desktop Connection on the server (“host”) computer, by double-clicking the Printer computer shortcut. ❒ On the printer-computer desktop, double-click the Objet30 printer icon. or— ❒ From the Windows Start menu, select (All) Programs > Objet > Objet.
Page 127: Loading Model And Support Cartridges
6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer Loading Model and Support Cartridges Objet30 printers use two cartridges of Model material and two cartridges of Support material, each weighing one kilogram 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 128 Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 5. Check the printer interface to make sure that the new cartridge is detected and that its weight is displayed (see the figure on page 6-4). Tips about loading and replacing material cartridges: You can replace material cartridges either before or during printing.
Page 129: Producing Models
• "Using Objet Studio" chapter in this user guide or Help in the Objet Studio application. • GrabCAD Print online documentation. The Objet30 printer is capable of printing models with the following maximum dimensions: ➢ With glossy finish— X-axis: 294.00 mm (11.57 inches) Y-axis: 192.00 mm (7.55 inches) Z-axis: 148.60 mm (5.85 inches)*...
Page 130: Printing Modes
Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer Printing Modes On some Objet30 printers, when preparing models for printing in Objet Studio or GrabCAD Print, you can select one of the following quality/speed printing modes. Printer Type High Quality mode...
Page 131: Preparing The Printer
Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer In GrabCAD Print, you select the printing mode in the Tray Setting dialog box. Figure 6-5 Printing mode selection in GrabCAD Print In Objet Studio, you select the printing mode in the Tray Materials area of the Tray Settings ribbon.
Page 132: Starting Printing
Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer want to replace the cartridges of Model and Support material currently loaded in the printer to avoid the need for replacing them during printing. Note: When you click Print in GrabCAD Print, a warning message appears if there is not enough of one or more material.
Page 133 Support material in the supply cartridges, printing proceeds automatically until the job is finished. During printing, the server computer must remain on and it must communicate with the Objet30 printer. Do not log-off Windows until printing is finished. The Objet30 printer uses one Model-material cartridge and one Support- material cartridge to produce models.
Page 134: Printer Interface Color Key
Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer When the weight of a cartridge drops below 100 grams, the printer alternates the pumping of material between the heavier and the almost-empty cartridge. This is indicated on the printer interface by an hour-glass icon. (See Figure 6- 10 on page 6-14.)
Page 135 Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer • Blue—not ready For example, in Figure 6-7 on page 6-10: ❒ UV lamp—The UV lamp is not on. ❒ Heads (°C)—The heads have not reached the temperature required for printing models (in printing mode).
Page 136: Printing Indicators
Objet30 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 137: Resuming Production After Printing Has Stopped
Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer Resuming Production After Printing has Stopped If the printing process is interrupted, the print 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 138 Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 5. In the job-preparation application, make sure that the correct slice number is entered in the dialog box. Figure 6-12 Slice confirmation in Objet Studio Figure 6-13 Slice confirmation in GrabCAD Print...
Page 139 Objet30 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 140: Changing The Printing Material
Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer Changing the Printing Material When you want to produce models with a different type of printing material than is currently installed, run the Material Replacement wizard to flush out the current material from the print block and feed tubes. However, if the type of material used for printing the new models is unimportant, you can replace the material cartridge without first flushing out the old material.
Page 141 Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 4. When the Cartridge Loading screen appears, indicate whether or not replacement cartridges have been loaded. Figure 6-17 Replacement-cartridge status 5. Click Next. ❒ If the replacement cartridges are already loaded in the materials drawer, a screen appears, showing the materials currently in the system and the material cartridges in the drawer.
Page 142 Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer ❒ If the replacement cartridges are not loaded in the materials drawer, the compartment selection screen appears. Figure 6-19 Compartment selection 6. Select the cartridge(s) you want to replace, and click Next.
Page 143 Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 8. In the Flushing Options screen, choose the appropriate cycle for the Model material you want to install. Figure 6-21 Flushing options ❒ Economy. During this cycle, which takes about 25 minutes, the pump purges the Model material from the print block, then flushes the system with the new material.
Page 144 Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 9. Click Next, and take note of the warning. Figure 6-22 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 145 Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 12. When prompted, load the new cartridge(s) and close the drawer. Confirm this in the wizard screen and click Next. The wizard identifies the cartridge(s) and verifies that there is sufficient material to complete the procedure.
Page 146: Keeping The Printer In Idle Mode
Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 14. In the final wizard screen, click Done. The printer-control application is automatically updated, and it restarts. The interface in the job preparation application is also updated, and it displays the new material(s).
Page 147: Shutting Down The Printer
Objet30 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...
Page 148 Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer Figure 6-26 Shutdown wizard, opening screen 2. Select Run wizard unattended, unless you want more control over the shutdown process. Note: If you select Run wizard unattended, the wizard automatically turns off the printer computer at the end of the process.
Page 149 Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer The shutdown procedure begins. Figure 6-28 Shutdown progress The shutdown procedure may take up to 10 minutes while the following tasks are performed: a. The print block returns to its starting point on all axes.
Page 150: Material Flush/Fill Wizard
Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer Material Flush/Fill Wizard Using the Material Flush/Fill wizard before and after an extended period of inactivity (more than one week) ensures proper printer maintenance and quality printing. Each time you run the wizard, you select one of the following processes: •...
Page 151 Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 4. Load the required cartridges, close the drawer, and confirm this in the wizard screen. Figure 6-31 Cartridge confirmation—before flushing Figure 6-32 Cartridge confirmation—before filling 5. In the next wizard screen, confirm that the printer cover is closed, and click Next.
Page 152 Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 6. If cleaning-fluid cartridges are loaded in the printer, the wizard prompts you to remove them. Confirm this in the wizard screen, and click Next. Figure 6-34 Final wizard screen After preparing the printer for an extended shutdown period with this wizard, you should close the printer-control application and Windows, and then turn off the printer.
Page 153: Maintaining The Printer
Objet30 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. When switching the printer to online mode, a message is displayed if a maintenance activity is required to ensure optimum printing quality.
Page 154: Maintenance Counters
Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer Frequency Task For More Information Once a year Inspect the activated-carbon odor filter, and See "Replacing the replace if necessary. Odor Filter" on page 6-78. Once in two years Calibrate the UV sensor...
Page 155 Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer Figure 6-37 Maintenance Counters screen The Maintenance Required indicator appears by default for most operator- performed maintenance tasks. For maintenance tasks that are controlled by wizards, the dates and printing times are reset automatically when the relevant wizard is run and completed successfully.
Page 156: Uv Lamp Check
To maintain the Objet30 printer in optimum condition, clean the print heads after every print job, when you remove the model from the build tray.
Page 157 Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 3. Follow the instructions on the wizard screens, and select the confirmation check boxes. Figure 6-39 Tray and cover confirmation 4. Click Next. The printer prepares for you to clean the print heads.
Page 158 Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 9. Clean the orifice plates, with a back-and-forth motion (see Figure 6-41). Use the mirror to make sure that you have removed all of the residue material. Figure 6-41 Cleaning the heads 10.
Page 159: Cleaning And Replacing The Wiper
Objet30 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 daily.
Page 160 Objet30 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 6-44 Tray and cover confirmation 5. When the following screen appears, open the cover.
Page 161 Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer a. With the M3 hex (Allen) key, loosen (but do not remove) the screw securing the wiper. Figure 6-46 Wiper and excess-material drain b. Grasp the wiper unit and remove it.
Page 162: Pattern Test
Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 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. Make sure, therefore, that you perform this test weekly, and whenever you suspect a printing problem.
Page 163 Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 6. In the following dialog box, click OK to confirm that the paper is in place on the build tray. Figure 6-50 Confirmation before printing on test paper The printer prints a series of lines on the test paper (see next figure).
Page 164: Improving Print Quality
Objet30 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 6-40). If the results are poor, use the following procedure to improve print quality.
Page 165: Cleaning And Replacing The Roller Waste Collector
Cleaning and Replacing the Roller Waste Collector Normally, you do not have to inspect and clean the roller waste collector. This is done by your Stratasys service provider during regular maintenance visits. Occasionally, however, a blockage or damaged scraper may cause material leakage on the build tray.
Page 166 Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 3. When the following screen appears, open the cover. Figure 6-53 Wizard screen that appears when you can begin the procedure Warning: Hot Surface The print head orifice plates (bottom surface) may be hot. Do not touch them with your bare hands, and proceed with caution.
Page 167 Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 6. Pull out the drain-tube release mechanism to raise the tubes out of the waste collector (see figure below). Figure 6-55 Freeing the drain tubes from the waste collector Important: Pull out the release mechanism completely.
Page 168 Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 2. Secure the unit evenly, by alternately tightening the screws. 3. Return the drain-tube release mechanism to its original position by pushing it in all the way. Figure 6-58 Returning the drain tubes from to the waste collector 4.
Page 169: Aligning The Print Heads
Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer Aligning the Print Heads You should check the alignment of the print heads— • once a month • after replacing one or more heads • if model quality is not acceptable even after cleaning the orifice plate on the bottom of the print block (see "Cleaning the Print Heads and the Roller"...
Page 170 Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 4. When instructed to do so, place the transparency on the build tray—near the left and rear edges of the tray, as shown in the following figure. Figure 6-61 Positioning the transparency on the build tray 5.
Page 171 Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer ❒ The top row was printed by the head 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 172 Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer The following screen appears. Figure 6-65 Parameter update confirmation 13. Continue as follows: ❒ To make the alignment changes in the printer, make sure that Update system with new parameters is selected, and click Next.
Page 173: Optimizing (Calibrating) Print Heads
Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer If the Head Alignment wizard was opened from the Head Optimization wizard after replacing print heads, the printer application closes and re- opens when you click Done in the final wizard screen.
Page 174 Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 3. Start the Head Optimization wizard from the Options menu. Figure 6-67 Starting the Head Optimization wizard 4. In the opening wizard screen, click Next to begin. 5. Close the printer cover, and confirm this in the wizard screen.
Page 175 Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 7. When the following screen appears, clean the print heads. Figure 6-69 Clean Print Heads screen Warning: Hot Surface The print head orifice plates (bottom surface) may be hot. Do not touch them with your bare hands, and proceed with caution.
Page 176 Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 14. Confirm the items listed in the next screen, and click Next. Figure 6-71 Preparations confirmation Make sure that the scale for weighing the printed samples is calibrated. Inaccurate readings may result in print heads that are not optimized for quality printing, or a false indication that a head needs to be replaced.
Page 177 16. When the following screen appears, open the printer cover to inspect the printed samples. Figure 6-73 Data-entry screen for some Objet30 printers Figure 6-74 Data-entry screen for Objet30 Pro printers The layout of the data entry screen matches the printed samples on the build tray.
Page 178 Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 17. Using the Missing Nozzles ruler, determine the number of clogged (“missing”) nozzles. Figure 6-75 Missing Nozzles ruler Clogged nozzles are seen in Weight Test samples as missing rows of printed material.
Page 179 Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer b. Check if there is a space below the line on the ruler marked “Maximum height of sample.” A space below this line indicates missing nozzles at the extremes of the printed sample.
Page 180 Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer d. Enter the total number of missing rows in the wizard screen (in the “missing nozzles” field). Note: During this procedure, the roller does not smooth the surface of the printed samples. Do not mistake the visible lines in the sample for missing material.
Page 181 Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 21. When you have entered the data for all printed samples, click Next. The wizard uses the data collected to analyze the condition of the print heads, and optimizes them so they print models with a uniform layer of material.
Page 182: Replacing Print Heads
Choose Abort wizard if you want to replace the print heads at another time. Replace print heads only after consulting with a Stratasys-authorized customer-support engineer. To replace print heads, you need these tools and materials: ❒ replacement print head(s) ❒...
Page 183 Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer The Head Optimization wizard guides you through the procedure of replacing a print head, and adjusts printer components to enable you to perform it. Only replace a print head with the aid of the wizard. The entire procedure takes about 2.5 hours and consists of the following phases:...
Page 184 Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer Preparing the Print Block 5. Select the print head(s) needing replacement, and click Next. Figure 6-83 Head selection The printer heats and empties the print block, and prepares the printer. Figure 6-84 Printer preparation progress 6.
Page 185 Objet30 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. Figure 6-86 Screen during print-head replacement Removing the Defective Head To replace the Model print head, you must first remove the Support print head.
Page 186 Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer ➢ If you do not need to replace the Model print head, continue with "Installing the Support Print Head" on page 6-67. Removing the Model Print Head ➢ Continue with "Installing the Model Print Head" on the next page.
Page 187 Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer Installing New Heads Installing the Model Print Head ➢ When re-installing a used print head, always replace the O-ring seals with new seals. DOC-34025 Rev. I 6-65...
Page 188 Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer ➢ Continue with "Installing the Support Print Head" on the next page. DOC-34025 Rev. I 6-66...
Page 189 Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer Installing the Support Print Head ➢ When re-installing a used print head, always replace the O-ring seals with new seals. DOC-34025 Rev. I 6-67...
Page 190 Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer DOC-34025 Rev. I 6-68...
Page 191 Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer ➢ Continue with "Completing the Replacement Procedure" below. Completing the Replacement Procedure 8. In the Replace Print Heads screen, select the check box to confirm that you have replaced the head(s), and click Next.
Page 192 Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 10. In the next wizard screen, confirm that you have removed all tools and objects from the printer and that the cover is closed. Figure 6-89 Tray/cover confirmation The wizard continues by heating the heads, then filling and purging them.
Page 193: Testing And Calibrating The Uv Lamp
Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer • If the printer software does not detect the replaced head, the following warning screen appears. Figure 6-91 Re-insert-heads message If this happens: a. Re-insert the print-head driver card into its socket.
Page 194 Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer To test and calibrate UV lamp radiation: 1. Start the UV Calibration wizard from the Options menu. 2. In the following screen, select UV Intensity Calibration to adjust the lamp’s radiation level to the acceptable range.
Page 195 Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 5. If necessary, clean the glass over the UV sensor with a cleaning cloth and 90% alcohol (IPA). Do not use the abrasive cleaning pad to clean the glass. 6. Confirm the items in the wizard screen, and click Next.
Page 196 ❒ Check that the UV-lamp glass is clean. ❒ Check that the UV sensor is completely uncovered and that the protective glass is clean. If the results are still unacceptable, contact your Stratasys service provider for advice. 8. Click Next.
Page 197: Calibrating The Load Cells
Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 10. Click Done in the final wizard screen. Figure 6-98 Final wizard screen Calibrating the Load Cells Load cells are sensors that measure the weight of the material cartridges and the waste container in the printer. It is important that you periodically check that the weight measurements are accurate to prevent unnecessary waste of printing materials or printer malfunctions.
Page 198 Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 4. Select the confirmation check box, and click Next. Figure 6-100 Confirmation of cartridge removal 5. 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 199 Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 7. Click Done in the final wizard screen. Figure 6-102 Final wizard screen 8. Replace the cartridge. When replacing the waste container, hold the waste bag with one hand while connecting the waste tube. Otherwise, the bag will be twisted, and the flow of waste will be restricted.
Page 200: Replacing The Odor Filter
To replace the odor filter: 1. Locate the filter drawer at the rear of the printer and pull it open. Figure 6-103 Rear of the Objet30 printer 2. Remove the used filter. (You can push it out from underneath the drawer.) Figure 6-104 Odor filter in drawer 3.
Page 201: Replacing The Uv Lamp
Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer Replacing the UV Lamp The UV lamp used for curing models has a long, but limited, working life. You can test and adjust its effective power with the UV Calibration wizard (see "Testing and Calibrating the UV Lamp"...
Page 202 Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 4. Remove the other four (4) thumbscrews that secure the UV-assembly cover, and remove the cover. 5. Disconnect the UV lamp cable and the fan cable. Figure 6-107 Disconnecting the UV lamp assembly (top view) 6.
Page 203 Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 8. Loosen the screws securing the UV lamp cover and remove the cover. Figure 6-109 UV-lamp-cover screws 9. Loosen the two screws securing the UV reflector. Figure 6-110 UV-reflector screws DOC-34025 Rev. I...
Page 204 Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 10. Remove the UV reflector by raising it slightly, then pulling it out of the housing at an angle, from the bottom. Figure 6-111 Removing the UV reflector from the UV assembly 11.
Page 205 Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 15. Replace the UV lamp assembly in the printer, making sure that the cable fits into the slot together with the side securing screw. Figure 6-113 UV-lamp cable after replacing the assembly 16.
Page 206: Replacing The Material Filter
Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer After replacing the UV lamp: Calibrate its power by running the UV Calibration wizard (see "Testing and Calibrating the UV Lamp" on page 6-71). Wait at least two minutes for the UV lamp to cool before starting the UV Calibration wizard.
Page 207 Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 2. Close the printer application. 3. Shut down the printer computer, wait 60 seconds after the monitor goes blank, and turn off the main power switch. Caution: The monitor goes blank as soon as the remote desktop link terminates—...
Page 208 Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 10. Extend the materials drawer to the end of its track, as follows: a. Push the drawer slightly inward. b. Lift the extension latch and pull out the drawer, all the way.
Page 209 Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 12. Disconnect the feed tube from the Model material filter, as shown. Important: To disconnect the feed tube, hold the fitting at the end of the tube in place and turn the filter. Otherwise, the feed tube will be twisted and material might leak.
Page 210 Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 18. Discard the old filter Caution: The filter contains uncured printing material. Discard the filter in accordance with applicable environmental regulations. 19. Cut and remove the cable tie securing the fitting at the end of the outlet tube.
Page 211 Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 22. Attach the outlet tube to the fitting. Make sure that the tube is firmly attached by pushing it onto the entire length of the fitting shaft. Figure 6-124 Tube attached to the new filter 23.
Page 212 Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 26. Position the filters in their slots. Figure 6-126 Material filters positioned in the printer 27. Secure both filters to the printer with a long cable tie. Cut off excess length.
Page 213 Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer To return the printer to operating mode: 1. Place the waste container in the materials drawer, and attach the cap connected to the drain tube. Important: Hold the waste bag with one hand while attaching the waste tube.
Page 214: Replacing The Pump Tubes
Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer Replacing the Pump Tubes Pump tubes in Objet30 printers are replaced during periodic preventive maintenance (see "Preventive Maintenance Tasks" on page 6-108). The procedure consists of these steps: A. Preparation Replacing the Waste Pump Tube...
Page 215 Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 4. Open the materials drawer. Figure 6-130 Material pumps 5. Remove the three screws securing the right printer panel and remove the panel. Caution: Remove the screws carefully so that they do not fall and scratch the printer panel.
Page 216 Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 7. Remove the waste container cover. Figure 6-132 Removing the waste container cover 8. Unscrew the cap connecting the waste tube to the container. 9. Carefully lift out the container and remove it from the printer.
Page 217 Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer Replacing the Waste Pump Tube To replace the waste pump tube: 1. On top of the waste pump, locate the tube near the PRESSURE label. Figure 6-134 Tubes connected to the waste pump 2.
Page 218 Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 4. Disconnect the tubes with their fittings from the ends of the tube extending from the pump. If you experience difficulty disconnecting the tube fittings from tubes in the pump, make a small slit in the tube, as shown.
Page 219 Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 7. Remove the tube from the tube holder and discard the tube. Caution: The tube contains uncured printing material. Discard it in accordance with applicable environmental regulations. 8. Attach a new tube to the tube holder.
Page 220 Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 2. On the Support pump, locate the tube near the PRESSURE label. 3. Label (mark) the tube so that you can connect it correctly later on. The replacement procedure is the same as for the waste pump. Continue with step 2 on page 6-95.
Page 221 Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 3. Turn the Model pump assembly so that the pump is facing you. Figure 6-142 Model pump assembly turned 4. On the top of the Model pump, locate the tube near the PRESSURE label.
Page 222 Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer Returning Printer to Working Order To return the printer to working order: 1. Remove the cleaning cloths from the waste compartment and make sure that the compartment is clean. 2. Place the waste container in the materials drawer, and attach the cap connected to the drain tube.
Page 223: Built-In Tests
Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 4. Attach the right printer panel. Make sure that the materials drawer is open while you attach the panel. 5. Close the materials drawer. 6. Make sure that the right panel and the drawer are aligned properly.
Page 224 Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer The Built In Tests screen lists pre-configured tests. Figure 6-147 Built In Tests screen Status The “S” column shows the results of the test after you run it: Test successfully completed.
Page 225 Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer To run the test: ➢ Select the check box and click After you run the test, the Save and View command buttons are added to the Built In Tests screen. Figure 6-148 BIT command buttons...
Page 226: Replacing The Waste Container
Objet30 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 227 Objet30 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 228: Cleaning The Exterior Panels
Cleaning the Exterior Panels The painted exterior plastic panels of Objet30 printers have a durable finish, offering excellent chemical resistance to common cleaning materials. However, it is recommended that you use only a mild soap solution for routine cleaning.
Page 229 Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer Caution Do not use abrasive cleaners or cleaning fluids containing ammonia, alcohol, acetone, benzine, carbon or tetrachloride. These materials can cause permanent damage to the surface. To clean the UV screen: 1.
Page 230: Backing-Up And Restoring Printer Settings
The process that this wizard controls runs automatically, when needed, as part of the Pre-print mode (before printing begins). Run this wizard only if your Stratasys service provider instructs you to do so. Preventive Maintenance Tasks Performing regular preventive maintenance improves system reliability, reduces downtime, and prolongs the life of your system.
Page 231 Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer Use the following checklist to perform the preventive maintenance routine. Wiper Assembly Clean the area surrounding the wiper. Replace the wiper. See "Cleaning and Replacing the Wiper" on page 6-37. Materials Drawer Calibrate all the load cells.
Page 232 Restart the printer and server computers. UV Sensor Calibration The UV sensor should be calibrated once every two years. If two years have passed since the last service visit, contact Stratasys to request UV sensor calibration. UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) Unit Check that the UPS unit is in operating condition.
Page 233 Handling Printed Models Removing Models After Printing Removing the Support Material Removing Support by Hand Removing Support with Water Pressure Removing SUP705 with Caustic Soda Removing SUP706 with Caustic Soda and Sodium Metasilicate Post-Printing Treatment Photobleaching for Transparent Models Storing Models DOC-34025 Rev.
Page 234: Removing Models After Printing
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. • SUP706, an easily removed Support material that dissolves in a solution of caustic soda and sodium metasilicate.
Page 235: 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 DOC-34025 Rev. I...
Page 236: Removing Sup705 With Caustic Soda
Objet30 User Guide 7 Handling Printed Models To clean a model using this device, you manipulate it and the water using the built-in, waterproof sleeves. A pump turns ordinary tap water into a high- pressure jet. A wiper keeps the window clear.
Page 237: 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...

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