Stratasys Objet260 User Manual page 183

Objet260 User Guide
If, during the optimization process, the wizard determines that a print head is
faulty—or that it is negatively affecting layer uniformity with the current head
configuration—the wizard instructs you to replace it. If this happens, you can
continue the wizard to replace the print head, or abort the wizard, to replace the
head at another time.
Run the Head Optimization wizard every 300 hours of printing or whenever
the condition of print heads is negatively affecting the quality of 3D prints, or
if you suspect that there is a problem with one or more of the print heads.
Note: Allow at least 40-50 minutes per mode f or performing this procedure
(not including time required for replacing faulty print heads). To accurately test
and calibrate print heads, they must be clean. If necessary, run the Head
Cleaning wizard before beginning this procedure.
To test and calibrate the print heads:
1. Prepare—
2. Check that there is a material cartridge loaded in the M3 slot. If necessary,
3. Start the Head Optimization wizard from the Options menu.
4. In the opening wizard screen, click Next to begin.
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❒ disposable cleaning gloves (any clean, powder-free protective gloves)
❒ pink paper
❒ the Missing Nozzles ruler
❒ the scale supplied for use in the Head Optimization wizard
Important: Before beginning this procedure, ensure that the scale is
calibrated and at least partially charged.
insert a cartridge that contains different material than is loaded in the other
slots, or insert a cleanser cartridge.
Note: The Head Optimization wizard will not operate if the M3 cartridge
slot is empty.
Figure 6-56 Starting the Head Optimization wizard
The Wizard Conditions screen appears.
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