Building A Test Part - Stratasys Dimension Elite User Manual

b. The panel then prompts with, Replace support?
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c. After you have made the above choices, the panel displays Unloading for
approximately 60 to 75 seconds (the selected materials will be unloaded from the
extrusion head).
d. When unloading is complete, the panel will prompt you to remove a cartridge based
upon your choices - i.e., Replace Both Cartridges, Replace Model (Top) Cartridge,
or Replace Support (Bottom) Cartridge.
2. Remove the material cartridge(s) by first pushing it forward gently, and then pulling it out of the
slot.
CAUTION:
will cause material to cross-wind in the cartridge causing cartridge failure.
• When you remove a cartridge there will be approximately 180 cm (6 feet) of filament
that will need to be pulled from the system. (This is normal. Material is only retracted from
the extrusion head during 'unloading'.)
3. To store a partially used cartridge, place a small flag of tape on the filament near the
cartridge. Cut off and discard the remaining material. The tape flag ensures the filament does
not retract into the cartridge.

Building a Test Part

Factory test parts have been preloaded into your printer. To familiarize yourself with the system, it
is recommended that you build one of the test parts before attempting to build one of your own
files.
Once the printer has warmed up, material has been loaded, and a modeling base is in place,
you can send a test part to the printer.
Build a test part:
1. Press Maintenance.
2. Press System.
3. Press Test Parts, and select one of the available sample parts.
The printer automatically starts building the part.
4. When the part is finished, follow the steps under
Press Yes. to unload the Support Material.
The panel displays Replacing support,
Press No if you do not wish to unload the support material.
Do NOT try to rewind the filament that remains in the system. This
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