Producing 3D Prints; Locking The Build Tray; Preparing The Printer - Stratasys J3 Series User Manual

Stratasys J3 Series User Guide

Producing 3D Prints

3D prints can be produced after they are arranged on the virtual build tray in
the GrabCAD Print application. For information about preparing files for
printing, see the GrabCAD Print

Locking the Build Tray

Locking the build tray is required when you need to remove printed models
after a print job and when performing some of the operator tasks, such as
cleaning the build tray or taping the pink paper to tray for the Pattern Test.
When done, unlock the tray.
To lock and unlock the build tray:
1. Press the Push button to lock the tray in place.
2. With the tray locked, perform the required task.
3. When done, pull the handle under Push button upward and unlock the tray.

Preparing the Printer

Before beginning to produce 3D prints, it is recommended that you check the
current printing quality of the print heads by performing the Pattern Test.
To prepare the printer for printing:
1. Make sure that the build tray in the printer is empty and clean.
2. If not, lock the build tray (as described above) and remove cured material
Caution
Use protective gloves when cleaning the build tray, and be careful of the
sharp edges of the scraper blade.
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Figure 4-11 Tray Push button and unlocking handle
with the scraper, and clean the tray thoroughly with a cleaning cloth soaked
with 90% alcohol (IPA or ethanol).
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