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
DOC-24000 Rev. A 3–1
Introducing the Alaris 3-D
Printing System
WorkConfigurations .......................................................................... 2
SourceFiles........................................................................................... 3
STLFiles ................................................................................................. 3
SLCFiles ................................................................................................. 3
PrintingMaterials................................................................................ 4
AvailableMaterials ............................................................................... 4
Storage .................................................................................................... 4
ShelfLife................................................................................................. 5
ExposuretoLight.................................................................................. 5
SafetyConsiderations........................................................................... 5
Disposal .................................................................................................. 5
WorkEnvironment.............................................................................. 6
WorkstationRequirements ................................................................ 6
PreparingFilesforUsewithAlaris3‐DPrintingSystems............ 7
ConvertingCADFilestoSTLFormat................................................ 7
ConvertingFilestoSLCFormat.......................................................... 7
ObjetSoftware...................................................................................... 8
DRAFT 4 - July 11, 2010