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Objet500 User Guide
9. Close the waste compartment door.
Dispose of the full waste container in accordance with environmental and
safety requirements.
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.
Acceptable Cleaning Agents
• mild soap solution
• common household cleaners and window cleaners
• common commercial and industrial detergents, 5% solution in water
• alcohol (ethanol, isopropanol), 10% to 40% solution in water
Wipe the exterior of the printer, using a soft cloth moistened with the cleaning
solution.
Unacceptable Materials
• industrial solvents
• cleaning agents containing hydrocarbons, ketones, esters and lacquer
thinners
• spray disinfectants
• abrasives and agents which could wear away the panel finish
Cleaning the UV Screen
The transparent section of the cover is made of strong, acrylic material that
screens out harmful UV radiation. Use extreme care when cleaning it to prevent
the appearance of scratch marks.
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. Blow off surface dust.
2. Prepare a 1-percent solution of mild dish-washing soap in water—about two
3. Soak a micro-fiber cloth in the solution.
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Do not wipe the surface to remove dust; this might scratch the surface.
teaspoons (10 ml) in a liter of water.
Note: While soapy water is effective for cleaning, commercial products are also
available for cleaning acrylic surfaces (for example, Novus
These products give the surface antistatic, smudge and scratch-resistant properties.
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