Objet 260 Service Manual

Eden250/260/260V
Service Manual
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Tray‐Level Testing and Calibration...........................................................................2
Roller Tilt Adjustment ............................................................................................. 18
Z‐Start......................................................................................................................... 66
Z‐Axis Limits............................................................................................................. 71
Wiper Position........................................................................................................... 76
X‐Axis Encoder Reader Alignment and Calibration ........................................... 86
Y‐Axis Encoder Reader Alignment and Calibration............................................ 93
Vacuum Panel................................................................................................click here*
Head‐Filling Level .................................................................................................. 111
Printing Start Position ............................................................................................ 112
Bump‐Sensor Calibration ...................................................................................... 123
Weight Sensors (Load Cells).................................................................................. 126
Transparency Tests ................................................................................................. 129
Block Rotation ......................................................................................................... 135
Head X Offset .......................................................................................................... 148
Y Tail ......................................................................................................................... 152
Back Offset ............................................................................................................... 157
Y Offset (Pass Offset).............................................................................................. 159
Weight Test .............................................................................................................. 163
Belt Tension Measurement and Adjustment ...................................................... 171
Roller Velocity Adjustment (Eden250/Eden260 only) ....................................... 177
UV Lamp Calibration...... ............................................................................click here*
* This procedure is now a separate file. Click the link to access it.
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Objet Confidential and Proprietary Information
DOC-08303 Rev. D
Eden250/260/260V Service Manual
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1 Tray-Level Testing and Calibration

Accurate model printing requires the build tray to remain parallel to the
print head as the print head moves along the X and Y axes.
The height of the tray is controlled by the three vertical rods that support
it. During this procedure, you measure the distance from the tray to the
print block at these points.
Figure 1 Three measuring points
Point 1 is the reference point, and is not adjusted. If the tray is not level,
you adjust the height of points 2 and 3.
1.1 Specification
All measurement points must be within 50 microns of each other.
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1.2 Tools
• Digimatic indicator (measuring device) with ball tip
Figure 2 Digimatic measuring tool
• Jig for attaching the measuring device to the printer (JIG‐01006)
• Allen key set
• M4 screw
• 8 mm wrench
• Flashlight

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1.3 Procedure
1. Ensure that the tray is clear and clean.
Open the cover of the printer (as well as the top door) to obtain easier access to
the relevant parts of the printer.
Remove right 2. From the Maintenance menu, select Motor Control.

surface panel
Figure 3 Motor Control screen
3. Disable the X axis (select the X tab and clear the Enable check box).
4. Disable the Y axis (select the Y tab and clear the Enable check box).

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5. Remove the screws securing the panel to the right of the build tray.
Figure 4 Removing the right surface panel
Pull the X-axis forward to gain access to the rear screw.
6. Carefully slide the right‐hand‐side cover out of the printer.
7. In the Motors Control screen, click Home All.
8. Click Close.
Run wizard 9. Select Maintenance > Wizards, and select Tray Points Calibration.
Figure 5 Tray Points Calibration Wizard screen

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10. Select Done and then click Next.
Figure 6 Empty Tray confirmation
11. Select Tray is empty and the click Next.
Figure 7 Selecting wizard mode

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12. Select Tray points calibration and click Next.
The tray lowers and the Release Screws screen appears.
Figure 8 Releasing Z-mechanism screws
13. Loosen the four screws (on the left side of the Z‐unit) that secure the
tray frame to the printer frame.
Figure 9 Tray frame
Use a flashlight, if necessary, to see the screws.
14. Select Done and click Next.

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The Adjust Tray Level screen appears.
Figure 10 Tray leveling adjustment
15. Using the arrows in the wizard screen, lower the tray approximately
5 cm (2 inches).
Remove right 16. Disconnect the power and fan cables to the right UV lamp.
UV lamp
17. Eden250 only: Loosen the two screws securing the UV lamp
assembly, and remove it.
Figure 11 Removing the UV lamp in Eden250 printers

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18. Eden250 only: Remove the rear UV‐lamp bracket.
Figure 12 Removing the rear UV-lamp bracket in Eden250 printers
19. Eden260/260V only: Loosen the screw securing the UV‐lamp
assembly to the print block, and remove the assembly.
Figure 13 Removing the UV lamp

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Attach the 20. Attach the jig that holds the indicator to the print block, at the rear of

measuring the lamp bracket, using the M4 screw.
device
Eden250 Eden260/Eden260V
Figure 14 Attachment point for jig
21. Tighten the measuring device to the holder, while ensuring that the
probe remains perpendicular to the tray.
Figure 15 Installed measuring device and holder jig

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Prepare the 22. Turn on the indicator.

measuring
device
23. Make sure the digimatic measuring tip can move up and down
freely.
24. Zero the indicator by pressing ORIGIN.
25. Lightly pull up the probe and verify that the value displayed on the
indicator increases. if the value decreases, press the +/– button on the
indicator.
26. Using the arrows in the wizard screen, raise the tray so that the
probe on the measuring device is pushed about halfway into the
unit.
Test if the 27. In the wizard screen (see figure 10), select Indicator is in place and
tray is level click Next.
The print block moves to the first measurement point, and the Tray
Points screen appears, indicating this.
Figure 16 First measurement point
28. Reset the measuring device to zero.
29. Click Next.
The print block moves to second measurement point.
30. Record the reading on the indicator at this position.
A reading of ± 50 microns is within operating specifications.
• If the reading is within this specification, continue with step 34.
• If the reading is not within this specification, continue below.

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Right front 31. (If not already done) To adjust the tray level, use an 8 mm wrench

adjustment and loosen the locking nut of the front adjustment screw.
Figure 17 Front adjustment screw and locking nut
32. Use an 4 mm Allen key to slowly rotate the front‐right adjustment
screw in the direction that causes the indicator to reach zero.
33. Tighten the locking nut.
Continue 34. To measure the tray height at the third point, click Next.
testing the
tray level
35. Record the reading at this position.
A reading of ± 50 microns is within operating specifications.
• If the reading is within this specification, continue below.
• If the reading is not within this specification, continue with step
37.
36. Continue as follows:
• If you did not adjust the tray level in this procedure, click Done
and continue with step 46.
• If you adjusted the tray level in this procedure, re‐check the tray
level at all points before closing the wizard. To do so, click Next.
Make sure that all measurement points are within 50 microns of
each other.

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Right rear 37. (If not already done) To adjust the tray level, use an 8 mm wrench

adjustment and loosen the locking nut of the rear adjustment screw.
Figure 18 Rear adjustment screw and locking nut
38. Use an 4 mm Allen key to slowly rotate the rear‐right adjustment
screw in the direction that causes the indicator to reach zero.
39. Tighten the locking nut.
40. Make sure that the tray and the build area protective covers are
clear.
41. Click Next. The print block moves to first measurement point.
Ignore the value displayed on the indicator.
42. Reset the indicator to zero.
43. Repeat the measurements at the second and third point as described
in steps 28–42.
• If you adjusted the tray level, repeat steps 28–42.
• If all measurements were within 50 microns of each other,
continue below.

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45. In the following wizard screen, click Next. (The indicator should
always display zero at the first measurement point.).
Remove the 46. When the following screen appears, remove the indicator and its
indicator holder from the printer.
Figure 19 Indicator removal confirmation
47. Select Indicator removed and click Next.
Figure 20 Tighten Z-mechanism screws
48. Eden250 only: Re‐attach the rear lamp‐assembly bracket.

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49. Tighten the four screws (on the left side of the Z‐unit) that secure the
tray frame to the printer frame.
Figure 21 Tray frame
Figure 22 Final wizard screen
51. Re‐attach the right UV‐lamp assembly to the print block.
Make sure that the lamp housing is not tilted. The bottom of the housing must be
parallel to the tray.
52. Re‐connect the UV‐lamp power and fan cables.

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53. In the printer application, select Maintenance > Motors Control.
Figure 23 Motor Control screen
54. Make sure the X‐axis is disabled. (Clear the Enable check box, if
selected).
55. Select the Y tab and clear the Enable check box to disable the Y axis.
56. Carefully slide the right‐hand‐side cover into its location on the
printer.

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57. Secure the right‐hand‐side cover with its three (3) screws.
Figure 24 Right-hand-side cover screws
Pull the X-axis forward to gain access to the rear screw hole.
58. In the Motors Control screen, click Home All.
59. Click Close.

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2 Roller Tilt Adjustment

2.1 Tools and Materials
• Digital divergence measuring device
clamp screw
divergence
indicator
short rod
base
• Sheet of paper
• Allen key sets
• Objet Adjustment Status spreadsheet (Eden260 only)
2.2 Specification
The roller tilt specification is as follows:
• For the Eden260 and Eden260V: 8 ± 5 microns downward toward the
front of the block
• For the Eden250: 0 ± 5 microns

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2.3 Preparing the Measuring Device

1. Attach a short rod to the magnetic base.
2. Attach the divergence indicator to the top of the short rod using the
clamp.
The probe should be parallel to the rod and the flat end of the probe
should be up.
flat end
Figure 25 Divergence indicator set up
3. Make sure that the flat end of the probe is above the clamp screw
and the top of the rod.
Different printer models require different roller tilt adjustments.
• Eden250 printers continue with Section 2.5.
• Eden260 printers continue with Section 2.6.
• Eden260V printers continue with Section 2.4.

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2.4 Eden260V Printers Only: Preliminary Procedure

There are two types of X‐axis units for the Eden260V printers: Type‐1 (old)
and Type‐2 (new). Before you perform roller tilt adjustment, check which
type of X‐axis is installed in the printer.
The Type‐2 X‐axis has two locking screws on each side of the print‐block
mounting plate, as shown below. The Type‐1 X‐axis does not have these
locking screws.
• If there are no locking screws, continue with “Eden250 and
Eden260V with a Type‐1 X‐Axis” on page 21
• If there are four locking screws on the mounting plate, continue
with “Eden260V with a Type 2 X‐Axis Procedure” on page 49.
Left-side of print block Right-side of print block
Figure 26 Four locking screws

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2.5 Eden250 and Eden260V with a Type-1 X-Axis

1. In the printer application, select Maintenance > Wizards > Roller Tilt.
Figure 27 Roller Tilt Wizard
2. Make sure the build tray is clean and the printer is clear of all tools.
3. Click Next.
Home is performed on all axes and then the build tray lowers.
The Select Mode screen opens.
Figure 28 Select mode
4. Select Roller tilt calibration.

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5. Click Next.
Figure 29 Open screws 5 and 6
6. Use a 3 mm Allen key and loosen screws 5 and 6.
Figure 30 Screws (5 and 6)
7. Select Screws 5 and 6 are open.

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8. Click Next.
Figure 31 Current position—first position
The print block moves to the left side of the build tray. The Place
Indicator screen opens.
Figure 32 Place indicator
9. Place a sheet of pink paper on the build tray under the roller.

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10. Place the digital indicator (on the pink paper) under the roller at the
front of the print block.
The center of the flat of the probe should be placed under the lowest
part of the roller and the flat of the probe must be fully within the
roller.
View from Front Side View
Figure 33 Probe and roller
11. Select Done.
12. Click Next.
Figure 34 Adjust tray level
13. Click on the arrows to adjust the height of the tray until the digital
indicator is about halfway along the length of the probe.
14. Select Indicator is in place.

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15. Click Next.
Figure 35 Move Y-axis
16. Click . The print block moves forward—the probe of the digital

indicator is now at the far end of the roller.
17. Zero the indicator.
18. Click . The print block moves backward—the probe of the digital

indicator is now at the near end of the roller.
The digital indicator should display the following value:
• For the Eden 260V: 8 ± 5 microns
• For the Eden 250: 0 ± 5 microns
19. (For the Eden 260V) Check that the near‐end of the roller is tilted
down relative to the rear end, by lightly pulling down on the probe.
If the value continues to increase and the sign of the value (+ or –)
does not change then the roller is tilted in the correct direction.

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20. Click Next.
Figure 36 Please enter roller tilt—left side
21. Type the value shown on the indicator in the roller tilt for left side
field.
22. Click Next.
23. Click Next.
Figure 37 Remove indicator
24. Pull the probe down and carefully move the digital indicator
forward until the digital indicator is clear of the block.

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25. Remove the digital indicator from the printer.
The pink paper can remain on the tray.
26. Select Indicator removed.
27. Click Next.
Figure 38 Current position—second position
The print block moves to the right side of the build tray. The Place
28. Move the sheet of pink paper on the build tray so that the sheet is
again under the roller.

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roller.
30. Select Done.
31. Click Next.


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The digital indicator should display the following value:
• For the Eden 260V: 8 ± 5 microns
• For the Eden 250: 0 ± 5 microns
35. (For the Eden 260V) Check that the near‐end of the roller is tilted
down relative to the rear end, by lightly pulling down on the probe.
If the value continues to increase and the sign of the value (+ or –)
does not change then the roller is tilted in the correct direction.
36. Click Next.
Figure 42 Please enter roller tilt—right side
37. Type the value shown on the indicator in the Roller tilt for right side
field.

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38. Click Next.
Figure 43 Does result satisfy
39. If the roller tilt is within spec., select Yes, I am done and continue
with step 55 (on page 35).
40. If the roller tilt is not within spec., select No. I want to continue the
calibration and click Next.
Figure 44 Open screws 1, 2, 3, and 4

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Figure 45 Screws 2 and 3
42. Use a 2.5 mm Allen key and loosen screws 1 and 4.
43. Select Screws 1, 2, 3 and 4 are open.

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44. Click Next.
Figure 47 Adjust the roller tilt (example)
46. Turn the left‐side adjustment screw until the indicator displays the
value indicated for the left screw on the Adjust the Roller Tilt screen.
See Note below
Figure 48 Left-side adjustment screw
If the correction requires the adjustment screw to be turned counter-clockwise,

press the bracket down at the point shown in figure 48.

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48. Turn the right‐side adjustment screw until the indicator displays the
value indicated for the right screw on the Adjust the Roller Tilt
screen.
See Note below
Figure 49 Right-side adjustment screw
If the correction requires the adjustment screw to be turned counter-clockwise,

press the bracket down at the point shown in figure 49.
Figure 50 Close screws 1, 2, 3, and 4
50. Tighten screws 1, 2, 3, and 4 (see figure 45 and figure 46).

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51. Select Screws 1, 2, 3, and 4 are closed and click Next.
Caution: Be careful that the magnetic base does not scratch the build tray.
54. Select Indicator removed and continue from step 8.
The following steps are only reached after the roller tilt is within the specification.

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55. Click Next.
57. Remove the digital indicator and the sheet of pink paper from the
printer.
59. Click Next.
Figure 53 Repeat movement cycle

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60. Select No and click Next.
Figure 54 Close screws 5 and 6
61. Tighten screws 5 and 6 (see figure 30).
62. Select Screws 5 and 6 are closed and click Next.
Figure 55 Wizard completed
63. Click Done.
64. If the roller tilt was adjusted by more than 50 microns, perform the
following calibrations.
• X‐Axis Encoder Reader Alignment and Calibration (on page 86)
• Wiper Position (on page 76)

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2.6 Eden260 Procedure

Figure 56 Roller Tilt Wizard screen
3. Click Next.
Home is performed on all axes and then the build tray lowers.
The Select Mode screen opens.
4. Select Roller tilt calibration.

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Figure 58 Screws (5 and 6)
6. Click Next.

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The print block moves to the left side of the build tray. The Place
7. Place a sheet of pink paper on the build tray under the roller.
roller.
9. Select Done.

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10. Click Next.


The digital indicator should display a value of 8 ± 5 microns.
14. Check that the near‐end of the roller is tilted down relative to the
rear end, by lightly pulling down on the probe. If the value
continues to increase and the sign of the value (+ or –) does not
change then the roller is tilted in the correct direction.
15. Open the Objet Adjustment Status spreadsheet.
16. Select the Eden260 and Service options.
Figure 63 Eden260 and service options

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17. Type the value displayed on the indicator into the Measured Value
cell for the Left measurement.
Measured Value Cell
Figure 64 “Left” Measured-Value cell
18. Click Next (in the Roller Tilt wizard).
The pink paper can remain on the tray.

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22. Click Next.
The print block moves to the right side of the build tray.
23. Move the sheet of pink paper on the build tray so that the sheet is
again under the roller.

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roller.
25. Select Done.
26. Click Next.


The digital indicator should display a value of 8 ± 5 microns.

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30. Check that the near‐end of the roller is tilted down relative to the
rear end, by lightly pulling down on the probe. If the value
continues to increase and the sign of the value (+ or –) does not
change then the roller is tilted in the correct direction.
31. Type (in the Objet Adjustment Status spreadsheet) the value
displayed on the indicator into the Measured Value cell for the Right
measurement.
Measured Value Cell
Figure 70 “Right” Measured-Value cell
32. Click Next (in the wizard).
Figure 71 Calibrate the roller
33. If the roller tilt grade (from the spreadsheet) is Good, select Done
and continue with step 41 (on page 47).

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34. If the roller tilt grade is Bad, use a 3 mm Allen key and loosen screws
2 and 3.
35. Use a 2.5 mm Allen key and loosen screws 1 and 4.

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37. Turn the left‐side adjustment screw until the indicator displays the
fix value displayed in the spreadsheet for the left screw.
Figure 74 Left-side adjustment screw
39. Turn the right‐side adjustment screw until the indicator displays the
fix value displayed in the spreadsheet for the right screw.
Figure 75 Right-side adjustment screw
40. Tighten screws 1, 2, 3, and 4 (see figure 45 and figure 46).

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Caution: Be careful that the magnetic base does not scratch the build tray.
If no adjustment to the roller tilt was made in this cycle throughout the procedure,
remove the sheet of pink paper from the printer as well.

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45. Click Next.
46. If an adjustment was made to the roller tilt in this cycle of the
procedure, select Yes and continue with step 8 on page 23.
47. If no adjustment was made to the roller tilt in this cycle of the
procedure, tighten screws 5 and 6 (see figure 58).
49. Click Done.
50. If the roller tilt was adjusted by more than 50 microns, perform the
following calibrations.
• X‐Axis Encoder Reader Alignment and Calibration (on page 86)
• Wiper Position (on page 76)

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2.7 Eden260V with a Type 2 X-Axis Procedure

Note: For Eden260V printers with a type 1 X-axis, See “Eden250 and Eden260V
with a Type-1 X-Axis” on page 21.
Figure 79 Roller Tilt Wizard
3. Click Next.
All axes are homed and the build tray lowers.
4. In the following screen, select Roller tilt calibration and click Next.

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5. In the following screen, ignore the instructions. Select the check box
and click Next.
Figure 81 Open screws screen
The print block moves to the left side of the build tray.
6. Place a sheet of paper on the build tray, under the roller.

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7. Place the indicator on the paper, under the front‐end of the roller.
Important: The flat end of the probe must be completely under the roller.
Figure 84 Measuring device positioned correctly in the printer

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8. In the following screen, select Done, and click Next.
9. Click on the arrows to adjust the height of the tray until the probe
extends equally on both sides of the indicator.
Figure 86 Adjust tray level
10. Select the check box and click Next.

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11. Click . The print block moves forward so that the probe of the

indicator is under the far end of the roller.
12. Lightly pull down on the probe and verify that the value displayed
on the indicator increases. If the value decreases, press the ‐/+ button
on the indicator.
13. Zero the indicator by pressing ORIGIN.
14. Click . The print block moves backward so that the probe of the

indicator is under the front end of the roller.
The indicator should display a value of 8 ± 5 microns.
• If the roller tilt is within the specifications, continue with step 19
on page 56.
• f the roller tilt is not within this specification, continue with step
15 on page 54.

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15. Using a 4 mm Allen key, slightly loosen the four locking screws on
the mounting plate shown in figure 88.
Plate
Figure 88 Four plate locking screws

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16. To adjust the roller tilt, use 3 mm Allen key and turn the adjustment
screw.
• When performing this step for the first time, turn the screw until
the indicator displays a value of 8 ± 5 microns.
• When performing this step for the second time (after step 38), turn
the screw until the indicator displays the L value you calculated
in step 35.
Figure 89 Adjustment screw
17. Write down the displayed value on the indicator for the left side.
18. Tighten the four locking screws on the mounting plate (see page 54).

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19. In the wizard screen, click Next.
20. Type 0 in the wizard screen, and click Next.
Figure 91 Please enter roller tilt—left side
21. Pull the probe down and carefully move the indicator forward until
the it is clear of the print block.
22. Remove the indicator from the printer.
Note: The paper should remain on the tray.

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23. In the wizard screen, confirm that you have removed the indicator,
and click Next.
The print block moves to the right side of the build tray.
24. Place a sheet of paper on the build tray, under the roller.

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25. Place the indicator on the paper, under the front‐end of the roller.
Important: The flat end of the probe must be completely under the roller.
26. In the following screen, select Done and click Next.

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27. Click . The print block moves forward so that the probe of the

indicator is under the far end of the roller.
28. Lightly pull down on the probe and verify that the value displayed
on the indicator increases. If the value decreases, press +/‐ on the
indicator.
30. Click . The print block moves backward so that the probe of the

indicator is under the front end of the roller.
• When performing this step for the first time, write down the value
displayed on the indicator.
• When performing this step for the second time (after step 38),
make sure the displayed value matches the R value you
calculated in step 35.

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32. In the wizard screen, click Next.
33. Type 0 in the wizard screen, and click Next.
Figure 97 Please enter roller tilt—right side

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34. If the roller tilt values are within the specification on both sides of
the build tray, select Yes, I am done, and continue with step 41 on
page 63.
Figure 98 Do the Result Satisfy screen
35. If the roller tilt value (on one or both sides of the build tray) is not
within specifications, continue as follows:
• If the roller tilt value on the left side is greater than the roller tilt
value on the right side:
a. Calculate the difference in height :
Difference = Left side — Right side
b. Calculate the new roller tilt value for the left side (“L”):
L = 8 - (Difference ÷ 2 )
c. Calculate the new roller tilt value for the right side (“R):
R = 8 + (Difference ÷ 2)
For example, if the current value of the roller tilt on the left side is 15 microns and
value for the right side is 7 microns, the difference is: 15 - 7 = 8 microns.
To calculate the new roller tilt values for the left and right sides:
• L = 8 - (8 ÷ 2) = 4 microns.
• R = 8 + (8 ÷ 2) = 12 microns

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• If the roller tilt value on the right side is greater than the roller tilt
value for the left side:
a.Calculate the difference in height:
Difference = Right side — Left side
b. Calculate the roller tilt value for the left side (“L”):
L = 8 + (Difference ÷ 2 )
c. Calculate roller tilt value for the right side (“R”):
R = 8 - (Difference ÷ 2)
For example, if the current value of the roller tilt on the right side is 15 microns and
value for the left side is 7 microns, the difference is: 15 - 7 = 8 microns.
To calculate the new roller tilt values for the left and right sides:
• L = 8 + (4 ÷ 2) = 12 microns.
• R = 8 - (4 ÷ 2) = 4 microns
36. In the wizard, select No. I want to continue the calibration and click
Next.
Figure 99 Do the results satisfy screen

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37. In the following screen, ignore the instructions. Select the check box
and click Next.
Figure 100 Open screws 1, 2, 3, and 4
38. Repeat step 5 (on page 50) to step 34 to adjust the roller tilt to the
values you calculated in step 35.
39. Pull the probe down and carefully move the indicator forward until
it is clear of the print block.
40. Remove the indicator and the paper from the printer.
41. In the following screen, confirm that you have removed the
indicator, and click Next.

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43. In the following screen, select the check box and click Next.
Figure 103 Close screws 5 and 6
44. Make sure the four mounting plate locking screws are tightened (see
page 54).

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45. When the following screen appears, click Done.
46. If the roller tilt was adjusted by more than 50 microns, calibrate
Wiper Position (on page 76).
47. After completing the calibrations, print a model and verify that the
quality is acceptable.

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3 Z-Start
Z‐Start is the position of the tray when the printing starts.
Caution: If there is any doubt about whether the tray is parallel to the print head, do not
perform the Z-Start calibration. Instead, proceed with the Tray-Level Testing and
Calibration (on page 2) first.
3.1 Specification
The distance between the roller and the tray should be 100 microns.
In addition, Z‐Start must be at least 70–200 steps below the hardware
upper limit and at least to 200 mm above the hardware lower limit.
3.2 Tools
• One transparency film
The thickness of a transparency film is about 100 microns.

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3.3 Procedure
1. Ensure that the tray is clear of all printing material.
Figure 105 Motors Control screen
3. Click Home All.
4. Select the Z tab.
Figure 106 Motors Control screen—Z tab

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5. In the ZStart area, click Goto.
The current Z-Start position is displayed in the field next to the Goto button.
6. Disable the X axis (select the X tab and clear the Enable check box).
7. Disable the Y axis (select the Y tab and clear the Enable check box).
8. Select the Z tab.
First check on 9. Slowly and carefully (checking whether there is a collision between
current value the roller and the tray) move the print block manually onto the tray.
Caution: All manual movements of the print block must be performed slowly, to avoid
electrical damage to the driver board.
If there is no collision between the roller and the tray, move the print
block carefully and slowly (still checking for a collision) all the way
across all areas of the tray.
If either of these action causes a collision between the roller and the
tray, move the print block carefully off the tray and lower the
position of the tray by 100 steps. Repeat this step.
10. Once you are sure that the roller does not collide with the tray, move
the print block off the tray.
Check with 11. Slowly and carefully move the print block manually all the way
transparency across all areas of the tray. While the print block is moving over the
tray, hold the transparency and move the transparency backward
and forward under the roller.
Locate the highest point on the tray, that is, the point on the tray
where the friction between the roller and the transparency is
strongest.
At the highest point of the tray, there should only be slight friction between the
roller and the transparency.

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The next step in the procedure depends on what is discovered
during this step:
• If there is no friction between the roller and the transparency
(that is, the transparency moves freely under the roller), the tray
is too far from the roller.
If there is more than slight friction between the roller and the
transparency, the tray is too close to the roller.
In both these cases, continue with step 12.
• If there is only slight friction between the roller and the
transparency, the roller‐to‐tray distance is almost correct.
Continue with the fine tuning steps (step 15).
Tray too far 12. Move the print block slowly off the tray.
from roller or
too close to
13. As required, raise (to bring the tray closer to the roller) or lower (to
roller bring the tray further from the roller) the tray by 20 steps.
To raise the tray by 20 steps, type –20 in the Move field and click Move.
Caution: Make sure that the Absolute check box is clear.
14. Repeat from step 11.
At the point when fine tuning of the roller-to-tray distance is started, there is only
slight friction between the roller and the transparency.
Roller-to-tray 15. Move the print block slowly off the tray.

Fine-tuning
16. Lower the tray by 5 steps (that is, type 5 in the Move field and click
Move).
17. Slowly and carefully move the print block manually all the way
across all areas of the tray. While the print block is moving over the
tray, hold the transparency and move the transparency backward
and forward under the roller.
18. If there is still slight friction between the roller and the transparency,
repeat from step 15.
If there is no friction between the roller and the transparency, do the
following:

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• Return the print block to the left of the tray.
• Raise the tray by 5 steps (that is, type –5 in the Move field and
click Move).
Set ZStart 19. Type the current Position value (from the Motors Control screen)
Value into the field in the ZStart area and click Save.
The Z-Start value is a negative (minus) value.

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4 Z-Axis Limits
The Z‐axis limits checks are performed after the Z‐Start procedure. If
Z‐Axis Home is changed, the Z‐Start procedure must be performed again.
4.1 Tools
• 2.5 and 3 mm Allen keys
4.2 Procedure
2. Click Home All.
3. Select the Z tab (if not already displayed).
4. Click Home.
The procedure now sets the Z-axis Software Limit to –1000 (the minimum possible
value) to allow the HW Upper Limit to be reached via the Motors Control screen in
later steps of the procedure.

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Set z-axis 5. In the printer application, select Maintenance > Parameter Manager.

software limit
to –1000
6. Select the Motors tab.
Figure 108 Parameters Settings screen—motors
7. Click for MinPositionStep.
The Array Parameter Editor screen for the MinPositionStep
parameter opens.
Figure 109 Parameter Editor—MinPositionStep
8. Type –1000 as the Z‐Axis Current value and click OK. (This sets the
Z‐axis Software Limit.)
9. Click Apply (on the Parameter Settings screen).
10. Close the Parameters Settings screen.

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Check HW 11. In the ZStart area (of the Motors Control screen), click Goto.

upper limit in
range of Zstart
12. Raise the tray by 25 steps (that is, type –25 in the Move field and
click Move).
13. Continue to raise the tray by 25 steps. The HW Upper Limit (on the
Motors Control screen) should switch on between 70–200 steps
above the ZStart position.
Set Z-axis 14. In the following cases, set the Z‐axis Software Limit. If setting the Z‐
software limit axis Software Limit is not possible, perform the Home and HW
Upper Limit Sensor Bracket Adjustment on page 74.
• If the HW Upper Limit switches on between 130–200 steps above
the ZStart, set the Z‐axis Software Limit to the ZStart value plus
–150 (for example, if the ZStart value is –550, set the Z‐axis
Software Limit to –700).
• If the HW Upper Limit switches on between 70–130 steps above
the ZStart, set the Z‐axis Software Limit to half way between the
ZStart value and the HW Upper Limit value (for example, if the
ZStart value is –550 and the HW Upper Limit switches on at –670,
set the Z‐axis Software Limit to –610).
Steps 5 to 10 of this procedure detailed how to set the Z-axis Software Limit.
However, make sure you use the calculated limit value from this step (not the
–1000 which was used in Steps 5 to 10).
At this point, adjustments to the Z-axis Software Limit are complete.

The procedure continues with checking the Z-axis Hardware (HW) Lower Limit.
Z-axis HW 15. Click Home (in the Z tab of the Motors Control screen).

lower limit
check
16. In the ZStart area (of the Motors Control screen), click Goto.
17. Change the Units to Millimeters.
18. Make sure that the Absolute check box is clear.
19. Lower the tray by 200 mm (that is, type 200 in the Move field and
click Move).
20. If the HW Lower Limit has not turned on, the Z‐axis limit calibration
is finished.
If the HW Lower Limit turned on before the 200mm, contact your Regional
technical Specialist (RTS).

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4.3 Home and HW Upper Limit Sensor Bracket

Adjustment
1. Remove the four screws securing the Rear cover and remove the
Rear cover from the printer.
Figure 110 Rear cover
2. Loosen the two screws securing the home and hardware limit
sensors.
Adjustment Screw
Loosen these Screws
Figure 111 Home and hardware limit adjustment
3. Rotate the adjustment screw counter‐clockwise to raise the sensors
(if the HW Upper Limit closer than 70 steps from ZStart). Rotate the
adjustment screw clockwise to lower the sensors (if the HW Upper
Limit is more than 200 steps from ZStart)
4. Tighten the screws securing the sensors.
5. Secure the Rear cover back in its position in the printer.

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6. Click Home.
7. Continue with the Z‐Start procedure on page 66 and then continue
from step 11 on page 73.

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5 Wiper Position
Calibrating the wiper position means checking the following:
• Print heads after Purge
• Wiper blade condition
• Wiper tilt
• Wiper height
• X and Y Purge position
A check of the print heads after a purge is performed to determine whether the
wiper is performing correctly. This check is performed at the start of the procedure
and after any change to the wiper, to the wiper position, or to the print block
position during a wipe.
This procedure is performed in the following cases:
• Whenever the wiper assembly is replaced
• If the roller tilt was greater than 50 microns out of spec
• If printing material remains on the heads after printing a model
After the Motor Control board (MCB) or its software is replaced, perform the wiper
height procedure (Steps 36 to 47).
5.1 Tools
• Mirror
• Cleaning cloth
• Isopropanol (IPA—isopropyl alcohol) or ethanol (ethyl alcohol)
• 2.5 mm Allen key
• Flashlight

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5.2 Procedure
Purge, check 1. Make sure that the build tray is clean and the printer is clear of all
and clean tools.
heads
2. Perform Purge (press F4).
The following dialog box opens.
Figure 112 Confirm dialog box—perform purge sequence
3. Click Yes.

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5. Select the Z tab (if not already selected).
Figure 114 Motors Control screen—Z tab
6. If the Z‐axis is disabled, select the Enable check box.
7. Click Home.
8. Click Go Z Down.
9. Disable the X axis (select the X tab and clear the Enable check box.
10. Disable the Y axis (select the Y tab and clear the Enable check box.
11. Place the mirror on the tray (reflective side up).
12. Slowly move the print block until it is over the mirror.
13. Inspect the print heads to make sure that they are dry.
If the model print heads are dry, the wiper operates correctly and no
further steps are required.
The support heads can be slightly moist.
Otherwise, clean the print heads and continue with the procedure.

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Check wiper 14. Select the T tab (in the Motors Control screen).

condition
Figure 115 Motors Control screen—T tab
15. If the T‐axis is disabled, select the Enable check box.
16. Click Home.
17. Click Go to Wipe.
18. Pull out the wiper blade from the assembly.
19. Check the wiper blade in the following way:
• Turn the wiper upside down and touch the blade to a flat surface
(for example, a table top).
Figure 116 Wiper on flat surface
• Check if any part of the blade is excessively worn (shorter than
the other parts) or frayed.

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20. If the wiper is in good condition, put the wiper back in the assembly
and continue with step 23.
21. If any part of the blade is worn or frayed, replace the wiper with a
new wiper.
22. Perform the Purge and check procedure (Steps 1 to 13).
If after the Purge, the model print heads are dry, then the wiper operates correctly
and no further steps are required.
Wiper tilt 23. Select the T tab (in the Motors Control screen).

24. If the T‐axis is disabled, select the Enable check box.
25. Click Home.
26. Make sure that the build tray is clean and the printer is clear of all
tools.
27. Click Home All.
28. Select the Y tab.
29. Move the print block 1100 steps (type 1100 in the Move field and
click Move.
30. Select the T tab.
31. Click Go to Wipe.
32. Visually determine that the wiper is parallel to the print heads (that
is, that the wiper touches all the print heads the same amount). If
necessary, illuminate the wiper with the flashlight to get a better
view.
33. If no adjustment to the wiper tilt is necessary, continue with step 35.
34. Only if necessary, adjust the tilt of the wiper by doing the following:
• Disable the X axis (select the X tab and clear the Enable check
box.
• Disable the Y axis (select the Y tab and clear the Enable check
box.
• Slowly move the print block away from the wiper.

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• Loosen the wiper screws, adjust the tilt of the wiper and tighten
the screws.
Adjustment Screws
Figure 117 Wiper—rear view
• Repeat from step 23.
35. Only if the wiper tilt was adjusted, perform the Purge and check
procedure (Steps 1 to 13).
If after the Purge, the print heads are dry, then the wiper operates correctly and no
further steps are required.
Wiper height 36. Visually determine that the wiper is at the correct height and

touches the print heads (that is, the top of wiper is slightly pushed
down by the print heads). If necessary, illuminate the wiper with the
flashlight to get a better view.
Figure 118 Wiper contact with print heads

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37. If no adjustment to the wiper height is necessary, continue with
step 48.
38. Press Ctrl-Alt-A.
39. Select Maintenance > MCB SW Parameters.
The MCB SW Parameters screen opens.
Figure 119 MCB SW Parameters screen
40. Click Enter Mode.
41. Type 55 in the Parameter field and click Read. The current value of
the parameter appears in the Value field.
42. Type a suitable value (the current value ±5 (as required)) in the Value
field and click Write.
Increasing the value in the Value field raises the wiper. Decreasing the value in the
Value field lowers the wiper.
If the “55” parameter reaches a value of 0 (zero), open the wiper tilt adjustment
screws and push the wiper blade downward. Continue from step 23 (the Wiper Tilt
check).
43. Click Read.

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44. Click Exit Mode.
45. Click Close.
46. If no adjustment to the wiper height is necessary, continue with
step 48.
47. Perform the Purge and check procedure (Steps 1 to 13).
If after the Purge, the print heads are dry and there is no printing material between
the heads, then the wiper operates correctly and no further steps are required.
Print block 48. In the printer application, select Maintenance > Parameter Manager.

purge position
49. Select the Purge tab.
Figure 120 Purge parameter settings
50. Write down the value of the MotorPurgeYActPosition field and the
value of the MotorsPurgeXStartPosition field.
These values are the correction from the Home Position for the Wipe position of
the print block.
51. Click Close.

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53. Click Home All.
54. Select the X tab.
55. Select Millimeters from the Units options.
56. Type the MotorsPurgeXStartPosition value in the Move field and
click Move.
57. Visually determine that each print head of the block is centered (as
much as is possible) within its wiper blade.
58. If an adjustment is required, type the required movement (in mm) in
the Move field and click Move.
59. When the print heads are in the correct position, write down the
value of the Position field.
61. Type the MotorsPurgeYActPosition value in the Move field and click
Move.
The wiper action should begin just before the print head nozzles.
When this is the case, the wipe action correctly wipes all the nozzles.
62. Visually determine that the wiper is situated in front of the nozzles.
63. If an adjustment is required, type the required movement (in mm) in
the Move field and click Move.

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64. When the print heads are in the correct position, write down the
value of the Position field.
65. Click Close.
66. In the printer application, select Maintenance > Parameter Manager.
67. Type the value from step 64 in the MotorPurgeYActPosition field
and the value from step 59 in the MotorsPurgeXStartPosition field.
68. Click Apply.
69. Click Close.
Check wipe 70. Perform purge (press F4).
after purge
71. After the purge, check that all the print heads are clean and dry.

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6 X-Axis Encoder Reader Alignment and Calibration

The encoder reader must stay in the correct alignment with the encoder
for the entire length of the encoder.
6.1 Tools
• 1 mm (orange) spacer
• Allen keys
6.2 Procedure
1. Make sure the printer is off.
2. Take off the left‐side and the right side printer panels.
3. Remove the 8 screws securing the cover to the X‐axis and remove the
cover from the printer.
Left Side (4 Screws) Right Side (4 Screws)
Figure 122 X-axis cover screws
4. Push the print block all the way toward the left side of the printer.
Caution: If the encoder reader is too close to the encoder, you will feel the encoder reader
rubbing against the encoder when you move the print block. In his case, move the
encoder up before proceeding.

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5. Insert a 1 mm spacer between the right‐side of the encoder reader (as
seen from the back of the printer) and the encoder (as shown in
figure 123). The spacer should just fit between the reader and the
encoder.
Spacer Inserted Adjustment Screw
Figure 123 Spacer between bracket and encoder (left side)
Figure 124 Spacer
6. If the distance is incorrect, loosen the screw securing the encoder
and move the encoder up or down as required.
7. Tighten the screw.
8. Remove the spacer.
9. Push the print block all the way toward the right side of the printer.
10. Insert a 1 mm spacer between the right‐side of the encoder reader (as
seen from the back of the printer) and the encoder (as shown in

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figure 123). The spacer should just fit between the reader and the
encoder.
Spacer Inserted Adjustment Screw
Figure 125 Spacer between bracket and encoder (right side)
11. If the distance is incorrect, loosen the screw securing the encoder
and move the encoder up or down as required.
12. Tighten the screw.
Encoder 13. Push the print block all the way toward the left side of the printer.
reader parallel
check
14. Insert a spacer at the one end of the encoder reader. The spacer
should just fit between the reader and the encoder.
Adjustment Screws
Figure 126 Encoder reader—spacer positions circled

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15. If the distance is incorrect, loosen the screws securing the encoder
and move the end of the encoder up or down as required to fit the
spacer.
Caution: Avoid moving the encoder reader left or right along the encoder. If the encoder
reader does move, perform the following:
• Calibrate the printing start position (on page 112)
• Calibrate the wiper position (on page 75)
16. Remove the spacer from the end of the encoder and insert at the
other end of the encoder. (Again the spacer should just fit between
the reader and the encoder.)
17. If the distance is incorrect, move the end of the encoder up or down
as required to fit the spacer.
18. Repeat from step 14 until the spacer check is successful at both ends
of the encoder reader.
19. Tighten the adjustment screws and remove the spacer.
Encoder 20. Check whether the rear side of the encoder reader is in line with the
reader edge rear side of the encoder.
check
Encoder Reader must be aligned with this Adjustment Screws

side of the Encoder
Top View 3 Adjustment Screws—Side View
Figure 127 Encoder horizontal alignment
21. If the Encoder reader is not properly aligned, loosen the adjustment
screws and align the rear side of the encoder reader with the rear
side of the encoder.

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22. Tighten the adjustment screws. Make sure that the encoder reader
remains aligned with the rear side of the encoder.
Repeatability 23. Turn the printer on.
test
25. Select the X tab.
26. If the X‐axis is disabled, select the Enable check box.
27. Click Home.
28. Type 5000 into the field next to the Move button.
29. Select Absolute value.
30. Click Move.
31. Click Read Encoder.
32. Note the value of the encoder (under the Read Encoder button).
33. Click Home.
35. Click Move.

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The value of the encoder (under the Read Encoder button) should
not change more than 1 count.
The value of the encoder is given in hexadecimal.
37. Repeat from steps 33 –36 three more times if just doing encoder
calibration; eight more times if the encoder was replaced. The value
of the encoder should not change.
38. Re‐attach the left and right printer panels.
6.2.1 X-Axis Encoder Home Position Calibration
1. In the Motor Control screen, make sure the X‐axis is enabled.
2. Select the Absolute value check box.
3. In the Move field, type 500 (steps) and click Move.
5. In the Move field, increase the value by 10 (steps) .
6. Click Move.
8. Repeat steps 5 –7 until the value of the encoder is greater than 0.
9. In the Move field, decrease the value by 1 (step).
10. Click Move.
12. Repeat steps 9–11 until the value of the encoder is 0.
13. Write down the number in the Move field.
14. Close the Motor Control screen.
15. From the Maintenance menu, select Parameter Manager.
16. Press Ctrl‐Alt‐P.

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17. Select the Super User option and click OK.
Figure 129 Parameters Exposure Level screen
18. From the list of parameters, select Motors.
Figure 130 Motor parameters
19. In the XEncoderHomeInSteps parameter, type number from step 10.
20. Click Apply and then click Close.

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7 Y-Axis Encoder Reader Alignment and Calibration

Align and calibrate the Y‐axis encoder reader after:
• MCB replacement
• Y‐axis encoder replacement
If you have uploaded MCB software, you must calibrate the Y‐axis
encoder as described in page 97.
7.1 Specification
The distance between the Y‐axis encoder reader and the Y‐axis encoder is
1–2 mm.
7.2 Tools
• 2.5 mm Allen key
• Orange spacer (1 mm)
• Tornado.exe program
The Tornado.exe program is located in the
C:\printer model\ServiceTools\MCB Loader folder

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7.3 Alignment Procedure

1. Use a 2.5 mm Allen key and remove the screws securing the right‐
hand‐side cover.
Figure 131 Right-hand-side cover screws
Pull the X-axis forward to gain access to the rear screw.
2. Carefully slide the right‐hand‐side cover out of the printer.

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3. Loosen the two screws that secure the Y‐axis encoder cover and
remove the Y‐axis encoder cover from the printer.
Encoder Cover
Figure 132 Y-axis encoder cover
4. With the X‐axis assembly at the rear of the printer and using one or
two orange spacers, measure the gap between the Y‐encoder strip
and the encoder‐reader as you slowly move the encoder reader
along the entire length of the Y‐encoder strip.
Figure 133 Spacer

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Encoder
Y-encoder reader card
strip
Figure 134 Checking the gap
5. Move the X‐axis assembly to the front of the printer and repeat the
spacer check.
Make sure that the distance seen between the encoder and the
encoder reader at the rear and at the front of the printer is identical.
6. If the distance (at the rear of the printer and at the front of the
printer) from the encoder to the encoder reader is between 1–2 mm,
continue with step 9.
7. If required, loosen the screws (circled in figure 135) of the front
encoder bracket and adjust the position of the encoder.
Figure 135 Adjustment bracket

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8. Tighten the screws and check the position of the encoder by
performing Steps 4 and 5 above.
9. Place the Y‐axis encoder cover in position and secure the cover with
its two screws.
10. Place the right‐hand‐side cover back in position and secure the cover
with its three screws.
7.4 Y-Axis Encoder Reader Calibration

1. Exit from the printer application.
2. Run the Tornado.exe program.
Figure 136 Tornado DebugTool screen
3. Select Diag Start in the Command(C) list.
4. Click Transmit(T). A SND and a RCV line appears in the
Communication Log.
5. Select Diag Axis Adjust in the Command(C) list.
6. Select Y in the Axis(A) list.
7. Click Transmit(T).
8. Wait for the second RCV line to appear in the Communication Log.
9. Select SW reset in the Command(C) list.

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10. Click Transmit(T).
11. Wait for the second RCV line to appear in the Communication Log.
12. Exit from the Tornado program.
13. Start the printer application.
14. Select Maintenance > Motors Control.
16. Select Enable.
17. Click Home. Make sure that there is movement in the Y‐axis
direction.
18. Type 75000 in the Move field and select Absolute value.
19. Click Move. Make sure that there is movement in the Y‐axis
direction.
The calibration was successful if error messages do not appear during the
Y‐axis movement.

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9 Head-Filling Level
The head‐filling level calibration automatically sets the level of the liquid
printing material in the print head reservoirs. The level should be
calibrated after replacing the thermistor that senses the liquid level in the
print head and after replacing the print block.
9.1 Tools
None.
9.2 Procedure
1. In the printer application, select Maintenance > Wizards > Heads
Filling Calibration.
Figure 156 Head Filling Calibration screen
2. Click Next. The wizard automatically calibrates the head filling
level.
The process takes about 30 to 40 minutes.
3. Click Done. The Head Filling Calibration wizard finishes.

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10 Printing Start Position

With the Printing Position wizard you control the printing start position
on the build tray.
10.1 Tools
• Ruler
• Cleaning solution and wiping cloths
10.2 Specification
Eden250:
4 ± 0.5 mm margin from the left and rear edges of the build tray.
Eden260/Eden260V:
• 1.5 ± 0.5 mm margin from the left edge of the build tray
• 5.5 ± 0.5 mm margin from the rear edge of the build tray (see
figure 157).
Tray
Rear margin measured

from this point
Figure 157 Margin at rear of tray
The rear margin is measured from the front of the rear handle area of the tray.
The printing start position procedure for the Eden260 starts on page 118.

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10.3 Eden250/Eden260V Procedure

1. Make sure the build tray is clear and clean.
2. In the printer application, select Maintenance > Wizards > Printing
Position.
Figure 158 Printing Position wizard screen
3. Click Next.
The wizard prints a pattern test in the rear‐left corner of the build
tray.
If the print heads are cold, printing begins after the print heads warm up.

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When printing is finished, the Results Satisfying screen opens.
Figure 159 Results satisfying
4. Measure the distance between the left edge of the build tray and the
printed lines. Make a note if the measurements are not:
• Eden250: 4 ± 0.5 millimeter
• Eden260V: 1.5 ± 0.5 millimeters
Figure 160 Build tray margin measurements

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5. Measure the distance between the rear edge of the build tray and the
printed lines. Make a note if the measurements are not:
• for Eden250: 4 ± 0.5 millimeter
• for Eden260V: 5.5 ± 0.5 millimeters
6. In the following screen, continue as follows:
• within the specificationsIf the margin measurements are within
specifications, select
Yes... , click Next, and continue with step 9.
• If margin measurements are not within the specifications, select
No..., click Next, and continue with the step 7 below.
Figure 161 Results satisfying

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7. Enter values (in millimeters) to correct the margin sizes.
• Horizontal Correction—to change the left margin.
• Vertical Correction—to change the rear margin.
Figure 162 Position Correction screen
Figure 163 Clean the tray
The test pattern prints in the corner of the build tray again.
8. Repeat steps 4–6.
The following steps of the procedure are performed after the test pattern is located
in the correct position.

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9. Clean the tray.
10. In the following screen, select Done..
Figure 164 Printing Position Wizard is complete screen
The Printing Position wizard finishes.

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The Eden260 printer does not have a Printing Start wizard. Instead, the Pattern
Test is performed on the tray.
3. Press Ctrl+Alt+P.
4. Select Super User and click OK.
Figure 165 Parameter Settings screen—Motors tab
6. Write down the current values of the TrayStartPositionX and the
TrayStartPositionY parameters.

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7. Select the Test Pattern tab.
Figure 166 Parameter Settings screen—Test Pattern tab
8. Write down the current values of the TestPatternXPositionStep and
the TestPatternYLocationStep parameters.
9. Type the TrayStartPositionX value (from step 6) into the
TestPatternXPositionStep field.
10. Type the TrayStartPositionY value (from step 6) into the
TestPatternYLocationStep field.
11. Click Apply.
12. Click Close.
13. Press F3 (Pattern Test).
The following Confirm dialog box opens.
Figure 167 Perform pattern test dialog box

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14. Click Yes.
The test pattern prints on the build tray.
If the print heads are cold, printing begins after the print heads warm up.
15. When printing is finished, measure the distance between the left
edge of the tray and the place where printing starts. If it is not 1.5 ±
0.5 millimeters, make a note of the measurement.
Figure 168 Left build tray margin measurement (
16. Measure the distance between the rear edge of the tray and the place
where printing starts. If it is not 5.5 ± 0.5 millimeters, make a note of
the measurement.
Tray
Test Pattern
5.5 ± 0.5 mm
Figure 169 Margin at rear of tray
The rear margin is measured from the front of the rear handle area of the tray.

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• If both the margin measurements are within spec., continue with
step 23.
• If a correction is required, continue with step 17.
18. Make sure the Test Pattern tab is selected.
19. Change the values of the TestPatternXPositionStep and the
TestPatternYLocationStep parameters, as required, to change the
Printer Start position.
• To increase the size of a margin, add the required number of steps
to the value of the parameter.
• To decrease the size of a margin subtract the required number of
steps to the value of the parameter.
In the X‐axis direction, 1 mm = 17 steps (approximately).
In the Y‐axis direction, 1 mm = 283 steps (approximately).
Examples:
• If the left margin is 2.5 mm (that is, 1 mm too large) and the current value of
the TrayStartPositionX parameter is 1462, type the value 1445 (= 1462 –
17) in the TrayStartPositionX field.
• If the rear margin is 4.5 mm (that is, 1 mm too small) and the current value
of the TrayStartPositionPositionY is 12217, type the value 12500 (= 12217
+ 283) in the TrayStartPositionY field.
20. Click Apply.
21. Click Close.
22. Clean the tray.
24. Make sure the Test Pattern tab is selected.
25. Write down the current values of the TestPatternXPositionStep and
the TestPatternYLocationStep parameters.
26. Type the original value of the TestPatternXPositionStep parameter
(written down in step 8) into the TestPaternXPositionStep field.
27. Type the original value of the TestPatternYLocationStep parameter
(written down in step 8) into the TestPatternYLocationStep field.

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29. Type the new value of the TestPatternXPositionStep parameter
(written down in step 25) into the TrayStartPositionX field.
30. Type the new value of the TestPatternYLocationStep parameter
(written down in step 25) into the TrayStartPositionY field.
31. Add 55000 to the TrayStartPositionY parameter value and type the
this value into the TrayEndPositionY field.
32. Click Apply.
33. Click Close.
34. Clean the tray.

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11 Bump-Sensor Calibration
The bump sensor measures impact on the print block during printing. If
the print block collides with the model, printing is stopped, to prevent
damage to the heads and the model. This wizard automatically calibrates
the sensitivity thresholdof the bump‐sensor mechanism, after printing a
sample model and measuring the impact of the print block as it collides
with the model.
11.1 Tools
• Blade
2. In the printer application, select Maintenance > Wizards > Bumper
Calibration.
Figure 170 Bumper Calibration Wizard screen
3. Click Next.
The wizard automatically prints a small block model.
The print head then bumps against the model and automatically sets
the bumper sensor parameters.

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4. When the following screen appears, remove the bumper‐sensor
cube.
Figure 171 Remove bumper calibration cube
5. Select the check box and click Next.

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6. In the following screen, click Next.
Figure 172 Bumper sensitivity value
7. In the following screen, click Done.

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12 Weight Sensors (Load Cells)

A weight sensor is located above each of the printing‐material cartridge
holders and below the tray carrying the waste container. The load cells
measure the weight of the respective support and model cartridges and
the waste container. There are two calibration points for each cartridge:
empty weight and full weight. The weight sensors should be calibrated
yearly and after replacement.
12.1 Tools
• A known weight
• If you have a scale, you can weigh any material cartidge before
placing it in the compartment.
• If you do not have a known weight, place a full cartridge of 3.6 kg
for Eden260V, or 2 kg for Eden250/260, net weight in the
compartment.
1. In the printer application, select Maintenance > Calibration.
2. Select the Weight Sensors tab.
3. From the Cartridge list, select the weight sensor you want to
calibrate.
Figure 174 Weight Sensors tab (Eden250/260)

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Figure 175 Weight Sensors tab (Eden260V)
4. Remove the cartridge from the compartment.
Wait a few seconds until the current weight display is stable.
The number displayed is the A/D value for the weight of the compartment itself,
with nothing in it.
5. Click Empty.
The current weight is recorded as the “empty” A/D value.
6. Place a known weight (see page 126) into the compartment.
7. In the Full Weight (gr) text box, enter the known weight, in grams.
To estimate the gross weight for a full material cartridge, add :
• for Eden260V: 550 grams to the net weight of the cartridge.
• for Eden250/260: 650 grams to the net weight of the cartridge.
For example, if the net weight of the cartridge is 3.6 (Eden260V) kg, enter 4,150.
8. Wait until the Current Weight display next to the cartridge selection
is stable.
9. Click Full.
The current weight is recorded as the “full” A/D value.
10. Click Save.

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11. Inspect the weight displayed in the printer application.
Make sure the weight displayed in the printer application is within
40 grams of the correct net weight. If you estimated the “full” weight
(as described above), the displayed weight should be between :
• for Eden260V—3,560 and 3,640 grams.
• for Eden250/260—1960 and 2040 grams.
12. If necessary, re‐enter the Full Weight so that the printer interface
displays a weight in the acceptable range.
For the waste tray, place the known weight on the tray.

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13 Transparency Tests
The transparency test printing is used for the following tests:
• Block Rotation—corrects for slight rotations of the print block
mounting (see page 135)
• Head X Offset—fine tunes the head alignment (see page 148)
• Y Tail—checks that the X‐axis and the Y‐axis are perpendicular (at
90° to each other) (see page 152)
• Back Offset—compensates for the positional difference between the
moment the printing material leaves the print head to when it lands
on the model on the build tray (see page 157)
• Pass Offset—measures the difference between the different Y‐axis
belt tensions (see page 159)
Complete the Block Rotation test first. Then perform the Head X Offset test and
then the Y Tail test before performing the other transparency tests.
After all the tests are finished do the following:
• Print the transparency test again
• Check the results for all the above tests and make sure that all the
test result grades on the Excel sheet for these tests are green (see
page 128 for details on the Objet Adjustment Status Excel sheet).
13.1 Tools
• One transparency sheet (A4 or Letter) for each time the test is run
• Loupe or measuring microscope
• Objet Adjustment Status Excel worksheet

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13.2 Procedure
1. Secure the transparency to the build tray (see figure 176).
Turn the transparency sheet sideways and place it against the top
and left edges of the build tray.
Figure 176 Transparency on tray
2. (For Eden250 and Eden260V) Make sure that the printer is in High
Quality mode.
3. In the printer application, select Maintenance > Modes >
Transparency HQ.
4. If the printer is offline, click the Online button (in the printer
application).
The printer enters transparency print mode and prints the
calibration pattern onto the transparency sheet.
5. Remove the printed transparency sheet from the build tray.
6. Inspect the transparency sheet under an optical comparator, a
measuring microscope or a loupe.

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13.3 Transparency Calibration Pattern

The following figure shows the test locations on the calibration pattern
that is printed on the transparency.
Pass Offset (L) Head X Offset Block Rotation Pass Offset (R)
Y Tail Back Offset
Figure 177 Calibration pattern

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The test locations on the test sheet are as follows:
Block Rotation (Eden250) Block Rotation (Eden260/Eden260V)
Head X Offset (Eden250) Head X Offset (Eden260/Eden260V)
Y Tail Back Offset (Eden250)

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Back Offset (Eden260/Eden260V) Pass Offset
13.4 Objet Adjustment Status Excel Spreadsheet

The Objet Adjustment Status worksheet contains cells for the results of the
printed test patterns.
Figure 178 Objet adjustment status spreadsheet
The spreadsheet has fields for the following information:
• Date (click Today to insert the date from the computer)
• Printer Number

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• Printer Location
• Block Number
In addition, select the following:
• Correct printer type
• “Production” from the Production/Service option
Figure 179 Printer (example) and production selected
If a change was made, save the spreadsheet.
The worksheet has two main areas:
• Transparency test results
• Weight Test results
When distances are required, they are measured in micrometers (μm or
microns) from the reference line to the measured line.
Care must be taken to differentiate between negative values and positive
values. Negative numbers must be typed with a minus (–) sign before the
number. When the measured line is to the left of or below the reference line
(depending on the test), the value is negative.
When measuring, use the printed guide lines to ensure that the test sheet is
aligned straight. If using a loupe, check and adjust the units of measure; the
worksheet requires the values to be entered in micrometers (µm).

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14 Block Rotation
This procedure corrects for slight rotations of the print block mounting.
The error is measured on the transparency sheet and then the block
rotation is adjusted by unlocking and manually pivoting the print block.
14.1 Tools
• Printed transparency test (see page 131)
• Loupe/measuring microscope
• Objet Adjustment Status spreadsheet (see page 128)
• 3 mm Allen key
• T‐handled Allen keys
• (Eden260/Eden260V only) Digital indicator on a short pole magnetic
stand
The block rotation procedure for the Eden260/Eden260V starts on page 142.

1. On the transparency, locate the block rotation test area (see
figure 177).
Figure 180 Block rotation test area

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2. Choose the best defined of the three printings.
Figure 181 Single set from block rotation
3. If each of the pair of rows in the set are basically aligned vertically
(as shown in figure 181), continue with step 8.
If the pairs of rows are not aligned (for example, as shown in
figure 182), then perform the following rough adjustment.
Model Rows Support Rows
Figure 182 Support rows higher than model rows

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Rough 4. Loosen the 3 print block locking screws.
adjustment
procedure
Left Rear Screw Front and Right-rear Screw
Figure 183 Print block locking screws
To turn the right-rear screw, thread a T-handled Allen key through the channel
(shown in at the back of the block.
Figure 184 Path for T-handled Allen key

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5. If the support material rows are higher on the transparency than the
model material rows (as shown in figure 182), then adjust the
rotation of the block by turning the adjustment screw (circled in
figure 185) 90° clockwise
If the support material rows are lower on the transparency than the
model material rows, then adjust the rotation of the block by turning
the adjustment screw (circled in figure 185) 90° counter‐clockwise.
6. Tighten the three print block locking screws.
7. Print the transparency again and start the procedure again from
step 1.
Head Y space 8. Measure the vertical difference between the S0 row and each of the
measurement other rows in the set (that is, S0 to S1, S0 to M0, and S0 to M1).
M1 S1
M0 S0
Figure 186 Row identification

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Measure this distance
Figure 187 Measurement example (S0 to S1)
9. Write the distance for each head from the S0 row in their respective
Measured Value spreadsheet cell for the Head Y Space (shown in
figure 188).
Head Y Space Measurements
Figure 188 Head Y Space rows
If M0 is below S0, the distance measurement will be negative. In this case, make
sure the value is entered in the spreadsheet with a “–” (minus) sign.
10. Copy the M1 value (from the Head Y Space) to the measured value
cell of the Block Rotation row of the spreadsheet.
S0 to M1 Measurement
Figure 189 Block rotation row
If the Grade for the block rotation is Bad, the block must be rotated
(using the procedure that starts in step 11. The direction FW means
rotate the block counterclockwise. The direction BW means rotate
the block clockwise.
If the Grade for the block rotation is Good, the Block Rotation
procedure is finished.

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Adjustment 11. Loosen the 3 print block locking screws.

procedure
Left Rear Screw Front and Right-rear Screw
To turn the right-rear screw, thread a T-handled Allen key through the channel
(shown in at the back of the block.
Figure 191 Path for T-handled Allen key

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12. Adjust the rotation of the block in the direction given by the
spreadsheet by loosening (if the direction is BW) or tightening (if the
direction is FW) the adjustment screw by 45°.
step 8.

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14.3 Eden260/Eden260V Procedure

1. On the transparency, locate the block rotation test area (see
figure 177).
Figure 193 Block rotation test area
2. Choose the best defined of the three printings.
Figure 194 Single set from block rotation
3. If each pair of rows in the set are basically aligned vertically (as
shown in figure 194), continue with step 8.
If the pairs of rows are not aligned (for example, as shown in
figure ), then perform the following rough adjustment.
Support Rows Model Rows
Figure 195 Support rows higher than model rows

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Rough 4. Loosen the three print block locking screws.
adjustment
procedure
Front Screw Top View for Rear Screw Locations
The top view indicates the two T-handled Allen keys in position to loosen the rear
print block locking screws.
5. If the support material rows are higher on the transparency than the
model material rows (as shown in figure ), then adjust the rotation of
the block by turning the adjustment screw (circled in figure 197) 90°
clockwise.

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If the support material rows are lower on the transparency than the
model material rows then adjust the rotation of the block by turning
the adjustment screw (circled in figure 197) 90° counter‐clockwise.
step 1.
Head Y apace 8. Measure the vertical difference between the M0 row and each of the
measurement other rows in the set (that is, M0 to M1, M0 to M2, and so on, and M0
to S0, M0 to S1 and so on).
S3 M3
S2 M2
S1 M1
S0 M0
Figure 198 Row identification
Figure 199 Measurement example (M0 to M1)
9. Write the distance for each head from the M0 row in their respective
Measured Value spreadsheet cell for the Head Y Space (shown
figure 200).
Head Y Space Measurements
Figure 200 Head Y Space rows
If S0 is below M0 on the transparency, the distance measurement must be

negative. In this case, make sure the value is entered in the spreadsheet with a “–”
(minus) sign.

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10. Copy the S3 value (from the Head Y Space) to the measured value
cell of the Block Rotation row of the spreadsheet.
M0 to S3 Measurement
Figure 201 Block rotation row
If the Grade for the block rotation is Bad, the block must be rotated
(using the procedure that starts in step 11). The direction FW means
rotate the block counterclockwise. The direction BW means rotate
the block clockwise.
If the Grade for the block rotation is Good, the Block Rotation
procedure is finished.
Adjustment 11. Attach the indicator to a short pole on a magnetic base and position
procedure the indicator up against the print block as shown in figure 202.
Figure 202 Indicator position for block rotation
12. Turn on the magnet.

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14. Loosen the three (3) print block locking screws.
Front Screw Top View for Rear Screw Locations
The top view indicates the two T-handled Allen keys in position to loosen the rear
print block locking screws.
15. Adjust the rotation of the block in the direction given by the
spreadsheet by loosening (if the direction is BW) or tightening (if the
direction is FW) the adjustment screw. Turn the screw until the
indicator displays the Block Rotation fix value displayed in the
spreadsheet.

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17. Turn off the magnetic base and remove the magnetic base and the
indicator from the printer.
step 8.

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15 Head X Offset
The Head X Offset test fine‐tunes the head alignment.
15.1 Procedure
1. On the transparency, locate the Head X Offset (X Offset Center) test
points (see figure 177).
2. Select the better defined of the two sets of measurement points.
S3
S2
S1
S0
M3
M2
M1
M0
Figure 205 Set of measurement points

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3. Measure the horizontal difference between the M0 point and all the
other points in the set.
Figure 206 X offset center measurement (M0 to M1 example)
4. Write the distance for each head from the M0 point in their
respective Measured Value spreadsheet cell for the Head X Offset
(Center) (shown figure 207).
If the measured point is to the left of the M0 point, then the result is
negative (requires a “–” before the number).
M1 Result M2 Result
Figure 207 X Offset (center) spreadsheet area

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The spreadsheet computes the correction required.
Correction Result
Figure 208 X offset (center) spreadsheet area—result
6. Select the Layer Process tab.
Figure 209 Calibration process

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7. Click next to the HeadMapArray field.
The editor screen for the Head Map Array opens.
Figure 210 Array editor screen for head map array parameters
8. Add the correction value to the value in the Current Value field for
that head and click OK.
Be careful when calculating the Current Value field value. For example, if the value
in the Current Value field is –6 and the correction value is –2, the result to be typed
in the field is calculated as follows:
–6 + (–2) = –6 –2 = –8
9. Click Apply (on the Parameter Settings screen).
10. Click Close.

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16 Y Tail
The Y Tail test indicates the angle between the X‐axis and the Y‐axis.
The Block Rotation test must be completed before applying any Y‐Tail
adjustment.
16.1 Procedure
The Objet Adjustment Status worksheet must contain the Block Rotation values.
1. On the transparency, locate the Y Tail test points (see figure 177).
First-pass
measurement points
Second-pass
measurement points
Figure 211 Y-tail measurement points

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2. Measure the horizontal difference between the first‐pass
measurement points and the second‐pass measurement points.
Figure 212 Y-tail measurement
3. Write the value in the Measured Value spreadsheet cell for the Y‐Tail
(shown figure 213).
Y-Tail Measurement
Figure 213 Y-tail spreadsheet area
Correction Result
Figure 214 Y-tail spreadsheet area—result
If the Grade for the Y‐tail is Bad, the right end of the X‐axis assembly
must be moved on the Y‐axis. (See “Adjustment Procedure” on
page 154.) The direction BW means move the assembly forward. The
direction FW means move the assembly toward the back of the
printer.

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16.2 Adjustment Procedure

5. Enable the Y axis (select the Y tab and select the Enable check box).
6. Loosen the screws that lock the X‐axis assembly to the left and right
Y‐axis.
Left-Side Screws Right-Side Screws
Figure 216 Axis screws

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7. Attach the indicator to a short pole on a magnetic base and position
the indicator up against the Y‐axis bridge as shown in figure 217.
Adjustment screw
Figure 217 Indicator position
8. Move the indicator 1 mm from the Y‐axis bridge as follows:
• Turn the indicator on.
• Zero the indicator.
• Move the magnetic base away from the Y‐axis bridge until the
indicator displays approximately 1 mm.
9. Turn on the magnetic base.
11. Mark the bridge with a marker to indicate where the probe of the
indicator touches the Y‐axis bridge.
If additional adjustments are required, ensure that the indicator is positioned such
that the probe touches the bridge in the place indicated by the mark.
12. Adjust the position of the X‐axis assembly on the right‐hand‐side Y‐
axis by turning the adjustment screw (shown in figure 217)
according to the “May be fixed by” value and the Direction value
given in the spreadsheet.
Turning the adjustment screw clockwise moves the X‐axis assembly
forward on the right Y‐axis bar. Turning the adjustment screw

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counter‐clockwise moves the X‐axis assembly toward the rear of the
printer on the right Y‐axis bar.
13. Turn off the magnetic base and remove the base and indicator from
the printer.
14. Tighten the 4 screws that secure the X‐axis assembly to the left and
right Y‐axis rods.
15. Print the transparency again and perform the necessary
measurements to check the Y‐tail.

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17 Back Offset
The Back Offset test compensates for the positional difference between the
moment the printing material leaves the print head to when it lands on the
model on the build tray.
17.1 Procedure
1. On the transparency, locate the back offset test points (see
figure 177).
2. Measure the horizontal difference between at least three of the pairs
of test points and calculate the average of the distances.
Calculate the average (for three pairs of test points) by adding the 3 measurement
values and then divide the total by 3.
For example, if the measurement values are 130, 150, 170, then the average
would be (130 + 150 + 170)/3 = 450/3 = 150.
Measure this distance Measure this distance
Figure 218 Back offset measurement points

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3. Write the average in the Measured Value spreadsheet cell for the
Back Offset (shown figure 219).
Back Offset Average
Figure 219 Back offset spreadsheet area
Correction Result
Figure 220 Back offset spreadsheet area—result
5. Select the Layer Process tab.
Figure 221 Calibration screen—layer process
6. Add the correction value to the value in the AdvanceFire_1200DPI
field and click Apply.
7. Click Close.

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18 Y Offset (Pass Offset)

The Pass Offset test measures the difference between the different Y‐axis
belt tensions.
This test requires the use of two transparency sheets on the build tray.
18.1 Procedure
1. On the transparency, locate the pass offset test lines on both
transparency sheets (see figure 177).
2. Measure the left‐side test area and write the results in the left‐
measurement spreadsheet cell (shown figure 223).
Figure 222 Pass offset measurement
Left-side Results Right-side Results
Figure 223 Pass offset spreadsheet area
3. Similarly, measure the right‐side test area and write the results in the
Measured Value cells (shown figure 223).
Correction Result
Figure 224 Pass offset spreadsheet area—result

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4. Only if the Grade for the Belt Tension is Bad, do the following:
• Change the tension of the right Y‐axis belt according to the Belt
Tension value in the Objet Adjustment Status spreadsheet (see
“Right Y‐axis Belt Adjustment” on page 161).
• Print the transparency test again (two transparency sheets
required)
• Start this procedure (Pass Offset) from the beginning.
Figure 225 Pass offset spreadsheet area—belt tension “Bad”
6. Select the Y Steps Per Pixel tab.
Figure 226 Calibration screen—Y Steps Per Pixel
7. Type the correction value in the “Enter measured distance . . .” field
and click Calculate.
8. Click Close.

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18.2 Right Y-axis Belt Adjustment

1. Remove the left and right panels of the printer.
2. Remove the front panel of the printer.
3. Loosen the right y‐axis belt locking screw.
Figure 227 Locking screw

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4. Adjust the position of the right y‐axis belt tension screw according to
the instructions of the Objet Adjustment Status spreadsheet.
Figure 228 Tension screw
5. Tighten the right Y‐axis belt locking screw.
6. Re‐attach the front panel of the printer.
7. Re‐attach the left and right panels of the printer.

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19 Weight Test
The Weight test prints patches of material, containing a known number of
material slices, for each head. The aim is to vary the head voltage in order
to optimize the weight of each patch.
Perfrom the Weight Test for all printing modes—
• High Quality
• High Speed (if applicable)
19.1 Prerequisites
The Pattern Test must be performed before the Weight Test.
19.2 Tools
The Weight Test requires the following tools:
• A scale with accuracy ± 0.01 g.
• A blade for removing the weight patches from the build tray.
The Objet Adjustment Status spreadsheet is required to determine the
head voltages to be used for the printing of the weight patches.
19.3 Perform Pattern Test Before Weight Test

Perform the Pattern Test as described in the following user guides (as
applicable):
• Eden250 User Manual (DOC‐00250)
• Eden260 User Manual (DOC‐00260)
• Eden260V User Manual (DOC‐00261)

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19.4 Prepare Spreadsheet

1. Make sure the Objet Adjustment Status spreadsheet is correctly
setup for the printer model you are calibrating. That is, the correct
printer and “Production” selected.
Figure 229 Printer (example) and service selected
2. If a change was made, save the spreadsheet.
19.5 Procedure

1. (For the Eden 250 and Eden260V) Make sure the printer is in High
Quality mode.
Figure 230 Calibration screen—Heads Voltages tab

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Steps 3 to 6 are performed in the Objet Adjustment Status spreadsheet.
3. Carefully enter the Requested Voltage values from the Calibration
screen into the Current Voltage column.
Optimized Voltage Limit Model Current

Material Weight
Current Missing
Voltage Nozzles
Figure 231 High Quality section—preparation
4. Set the Optimized Voltage Limit value to the smaller of the following
values:
• “Maximum value of the Current Voltages” + 1.5
• 36
5. Set the model material in the spreadsheet to the model material in
the printer.
Important Do not use Tango materials when performing the Weight Test.
6. Click Close (on the Calibration screen).
7. Select Modes > HQ Weight Test on the Maintenance menu.
8. Turn the printer online. The printer prints the weight patches.

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9. Inspect the patches and enter the number of missing nozzles in the
Weight Test spreadsheet (see figure 234 to match the patch to the
correct head).
Missing Nozzle
Figure 232 Weight test patch
10. Using a blade, carefully remove each patchfrom the build tray, and
weigh it. Repeat for all patches on the build tray
Caution: Make sure the entire patch is removed from the model tray.
M1 M0 S1 S0
Figure 233 Eden250 patch order on the build tray

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S3 S2 S1 S0 M3 M2 M1 M0
Figure 234 Eden260/260V patch order on build tray
11. For each patch, wait until the weight on the scale stabilizes, and then
enter the weight in the correct head’s row in the Weight column.
Optimized Voltage Average

Limit Layer Thickness
Current Recommended
Weight Voltage
Figure 235 High Quality section—analysis
When all the weights are entered, the following are displayed:
• Recommended voltage for each print head
• Average layer thickness
12. Adjust the Optimized Voltage Limit value so that the Average Layer
Thickness value has the following value:
• 16.5 microns for High Quality
• 30 microns for High Speed
The permitted range of Average Layer values is as follows:
• High Quality: 14–16.5 microns
• High Speed: 25–30 microns

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13. If the Average Layer Thickness value reaches the specific value or if
the Average Layer is within the permitted range when the
Optimized Voltage Limit is 36 V or less, continue with step 15.
14. If the Average Layer Thickness value is not within the permitted
range when the Optimized Voltage Limit is 36 V, stop performing
the Weight Test and replace the weakest print head.
The weakest print head is the print head that prints the lightest
weight patch.
The weakest print head is also the print head with the highest recommended
voltage.
15. Select Calibration on the Maintenance menu.
16. Enter the Recommended Voltage values from the Objet Adjustment
Status spreadsheet into the matching Requested Voltage fields.
17. Close the cover of the printer.
18. Click Calibrate (on the Calibration screen) and wait for the values to
stabilize.
19. Click Save (on the Calibration screen).
20. If the Grade for all heads is “Good,” continue from step 23.
21. If the grade for all the heads is not “Good”, click Transfer H.Q. data
(on the Objet Adjustment Status spreadsheet). The Recommended
Voltage values are copied to the Current Voltage column and the rest
of the Weight Test spreadsheet is cleared.
The Grade is “Good,” when the Recommended Voltage varies from the Current
Voltage by not more than 0.6 V.
22. Repeat from step 7 until all the Recommended Voltages values (in
the Objet Adjustment Status spreadsheet) are “Good” (turn green).
23. Click Close (on the Calibration screen).

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25. Select the Setup tab from the Parameter type list.
Figure 236 Parameter Settings screen—setup
26. Set the LayerHeight600DPI_um value to the Average Layer
Thickness value.
27. Click Apply.
28. Click Close.
The procedure for the Eden260 ends here.
29. Select Switch Maintenance Mode on the Maintenance menu.
30. Select High Speed Mode.

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31. Repeat step 1 to step 22 for High Speed mode. Use the HS Weight
Test section of the Objet Adjustment Status spreadsheet.
In this case, set the LayerHeight1200DPI_um value (not the
LayerHeight600DPI_um value) to the Average Layer Thickness
value.
Figure 237 High Speed section

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20 Belt Tension Measurement and Adjustment

Proper belt tension is essential for optimum reliability.
Before you begin, check that the belts are in good condition (for example,
no missing or damaged teeth). If the belt condition is poor, replace both
belts.
20.1 Tools
• Allen key set
• Belt Tension Kit (KIT‐08201‐S). This kit contains:
• Sonic tension meter 507C (TOL‐00004)
• Axis belts (TRS‐00023)
• X‐axis belt (TRS‐00001) (for Eden Professional and Connex
printers only)
Figure 238 Belt tension kit
Figure 239 Sonic tension meter and replacement belts

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Important: The kit includes replacement belts. Make sure you order replacement belts
for any belts used.
Return the Belt Tension Kit to the Objet regional office when you are
finished working with it. Make sure that all parts of the kit including the
documentation are in the box.
20.2 Tension Specifications

The following table shows the belt tension parameters (mass, width, and
span) and recommended tension readings for the different axis belts.
The width, weight and span parameters for the different axis belts have
been preset and stored in the sonic tension meter’s storage register. When
measuring belt tension, select the Set number that corresponds to the axis
you wish to measure. If necessary, enter the required parameters into the
sonic tension meter.
Recommended
Axis Set Mass Width Span
Tension
X 2 2.5 10 622 32N ± 5%
Y 4 2.5 10 513 34N ± 5%
Table 1: Set Parameters and Recommended Tensions
20.3 Operating the Sonic Tension Meter

1. Press the Power button to turn on the meter.
2. Press the Measure button on the meter.
The green LED starts to flash. The LED flashes until a signal is
captured by the meter.
3. Tap the belt span (with your finger) causing the belt to vibrate. Make
sure the belt does not hit the sensor.
4. Hold the sensor of the sonic tension meter approximately 1 cm (0.4
inch) from the belt.
When the meter has captured a signal, the green LED turns off for
about 1.5 seconds during processing. The measured belt tension is
displayed. The meter beeps three times, the green LED starts to flash
and the meter is ready for another measurement.
If the belt tension cannot be measured, the red LED turns on.

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5. Take at least three readings to confirm that the result is consistent.
For more information on using the sonic tension meter, refer to the product
manual.
20.4 Measuring and Adjusting the Belt Tension

1. Press the Select button and choose the required Set number for the
axis you wish to measure (see Table 1).
2. Move the print block all the way to the left.
X-axis belt 3. Tap the middle of the upper half of the X‐axis belt, between the print
block and the tension pulley as shown in figure 240, to cause it to
vibrate.
4. Measure the tension of the X‐axis using the sonic tension meter. (For
instructions on how to use the meter refer to “Operating the Sonic
Tension Meter” on page 172.)
Figure 240 Measuring the X-axis belt tension

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5. Adjust the tension of the X‐axis belt by releasing the locking screw
and turning the tension adjustment screw.
Turning the tension adjustment screw clockwise increases the belt tension.
Figure 241 X-axis locking screw
Figure 242 X-axis tension adjustment screw

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6. Repeat step 3–5 as needed.
7. Tighten the locking screws.
Y-axis belt 8. Tap the middle of the upper half of the Y‐axis belt, between the motor
pulley and the tension pulley as shown in figure 243, to cause it to
vibrate.
9. Measure the tension of the Y‐axis using the sonic tension meter. (For
instructions on how to use the meter refer to “Operating the Sonic
Tension Meter” on page 172.)
Figure 243 Measuring the Y-axis belt tension
10. Adjust the tension of the Y‐axis belts by releasing the locking screw
and adjusting the tension adjustment screw.
Turning the tension adjustment screw clockwise increases the belt tension.

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Locking Tension
screw adjustment
screw
Figure 244 Y-axis belt tension screws (left side)
Tension
adjustment Locking
screw screw
Figure 245 Y-axis belt tension screws (right side)
11. Repeat step 8–10 as needed.
12. Tighten the locking screws.
13. After adjusting the belt tension, perform the Transparency test. (See
“Transparency Tests” on page 129.)
14. Inspect the Pass Offset test (See “Y Offset (Pass Offset)” on
page 159.) results to see if there is a variation between the left and
the right Y‐offsets. If so, follow the instructions in the Excel sheet
(Objet Adjustment Status Excel sheet) to adjust the Y‐offsets.

Calibrations
21 Roller Velocity Adjustment (Eden250/Eden260 only)

Changing the roller velocity helps solve roller knocking instances and
some model quality issues.
21.1 Procedure
1. Open the printer application.
2. From the Maintenance menu, select Parameter Manager.
3. From the list of parameters, select Roller.
4. In the Roller Velocity field, change the value from 1000 to 412.
Figure 246 Parameters Manager—Roller parameters
5. Click Apply, and then click Close.
6. Close the printer application.

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1 Tray-Level Testing and Calibration

Figure 1 Three measuring points

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Figure 2 Digimatic measuring tool

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Remove right 2. From the Maintenance menu, select Motor Control.

Figure 3 Motor Control screen

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Figure 4 Removing the right surface panel

Pull the X-axis forward to gain access to the rear screw.

Figure 5 Tray Points Calibration Wizard screen

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Figure 6 Empty Tray confirmation

Figure 7 Selecting wizard mode

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Figure 8 Releasing Z-mechanism screws

Figure 9 Tray frame

Use a flashlight, if necessary, to see the screws.

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Figure 10 Tray leveling adjustment

Figure 11 Removing the UV lamp in Eden250 printers

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Figure 12 Removing the rear UV-lamp bracket in Eden250 printers

Figure 13 Removing the UV lamp

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Attach the 20. Attach the jig that holds the indicator to the print block, at the rear of

Figure 14 Attachment point for jig

Figure 15 Installed measuring device and holder jig

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Prepare the 22. Turn on the indicator.

Figure 16 First measurement point

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Right front 31. (If not already done) To adjust the tray level, use an 8 mm wrench

Figure 17 Front adjustment screw and locking nut

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Right rear 37. (If not already done) To adjust the tray level, use an 8 mm wrench

Figure 18 Rear adjustment screw and locking nut

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Figure 19 Indicator removal confirmation

Figure 20 Tighten Z-mechanism screws

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Figure 21 Tray frame

Figure 22 Final wizard screen

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Figure 23 Motor Control screen

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Figure 24 Right-hand-side cover screws

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2 Roller Tilt Adjustment

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2.3 Preparing the Measuring Device

Figure 25 Divergence indicator set up

Different printer models require different roller tilt adjustments.

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2.4 Eden260V Printers Only: Preliminary Procedure

Left-side of print block Right-side of print block

Figure 26 Four locking screws