Shutting Down The Printer - Stratasys Connex500 User Manual

Shutting Down the Printer

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You only need to shut down the Connex printer if it will not be used for a
week or more. Otherwise, the printer can remain on, in Idle mode.
The Shutdown process flushes printing materials from printer components.
To avoid flushing out valuable material, make sure to print models at least
once a week. Many printer operators use this opportunity to print customer
samples or test models.
To properly shut down, the printer needs to perform several processes.
These are controlled by the Shutdown wizard. Do not attempt to shut
down the printer by simply closing the computer interface (the printer‐
control application), and never disconnect power to the printer before
completing this wizard.
CAUTION: Not using the printer for an extended period without first
running the wizard can cause serious damage to print heads and other
expensive printer parts.
Depending on the length of time the printer will not be used, you can
choose between a short shutdown procedure, and a more thorough
procedure.
•
Up to 10 days: The wizard empties the print block of Model and
Support material, to prevent leaks. This takes about 10 minutes.
•
More than 10 days: The wizard empties the print block, then flushes
the system with cleaning fluid. This takes up to 35 minutes, and you
must be present to load cleaning‐fluid cartridges when instructed.
To run the Shutdown wizard:
1. Start the Shutdown wizard from the Options menu.
Figure 6-15: Shutdown wizard, opening screen
2. Click .
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