Page 1 User Guide ® F3300 3D Printer Part No.413862-0001_Rev_B...
Page 2: Copyright Statement
Stratasys. This document may be printed for internal use only. All copies, shall contain a full copy of this copyright notice.
Page 3: Revision Log
Added ULTEM resin to ASA, Material Bay Drive Assembly and Upper Filament Tube procedures. • Added filament storage solutions • Updated Loading Material procedure • Updated PM Kit lists • Added Tool Base Cutter procedure Page iii © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents 1 Service and Support ............1 Service......................1 Software Support ................... 1 Safety Instructions ..................1 Hazard Types ........................1 Product Safety Signs......................2 Product Safety Label Locations................... 4 E-Stop ..........................9 Potential Safety Hazard Areas ..................10 Oven........................10 Gantry ........................
Page 5 GrabCAD Software ......................26 GrabCAD Print......................26 GrabCAD Print Server ..................27 Creating Print Jobs Using GrabCAD Print.............. 33 Data Sharing with Stratasys Using GrabCAD ............38 GrabCAD and GDPR....................38 Insight Software ......................... 39 FDM Control Center Software ................... 40 Setting the Printer’s Date and Time ...................
Page 6 User Guide Expansion Single Board Computer Board ................. 71 Climate Control Board (Oven) ................... 72 Controller Board......................... 73 Z Stage Dual Motor Amplifier Board .................. 74 Climate Control Board (Dryer Bay) ..................75 Front Interface Board......................76 Material Bay ID Boards ...................... 77 Filament Spool Interface Boards ..................
Page 7 User Guide GrabCAD Print Method..................114 USB Method ......................114 Editing the Job Queue ..................... 117 Job Queue Controls....................117 Viewing Job Details ......................118 About the Sample Queue ....................118 Working with the Consumables Page ............119 Viewing Hot End Details ....................121 Tool Maintenance ....................
Page 8 User Guide Loading Material ..................146 Inserting a Spool into a Material Bay ................146 Loading Material into the Tool ..................151 Unloading Material ..................156 Unload Material from the Tool ..................156 Retracting Material from the System and Removing a Spool .......... 159 Head Buttons ........................
Page 9 User Guide 6 Calibration and Adjustments........186 Automatic Tip Calibration ................186 Touchscreen Calibration ................186 Tip Wipe Height Adjustment............... 186 7 Maintenance ..............187 Updating Controller Software..............187 GrabCAD Print Method....................187 Control Center Software Method ..................191 Exporting System Configuration (.CFG) File..........194 GrabCAD Print Method....................
Page 10 User Guide 8 Troubleshooting ............213 Getting Help ....................213 Warnings and Errors .................. 214 Warnings at Build Start ....................214 Errors Preventing a Build from Starting ................214 Load/Unload Errors......................214 Build Pause Warnings...................... 215 Build Abort Errors......................216 Finding a Remedy..................
Page 11: Service And Support
Service Hazard Types 1 SERVICE AND SUPPORT This chapter provides information on service and support for the F3300 as well as safety information and safety label locations. Service If you have a problem with your printer that is not covered in this guide, please contact Stratasys Customer Support.
Page 12: Product Safety Signs
Stratasys makes every effort to ensure that our printers are safe and reliable at all times. However, there will be times when you must access areas of the printer where potentially high voltages, hot temperatures, and/or moving mechanical components could cause severe injury.
Page 13 Risk of physical injury and/ Next to the top front and or damage to the printer, Refer to manual top rear access door refer to the printer manuals locking screws before accessing these areas. Page 3 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 14: Product Safety Label Locations
Safety Instructions Product Safety Label Locations Product Safety Label Locations Figure 1: Oven threshold safety label locations Figure 2: Top of front kick panels safety label locations Page 4 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 15 Safety Instructions Product Safety Label Locations Figure 3: Filament drive bay safety labels (four locations) Figure 4: Electrical disconnect box safety label locations Figure 5: Power access panel safety label location Page 5 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 16 Safety Instructions Product Safety Label Locations Figure 6: Side access panel safety label location (right side shown) Figure 7: Front gantry hood and hot end safety label locations Page 6 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 17 Safety Instructions Product Safety Label Locations Figure 8: Gantry magnetic field safety label locations Eight Locations Figure 9: Z Stage lifting bracket moving part safety label locations Four Locations Page 7 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 18 Safety Instructions Product Safety Label Locations Figure 10: Gantry moving parts label locations Left and Right Sides Left and Right Sides Left and Right Sides Locations Page 8 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 19: E-Stop
E-stop, twist the E-stop button clockwise. Doing so will automatically revert the button to its original position. If the E-Stop is pressed during a build, the printer must be rebooted. Figure 11: E-Stop Location E-stop Button Page 9 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 20: Potential Safety Hazard Areas
The printer cannot start a build while the door or hood is open. Confirm the door and hood are closed before beginning a build. Z Stage Warning: Moving Parts. Never wear a tie, loose clothing or dangling jewelry when working around moving components of the printer. Page 10 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 21: Oven Door And Access Door Interlocks
Always wear safety gloves and long sleeves when working inside the oven. Components are hot. Lockout Tagout (LOTO) Customer site procedures regarding lockout tagout always take precedence over the Stratasys service procedure. Page 11 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 22: Environmental Requirements
Safety Instructions Environmental Requirements Environmental Requirements • The F3300 printer is for indoor use only. • Air quality conditions with excessive solid particulates (conductive or non-conductive) may result in system damage. • Air quality conditions in which airborne oils are allowed to accumulate on or within the printer can damage the plastic components.
Page 23: Printer Setup
Maintenance Tools and Preparation Welcome Kit 2 PRINTER SETUP This chapter describes basic setup of the F3300. Maintenance Tools and Preparation Welcome Kit The printer’s Welcome Kit (Part Number 412697-000) contains the Welcome Insert document and common tools you will need to maintain the printer. Use the following figures and tables to identify the contents of the Welcome Kit.
Page 24: Safe Environment
Use proper lifting techniques when moving or installing the equipment. • Use standard electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions when working on or near electrical circuits. • Do not defeat or disconnect safety interlocks. Page 14 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 25: Basic Setup
Do not proceed with the following sections until the “Unpacking the Printer” section of the Site Preparation Guide has been completed. If any of the tie wraps are found broken, please contact Stratasys customer support. Stabilizing the Printer Caution: Unstable Object.
Page 26 7. Using 10 inch channel locks, rotate the lock-nut counter-clockwise to secure the position of the foot. If necessary, temporarily remove the front right corner foot panel and use the 35 mm wrench to access the printer stabilizing foot lock-nut. Page 16 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 27: Identifying Your Printer
This tag also lists all patent numbers associated with the printer, compliance information, voltage warnings, and the Stratasys web address. Both tags are located on the back side of the printer near the bottom, and are typically placed near the printer’s main power disconnect.
Page 28: Grabcad Print
GrabCAD Print Using Print View Open the Printer panel, find the desired F3300 printer, and click the gear icon to open its Detail panel. The model and serial number are displayed at the top of the F3300 printer panel. Figure 5: Print view ID Using Schedule View Scroll through the list of printers to find the desired F3300.
Page 29: Lan Requirements
RJ45 Lan Cable Connection Making the Network Connection Processed job files can be transferred from GrabCAD Print or Insight to the F3300 printer through your facility’s Ethernet network. An RJ45 network connector is located on the right, rear corner of the printer (as viewed from the front). See...
Page 30: Electrical Service Connection
Dynamic address (DHCP) - a network server or PC will generate an IP address for the printer. A different IP address may be generated from time to time by the server or PC. Page 20 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 31: Network Address Configuration
Basic Setup Configuring the Network Network Address Configuration To configure your printer’s network address settings: 1. Select the Settings menu by pressing the settings menu icon. Figure 9: Settings menu icon Page 21 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 32 Network page. Figure 10: Settings IP assignment 3. If the Static option is enabled, you must manually configure the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address fields. Page 22 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 33 Address field by pressing the field and using the keypad that displays. See Figure Figure 11: Version ip4 selected Figure 12: Keboard b. To exit the keypad select done or press outside the keypad box. Page 23 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 34 PC; the generated IP address will be displayed within the IP Address field of the Network Settings page, and corresponding Subnet Mask and Gateway Address information will also be displayed. Figure 13: Dynamic Page 24 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 36: Grabcad Software
GrabCAD Print GrabCAD Print is a Windows 10 based desktop application that is used for: • Programming print jobs and sending them to Stratasys printers. • Monitoring printer schedules and managing printer queues. • Relaying print job progress, relaying required setup changes, and relaying printer issues that impact print jobs.
Page 37: Grabcad Print Server
Monitor printer schedules and status from GrabCAD Print, from a preferred browser on grabcad.com, or from GrabCAD Print Mobile on IOS and Android devices. • Review printer job history from GrabCAD Print or grabcad.com. • Review material and printer usage analytics on grabcad.com. Page 27 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 38 For additional information about GrabCAD Print and GrabCAD Print Server system requirements see https://help.grabcad.com/article/195-system-requirements-for-grabcad-print. Page 28 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 39 Connecting to the F3300 printer in GrabCAD Print To use an F3300 with GrabCAD Print either offline or online: 1. Confirm the computer is on the same network as the F3300. 2. Write down the IP address of the F3300.
Page 40 Basic Setup GrabCAD Software 4. Open the Printer Panel in GrabCAD Print. Enter the IP address of the F3300 in the Connect to a Printer via IP text box. Click Connect. Figure 18: Searching for a printer to add by IP address Page 30 ©...
Page 41 5. GrabCAD Print searches for the printer, adds it to the printer list if it is found, or informs you if it is not found. Figure 19: Printer found To use an F3300 with GrabCAD Print and GrabCAD Print Server: Page 31 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 42 Basic Setup GrabCAD Software 1. Launch GrabCAD Print and sign in. Figure 20: Signing in 2. Choose the company account that includes the F3300 printer. Figure 21: Choosing the company account Page 32 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 43: Creating Print Jobs Using Grabcad Print
3. Open the Printer panel and scroll to the F3300 printer. Alternatively, use the Search field at the top of the Printer panel to locate the F3300. An F3300 may be searched by its name, model, IP address, printer state, materials, and nozzles currently loaded on the printer.
Page 44 STEP and IGES as well as faceted formats like STL, 3MF, and WRL among others. Orient Models Keep the default orientation or change it to one better suited for the current print job. Figure 23: Orient panel Page 34 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 45 Supports are generated automatically. Review and accept the defaults based on the material and the slice height or change it to something that works better for the current print job. Figure 24: Support settings Page 35 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 46 GrabCAD Print allows for varying settings for models on a tray, for bodies in a model, and for faces and features in a body. Assign settings as required for the best print job results. Figure 25: Model settings Page 36 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 47 Optimize button and calculate the toolpaths. Figure 26: Arrange panel Check the Toolpaths Use Slice Preview to confirm the selected materials and slice heights and that the toolpaths represent the process plan. Figure 27: Slice Preview Page 37 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 48: Data Sharing With Stratasys Using Grabcad
To opt out of data sharing, select File | Preferences. Next, select the Privacy tab and uncheck data sharing options for the following: Automatically send anonymous usage statistics to Stratasys Automatically send personal statistics to Stratasys Automatically share tray images with your company account Users may also opt out of data collection during GrabCAD Print installation.
Page 49: Insight Software
(performed by your authorized service representative). Insight is the software used to process job files and then transfer them to the printer to be built. The F3300 builds parts by processing the original STL job file into a Stratasys CMB file that is downloaded to the printer.
Page 50: Fdm Control Center Software
FDM Control Center is an application that connects with Insight software to send jobs to the printer to be built. Control Center is designed to be used with your network-based Stratasys printer. Insight performs the model processing to prepare a CMB file and Control Center connects to the printer to build the job and monitor the printer’s status.
Page 51 Figure 28: System Time Button Location 4. The Change Date and Time dialog will be displayed. The date and time settings within this dialog are automatically configured based on the workstation PC’s date and time settings. Page 41 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 52: Updating The Controller Software Version
“Tip Wipe Height Adjustment” (page 186). Stratasys Online Resources Stratasys encourages you to learn more about additive technologies and your Stratasys printer. A wealth of information is available on our online platforms. Subscribe to our customer newsletter for quarterly updates on Stratasys knowledge and training.
Page 53: Stratasys Support Center
In addition, you can check the latest revision of the user guide for your Stratasys 3D printer and download documents in different languages.
Page 54: Stratasys Academy Youtube Channel
Stratasys printers. The channel includes dedicated playlists for different printers and special topics like post-processing. Make sure to check out this new Stratasys Academy Channel and remember to subscribe! Figure 32: Stratasys Academy YouTube Channel Page 44...
Page 55: Grabcad Community
GrabCAD Community GrabCAD Community Tutorials section of the GrabCAD Community portal is a valuable resource for Stratasys- sponsored and user-generated 3D printing tips. You can also ask 3D-related questions on the portal and download free CAD files. Figure 33: GrabCAD Community Page 45 ©...
Page 56: System Components
Printer Overview 3 SYSTEM COMPONENTS This chapter describes the components of the F3300 printer. Information regarding the materials and tips that can be used by the printer is also included in this chapter. Printer Overview Figure 1: F3300 Printer Page 46...
Page 57: Features
Features Features The Stratasys F3300 3D printer uses the latest technical innovations and Stratasys’ Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) technology to provide precise prototype parts, including internal features, that can be used to field-test form, fit, and function. Direct Digital Manufacturing (DDM) allows for the creation of customized end-use parts straight from 3D CAD data.
Page 58: Access Doors And Panels
Figure 2: Access Doors and Panels - Front View Front Gantry Hood Light Tower Gantry Touchscreen Display E-Stop Button Oven ON/OFF Power Button Platen Filament Drive Bay (Quantity 4) Oven Door Page 48 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 59 Figure 3: Access Doors and Panels - Rear View AC Power Rear Inlet Port Gantry Service Access Door Ethernet Connection Compressed Connection Gantry Electronics Cabinet Auxiliary Panel Electrical Disconnect Step Down Transformer Page 49 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 60 Figure 4: Left side view Left Side Gantry Service Access Door Left Side Oven Climate Control Board Material Bay 1 Left Side Z Dual Motor Amplifier Board Material Z Stage Bay 2 Motor (Quantity 4) Page 50 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 61 Access Door EXP Single Board Computer Right Side Oven Material Climate Bay 3 Control Board Controller Board Right Side Z Material Dual Motor Bay 4 Amplifier Board Z Stage Motor (Quantity 4) Page 51 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 62 (Local Z and X) X Bridge Local Z Assembly Assembly Active Extruder Section Extruder Stations A-D Y Motor Plate Y2 Magnetic Track X Bellows Dual Motor Amplifier Board (Y1 and Y2) Page 52 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 63 Printer Overview Access Doors and Panels Figure 7: Electronics cabinet detail 120 VDC 24 VDC Power Power Supply Supply Circuit Breakers Power Distribution Board Main Disconnect FL1 Line Filter Page 53 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 64 Pneumatics Board Dew Point Sensor and Manifold Vacuum Generator Platen Circuit Vacuum Vacuum Sensor Pressure Regulator with Pressure Sensor 0.3/1 Micron Filter 0.01 5 Micron Air Dump Micron Filter Valve Filter Page 54 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 65: Pneumatics Panel
(non-lubricated) at 90-120 psi). Dry air is supplied to the material bay and the filament path, which keeps the material in the material bay and filament path dry. Figure 9: Auxiliary Panel Detail Page 55 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 66: Pneumatics Board
DP sensor and the twin tower dryer. The pneumatics board uses an external temperature and humidity sensor to monitor ambient conditions. Figure 10: Pneumatics Board Location Page 56 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 68 When the safety circuit is engaged, the STO (Safe Torque Off) circuit in the drives is set. This prevents the motors from being enabled. Page 58 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 69 E-stop by rotating counterclockwise. Figure 13: Oven Door Detail Build View Ports Tip Calibration Front Sensor Camera E-Stop Button Oven Door Interlock Rear Camera and Light Oven Door Oven Door Gasket Page 59 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 70: Z Stage
Z Stage The F3300 Z stage is driven with four ball screws - one in each corner of the printer frame. A ball screw nut on each ball screw carries the platen assembly. The ball screw are driven by 120 VDC motors which move the platen into position as the part is being built.
Page 71 The system will not allow a job to start until vacuum is achieved. Figure 15: Z Stage Z Stage Linear Bearing (4) Platen Z4 Ball Screw Assembly Z2 Ball Screw Assembly Z3 Ball Screw Assembly Z1 Ball Screw Assembly Linear Guide Rail (4) Page 61 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 72: Gantry
X, Y, and Local Z Motion Components The F3300 printer features a dual Y, H-style, gantry with a local Z stage. Each axis is driven by linear motors and encoders. Each shuttle or bearing set incorporates two profiled, linear guides with two bearings on the primary rails and one bearing on the secondary rails.
Page 73 The magnet strip is affixed to the track components parallel to the linear guide while the read head is attached to each of the shuttles. The linear motors are powered by a 120 VDC power supply. Page 63 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 74 Magnetic Encoder Read Head Y1 Linear Bearing (3) Electromagnetic Y2 Linear Fixed Magnet Motor (Armature) Bearing (3) Track (Stator) Magnetic Encoder Electromagnetic X Bridge Fixed Magnet Strip Motor (Armature) Track (Stator) Page 64 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 75 Strip Electromagnetic Motor (Armature) Local Z Linear Bearing (3) Magnetic Encoder Read Head Fixed Magnet Track (Stator) X Linear Bearing (3) Electromagnetic X Bridge Motor (Armature) Local Z X Shuttle Shuttle Page 65 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 76: Extruders, Tool Rack, And Local Z Assembly
Extruders, Tool Rack, and Local Z Assembly The F3300 3D printer can use up to four separate extruder assemblies for model or support material. Each extruder assembly is comprised of a motor, a hot end, a drive, and a toolbase.
Page 77 Figure 19: Tool base and extruder configuration Tool Base Extruder Drive Extruder Alignment Pins Hot End Extruder Mounting Screws Figure 20: Local Z Assembly and Tool Docks Local Z Assembly Tool Tool Docks Changer Page 67 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 78: Electronics Panels And Boards
Electronics Panels and Boards Electronics Panel The F3300 electronics panel is located in the back of the printer behind the rear panels. It contains the Power Distribution Board, an AC line filter, 24 VDC, and 120 VDC power supplies. It also houses the circuit breakers and contactors detailed in...
Page 79: Power Distribution Board
• Monitors main power switch • Controls main contactors • Controls power to SBC • Controls and monitors hood and door latches Figure 22: Power Distribution Board Location Power Distribution Board Page 69 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 80: X,Y, And Local Z Dual Motor Amplifier Boards
It also monitors the tool present sensor on the tool changer. Figure 23: Dual Motor Amplifier Board Locations Y-Axis Motor X and Local Z Amplifier Axis Motor Board Amplifier Board Page 70 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 81: Expansion Single Board Computer Board
3. It provides a secure interface from the F3300 system to external network connections, and also serves as the host computer to run external protocols such as MTConnect. Running external protocols and similar functions on the EXP SBC lessens the burden on the real-time Tarpon Overlord Board (TOB) controller.
Page 82: Climate Control Board (Oven)
208 VAC power for each heater. They also control the tool dock magnets and monitor the tool dock present switches. Figure 25: Oven Climate Control Board Location (Right Side Shown) Page 72 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 83: Controller Board
The controller also provides the interface to the USB hub with both cameras, and the EXP SBC with the Ethernet port. It also provides the interface to the front touchscreen display, light tower, and frame ID. Figure 26: Controller Board Location Page 73 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 84: Z Stage Dual Motor Amplifier Board
2 and 4. The Z Stage Motor Amplifier Boards control the Z ball screw motors (4). Figure 27: Z Stage Dual Motor Amplifier Board Location (Right Side Shown) Page 74 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 85: Climate Control Board (Dryer Bay)
These TCBs also control the upper bay fans, located in the roof, as well as the spool bay drive motor by using encoder feedback, and the two filament switches. Figure 28: Bay Climate Control Board Location Page 75 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 86: Front Interface Board
LED lights, and the printer’s two USB ports to and from the I/O board. Figure 29: Front Interface Board Location Touchscreen Interface Power Button USB Port E Stop Button Page 76 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 87: Material Bay Id Boards
This CCA serves as the interface point for the filament spool interface board. Figure 30: Material Bay Reader Board Location Page 77 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 88: Filament Spool Interface Boards
Providing spool present pin to Climate Control Board (Dryer Bay). The material ID chip provides information such as: • Material type • Manufacturing date and lot number • Serial number • Material odometer Page 78 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 89: Material Delivery
The F3300 printer has four separate material bays, each capable of accepting model or support material.
Page 90: Material Spools
It also interfaces with the material drive assembly when the material is loaded. Figure 32: Material Spool Material Spool Filament Filament Spool Docking Handle Page 80 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 91: Filament Accumulators
The accumulators help manage tension in the filament path, and provide access for the dry air. The accumulators also provide a means to access the filament using the quick disconnect fittings. Figure 33: Filament Accumulator Detail Page 81 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 92: Consumables
N410 Support Hot End (0.25mm/0.010" slice): Qty 1 533-00410-S Hardened Hot End, FDM, N500H (0.25mm/0.010" slice): Qty 1 533-00505-S Hardened Hot End, FDM, N750H (0.50mm/0.020" slice): Qty 1 533-00755-S F3000 Series Extruder Drive 533-10000-S Page 82 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 93 Filament Accumulators Table 3: Build Sheets Build Sheet Description Stratasys Part Number F3300 Build sheets, Standard ASA/PC (QTY 10) 363-30000-S F3300 Build Sheets, Nylon material (Qty 10) 363-30100-S F3300 Build Sheets, High Temperature (Qty 10) 363-30200-S Table 4: Hot End and Material Life...
Page 94 N500, N750 Table 7: Build Sheet and Material Compatibility Build Sheet Model Materials F3300 Build sheets, Standard ASA/PC (QTY 10) 363-30000-S ASA, PC F3300 Build Sheets, Nylon material (Qty 10) 363-30100-S Nylon 12CF F3300 Build Sheets, High Temperature (Qty 10) 363-30200-S...
Page 95: Software
Controller Software is the software used to control the printer. GrabCAD Print Software The printer builds parts by processing an original CAD or STL file into a Stratasys CMB file which is then downloaded to the printer. GrabCAD Print is the software used to process files and then transfer them to the printer to be built.
Page 96 Software Insight Software 1. Open Insight. 2. Select the Configure Modeler option. Figure 34: Configure Modeler 3. In the configure modeler dialog, select the modeler type drop down. Page 86 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 98 Insight Software 5. Select the accept check mark. Figure 36: Select accept checkmark 6. Select the Configure Modeler option again. This will display the F3300 Configure Extruders options. 7. Select at least two extruders, 8. Select the model material and color. The support option is automatically populated.
Page 99 Figure 38: Main Menu screen 12. Select file | open. 13. Select an STL file to process. In this example, the HOUSING3 file is selected from the C:\Program Files\Stratasys\Insight 17.11\train directory. 14. Select STL. Page 89 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 100 15. Orient the part by using the Selected Facet - Bottom screen or by using the icon and selecting Bottom. Figure 39: Orient part 16. The cursor will change to a question mark with an arrow. Page 90 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 101 Software Insight Software 17. Select the facet to orient downward on the platen. The HOUSING3 part will be rotated and placed on the platen as noted. Figure 40: Orient downward Page 91 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 102 Figure 41: Modeler Setup details 19. Select top view and use the page up and down options to scroll through the file. Verify the toolpaths and supports. Page 92 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 103 20. Download the file to the printer by selecting and opening Control Center from the Modelers options. Figure 42: Control Center Figure 43: Insert CMB Control Center may also be started from the Windows | Start menu. Page 93 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 104 22. The processed part, along with the purge tower, will be placed in the center of the platen. Each of these may be positioned as required for the best use of the available build area. Figure 45: Final screen Page 94 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 105: User Interface
Overview 4 USER INTERFACE This chapter provides an overview of the F3300 printer User Interface (UI). Specific printer operation information and procedures can be found in Chapter , 5 Operating the Printer (page 140). You must power ON the printer prior to using the touchscreen (see “Powering ON...
Page 106: Navigation Menu
Please note that you must load a job file to the printer and select the file to be built before the job’s details will be displayed within the Build page. Page 96 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 107 Figure 3: Home Page - No job in queue Information, 3D Job Image, Cameras Display, and Job History Options Part Placement Option Required Print Job Controls Consumables for Job and Status Page 97 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 108 Display Area Figure 4: Home Page - Job in queue Information, 3D Job Image, Cameras Display, and Job History Options Part Placement Option Required Print Job Controls Consumables for Job and Status Page 98 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 109: Loading A File
Job Queue. Job files can be sorted as needed within the Queue page allowing you to select the job you’d like to build (see “Editing the Job Queue” (page 117) details). Page 99 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 110 1. Plug a USB flash drive into the USB port on the front of the printer. 2. Press the Queue menu button. The queue menu display. 3. Press the + button. Figure 7: Queue menu Page 100 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 111 Figure 8: Load File Page - USB Option 5. The Load File page will display the contents of the USB flash drive. Locate the desired job and select it by touching its row on the screen. Page 101 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 112 Working with the Home Page Loading a File 6. Within the Job Details page press the Add to Queue button; this will load the job into the Job Queue. Figure 9: Add File to Queue Page 102 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 113 If there are other jobs in the queue, select Make Active Job to promote it to the top of the list. Figure 10: Promote a build job 8. Press the Home button and then press the Print button to begin the build job. Page 103 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 114 9. Pressing the Print button within the Build page will initiate the build. Build progress will be displayed within the Build Status Display, see “Build Status Display” (page 106) for details. Figure 11: Home Page with Job Information Page 104 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 115: Viewing Print Job Information
Model and support materials associated with the job. Touching any of the top right buttons will display additional information and details pertaining to the job. (see “Viewing Job Details” (page 118)). Page 105 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 116: Build Status Display
This indicates that the printer is in a state where it is ready to start a build. No progress is indicated within the outer build progress ring and the time remaining is displayed as zero. Figure 14: Build Status Display - Idle Page 106 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 117: Building
White Solid Loaded (may also be disabled) White Flashing Loading The tool is in the process of loading. Blue Solid Utilized The tool is in use, but not in the gantry. Page 107 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 118: Print Job Controls
Printing along with a pause button. Another Pause button displays on the right pane of the page. Pressing either will pause the current print. Figure 16: Print Job Controls Page 108 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 119: Play Button
The status will display Cannot Start. Pressing the play button button will display a window detailing the conditions that must be addressed before printing will begin. Page 109 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 121: Pause Button
Touching the notification text displayed will provide additional details pertaining to the current build state. See “Warnings and Errors” (page 214) “Build Pause Warnings” (page 215) for more information. Page 111 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 122: Cancel Button
Working with the Home Page Print Job Controls Cancel Button The Cancel button allows you to abort an active build. The cancel button displays after a build is paused. Figure 21: Cancel button Page 112 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 123: Working With The Queue Page
"Back" button will be displayed within the heading of the page; press this button to return to the main Queue page. Figure 22: Queue Page Page 113 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 124: Adding A Job To The Job Queue
1. Plug a USB flash drive into one of the available USB ports on the printer. 2. Navigate to the Queue page by pressing the Queue button within the Navigation Menu. Page 114 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 125 5. The Load File page will display the contents of the USB flash drive. Locate the desired job and select it by pressing its row on the screen. Doing this will displaythe Add to Queue button. Page 115 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 126 Working with the Queue Page Adding a Job to the Job Queue 6. Press the Add to Queue button to add job to queue. Figure 25: Select File to Load Page 116 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 127: Editing The Job Queue
Move button repeatedly until the job appears at the top of the list. Disabled • There is not an option to move a job directly to the top of the list. Page 117 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 128: Viewing Job Details
1. Navigate to the Queue page by pressing the Queue button within the Navigation Menu. 2. Press the Load File button in the upper-right corner of the touchscreen (see Figure 23 (page 115) for button location). Page 118 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 129: Working With The Consumables Page
Within this page you can view the printer’s current materials configuration including material types and colors, view material volumes and load statuses, load and unload materials, view current tool temperatures, and perform a variety of tool related maintenance functions. Page 119 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 130 Options to load or unload, troubleshooting tools, or help menus are included to aid in replacement of tools. Press the Home button to return to the main Materials page. Page 120 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 131: Viewing Hot End Details
Pressing and holding the right side of the screen allows for scrolling and displaying the remaining options in this menu. (insert image here showing the additional options:) Page 121 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 132: Tool Maintenance
Tool Button Enable Each tool has load and unload buttons. These will aid in recovering from a hot end material feed jam. See Figure Figure 30: Load and unload buttons Page 122 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 133 (i.e. a Purge is in process or cannot be initiated) when gray. A notification badge will be displayed within the button if any preconditions exist preventing the purge from occurring. Page 123 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 134: Material Status Icons
The right portion of the screen displays detailed information about the material spool including: Display Name: Displays the type of the loaded material. • • Color: Displays the color of the loaded material. • Filament Position: Displays the filament status. Page 124 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 135: Material Load Controls
Pressing Load when material is unloaded will load the selected material to the drive, to hot end, and then purge material. See “Loading Material into the Tool” (page 151). Page 125 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 136: Platen Vacuum Control
Note: The system cannot be in Energy Save mode while stabilizing the build sheet. The F3300 printer uses a vacuum system to hold down the build sheet. Achieving vacuum is required before building a part can begin.After installing a new build sheet, vacuum must be re- enabled using a button located on the UI.
Page 137 When the platen vacuum icon is selected, a valve opens and provides air for vacuum. The icon changes to blue unsecured while vacuum is achieved. See Figure 36 (page 127). Figure 36: Vacuum enabled, but not achieved Platen vacuum enabled, but not achieved Page 127 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 138 The platen vacuum system icons are displayed as follows: A grey icon indicates that vacuum off. A blue icon indicates that vacuum is on. A blue icon with two flat lines, as shown in Figure 37 indicates vacuum is achieved and building may commence. Page 128 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 139: Working With The Settings Menu
To access the Settings menu, press the Settings icon within the Navigation Menu; a screen similar to the one in Figure 38 will be displayed. Figure 38: Access Settings menu Page 129 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 140: Settings Menu
Selecting any of these options displays relevant information orthe selection on the right side of the menu. In Figure 39, the Language option is selected and displays the available languages. Select a preferred language. Figure 39: Settings menu Page 130 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 141: Chamber Brightness
Working with the Settings Menu Settings Menu Chamber Brightness Selecting Chamber Brightness displays the Chamber Brightness menu. Position the fader to the desired chamber brightness and select Apply. Figure 40: Chamber brightness Page 131 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 142: Version Numbers, System Odometer, And Open Source
In the Settings menu, select the Versions Numbers option. The software version information displays on the right side of the menu. Figure 41: Version Numbers screen System Odometer displays information on printer use. Figure 42: System Odometer screen Page 132 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 143: Energy Saver
Figure 43: Open Source screen Energy Saver Selecting Energy Saver in the Settings menu displays a feature description as well as an ON or OFF toggle button. Figure 44: Energy Saver toggle button Page 133 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 144: Units
PC. The generated IP address displays within the Network Settings option, IP Address field, along with the corresponding Subnet Mask and Gateway Address. The MAC Address information is also displayed. Figure 46: IP Assignment screen Page 134 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 145: Ip Version
IP Assignment option. It will also display information if IPv6 is selected in the IP Version option. If IPv4 is selected, the information in the image below displays, which includes MAC address information. Figure 48: IPv4 selected Page 135 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 146 Select the IIP Address box. This displays a keyboard that is used to enter the IP address. Select Network Mask and Gateway Address next. Enter the appropriate information. Figure 50: Popup keyboard Selecting done or pressing outside the box will return to the previous menu. Page 136 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 147: Update Software
“Updating Controller Software” (page 187). Part Placement Setting the Part Placement toggle button to ON displays the Part Placement menu after a part to be built is selected. Figure 52: Part Placement screen Page 137 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 148: Keep Previous Job
Figure 53: Keep Previous Job button Enable MT Connect Toggle the Enable MT Connect button to ON to capture the streamed data and information from all of the printer sensors. Figure 54: Enable MT Connect screen Page 138 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 149: Move Stage
This can be useful for rapidly attaining vacuum between the platen and build sheet before the start of a build. Figure 55: Move Stage screen Page 139 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 150: Operating The Printer
To power the printer ON: 1. Ensure that the printer is properly connected to the required power source. See the F3300 Site Preparation Guide for further information. 2. If necessary, position the main circuit breaker to the ON position.
Page 151 Green flashing: Printer is ready to print if a part is removed from the build chamber or if Play is pressed. Yellow: Printer is paused and needs operator intervention to resume build. Red: Printer is experiencing an error or a fault condition. Page 141 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 152: Powering Off The Printer
• Set the Main circuit breaker to OFF and, • If the printer is not connected directly to power, unplug the power cord located at the rear of the printer. Page 142 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 153: Installing The Extruder Assembly
3. Open the printer front gantry hood. 4. Remove the new hot end and extruder drive from their individual packaging. 5. Assemble the hot end to the extruder drive. Ensure that the connection is fully seated. Page 143 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 154 8. Gently push in the extrusion tool assembly to ensure that it is fully seated in the tool base. 9. Use a 4 mm hex wrench to snugly fasten the captive screws (2) securing the extruder assembly to the tool base. Page 144 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 155 Basic User Operations Installing the Extruder Assembly Figure 7: Installing the extruder assembly 10. Close the printer front gantry hood. Page 145 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 156: Loading Material
Figure 8: Opening the Upright Material Spool Box 3. Remove the top protective foam piece from the box. 4. Remove the material spool bag and bottom protective foam piece from the box. Figure 9: Removing Material Box Contents Page 146 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 157 Handle 8. Remove and dispose the desiccant bags located inside the material spool (8). Ensure that the material spool always remains in an upright vertical orientation. Figure 11: Removing Desiccant Bags Page 147 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 158 13. Remove the guide tube and bobber from the docking handle. 14. Insert the guide tube into the filament receiver, with the bobber attached to the tip. Do not lose the bobber. It is necessary to prevent cross-winding of the filament. Page 148 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 160 Hot End, Extruder, Dryer Bay, or Material. 21. Press Load. Monitor the status of the material bay and filament as it is loaded into the printer. Figure 16: Consumables Screen Page 150 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 161: Loading Material Into The Tool
4. Once filament is inserted, and the loading process has begun, the filament position status will change to the following: At Bay (Figure 18), Initializing (Figure 19), Loading to Extruder (Figure 20 Figure 21), At Head (Figure 22), and Loaded (Figure 23). Page 151 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 162 Loading Material into the Tool 5. Click the Hot End touchbutton to display extruder status during the load. See the referenced screen captures for the displayed status changes. Figure 18: At Bay Figure 19: Initializing Page 152 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 165 Loading Material Loading Material into the Tool 6. When load is totally complete, the Load and Unload touchbuttons display on the bottom of the right panel. Figure 24: Load complete Page 155 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 166: Unloading Material
Unload Material from the Tool Perform the following steps to unload material from the tool: 1. Navigate to the Consumables screen. Figure 25: Consumables screen 2. Select the material bay that will be unloaded. Page 156 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 168 The filament is pulled from the hot end and left just above the extruder drive. At this point, the tool canbe removed. Figure 27: Unloading (screen 1) Figure 28: Unloading (screen 2) Page 158 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 169: Retracting Material From The System And Removing A Spool
6. At the Consumables screen, press the Retract touchbutton. See Figure 29 (page 159). Figure 29: Retract material 7. Select the hot end to see the unload temperature. Page 159 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 170 10. Remove and discard retracted filament. 11. Remove the spool and handle from system if desired. 12. Close the material bay door. Figure 31: Material fully retracted Page 160 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 171: Head Buttons
8. Upon using tool base buttons, the hot end is marked as unloaded. 9. If desired, press the LOAD button to return the hot end position to “In Liquefier” Figure 32: Head buttons Page 161 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 172: Tool Base Cutter
6. While holding the hot end with the glove, pull the filament from the hot end. To prevent the hot end from plugging, remove the filament from the hot end while it is still hot. Page 162 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 173: Handling/Storing Materials
Unloading Material Handling/Storing Materials Handling/Storing Materials Stratasys FDM thermoplastic materials will maintain proper product performance over an extended period of time, when handled and stored according to recommended procedures. Like other thermoplastics, the filament can absorb moisture when exposed to ambient humidity.
Page 174: Reuse Spool Packaging
F3300 dryer bay or other active heated drying cabinet. This can significantly reduce drying wait-time inside in a spare F3300 dryer bay prior to 3D printing and help maximize printer use efficiency.
Page 175 Tip: Pause sealing near the end of the bag opening and compress the bag around the spool to remove excess moist air. Re-activate the remaining bag adhesive with the bag sealer. Page 165 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 176: Oem Dry Box Containers
Ensure that the lid is fully fastened to prevent moisture ingress. 2. Optional: For additional dryness protection, reuse the mylar bag as described in “Reuse Spool Packaging” (page 164) and insert it into the dry box container. Page 166 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 177: Oem Dry Cabinets
See the OEM dry cabinet examples shown below: Figure 38: PAC Dessicator Cabinet in Use at Stratasys Figure 39: StatPro PAC Dessicator Cabinets Page 167...
Page 179: Exchanging The Hot End Assembly
Warning: Hot Surface Hazard Do not touch the hot end of the extruder assembly. Always wear gloves when handling the existing extruder assembly. Figure 41: Removing the existing extruder assembly Page 169 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 180 Make sure that the hot end is properly secured to the extruder drive. If the hot end is loose, system damage or print failures will occur. Figure 42: Constructing the Extruder Assembly Page 170 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 181 Ensure the drive assembly is securely fastened otherwise system damage and part failure can result. 10. Close printer hood. 11. Load the extruder assembly. Figure 43: Installing the new extruder assembly Page 171 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 183: Installing A Build Sheet
6. Confirm a good vacuum seal between the platen and the build sheet. A properly installed build sheet does not need to be adjusted between successive builds. Using build sheets not provided by Stratasys may impact part quality and printer reliability. Page 173...
Page 184: Starting A Part
Figure 44: Home screen – Grey circle indicates no job in queue Download job files to the printer and then load individual job files to the Job Queue. See “Adding a Job to the Job Queue” (page 114). Page 174 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 185 Select the Consumables icon to verify total amount of material available for and state of each hot end. Figure 46: Material is loaded Turn the vacuum on by pressing the vacuum graphic on the left pane. Page 175 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 187: After A Build Is Complete
The Print Job Control buttons will be hidden and instead "Print successful" will be displayed within this portion of the Build page. Touching this text on the screen will open a dialog with instructions on how to prepare for your next build. Page 177 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 188: Removing A Part From The Printer
Use caution if removing a part from the build sheet while the build sheet is on the platen. Damage to the platen or the platen level can result. 3. Remove the build sheet from the platen. 4. Carefully remove the part from the build sheet. Page 178 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 189: Recovering From A Failed Build
3. Power ON the printer using the procedure described in “Powering ON the Printer” (page 140). The platen lowers before any gantry homing occurs, and the printer offloads the tool currently held on the gantry. Page 179 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 190: Changing Material From Ultem™ Resin To Asa
12. Install a new build sheet. See “Installing a Build Sheet” (page 173). 13. When the Play button is displayed on the GUI, the printer is ready for a new build. Page 180 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 191: Changing Printer Defaults
1. If currently using GrabCAD Print, open the Printer panel and either search for or scroll to the desired printer. 2. Click on the icon to view the printer details. Figure 51: Printer Details Page 181 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 192 1. Click the Schedule icon in the left-hand toolbar. 2. Scroll to the printer for which you want to know the firmware version. 3. Click on the Row header for that printer. Page 182 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 193 The first accesses grabcad.com using a browser. 1. Using a web browser navigate, to grabcad.com and sign in. 2. Choose the account that includes the F3300 printer. Page 183 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 194 3. Select Schedule. Figure 55: Schedule 4. Scroll to find the F3300 printer and click the row header. 5. Printer Details displays on the right-hand side of the browser window. The firmware version is found in the Printer Details section of the panel.
Page 195 Software Version 2. The System Information dialog displays. The system software version and other system information can be found here, along with an internal camera view. Figure 57: System Information Dialog Box Page 185 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 196: Calibration And Adjustments
Automatic Tip Calibration 6 CALIBRATION AND ADJUSTMENTS This chapter describes basic calibration and adjustment procedures for the F3300 printer. Automatic Tip Calibration Tip offset values are the distance between the model and support tips in the X, Y and Z directions.
Page 197: Maintenance
Double-click the GrabCAD Print shortcut on the desktop if one is present. 3. Open the Printer panel. 4. Locate the F3300 by scrolling through the list of available printers or by using the search bar at the top of the panel.
Page 198 Figure 1: Printer firmware version is current If a firmware update is available, but the printer is not in the software update state. Figure 2: Firmware update available, but printer is not in the update state Page 188 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 199 If a firmware update is available, and the printer is ready to receive it. Figure 3: Firmware update available and printer in update state 9. GrabCAD Print displays this message when the firmware update is sent. Figure 4: Firmware update sent Page 189 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 200 10. Accept the firmware update at the printer. Figure 5: Accept firmware update 11. When the update is completed, GrabCAD Print displays the new firmware version. Figure 6: Firmware update complete Page 190 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 201: Control Center Software Method
| Control Center (installed version) or double-click the Control Center shortcut (if available). 3. Within Control Center, select the Services tab. Ensure that your F3300 printer is selected from the drop-down menu then click the Update Software button. Figure 7: Control Center Update Software 4.
Page 202 Figure 9: Software Upgrade Successfully Downloaded 8. The touchscreen will refresh to indicate that the printer is verifying the upgrade file. The verification process will take several minutes; please be patient. Figure 10: Verifying Software Upgrade Page 192 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 203 10. Once the Controller Software upgrade is installed the printer will conduct its regular startup process and automatically perform an XY Gantry Calibration (see “Powering ON the Printer” (page 140) for details). Page 193 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 204: Exporting System Configuration (.Cfg) File
1. Launch GrabCAD Print. 2. Open the Printer dialog box and locate the desired F3300 by scrolling through the list of available printers or using the search bar at the top of the dialog box. Figure 11: Search for printer 3.
Page 205 Exporting System Configuration (.CFG) File GrabCAD Print Method 4. The Details dialog box displays. Click Settings. Figure 12: Select Settings Page 195 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 206 Figure 13: Export printer configuration 6. Browse to the directory where the configuration file will be saved. 7. Click the Save button. 8. Close the Printer dialog box and exit GrabCAD Print. Page 196 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 207: Insight Software Method
> Control Center (installed version) or double-click the Control Center shortcut (if available). 2. Within Control Center, select the Services tab. Ensure that your F3300 printer is selected from the drop-down menu then click the Export Configuration button. Figure 14: Control Center Export Configuration 3.
Page 208: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance tasks must be performed on a regular basis in order to maintain optimal system operation. Table 1 outlines the general maintenance schedule for the F3300 printer. Detailed instructions for each task make up the rest of this chapter. Table 1: Maintenance Schedule...
Page 209: Weekly Maintenance
1. Remove the build sheet from the platen. 2. Carefully remove purged material debris that have fallen into the openings and vacuum channels of the platen. • A standard vacuum can be used to clean the platen. Page 199 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 210: Monthly Maintenance
Depending on how long the oven has been allowed to cool, components may be hot. Wear the safety gloves provided in the Welcome Kit to perform all remaining steps. Figure 15: Tip Wipe Locations Page 200 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 211 (i.e. no notches in bristle pattern) and should not contain significant bristle clumping. Frayed bristles are acceptable as long as the top edge is even across all of the bristles. Page 201 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 212 10. Reinstall the support side tip wipe assembly by placing the assembly onto its locating pins and sliding the assembly downward. 11. Repeat step 10 above to reinstall the model side tip wipe assembly. Page 202 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 213: Cleaning The Tip Calibration Shield
2. Insert the tip calibration shield aligned with its mounts inside the cutout enclosure above the oven door. 3. Tighten he thumbscrews (2) securing the tip calibration shield. 4. Close the oven door. Page 203 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 214: As Needed Maintenance
It is recommended that you apply LCD cleaner to the microfiber cloth rather than applying cleaner directly to the touchscreen display, as excess moisture may damage the display. Page 204 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 215: Service Level Preventive Maintenance (Pm)
Assy, Tip wipe 120C 950595-000X (Quantity 4) At one year intervals, cleaning or inspecting the following items is recommended: • Perform the QC master clean and lubricate using the procedure in the F3300 service manual. • Perform the tool side QC kit maintenance.
Page 216: Two Year Pm Recommendations
Verify that neither the door nor the hood can be opened while the printer is building or there is motion along axis. See the F3300 service manual for details. • Verify that the E-stop works properly and prevents motion of all axis. See the F3300 service manual for details. Page 206...
Page 217: Customer Replaceable Units
Customer Replaceable Units Material Bay Drive Assembly Customer Replaceable Units The following service procedures outline the replacement instructions for the customer replaceable units of the F3300 printer. Material Bay Drive Assembly Required Tools • 2.5 mm hex wrench Removing the Material Bay Drive Assembly 1.
Page 218 Make sure that the material tube is routed away from the connector to prevent obstruction of the filament path. 5. Tighten the drive assembly mounting screws (2). Tighten the screws to XX nm (XXin-lbs). Page 208 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 219: Filament Tubes, Upper
Figure 20: Accumulator Upper Filament Tube Connections (Right Side Shown) Upper Filament Tube Fittings Filament Accumulator 6. Remove the upper filament tubing from any existing tie wraps. Page 209 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 220 10. Push and hold the blue release pin on the tool base while pulling up on the tube pivot bracket. Remove the pivot bracket from the tool base. Figure 22: Releasing the Pivot Bracket Release Tube Pivot Bracket Page 210 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 221 14. Remove the red lock spacer beneath the fitting release ring on the pivot sleeve. 15. Depress the filament tube release ring to disconnect the tubing from the pivot sleeve. Figure 24: Filament Tube Release Detail Filament Release Lock Pivot Tube Ring Spacer Sleeve Page 211 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 222 9. Lift the tool base and attach it to its designated position, engaged with the magnet on the tool rack. See Figure 10. Close the tool hood and the service access doors. Page 212 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 223: Troubleshooting
If you have a problem with your printer or the printer’s materials that is not covered in this guide, or if you need to order replacement parts, please contact Customer Support for your region. Contact information is available from the Stratasys website at: http://www.stratasys.com/customer-support/contact-customer-support.
Page 224: Warnings And Errors
Make sure that there are no kinks in the filament and the end of the filament is cleanly cut, not compressed or deformed beyond the filament profile diameter. Page 214 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 225: Build Pause Warnings
Indicates that a pause was initiated by the operator or inserted within the job’s file. • Correct condition - resume the build by pressing the Play button within the Build page (see Table 2 (page 111) for button details). Page 215 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 226: Build Abort Errors
If melted end not found, power down system, open side panel, and open filament path at accumulator. Push filament through tube toward head to drive out any broken pieces. Triggered ActiveMaterialPathD Same as above error test: Bay D disabled Page 216 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 227 -- BUT no reasons appear! Task installbuildsheetTask cancelled with event: EvCancel- Nuisance error – clear and proceed installBuildSheetTask Timeout getting variant with Nuisance error – clear and proceed packet ID Page 217 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 228: Supplementary Info
EMC Class A Warning 9 SUPPLEMENTARY INFO Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity information is available from your Stratasys representative. Please contact your local regional office for a copy of this document. Regulatory and Environmental Information EMC Class A Warning Warning: This is a Class A product.
Page 229: Uk Conformity Assessed (Ukca) Marking
Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) You can obtain current Material Safety Data Sheets for printer materials from the Stratasys website at: http://www.stratasys.com/materials/material-safety-data-sheets. Page 219 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 230: Disposal Of Waste Equipment By Users In Private Households In The European Union
For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Page 220 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.
Page 235 Diagrams and Schematics Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Households in the European Figure 5: Pneumatics circuit diagram Page 225 © Copyright 2024 Stratasys. All rights reserved.

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