User's Manual

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Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide
Built-in Tests
The printer application contains a suite of tests for regularly checking the
hardware and software, and for troubleshooting. You can configure basic
communications and environment tests to run automatically, when the
Objet software opens. In addition, you can run a more comprehensive set of
tests before processing a print job, as a system check, to ensure optimum
printing results.
Because running the tests effects the operation of the printer, you can only
open the Built in Tests interface when the system is not printing.
The test suite features:
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The organization of printing related tasks in categories:
Communications
Data cards
Temperatures
Voltages
Encoder repeatability
Print head heating
Print head filling
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A clear display of test results and the source of any failures, enabling
you to determine if printing is possible or worthwhile.
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The ability to monitor test results for specific components.
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Troubleshooting tips.
Running these tests can help identify problems in the printer hardware and
software. A large number of hardware defects (or near defects) warns you
of possible printing problems, either for current or future jobs.
Accessing
Built-in Tests
To open the Built-in Tests screen, do one of the following:
•
From the Options menu, select
Built-In Tests
.
•
Press
Ctrl+Alt+B
.
Figure 6-68: Selecting Built-In Tests from the Options menu
Stratasys recommends running the built-in tests in the following cases:
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as a routine test, once every two weeks
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as a system check, before major (long) jobs
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as needed, for troubleshooting
D R A F T
16 June
2013