Before Beginning this Procedure
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Caution: Modifying the procedure may cause serious damage to the printer. |
Check for Materials on Hand
Make certain you have the following available:
Check the Printer State
When the printer is in an energy saving state such as Standby or Conserve, the material heaters are partially cooled and many other components are disabled. The printer and materials must be at normal operating temperatures before the material change procedure can be performed.
Check the Message Bar on the user interface. If the message displayed is STANDBY NOT PRINTING or CONSERVE NOT PRINTING, the printer will need time to warm up before beginning this procedure. The amount of warm up time for each mode is:
If you see either of the adjacent messages (outlined in red), proceed as follows:
When the Message Bar displays READY TO PRINT, you may proceed to the next page to begin the material change procedure.
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WARNING: THE MDM HOLDER AND MOLTEN MATERIAL WILL BE HOT; AVOID TOUCHING THE SIDES OF THE HOLDER DURING THE CLEANING PROCESS. WEAR PROTECTIVE HEAT RESISTANT GLOVES, PROTECTIVE SLEEVES AND GOGGLES. DISPOSE OF THE MATERIAL ACCORDING TO ALL LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATORY GUIDELINES. |
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Note: If bottles are cold, warm up could take as long as 30 minutes. |
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WARNING: THE MDM HOLDER AND MOLTEN MATERIAL WILL BE HOT; AVOID TOUCHING THE SIDES OF THE HOLDER DURING THE CLEANING PROCESS. WEAR PROTECTIVE HEAT RESISTANT GLOVES, PROTECTIVE SLEEVES AND GOGGLES. DISPOSE OF THE MATERIAL ACCORDING TO ALL LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATORY GUIDELINES. |
The carbon filter will need to be replaced every 90 days to ensure the 3D printer system will perform at it’s optimal level. The part number for the carbon filter is 318587-00.
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Warning: You must wear nitrile gloves and protective sleeves when performing this procedure. |
Make certain the 3D printer system is not building.
When changing material bottles during printing, molten material may be present in the MDM holder after the bottle is removed. If a large pool of material is present (latch is submerged and walls of MDM are reached), do not place a clean material bottle into holder. The holder will require cleaning before inserting a new bottle.
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WARNING: THE MDM HOLDER AND MATERIAL MAY BE HOT; AVOID TOUCHING THE SIDES OF THE HOLDER DURING THE CLEANING PROCESS. WEAR PROTECTIVE HEAT RESISTANT GLOVES, PROTECTIVE SLEEVES AND GOGGLES. DISPOSE OF THE MATERIAL ACCORDING TO ALL LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATORY GUIDELINES. |
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NOTE: Do not remove any outer panels when cleaning the 3D printer system. Panels must only be removed by qualified 3D Systems Technical Support Representatives. |
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WARNING: You must wear nitrile gloves and protective sleeves when performing this procedure. |
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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 |
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WARNING: Wear protective heat resistant gloves, protective sleeves and goggles before removing any waste material. Be careful not to spill, drop, or expose others to these materials. Dispose of 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. |