The purpose of this section is to execute the following:
Completion of this process will familiarize you with all of the “basic” 3D printer system operations needed to build parts on the ProJet MJP 5500X and provides a functional “shakedown” for a new installation. It is strongly recommenced that you complete this section before moving on to larger more sophisticated builds.
The 3D printer system has a total of four material delivery modules (MDM). Each MDM holds two bottles of material. This provides for a total of four bottles of support material and four bottles of part material.
Support material is loaded into both MDMs located on the left side of the machine, for a total of four bottles. All bottles of support material must be the same type.
Part material is loaded into the MDMs located on the right side of the 3D printer system. The upper MDM is designated MDM “A” and the lower MDM is designated MDM “B”. The distinguishing feature of this 3D printer system is that you may use two different types of part material.
Two bottles of part material A are placed into MDM A and two bottles of part material B are placed into MDM “B”. Do not place different materials into the same MDM. Placing different build materials in the same MDM will generate a mixed material part.
For the purpose of the Demo print, we will use only two bottles of support material and two bottles of part material. Make certain that the two bottles of part material are the same type.
As previously stated, only two MDM are loaded with material for the Demo print. Subsequent print jobs will require all MDMs to be fully loaded with both support and part material.
When the touchscreen shows DONE: <job_name>, you can remove the print platform.
To remove your part from the print platform:
Place the platform in a freezer for ten to fifteen minutes. As the parts and platform cool, they contract at different rates and separate.
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Personal protection equipment is required before opening waste drawer. Follow all material handling and disposal guidelines. Always follow Global Health and Safety guidelines and local regulations regarding handling and disposal of regulated materials. Keep disposal records if local law requires. |
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CAUTION: Wear protective gloves and sleeves before removing any waste material. Be careful not to spill, drop, or expose others to these materials. Dispose the material according to your local regulatory guidelines. |
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Note: When removing the draped portion of the bag, be careful not to spill the material that may be on the top portion of the bag. |
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NOTE: If the 3D printer system is to be used within 7 to 10 days of the last build, it is recommended to leave your 3D printer system in either standby or conserve mode, instead of powering off the 3D printer system. |
If the 3D printer system is idle more than 5 hours, it enters Standby mode. If the 3D printer system is idle more than 36 hours, it enters Conserve mode. In these energy-saving states, the heaters are partially cooled and many other components are disabled. It takes much less time for the 3D printer system to warm up from Standby or Conserve mode than it does from full shutdown/power off, (see table below). To increase or decrease wait time before the 3D printer system enters Standby mode or Conserve mode, contact 3D Systems Technical Support
Mode | Time |
Standby | 15 min |
Conserve | 25 min |
Initial Power Up | 120 min. |
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NOTE: Before shutdown and power off, verify that there is no need to build parts again soon. |
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CAUTION: Switching off or disconnecting the 3D printer system power without performing the following shutdown procedure can damage the 3D printer system. Always perform the shutdown procedure before switching off the 3D printer system power unless an immediate power off is necessary for safety reasons. |