User Guide

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Site Preparation Guide About the F120 Printer
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About the F120 Printer
The Stratasys F120 3D printer incorporates the latest in innovative technology to provide you
with precise 3D-printed parts from a CAD design. Stratasys’ Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)
technology provides accurate parts, including internal features, which 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. The F120 printer features a servo/belt driven XY
gantry with multiple modeling material capability.
Components
• The F120 Printer
• Welcome Kit (containing documentation on how to download your user guide and common
tools for mainta
ining the printer)
• GrabCAD Print Soft
ware Package
• A Computer Workstation (not sold by Stratasys, for preparing build files)
Highlights
• Maximum build area of 10 x 10 x 10 inch (254 x 254 x 254 mm)
• Touchscreen Graphical User Interface
• Wi-Fi capabilities
• Two front USB ports
• Camera for remote monitoring
How to Use This Guide
This guide provides information for selecting an appropriate location for the F120 printer. This
guide also provides instructions for unpacking and preliminary set-up. Information of particular
importance is presented in one of three formats:
A Warning: indicates a procedure that may cause injury to an operator if the
procedure is not followed.
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A Warning: will precede
the paragraph of instruction to which it relates.
A Caution: indicates a procedure that may cause damage to equipment if the
procedure is not followed.
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A Caution: will
precede the paragraph of instruction to which it relates.
A NOTE is used to highlight a specific point or to provide an operational tip. While
useful, a NOTE does not indicate a procedure that can cause injury or damage if it is
not followed.
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A NOTE will follow the paragraph of instruct
ion to which it relates.