User Guide English Connex500/350 3-D Printer System
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Contents 1 About This Guide Using This Guide ............................................................................................................................... 1–2 For More Information........................................................................................................................ 1–2 Terms Used in This Guide................................................................................................................ 1–3 2 Safety Safety Features .....................
Connex500/350 5 Using Objet Studio Opening Objet Studio........................................................................................................................ 5–2 Toolbars................................................................................................................................................. 5–2 Preparing Models for Production.................................................................................................... 5–3 OBJDF Files: Overview ..............
User Guide 6 Using Job Manager Client Job Manager ............................................................................................................................ 6–2 Job Manager Screen ............................................................................................................................ 6–3 Job Manager Operations .................................................................................................................... 6–4 Configuring User Alerts................
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About This Guide Using This Guide This user guide provides instructions for installing, operating and maintaining Connex 3‐D printing systems. It explains how to use features, and provides practical examples to guide you as you use the system. The text and figures in this guide are based on the Connex500 3‐D printer, printer software version 57.1.0.5491 and Objet Studio software version 8.5.1.5.
Connex500/350 User Guide Terms Used in This Guide build tray In Objet Studio: The surface displayed on the screen that represents the actual build tray in the Connex printer. In the Connex printer: The surface upon which models are produced. cleaning fluid Cleanser for flushing model feed tubes and the printing block, used to completely remove model material from the system before loading another type of material in the printer. The cleaning fluid is supplied in model‐material cartridges.
About This Guide OBJTF (Objet Tray Format) The extension of a file that contains all of the information needed for a model‐printing job on Objet 3‐D printers. An objtf file is used to send a print job to an Objet 3‐D printer. OBJZF (Objet Z Format) The extension of a compressed “wrapper” file containing all of the files used in an Objet Studio build tray. Using objzf files, a printing job can be saved as a single file, for convenient storage and transfer.
Safety Safety Features..................................................................................... 2 Symbols and Warning Labels ............................................................ 3 Safety Guidelines................................................................................. 4 Printer Installation ................................................................................ 4 Printer Operation ..................................................................................
Safety Safety Features Connex 3‐D printers are designed to comply with CE and FCC standards. They are equipped with the following safety features: Cover interlock switch The power supplied to the UV lamp and the motion motors is turned off when the cover is opened. WARNING: Do not defeat (override) the interlock switch. Doing so could result in serious personal injury. If the interlock switch does not function correctly, do not use the printer, and contact your service provider.
Connex500/350 User Guide Symbols and Warning Labels This following table lists the warning labels located on or in Connex printers. Warning Symbol DOC-13000 Rev. E Meaning Location Comments Hazard (general) On the name plate on the back of the printer. Read the instructions in this document before operating the printer. Hot surface On the print‐head block. Risk of burns. Do not touch this surface after printing. High voltage Near the UV lamp connectors. Near the power‐ supply enclosures.
Safety Safety Guidelines The following general guidelines, together with the instructions provided throughout this user guide, ensure user safety while operating and maintaining the Connex system. If the system is not operated as specified, the userʹs safety may be compromised! Printer Installation ¾ Installation and removal of the Connex printer should only be done by qualified service personnel. ¾ Connect the printer to the electric outlet using a power cord that is safety‐certified.
Connex500/350 User Guide Model and Support Materials Model and support materials are made of chemical substances. Although precautions must be taken when handling these materials directly, all model and support materials used by the Connex system are handled in sealed cartridges. Normally, operators of the Connex printer should never be directly exposed to hazardous materials. In the unlikely event of a leak or spill, follow the instructions that are included with the printing‐material cartridge used.
Safety First Aid for Working with Printing Materials In general, try to avoid direct contact with uncured printing material. If skin or eyes come into contact with it, wash the area immediately and thoroughly with water, and follow these first‐aid instructions. Contact with Skin If uncured printing material comes in contact with skin, wash the affected area immediately and thoroughly with soap and cool water, then remove contaminated clothing.
Connex500/350 User Guide Waste Disposal Fully cured printed models can be disposed of as ordinary office trash. However, special care is required when handling printer waste. ¾ When removing the waste container from the Connex printer, wear neoprene or nitrile gloves. ¾ To prevent liquid waste from splashing into the eyes, wear safety goggles. ¾ Liquid waste from the Connex printer is classified as hazardous industrial waste.
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Introducing the Connex 3-D Printing System Welcome to Connex ............................................................................ 2 Work Configurations .......................................................................... 3 Source Files........................................................................................... 4 STL Files ................................................................................................. 4 SLC Files ................................................
Introducing the Connex 3-D Printing System Welcome to Connex The advanced capabilities of the Connex 3‐D printing system are made possible by PolyJet Matrix™ technology, specially developed by Objet for printing models simultaneously with different model materials.
Connex500/350 User Guide Work Configurations The Connex500/350 3‐D printing system can be set up as a single‐station system or as a multi‐station system. When connected to a local computer network, the system can serve multiple users. In such configurations, each user workstation (client) prepares files with Objet Studio software for production. A server (host), typically next to the 3‐D printer, acts as a job manager that sends production jobs to the printer for production.
Introducing the Connex 3-D Printing System Source Files Connex 3‐D printing systems produce three‐dimensional models designed with most 3‐D CAD tools and with other job‐specific 3‐D applications. Connex systems accept: • STL Files • SLC Files Connex systems feature the capability of producing both types of model files simultaneously. STL Files STL is short for Standard Triangulation Language.
Connex500/350 User Guide Connex Workflows With Connex 3‐D printing systems, you have great flexibility in preparing model files and printing them. Below are the major workflows that have been made possible by PolyJet Matrix technology on Connex systems. You can find detailed instructions for implementing the listed tasks in chapter 5 (“Using Objet Studio”). Stage CAD program Workflow A Workflow B • Design a 3‐D • Design a 3‐D object. object. • Save as a single stl file.
Introducing the Connex 3-D Printing System Printing Materials Connex printers produce models by jetting thin layers of printing materials on the build tray, until the complete model is formed.
Connex500/350 User Guide Safety Considerations Before being cured, resins are hazardous materials. To prevent possible health hazards, follow these precautions regarding printing materials: • • • • Do not expose to flames, heat or sparks. Prevent contact with skin and eyes. Ventilate areas where they are handled. Keep them separate from food and drink. Cured plastic parts, however, are safe. They can be handled and stored without precautions.
Introducing the Connex 3-D Printing System Workstation Requirements The minimum requirements for computer components used with Objet 3‐D printer software are listed in the following table. Processor Server/ Stand-alone Station Client Workstation Pentium 4, 3.0 GHz, 512 KB cache memory (min.) Pentium 4, 3.0 GHz (min.) Operating System* Windows XP Professional Windows XP Professional Graphics Card Supporting open GL, with 512 MB of memory Supporting open GL, with 512 MB of memory RAM 4 GB (min.
Connex500/350 User Guide Preparing Files for Use with Connex 3-D Printing Systems Before using files with Connex 3‐D printing systems, you must convert them in your CAD program to either STL files or SLC files. (For an explanation of these file formats, see “Source Files” on page 3‐4.) After converting the model files, it is recommended that you check them for defects in an STL‐repair application (such as Magics, by Materialise) before opening them in Objet Studio and producing the model.
Introducing the Connex 3-D Printing System Objet Studio Software Objet Studio software for the Connex 3‐D printing system consists of two main sections: • Objet Studio • Job Manager Objet Studio With Objet Studio, you prepare source files for production in Connex 3‐D printers. Objet Studio offers you a wide variety of file‐preparation options, but always consists of the following basic procedure: 1. Inserting one or more objects on the build tray 2. Positioning the object(s) on the tray 3.
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Installing Objet Software How to Install Software for the Connex 3-D Printing System The Objet Studio setup wizard guides you when installing the Objet software. During installation, you must choose to install either the server (“host”) application or the client application. To install Objet software: 1. Insert the Objet Studio CD into the disk drive. 2. Right‐click the Start button and select Explore (or use any other method for displaying files on the computer). 3.
Connex500/350 User Guide 4. Click Next to begin installation. Figure 4-2: Objet Setup—Select Components screen 5. When the Select Components screen appears, select one of the installation options, then click Next. • Select Objet Studio only for client workstations • Select Objet Studio and Job Manager for the server (host) station and for a standalone station—that is, the computer directly connected to the Connex printer. Figure 4-3: Objet Setup—Choose Destination Location screen 6.
Installing Objet Software Figure 4-4: Objet Setup—Select Program Folder screen 7. In the Select Program Folder screen, verify the pre‐selected folder in which the Objet Studio icons will be installed. • To install the icons in another program folder, select it. • To continue, click Next. Installation begins and the Setup Status screen appears, showing the progress of the installation process. Figure 4-5: Objet Setup—Setup Status screen 4–4 DOC-13000 Rev.
Connex500/350 User Guide When the Objet program installation is complete, the final InstallShield Wizard screen appears. Figure 4-6: Objet Setup—final wizard screen To complete the software installation, you must restart the computer. You can do so now or at another time. 8. Select either “Yes…” or “No…” and click Finish. Make sure to remove the CD from the disk drive before restarting the computer.
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Using Objet Studio Opening Objet Studio ......................................................................... 2 Toolbars .................................................................................................. 2 Preparing Models for Production ..................................................... 3 OBJDF Files: Overview......................................................................... 3 Opening Model Files ............................................................................
Using Objet Studio Opening Objet Studio After you install Objet Studio, a launch icon appears on the Windows desktop. Open the application by double‐clicking this icon, or by selecting Objet Studio from the Start > Programs menu. Objet Studio opens, displaying an empty build tray. Figure 5-1: Objet Studio opening screen Toolbars The icons shown in this chapter are available only when relevant toolbars are displayed.
Connex500/350 User Guide Preparing Models for Production Just as Connex printers can produce different models on the build tray using different materials, you can produce components of models with different materials. To do this, each part of the model must be a separate stl file. If the model’s component parts were not saved in the CAD software as separate stl files, you can use Objet Studio to separate the model into component parts.
Using Objet Studio Figure 5-3: Insert dialog box 2. In the Look in field, display the appropriate folder. 3. In the Files of type field, select the file types to display (stl, slc). 4. Select the desired file, and make sure that it appears in the File name field. If the Preview check box is selected, the object is displayed in the dialog box, as shown in figure 5‐3. Note: You can open several stl files at once, to place several models on the build tray.
Connex500/350 User Guide 5. Select any of the following options, as required: • Units—Choose millimeters or inches for the object’s units of measure. • Number of copies—Choose how many copies of this object to place on the build tray. • Arrange models—Select this check box to automatically position objects on the build tray for efficient model building. • Assembly—Select this check box if you selected multiple stl files that are parts of an assembly.
Using Objet Studio Figure 5-7: Objet Digital File import dialog box 7. In the Look in field, display the appropriate folder. 8. Select the desired file, and make sure that it appears in the File name field. If the Preview check box is selected, the object is displayed. The Materials box displays the models material(s) defined for the object. 9. Click Open. The following dialog box opens.
Connex500/350 User Guide Because objdf files contain information about model materials, a warning message appears if the object you wish to place on the build tray is defined with materials not supported by your system, or if an object already on the build tray uses different materials. (If this happens, see “Model-Material Settings” on page 9 for printing options.
Using Objet Studio Selecting Objects To manipulate an object on the build tray or assign characteristics to it (model material, surface finish, etc.), you must first select the object. You select an object by clicking it, either on the tray or in the tray hierarchy pane. Its image on the build tray changes color (to light blue, by default) and its name is highlighted in the tray hierarchy pane. You can select multiple objects by pressing the Ctrl or Shift keys while clicking additional objects.
Connex500/350 User Guide A dialog box opens in which you can specify where to save the component stl files. (By default, Objet Studio offers to save the new files in a folder in the same location as the original stl file.) Figure 5-12: Folder selection for saving stl files after splitting into shells 3. Click OK. Objet Studio splits the object into an assembly of component parts, each a separate stl file (“shell”).
Using Objet Studio there is an object already on the build tray whose materials don’t match the material assignment in the objdf file, you cannot place the new object on the tray. To print this object, you have the following options: Instead of printing it on the same build tray, print the new object as a separate job.
Connex500/350 User Guide To view the digital materials available for printing objects (using two basic model materials): 1. Make sure that you have selected the appropriate model materials in Objet Studio. Figure 5-16: Model-material-settings toolbar, showing two basic model materials 2. Click the Material Selection Guide icon . A screen is displayed, showing the basic model materials (at the top of the list) and the digital materials available (combinations of them).
Using Objet Studio 2. In the Material Selection section, display the pull‐down menu and select the desired material. Figure 5-19: Menu for assigning materials to objects When you de‐select the object on the build tray, it is displayed, by default, with the color of the material you selected. In the same way, you can assign model materials to each of the independent objects on the build tray. Note: If the model-material color is not displayed, click the object-colordisplay switch.
Connex500/350 User Guide 4. In the Thickness field, enter the coating thickness, in millimeters, between 0.3 and 3. Note: The coating thickness does not affect the external dimensions of the object, which remains unchanged. The coating layer replaces part of the main model material. 5. Click Apply. In the object properties dialog box, Coating is selected. Note: When you de-select objects, they are displayed, by default, with colors representing the model-material.
Using Objet Studio Arranging the Objet Studio Screen The default screen layout displays the perspective view of the build tray and the tray hierarchy pane, which lists the elements placed on the tray (see figure 5‐6 on page 5). You can view models from different angles by changing the screen layout. To change the Objet Studio screen layout: ¾ From the View menu, select Layout, then the desired number of build‐ tray views.
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Using Objet Studio Positioning Objects on the Build Tray To produce models efficiently and with the required finish, it is important to carefully position objects on the build tray. Objet Studio features the automatic positioning of objects. However, you should check to make sure that the objects are orientated logically for your needs, according the considerations explained in “Model Orientation” on page 5‐18.
Connex500/350 User Guide Figure 5-30: Tray before objects are properly arranged Figure 5-31: Tray after objects have been automatically arranged Because of the unique characteristics of each type of modeling material, it is recommended that you select the material before inserting objects on the tray with automatic positioning or running Automatic Placement. Manual Positioning DOC-13000 Rev.
Using Objet Studio Model Orientation The orientation of models on the build tray affects how quickly and efficiently they will be produced by the 3‐D printer, where and how much support material is used, and whether or not model parts will have a gloss finish. Therefore, you should consider a variety of factors when deciding how to place models on the tray, using the following positioning rules. X-Y-Z Rule This rule considers a modelʹs outer dimensions.
Connex500/350 User Guide Avoid Support-Material Rule This rule considers models that have large holes or hollows, open on at least one side (like a pipe or a container). ¾ It may be advantageous to print a model standing up, so support material does not fill the hollow, even though printing the model lying down would be much faster.
Using Objet Studio Other Z-axis options (in the Automatic Lay On section): • When under the tray—The display of objects that are below the build tray is automatically changed so that the object is at tray level. • Never—The display of objects that are above or below the build tray is not changed. Repositioning Objects You can select and manipulate objects on the build tray after selecting the following icons or menu options. Icon Menu Option (none) Purpose What to do For selecting an object.
Connex500/350 User Guide Figure 5-33: Object properties dialog box, Transform tab You can make precise changes to an object on the build tray by selecting the object (either on the tray or in the tray hierarchy pane), changing its values in the dialog box, and clicking Change Units. Note: You can only change the height of the objects on the build tray if this is allowed by the Objet Studio settings (see “Object Position on the Z-Axis” on page 5-19.
Using Objet Studio Valid Object Placement To ensure that models do not overlap when you position them on the build tray, you can select the Dynamic Checking icon from the Tools toolbar. When selected, Objet Studio only allows the positioning of objects if they do not interfere with other objects on the tray. Note that the space occupied by an object includes the “bounding box” surrounding it (see figure 5‐43 on page 27).
Connex500/350 User Guide To save an assembly: 1. Select the assembly, (either on the build tray or in the tray hierarchy pane). 2. From the Object menu, select Export as OBJDF File... 3. In the Save As dialog box, choose a location, name the file, and click Save. To separate assemblies into individual objects (stl files): 1. Select the assembly (either on the build tray or in the tray hierarchy pane). 2. Click the Ungroup icon . or— From the Object menu, select Ungroup.
Using Objet Studio Figure 5-38: Options dialog box, Grid tab, showing the default settings The dialog box displays the current grid settings. 2. As required, make changes to the settings, and select or clear the check boxes. 3. Click Apply or OK. Changing an Object’s Orientation There are several methods for changing the orientation of objects on the build tray. To rotate an object: ¾ Select the object and use the Rotate icon or Object menu options (see “Repositioning Objects” on page 5‐20).
Connex500/350 User Guide 3. Select Plane Alignment > Align Bottom/Top/Front/Back/Left/Right (as appropriate). Note: When you are finished re-aligning the plane of objects on the build tray, release the Select Plane icon or clear “Select Plane” from the Tools > Plane Alignment menu. To flip an object 180 degrees on any axis: 1. Select the object. 2. From the Object menu, select Flip > Flip X / Flip Y / Flip Z. To make precise changes to the object’s orientation on any axis: 1. Select the object. 2.
Using Objet Studio To choose the finish type for a model: 1. Select the model. 2. In the Options tab of the object properties dialog box, select Matte or Glossy. or— 1. Right‐click the model on the build tray. At the bottom of the context menu, the current finish type is not enabled (that is, you cannot select it). 2. To change the finish type, select the other (enabled) option. You can distinguish between the finish of objects on the build tray by their color.
Connex500/350 User Guide To display the build tray in wire frame view: ¾ Select View > WireFrame or click the WireFrame icon . Figure 5-42: Tray and model displayed in Wire frame view To revert to the shaded view: ¾ Select View > Shaded or click the Shaded icon . To display objects as boxes, showing their maximum dimensions instead of the model geometry: ¾ Select View > Display Bounding Box.
Using Objet Studio Display Colors You can customize some of the colors used for displaying Objet Studio screens and for displaying objects on the build tray. To change the colors displayed in Objet Studio screens: 1. From the Tools menu, select Define Colors. 2.
Connex500/350 User Guide Displaying Large Files Very large stl files can be slow to display and may be difficult to manipulate easily on the build tray. If this is the case, you can display just an image of the object on the build tray without loading the entire file. The stl file itself is not changed, and the complete file is sent to the printer. To display an image of stl files when you place objects on the build tray: 1. From the Tools menu, select Options, and display the Settings tab.
Using Objet Studio Tray Viewing Options The Objet Studio toolbars contain several icons for changing the appearance of the display screen, enabling you to view the tray and objects in different magnifications and from various perspectives. Note: You must display the relevant toolbar(s) to access many of the icons described below (see “Toolbars” on page 5-2). Icon 5–30 Tool Tip Name Purpose Zoom Full Reverts to normal view after using various zoom options. (The same as .
Connex500/350 User Guide Icon DOC-13000 Rev. E Tool Tip Name Purpose Pan Left Each mouse click moves the build tray to the left in the viewing pane by one step. Pan Right Each mouse click moves the build tray to the right in the active viewing pane by one step. Pan Up Each mouse click moves the build tray up in the active viewing pane by one step. Pan Down Each mouse click moves the build tray down in the active viewing pane by one step. Advance Forward The same as .
Using Objet Studio Handling Completed Trays After you have properly placed all objects on the build tray, you save the tray as an objtf file, which is sent to the 3‐D printer for production. But before saving the tray, you can check that there would be no problem producing it. You can also calculate how much material would be consumed during production and how much time this would take.
Connex500/350 User Guide Production Estimates Objet Studio enables you to calculate the time and material resources needed for producing trays before sending them to the Connex printer. The time it takes Objet Studio to make this calculation depends on the number of objects on the tray and their complexity. Calculating the production estimate for a full tray could take up to 15 minutes, depending on your computer’s specifications.
Using Objet Studio Printing Modes Connex printers can build models using three possible printing modes. High Quality Mode— • Models are printed in 16‐micron layers, resulting in smooth surfaces, suitable for producing fine details and delicate items. • Almost twice as much time is required to print most trays, compared to the High Speed setting. • This setting is only available when using all four print heads in single‐ material printing.
Connex500/350 User Guide Saving the Tray File Trays are saved as objtf files. You can save a tray before it is ready for production, and open it at another time to continue preparing it. When you send the tray to the Connex printer, it is first saved. If the tray was previously saved, its objtf file is overwritten at this time. To save the tray file: ¾ From the File menu, select Save Tray or Save Tray As. or— ¾ Click Printing the Tray File .
Using Objet Studio Printing-Mode Selection 2. Select the appropriate printing mode. • If you require the job to be printed in High Quality mode, select this option. • If you require the job to be printed in High Speed mode, select this option. • If you do not require the job to be printed either in High Quality or High Speed mode, select Automatic. This setting enables the Connex software to determine (just before printing) the most efficient way to print the tray.
Connex500/350 User Guide Model Material Substitution Figure 5-54: Model Material Substitution dialog box If you allow the use of substitute model materials, the printer will use different materials whose characteristics (strength, flexibility, etc.) are similar to those of the material you assigned to the object when designing the build tray—under the following conditions: • The material you assigned is not installed in the printer at the time of printing.
Using Objet Studio • To print the models as they are positioned on the tray, click Yes. Figure 5-56: Constraints Settings dialog box, with color codes for problematic model positioning The tray file is sent to Job Manager. Objet Studio closes and Job Manager opens, so you can monitor the progress of your trays—before, during, and after printing. To return to Objet Studio from Job Manager, click New Job 5–38 . DOC-13000 Rev.
Connex500/350 User Guide Additional Objet Studio Features Dividing Objects You can use the Split Object feature to produce objects larger than the build tray by dividing the model into separate parts. With this feature, you produce only a specific section of a model. To split an object: 1. Select the object. 2. From the Object menu, select Split. 3. In the Split Object dialog box, enter the values to determine how Objet Studio will divide the object.
Using Objet Studio Figure 5-58: Advanced Properties dialog box—Grid Style selection 3. In the Grid Style section, choose the support strength suitable for the selected model: • Heavy—for large models needing much support. • Lite—for delicate models needing little support. • Default—for models needing average support (most models). Note: You can select a different support strength for each model on the build tray. 4. Click Apply.
Connex500/350 User Guide Displaying the Cross Section of Objects The Section feature enables you to view the interior of an object by “slicing” it on any axis. You can then manipulate the object to inspect the interior from different angles. This may be important for deciding on the type of support necessary when producing the model (see “Choosing the Support Strength” on page 5‐39).
Using Objet Studio Saving the Screen Display as an Image File You can save the image displayed in the active viewing screen as a graphic file. To save the screen display as an image: 1. From the File menu, select Save Bitmap… The Save Bitmap dialog box opens. Figure 5-62: Save Bitmap dialog box 2. At the top of the dialog box, select the appropriate folder. 3. At the bottom of the dialog box, enter a file name. 4. Open the Save as type pull‐down menu, and select the file format. 5. Click Save.
Connex500/350 User Guide Advanced-Mode Features The Objet Studio features described in this section are only accessible if the application is set to Advanced mode. To see the current Objet Studio setting: ¾ Open the Tools menu. Figure 5-63: Tools menu, showing Advanced mode selected If Advanced is checked, the advanced features are enabled. To change the Advanced setting: 1. Click Advanced in the Tools menu.
Using Objet Studio Save Tray As… In addition to saving the tray as an objtf file, for producing it with an Connex 3‐D printer, you can save a group of objects positioned on the tray as an stl file. You can then use this file as any other stl file, both in Objet Studio and in other applications. You can also display this and other stl files as “floating” objects, without the build tray. This is useful for inspecting objects from every angle. To save the build tray as an stl object: 1.
Connex500/350 User Guide Configuring the GL Driver The OpenGL driver displays 3‐D graphics on your screen. There is normally no reason to adjust its settings. If you suspect a problem with the way Objet Studio displays objects, you can use the OpenGL Driver Configuration tool to check and configure the driver settings. To access the OpenGL Driver Configuration dialog box: 1. From the Tools menu, select Options. 2.
Using Objet Studio To perform a test of the driver configuration and enter the suggested pixel format ID: 1. Select Choose Format. 2. Click Test. Objet Studio returns the recommended pixel format ID. Figure 5-68: Recommended pixel format ID 3. Click OK. 4. In the OpenGL Driver Configuration dialog box (figure 5‐67), select Pixel Format ID and enter this number. 5. Click Apply. 6. Display the other pixel format tab, and repeat this procedure. 5–46 DOC-13000 Rev.
Using Job Manager Client Job Manager.............................................................................. 2 Job Manager Screen .............................................................................. 3 Job Manager Operations ...................................................................... 4 Configuring User Alerts....................................................................... 4 Server Job Manager .............................................................................
Using Job Manager The Job Manager application is different for client workstations and for the computer connected directly to the 3‐D printer. • Job Manager installed on client computers displays the queue and status only for jobs sent to the 3‐D printer server from that computer, and allows the user to edit only these jobs. If there are several Connex printers on the local network, client computers can connect to any of them, but only one at a time.
Connex500/350 User Guide Job Manager Screen On a client computer, Job Manager displays the queue of jobs sent by that computer to the printer server. Print Queue Print History Figure 6-2: Client Job Manager screen Information for each of the queued jobs is displayed, including the job status: DOC-13000 Rev. E Status Meaning Waiting Printing of this job has not started. Building Printing of this job is in progress.
Using Job Manager Job Manager Operations Even after sending a build tray to the 3‐D printer, you can inspect the tray— and make changes to it, if necessary—as long as it is still in the print queue. To inspect the build tray: 1. Select the job. 2. Click the Edit Job icon or open the Job menu and select Edit. Objet Studio opens, displaying the build tray. To make changes to it, see “Making changes to a Job” on page 6‐9.
Connex500/350 User Guide To send e‐mail and SMS messages, make sure that e‐mail software supporting MAPI is installed on the printer’s server computer. To send SMS messages, the cellular phone service must support the transmission of e‐ mail messages by SMS. With SMS alerts, only the subject line of the e‐mail message is transmitted. Note: In the e-mail program, make sure the security settings are set to “low” and add the server Job Manager to the “trusted” list (select Tools > Options, Security tab).
