User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- About This Guide
- Safety
- Introducing the Alaris 3-D Printing System
- Installing Objet Software
- Using Objet Studio
- Using Job Manager
- Operating & Maintaining the Alaris30 3-D Printer
- Starting the Alaris30 Printer
- Loading Model and Support Cartridges
- Producing Models
- Resuming Production After Printing has Stopped
- Changing the Model Material
- Keeping the Alaris Printer in Idle Mode
- Shutting Down the Alaris Printer
- Maintaining the Alaris Printer
- Routine Maintenance Schedule
- Cleaning the Print Heads
- Pattern Test
- Improving Print Quality
- Cleaning and Replacing the Wiper
- Cleaning and Replacing the Roller Waste Collector
- Aligning the Print Heads
- Replacing Print Heads
- Calibrating the Load Cells
- Replacing the Odor Filter
- Replacing the UV Lamp
- Replacing the Waste Container
- Cleaning the Exterior Panels
- Backing-Up and Restoring Printer Settings
- ReInitiate Wizard
- Handling Printed Models
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8. Placethefireproofcoveroverthewastecontainer,makingsurethatthe
draintubeisfreeandnotbent.
Figure 7-85: Fireproof cover installed over the waste container
Note: Operating the printer without the waste-container cover results in an
inaccurate measurement of the waste weight, which will cause waste to
overflow into the printer.
9. Closethematerialsdrawer.
Cleaning the
Exterior Panels
ThepaintedexteriorplasticpanelsofAlaris3‐Dprintershaveadurable
finish,offeringexcellentchemicalresistancetocommoncleaningagents.
However,followtherecommendationsbelowwhencleaningtheseareasof
theprinter.
AcceptableCleaningAgents
• mildsoapsolution
• commonhouseholdcleanersandwindowcleaners
• commoncommercialandindustrialdetergents,5%solutioninwater
• alcohol(ethanol,isopropanol),10%to40%solutioninwater
Wipetheexterioroftheprinter,usingasoftclothmoistenedwiththe
cleaningsolution.
UnacceptableMaterials
•
industrialsolvents
• cleaningagentscontaininghydrocarbons,ketones,estersandlacquer
thinners
• spraydisinfectants
• abrasivesandagentswhichcouldwearawaythepanelfinish
Dispose of the full waste container in accordance with environmental and
safety requirements.
DRAFT 4 - July 11, 2010