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User Guide
English
Objet1000 Plus
3D Printer System
DOC-06810 Rev. A
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®
,Objet
®
,FullCure
®
.
ThefollowingaretrademarksofStratasysLtd.:Connex,Connex500,Connex350,Objet260Connex,
Objet1000,PolyJet,ObjetStudio,JobManager.
MicrosoftandMicrosoftXParetrademarksofMicrosoftCorporation.
Allnamesofproductsandservicescitedinthisbookaretrademarksorregisteredtrademarksoftheir
respectivecompanies.
FCC Compliance
Theequipmentreferredtointhisguidehasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsfora
ClassAdevicepursuanttopart15oftheFCCrules.Theselimitsprovidereasonableprotection
againstharmfulinterferencewhentheequipmentisoperatedinacommercialenvironment.Objet3D
printingsystems
generate,useandcanradiateradio‐frequencyenergyand,ifnotinstalledandused
inaccordancewiththeinstructionmanual,maycauseharmfulinterferencetoradiocommunications.
Operationofthisequipmentinaresidentialareaislikelytocauseharmfulinterference,inwhichcase
theuserwillberequiredto
correcttheinterferenceathisownexpense.
The3Dprinterreferredtointhisguidecontainsatransmittermodule,FCCIDYH6‐.
NOTE
:StratasysisnotresponsibleforradioorTVinterferencecausedbyunauthorizedmodification
tothisequipment.Suchmodificationcouldvoidtheuser’sauthoritytooperatetheequipment.
Equipment Recycling
IntheEuropeanUnion,thissymbolindicatesthatwhenthelastuserwishestodiscardaproduct,it
mustbesenttoappropriatefacilitiesforrecoveryandrecycling.Forinformationaboutproper
disposal,checkyourpurchasecontract,orcontactthesupplieroftheequipment.
Limitation of Liability
Theproduct,softwareorservicesarebeingprovidedonan“asis”and“asavailable”basis.Exceptas
maybestatedspecificallyinyourcontract,StratasysLtd.expresslydisclaimsallwarrantiesofany
kind,whetherexpressorimplied,including,butnotlimitedto,anyimpliedwarrantiesof
merchantability,fitnessfora
particularpurposeandnon‐infringement.
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special,consequentialorexemplarydamages,includingbutnotlimitedto,damagesforlossofprofits,
goodwill,use,dataorotherintangiblelosses(evenifStratasyshasbeenadvisedofthe
possibilityof
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or
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1AboutThisGuide
UsingThisGuide ............................................................................................................................... 1–2
ForMoreInformation........................................................................................................................ 1–2
TermsUsedinThisGuide................................................................................................................ 1–3
2 Safety
SafetyFeatures ................................................................................................................................... 2–2
SymbolsandWarningLabels .......................................................................................................... 2–4
SafetyGuidelines ............................................................................................................................... 2–5
PrinterInstallation .............................................................................................................................. 2–5
PrinterOperation ................................................................................................................................ 2–5
UVRadiation ....................................................................................................................................... 2–6
PrinterMaintenance ........................................................................................................................... 2–6
ModelandSupportMaterials ........................................................................................................... 2–7
UVLamps ............................................................................................................................................ 2–7
FirstAidforWorkingwithPrintingMaterials.............................................................................. 2–8
ContactwithSkin................................................................................................................................ 2–8
ContactwithEyes ............................................................................................................................... 2–8
Ingestion............................................................................................................................................... 2–8
Inhalation ............................................................................................................................................. 2–8
WasteDisposal ................................................................................................................................... 2 –9
3 IntroducingtheObjet1000Plus3D PrintingSystem
WelcometoConnex........................................................................................................................... 3–2
WorkConfigurations......................................................................................................................... 3–3
SourceFiles ......................................................................................................................................... 3–4
STLFiles ............................................................................................................................................... 3–4
SLCFiles............................................................................................................................................... 3–4
ConnexWorkflows............................................................................................................................ 3–5
PrintingMaterials .............................................................................................................................. 3–6
Storage .................................................................................................................................................. 3–6
ShelfLife............................................................................................................................................... 3–6
ExposuretoLight................................................................................................................................ 3–6
SafetyConsiderations......................................................................................................................... 3–7
Disposal................................................................................................................................................ 3–7
WorkEnvironment............................................................................................................................ 3–7
PreparingFilesforUsewithObjet3DPrintingSystems............................................................. 3–8
ConvertingCADFilestoSTLFormat.............................................................................................. 3–8
ConvertingCADFilestoSLCFormat ............................................................................................. 3–8
ObjetStudioSoftware ....................................................................................................................... 3–9
4 InstallingObjetSoftware
HowtoInstallSoftwarefortheObjet 3D Printing System.......................................................... 4 –2
HowtoUninstallObjetStudio......................................................................................................... 4–6
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5UsingObjetStudio
LaunchingObjetStudio .................................................................................................................... 5–3
Windows®7SecurityWarning.........................................................................................................5–3
ObjetStudioInterface .........................................................................................................................5–4
RibbonCommands..............................................................................................................................5–6
ObjetStudioCommandsMenu.........................................................................................................5–8
ModelTreePane..................................................................................................................................5–8
PreparingModelsforProduction.................................................................................................... 5–9
OBJDFFiles:Overview.......................................................................................................................5–9
Model Files ...........................................................................................................................................5–9
PlacingObjectsontheBuildTray...................................................................................................5–10
OpeningObjetTrayFiles..................................................................................................................5–14
Quick‐AccessModelCommands....................................................................................................5–16
CopyingandPastingObjects...........................................................................................................5–17
SelectingObjects ................................................................................................................................5–18
SplittingObjectsintoComponents .................................................................................................5–19
Model‐MaterialSettings ...................................................................................................................5–20
ChangingtheModelMaterial..........................................................................................................5–21
DigitalMaterials ................................................................................................................................5–22
AssigningaModelMaterialtoObjects ..........................................................................................5–23
SurfaceFinish.....................................................................................................................................5–24
CoatingObjects..................................................................................................................................5–24
AssigningPropertiestoHiddenObjects........................................................................................5–25
PositioningObjectsontheBuildTray .......................................................................................... 5–26
AutomaticOrientation......................................................................................................................5–26
AutomaticPlacement........................................................................................................................5–27
ManualPositioning ...........................................................................................................................5–28
ModelOrientation............................................................................................................................ 5–28
ManipulatingObjectsontheBuildTray ...................................................................................... 5–29
PositioningObjectsontheZ‐Axis...................................................................................................5–29
ValidObjectPlacement.....................................................................................................................5–30
UsingaGridtoPositionObjects .....................................................................................................5–31
MeasurementUnits........................................................................................................................... 5–32
SettingModelDimensions ...............................................................................................................5–33
RepositioningObjects .......................................................................................................................5–33
ChanginganObject’sOrientation...................................................................................................5–35
GroupingandUngroupingObjects................................................................................................5–37
FreezingModelOrientation.............................................................................................................5–38
DisplayOptions................................................................................................................................ 5–38
ViewingObjects.................................................................................................................................5–38
ScreenLayout.....................................................................................................................................5–40
TrayPerspective ................................................................................................................................ 5–41
SettingObjectColors.........................................................................................................................5–42
LoadingLargeFiles...........................................................................................................................5–43
LargeFileManipulation ...................................................................................................................5–43
ZoomOptions ....................................................................................................................................5–45
HandlingCompletedTrays............................................................................................................ 5–46
TrayValidation ..................................................................................................................................5–46
ProductionEstimates ........................................................................................................................5–47
PrintingModes ..................................................................................................................................5–48
E‐mailingObjetDigitalFiles............................................................................................................5–49
PrintingtheTrayFile ........................................................................................................................5–49
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ApplyingAdditionalObjetStudioFeatures................................................................................ 5–53
DividingObjects................................................................................................................................ 5–53
ChoosingtheSupportStrength ...................................................................................................... 5–54
“Hollow”—FillingModelswithSupportMaterial ..................................................................... 5–55
DisplayingtheCrossSectionofObjects ........................................................................................ 5–56
SavingtheScreenDisplayasanImage File.................................................................................. 5–57
ExportingandImportingObjetBuildTrays................................................................................. 5–58
CustomizingObjetStudio .............................................................................................................. 5–59
CreatingaQuickAccessToolbar.................................................................................................... 5–59
HidingtheRibbon ............................................................................................................................ 5–60
DisplayColors ................................................................................................................................... 5–61
KeyboardShortcuts .......................................................................................................................... 5–62
SettingUserPreferences .................................................................................................................. 5–63
ProfessionalModeFeatures ........................................................................................................... 5–64
DefaultSettings ................................................................................................................................. 5–65
OpenGLDriverConfiguration ....................................................................................................... 5–66
GettingAdditionalObjetStudioAssistance................................................................................ 5–68
ObjetStudioVersion,MaterialModuleandLicensedFeatures ............................................... 5–68
MonitoringandManagingPrintJobs ........................................................................................... 5–71
JobManagerScreen .......................................................................................................................... 5–71
SettingthePrinterConnection........................................................................................................ 5–73
Off‐lineMode .................................................................................................................................... 5–74
SettingtheRemotePrinterConnection(ClientMode)................................................................ 5–76
JobManagerCommands ................................................................................................................. 5–76
ConfiguringUserAlerts................................................................................................................... 5–79
PrintingtheTray ............................................................................................................................... 5–80
AdditionalServerFeatures.............................................................................................................. 5–80
6 Operating&MaintainingtheObjet1000Plus3D Printer
StartingtheObjet1000PlusPrinter ................................................................................................. 6 –2
LoadingModelandSupportContainers........................................................................................ 6–4
ProducingModels.............................................................................................................................. 6–6
PreparingthePrinter.......................................................................................................................... 6–6
PrinterInterfaceColor Key................................................................................................................ 6–8
PrintingIndicators.............................................................................................................................. 6–9
ResumingProductionAfterPrintinghasStopped ..................................................................... 6–10
ChangingthePrintingMaterial..................................................................................................... 6–12
AdvancedSettings ............................................................................................................................ 6–16
KeepingthePrinterinIdleMode.................................................................................................. 6–17
ShuttingDownthePrinter ............................................................................................................. 6–18
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MaintainingthePrinter................................................................................................................... 6–20
RoutineMaintenanceSchedule .......................................................................................................6–20
UVLampCheck.................................................................................................................................6–21
CleaningthePrintHeads,RollerandWiper.................................................................................6–21
PatternTest.........................................................................................................................................6–25
ImprovingPrintQuality...................................................................................................................6–26
CleaningtheRollerWasteCollectorandInspectingtheRollerScraper...................................6–27
ReplacingtheRollerScraper............................................................................................................6–31
AligningthePrintHeads..................................................................................................................6–33
Optimizing(Calibrating)PrintHeads............................................................................................6–36
ReplacingPrint Heads ......................................................................................................................6–44
TestingandCalibratingtheUVLamps..........................................................................................6–55
ReplacingtheRollerWasteTube ....................................................................................................6–58
CalibratingtheLoadCells ................................................................................................................6–62
ReplacingtheUVLamps..................................................................................................................6–63
Built‐inTests.......................................................................................................................................6–69
ReplacingtheWasteContainers......................................................................................................6–75
CleaningtheExteriorPanels............................................................................................................6–75
7 HandlingPrintedModels
RemovingModelsAfterPrinting .................................................................................................... 7–2
RemovingtheBuildTrayFromthePrinter. ....................................................................................7–2
RemovingtheSupportMaterial ...................................................................................................... 7–3
StoringModels ................................................................................................................................... 7–3
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About This Guide
UsingThisGuide................................................................................. 2
ForMoreInformation ......................................................................... 2
TermsUsedinThisGuide.................................................................. 3
About This Guide
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Using This Guide
Thisuserguideprovidesinstructionsforinstalling,operatingand
maintainingObjet3Dprintingsystems.Itexplainshowtousefeatures,and
providespracticalexamplestoguideyouasyouusethesystem.
Thetextandfiguresinthisguidearebasedonthe3Dprinter,printer
softwareversion100.3.0andObjet
Studiosoftwareversion9.2.
Thisguideassumesthat—
• allthehardware,software,andnetworkcomponentsofyourObjet
systemareinstalled, configured,andoperatingcorrectly.
• theoperatorhasaworkingknowledgeoftheWindows
®
PCplatform.
For More Information
Visithttp://www.stratasys.com/formoredetailsaboutObjetprinter
technology,productsandconsumables,andforserviceandsupport
contacts.
ForotherdocumentsthatrelatetoObjet1000Plus3Dprintingsystems,and
forthisdocumentinotherlanguages,contactyourregionalStratasys
CustomerSupportoffice.
Ifyouhaveanyquestionsabouttheinformationpresented
inthis
document,orifyouhaveanycommentsorsuggestionsforfutureeditions,
pleasesendamessagetoc‐[email protected].
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Terms Used in This Guide
buildtray InObjetStudio:Thesurfacedisplayedonthescreenthat
representstheactualbuildtrayintheprinter.
Intheprinter:Thesurfaceuponwhichmodelsareproduced.
cleaningfluid Cleanserforflushingmaterialfeedtubesandtheprinting
block,usedtocompletelyremoveModelandSupport
materialfromthesystem
beforeloadinganothertypeof
materialintheprinterandbeforelong‐termshutdown.The
cleaningfluidissuppliedinmaterialcontainers.
client/userworkstation TheworkstationonwhichObjetsoftwareisinstalled,used
forpreparingbuildtraysforproductiononObjetprinters.
(Thereisnolimittothenumberofclient
workstationsinthe
localnetwork.)
Connex™ Thetechnologyofprintingmodelsbyjettingmultiple
materialssimultaneouslyfromtheprintheads.This
technologyenablesObjet1000PlusprinterstoprintinDigital
Materialmode.
DigitalMaterial™ Combinationsofmodelmaterialsfabricatedintheprinter
fromthetwobasicmodelmaterialsinstalled.
DigitalMaterialMode Theprinter
modeusedtoprintajobusingtwodifferent
modelmaterials.(Thismodecanalsobeusedtoeliminatethe
needforperformingtheMaterialReplacementprocedure
whenprintingwithasinglemodelmaterial.)
JobManager™ ThepartofObjetStudiosoftwarethatmanagesproduction
jobsbeforetheyaresentto
theObjetprinter.
mixedpart Modelswhosepartsareprintedusingmorethanonemodel
material.
mixedtray Abuildtraycontainingobjects,eachofwhichisdesignedto
beprintedusingadifferentmodelmaterial.
Modelmaterial Materialusedforbuildingmodels.
ObjetStudio™ Thesoftwarewithwhichuserspreparejobsforproducing
models.
OBJDF(ObjetDigitalFormat) Theextensionofafilethatcontainsinformationaboutthe
geometryofanobjectandthematerialsrequiredtoprintit.
objdffilesarecreatedinObjetStudio.
OBJTF(ObjetTrayFormat) Theextensionofafilethatcontainsalloftheinformation
neededforamodel‐printing
jobonObjet3Dprinters.Anobjtf
fileisusedtosendaprintjobtoanObjet3Dprinter.
OBJZF(ObjetZFormat) Theextensionofacompressed“wrapper”filecontainingall
ofthefilesusedinanObjetStudiobuildtray.Usingobjzffiles,
aprintingjobcanbe
savedasasinglefile,forconvenient
storageandtransfer.
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Objet™printer TheObjet3Dprinterreferredtointhisguide.
Printercomputer ThecomputerinsidetheObjetprinterthatoperatesit.(Thisis
sometimesreferredtoasthe“embedded”computer.)
Printerinterface TheGUI(graphicaluserinterface)usedforcontrollingthe
Objetprinter.
Printersoftware SoftwarerunningonthecomputerinsidetheObjet
printer,
thatcontrolsallprinteroperations.
resin Thebasesubstancefromwhichphotopolymerprinting
materialsaremadeforuseinObjetprinters.InObjetStudio
andprinter‐applicationscreens,“resin”referstocontainersof
modelandsupportmaterials.
SLC AfiletypeusedwithObjetsoftware.(Thesefilesarebitmaps
ofindividualslices
oftheobject.Formoreinformation,see
page 3‐4.)
STL AfiletypeusedwithObjetsoftware.(Formoreinformation,
seepage 3‐4.)
Supportmaterial Materialusedforsupportingthestructureofmodelsduring
production.
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Safety
SafetyFeatures............................................................................................. 2
SymbolsandWarningLabels .................................................................... 4
SafetyGuidelines......................................................................................... 5
PrinterInstallation .........................................................................................5
PrinterOperation ........................................................................................... 5
UVRadiation ..................................................................................................6
PrinterMaintenance ...................................................................................... 6
ModelandSupportMaterials ...................................................................... 7
UVLamps........................................................................................................ 7
FirstAidforWorkingwithPrintingMaterials ....................................... 8
WasteDisposal............................................................................................. 9
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Safety Features
Objet1000Plus3Dprintersareequippedwiththefollowingsafetyfeatures:
InterlockSwitch ThepowersuppliedtotheUVlampandthe
motionmotorsisturnedoffwhenthe doorsare
opened.
WARNING:Donotdefeat(override)the
interlockswitch.Doingsocouldresult in
seriouspersonalinjury.Iftheinterlockswitch
doesnotfunctioncorrectly,donotusethe
printer,andcontact
yourservi ceprovider.
SafetyLock Thedoorsarelockedwhiletheprinteris
working.Thelockisreleasedwhentheprinter
revertstopauseorstopmode.
WARNING:Donotdefeat(override)the
safetylock.Doingsocouldresultinserious
personalinjury.
Ifthesafetylockdoesnotfunctioncorrectly,do
notusetheprinter,andcontactyourservi c e
provider.
UVScreening Thetransparentsectionofthedoorsblocks
harmfulUVradiation,allowingtheoperatorto
viewthemodelasitisbeingmade.
CircuitBreaker Thepowertotheprinteristurnedoffincaseof
electricalovercurrent.
Note: The circuit breaker is only accessible to
service personnel.
UV‐Lamp
Overheating
Protection
ThepowersuppliedtotheUVlampandthe
motionmotorsisturnedoffifthetemperature
aroundthelampreaches90°C(194°F).
AlabelontheUV‐lampcoverindicatesifthe
temperaturehasexceeded65°C(150°F).
GroundedChassis Thechassisoftheprinterisgrounded,
to
preventelectricalshock.
Note: The power outlet must be properly
grounded, in accordance with the local
electric code, to provide this protection.
EmergencyStop Emergencystopswitchesarelocatedonthe
frontandbackoftheprinter.
Important: Pushing the emergency stop
switch disconnects power to the motors
only. This switch does not disconnect the
power supply to the printer; printer
circuits remain live.
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Figure 2-1: Objet1000 Plus—front view
Figure 2-2: Objet1000 Plus—rear view
UV screens
Emergency Stop
Emergency Stop
If the Objet 3D printing system is not used as specified in this guide, the
safety features may not provide adequate protection.
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Symbols and Warning Labels
ThisfollowingtableliststhewarninglabelslocatedonorinObjetprinters.
Warning
Symbol
Meaning Location Comments
Hazard
(general)
Onthenameplate
onthebackofthe
printer.
Readtheinstructions
inthisdocument
beforeoperatingthe
printer.
Hotsurface Ontheprint‐head
block.
Riskofburns.Donot
touchthissurface
afterprinting.
Highvoltage NeartheUVlamp
connectors.
Nearthepower‐
supplyenclosures.
Riskofelectric
shock.
Ultraviolet
radiation
NeartheUVlamps. Riskofinjuryfrom
ultravioletradiation.
Movingparts Riskofinjuryfrom
movingparts.
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Safety Guidelines
Thefollowinggeneralguidelines,togetherwiththeinstructionsprovided
throughoutthisuserguide,ensureusersafetywhileoperatingand
maintainingthesystem.Ifthesystemisnotoperatedasspecified,the
userʹssafetymaybecompromised.
Printer
Installation
¾ Installationandremovaloftheprintershouldonlybedonebyqualified
servicepersonnel.
¾ ConnecttheprinterandtheUPSunittotheelectricoutletusinga
powercordthatissafety‐certified.
¾ Neverconnectthepowerplugtoanoutletthatdoesnothaveaground
(earth)wire,andneverdisconnecttheground.Doingsomightexpose
theoperatortoseriousdangerfromelectricshock.
FI:Laiteonliitettäväsuojakoskettimillavarustettuunpistorasiaan.
NO:Apparatetmåtilkoplesjordetstikkontakt.
SE:Apparatenskallanslutastilljordatuttag.
¾ Leaveaminimumof100centimeters(40inches)betweenventilation
openingsandwa llsorotherobjects.
Printer
Operation
¾ TheprintershouldonlybeoperatedbypersonstrainedbyaStratasys
customer‐supportrepresentative.
¾ Allpersonneloperatingormaintainingtheprintershouldknowthe
locationoffirstaidandemergencyequipmentandhowtouseit.Never
blockaccesstothisequipment.
¾ Keepfingersandotherbodypartsclearoftheprintercoverwhen
closingit.
¾ Neverattempttoopenthefrontdoorsoftheprinterwhileitisworking.
¾ Neveroverridetheinterlocksafetyswitch.
¾ Iftheinterlocksafetyswitcheverfails,donotusetheprinter.
¾ Neverattempttoopentheservicewindowontherightsideofthe
printer.Thiswindowshouldalwaysremainlocked,exceptwhenthe
printerisservicedbyauthorizedpersonnel.Donotoperatetheprinter
ifitisopen.
Figure 2-3: Service window on right side of printer
¾ Severalpartsoftheprinterremainextremelyhotevenafterithas
stoppedoperating.AvoidtouchingtheUVlampsandtheprintblock.
Service window
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UV Radiation
TheUVlampsusedintheprinteremitdangerousradiation.
¾ IftheUVlampsremainonwhentheprinterisopen,donotstare
directlyattheUVlight.ShutdowntheprinterandcallyourStratasys
serviceprovider.
Printer
Maintenance
¾ Serviceoperationsshouldbeperformedonlybyqualifiedpersonnel
whohavebeeninstructedinrelevantsafetyprecautions.
¾ Notifyco‐workersandthosewhohaveaccesstotheObjetsystem
beforebeginningnon‐routineandhazardouswork.
Report any potential dangers and safety-related accidents to your safety
officer or to other appropriate authorities.
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Model and
Support
Materials
Modelandsupportmaterialsaremadeofchemicalsubstances.Although
precautionsmustbetakenwhenhandlingthesematerialsdirectly,all
modelandsupportmaterialsusedbytheObjetsystemarehandledin
sealedcontainers.Normally,operatorsoftheprintershouldneverbe
directlyexposedtohazardousmaterials.Intheunlikelyev ent
ofaleakor
spill,followtheinstructionsthatareincludedwiththeprinting‐material
containerused.
¾ Storemodelandsupportmaterialsindoors,inadryareawithadequate
ventilation,between16‐27degreesCelsius(60‐81degreesFahrenheit).
Neverexposethemtoflames,heat,sparks,ordirectsunlight.
¾ Keepmodelandsupportmaterialsawayfromareaswherefoodand
drinkarestored,preparedandconsumed.
¾ Uncuredprintingmaterialisconsideredahazardoussubstance,
requiringcertainprecautionswhendirectlyhandlingit.Topreventskin
irritation,wearneopreneornitrilegloves.Ifthereisanychancethat
modelandsupportmaterialsmightsplashintotheeyes,wearsafety
goggles.Prolongeddirectcontactwithprintingmaterialscancause
an
allergicreaction.
¾ WhenhandlingUV‐curedmodelsthatmaynotbecompletelycuredon
thesurface,commonlatexglovesareadequate.
¾ Topreventrespiratoryirritation,ventilateareaswheremodeland
supportmaterialsareused.
¾ Cleanupmodel‐materialandsupport‐materialspillswithdisposable
towelsorotherabsorbent,non‐reusablematerial,suchassawdustor
activatedcharcoal.Rinsethespillareawithdenaturedorisopropyl
alcohol(IPA),followedbysoapandwater.Disposeoftheabsorbent
materialinaccordancewithlocalregulations.
¾ Donotwashcontaminatedclothingathome;clothingshouldbe
professionallylaundered.
¾ Disposeofcontaminatedshoes,beltsandotherleatheritemsin
accordancewithanyapplicableregulations.Absorbedprinting
materialmayre‐exposetheuserwhentheseitemsareworn.
UV Lamps
UVlampsusedbytheprintertocureprintingmaterialscontainasmall
amountofmercury.Intheunlikelyeventoflampbreakage,avoidinhaling
mercuryvapor,andventilatetheroom.Ifthelampruptures(breaks)
duringoperation,leavetheroomandventilateitthoroughly(forabout30
minutes).
Useprotective
glovestopreventcontactwithmercuryandotherlamp
components.Carefullyremovespilledmercurywithamethodthat
preventsthegenerationofmercuryvapor,suchasasyringe,packingtape
orpaper.
Placethebrokenlamp,mercuryandcontaminatedmaterialsinanair‐tight,
non‐metalliccontainer.Disposeofthe
containerinaccordancewith
applicableregulations.
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First Aid for Working with Printing Materials
Ingeneral,trytoavoiddirectcontactwithuncuredprintingmaterial.If
skinoreyescomeintocontactwithit,washtheareaimmediatelyand
thoroughlywithwater,andfollowthesefirst‐aidinstructions.
Contact with
Skin
Ifuncuredprintingmaterialcomesincontactwithskin,washtheaffected
areaimmediatelyandthoroughlywithsoapandcoolwater,thenremove
contaminatedclothing.Payparticularattentiontoflushingthehair,ears,
noseandotherpartsofthebodythatarenoteasilycleaned.
¾ Usecoolwatertopreventskinporesfromopening,sothattheliquid
materialdoesnoteasilypenetratetheskin.
¾ Donotusesolventstocleanskin.
¾ Iflargeareasofskinhavebeenexposed,orifprolongedcontactresults
inblisters,seekmedicalattention.Inanycase,ifirritationpersists,seek
medicalattention.
¾ Avoidtheaccidentaltransferofprintingmaterialfromthehandsto
otherareasofthebody,especiallytotheeyes.
¾ Ifprotectivecreamwasused,donotreapplyituntiltheskinhasbeen
completelycleansed.
Contact with
Eyes
Ifuncuredprintingmaterialcomesincontactwiththeeyes,flush
immediatelywithlargeamountsofwaterfor15minutesandseekmedical
attention.
¾ Avoidsunlight,fluorescentlight,andothersourcesofultraviolet
radiation.
Wearingcontactlenseswhenhandlingliquidprintingmaterialsisnot
recommended.Iftheliquidsplashesintotheeyeswhencontactlensesare
worn,immediatelyremovethe lensesandflushtheeyeswithwater .
¾ Cleananddisinfectthecontaminatedlenses.
¾ Donotwearcontactlensesuntileyeirritationdisappears.
Ingestion
Ifprintingmaterialisswallowed,refertotheinstructionsincludedwiththe
container.Seekmedicalattentionimmediately.
Inhalation
Vaporsfromprintingmaterialscanbeirritatingtotherespiratorysystem.
Ifrespiratoryirritationoccurs,exposethevictimtofreshairimmediately.
¾ Ifthevictimhasstoppedbreathing,performartificialrespirationor
cardiopulmonaryresuscitation.
¾ Seekmedicalattentionimmediately.
¾ Keepthevictimwarmbutnothot.
¾ Neverfeedanythingbymouthtoanunconsciousperson.
¾ Oxygenshouldbeadministeredbyauthorizedpersonnelonly.
The Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) that accompanies printing
materials contains important safety information. Keep this in an accessible
place where these materials are used and stored.
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