When a material cartridge is empty and needs to be replaced, or if a partially filled container needs to be replaced with a full container, perform the following procedure.
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NOTE: It is important to verify the type of material currently in the MDM before proceeding with these steps. |
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NOTE: The software verifies that material cartridges are genuine to prevent possible compromised part quality and print head damage from the use of non-genuine material cartridges. Material cartridge information and certain printer performance parameters are collected, but no personal or design data are collected. |
Removing Material Cartridge
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NOTE: Cartridges cannot be removed from a cold printer. The printer must be warm before drawer will open and cartridges can be removed. |
The MDM drawer (A) is a push/push mechanism. Push to open drawer, push to lock drawer.
- Open the MDM drawer by pushing in at the recessed dimple.
- Pull the MDM drawer open.
- Turn the material cap (B) a 1/2 turn to clockwise to tighten the vent cap.
- Press the release button (C) on the front. You will hear the cartridge release. Pull the cartridge out of the slot.
- Dispose of the empty cartridge according to local regulations.
Installing New Material Cartridge
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NOTE: Cartridges cannot be installed into a cold printer. The printer must be warm before drawer will open and cartridges can be installed. |
To place a material cartridge into the MDM, perform the following steps:
- Obtain a new material cartridge ensuring that it is the same material as currently installed in the MDM.
- If drawer is not already open, push to unlock drawer.
- Pull open the MDM drawer.
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NOTE: The steps to install a support cartridge are the same as installing a part cartridge. |
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NOTE: To install cartridges into the MDM drawer properly ensure that the small cap be installed away from the user. |
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NOTE: It is important to verify the cartridges have been audibly clicked into place, have material in them, and the cartridge caps properly ventilated; otherwise the printer may not be able to pull material from the bottles, potentially resulting in the following fault codes: |
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- Place cartridge in slot and push down until you hear it click in place.
- Vent each cartridge by loosening the material cap (A) by a 1/2 turn counterclockwise.
- Close the MDM drawer (B), by pushing in the dimple at the top until it’s latched securely.
- Check the material level under the Materials tab (C) on the UI to ensure cartridge is seated properly into MDM and ready to print.
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NOTE: Contact certified reseller partner or 3D Systems Customer Support when the UI continues to report an empty cartridge even though the cartridge is non-empty and is seated properly in the MDM. Contact your certified reseller partner first or contact 3D Systems Customer Support, whose contact information can be found here. |
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ProJet MJP 2500W | ProJet MJP 2500 IC |