HP Designjet 3D Removal System User's Guide

HP Designjet 3D Removal System
User Guide
© 2010 Hewlett-Packard
Development Company, L.P.
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Table of contents

1 Introduction............................................................................................................................. 1
How to use this guide.............................................................................................. 1
Learn more! ........................................................................................................... 1
Safety information .................................................................................................. 1
2 Overview ................................................................................................................................ 2
How it works.......................................................................................................... 2
Startup kit contents.................................................................................................. 3
Major components.................................................................................................. 4
Control panel ......................................................................................................... 5
3 Setup ...................................................................................................................................... 6
Connecting the system............................................................................................. 6
4 Operation ............................................................................................................................... 8
Cleaning Models .................................................................................................... 8
Other information ................................................................................................. 11
5 Maintenance ......................................................................................................................... 13
Inspecting and cleaning the strainer ........................................................................ 13
Cleaning ............................................................................................................. 13
Model bag .......................................................................................................... 13
6 Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................... 14
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 14
7 Support................................................................................................................................. 16
Introduction.......................................................................................................... 16
HP Professional Services ........................................................................................ 16
Contact HP Support .............................................................................................. 17
8 System Specifications ............................................................................................................. 18
Physical specifications ........................................................................................... 18
Facility specifications ............................................................................................ 18
Power specifications.............................................................................................. 18
Ecological specifications........................................................................................ 18
Environmental specifications................................................................................... 19
Acoustic specifications .......................................................................................... 19
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9 Supplemental Information ...................................................................................................... 20
HP Limited Warranty Statement .............................................................................. 20
Declaration of conformity....................................................................................... 23
Regulatory and Environmental Information ............................................................... 24
Glossary ..................................................................................................................................... 26
Glossary of terms.................................................................................................. 26
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1 Introduction

This manual provides the user with operating information on the HP Designjet 3D Removal System.

How to use this guide

This User Guide is laid out in easy to follow sections which cover Set-up, Operation, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting. Read each section carefully so that you will get the best performance from your HP Designjet 3D Removal System.

Learn more!

An electronic User Guide is available for the HP Designjet 3D Removal System. This guide provides information on the following topics:
Troubleshooting information
Important safety notices and regulatory information
Information about the cleaning agent
Detailed user instructions
You can also find more information at HP’s support website.
You can also find legal and warranty information at the HP customer web site (http://
www.hp.com/go/3dprinter/knowledgecenter/).
Introduction

Safety information

The following precautions ensure the proper use of the HP Designjet 3D Removal System and prevent the system from being damaged. Follow these precautions at all times.
To avoid the risk of falling, the system must be placed on a flat and stable surface able to
support 36 kg (80 lbs.).
Use the power supply voltage specified on the nameplate. Avoid overloading the electrical
outlet with multiple devices.
Ensure the system is well-grounded. Failure to ground the system may result in electrical
shock, fire and susceptibility to electromagnetic interference.
Use only the power cord supplied. Do not damage, cut or repair the power cord. A
damaged power cord has risk of fire and electric shock. Replace a damaged power cord with an approved power cord.
Do not allow metal or liquids to touch the internal parts of the system. Doing so may cause
damage, fire, electric shock or other serious hazards.
Power off the system and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet in any of the
following cases:
If there is smoke or an unusual smell coming from the system.
If the system is making an unusual noise not heard during normal operation.
A piece of metal or a liquid touches the internal parts of the system.
During an electrical (thunder/lightning) storm.
During a power failure.
How to use this guide 1

2Overview

Place model(s) in model basket
Select: Cleaning tank level Cycle length
Lid locks
Drain
Rinse cycle
Drain
Lid unlocks
Remove model(s)
Power on the System
Pour in all the contents of the
cleaning agent bag(s)
Press start cycle button
Wash cycle
The HP Designjet 3D Removal System is specifically developed to provide efficient removal of support material from models built with HP Designjet 3D printers.
Overview

How it works

The system removes support material by immersing models in a bath of water with a specific amount of cleaning agent bags added to the cleaning agent receptacle. The system heats and circulates solution around the models in the cleaning tank. The solution dissolves the support material without harming the underlying model material. Over time, depending on geometry and the amount of support material, all the support material is dissolved and the models are ready to be removed, dried and used for their intended purpose.
The system incorporates the following functions:
Automatic water fill
User selectable cleaning tank level (half or full)
Automatic water drain
Automatic timing device for user selectable short, medium, or long cycles
Automatic lock/unlock before and after cycling
Automatic rinse and drain cycle
Figure 1 Sequence of Operation
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Startup kit contents

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Figure 2 Startup Kit Contents
1 Inlet hose - 1.52 m (5 ft.)
2 Power cord Euro - 1.52 m (5 ft.)
Overview
3 Power cord UK - 1.52 m (5 ft.)
4 Drain hose - 1.52 m (5 ft.)
5Hose clamp
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Overview

Major components

Figure 3 Major components
1 Cleaning Agent Receptacle
2Cleaning Tank
3Strainer
4 Model Basket
5Model Bag
6Lid
7Control Panel
8 On/Off Switch and Power Cord Receptacle
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Control panel

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Figure 4 Control Panel
Overview
1 Cleaning tank level button
2 Full cleaning tank level LED
3 Half cleaning tank level LED
4 Cycle length button
5 Long cycle length LED.
6 Medium cycle length LED.
7 Short cycle length LED.
8Progress LEDs
9 Process error LED
10 Start cycle button
11 C a n c e l b u t t o n
Control panel 5
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