3D Systems ProJet 4500 User manual

Quick Reference Guide
ProJet® 4500
3D Professional Printer

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WHAT’S INSIDE
INTRODUCTION ..............................................................................2
1. YOUR PROJET 4500 AT A GLANCE .....................................................3-4
2. PROJET 4500 USER GUIDE ..........................................................5-6
3. FAMILIARIZATION ...........................................................................7
4. POWER SUPPLY ............................................................................8
5. MATERIAL CARTRIDGE INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
7. WASTE TRAY INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL ...................................................10
8. SETTING UP BUILD TO PRINT ............................................................11-13
9. FINISHING BUILD .......................................................................14-15
10. PRINTER CLEANLINESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-19
Congratulations on the purchase of your new ProJet®4500 3D Printer! This Quick Start Guide has the use and safety information infor-
mation you need to get started. Welcome to the 3D creative revolution-let the possibilities begin!
This Quick Start Guide will give you basic instructions on how to get your Projet®4500 3D Printer plugged in and printing so you can start
making creations. For more detailed instructions, please access the ProJet®4500 User Guide available to you on your USB stick.

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YOUR PROJET 4500 AT A GLANCE
AUpper Real Panel
Lower Rear Panel
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B
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Waste Tray Door
Side Panel
Print Chamber Door
Cleaning Station
Control Panel
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Printing & Cleaning Station
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B
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Color Binder Pockets
Fast Axis Debris Separator
Clear Binder Pocket
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Vacuum Hose
Service Station
Build Platform
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Print Chamber Door
Cleaning Station
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Waste Drawer
Fine Cleaning Air Wand
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PROJET®4500 USER GUIDE
This quick reference guide will give you basic instructions on how to get your printer ready to successfully build your rst part. For more
detailed instructions, please access the ProJet®4500 User Guide by logging into http://3dscentral.3dsystems.com.
1. Enter your email address and the password that was sent in the conrmation email.
2. Once in 3DSCentral, click on “Products” located at the top menu bar.

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3. Next, click on ProJet®4500 located on the side bar; your user guides and other valuable printer documents are located here. Click on the document
to open or download a copy to save. Under “Professional Printers” you will nd “ProJet 4500” in the side bar. User guides and other printer documents
are located here.

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FAMILIARIZATION
The ColorJet Printing (CJP) technology was developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and was commercialized by ZCorpo-
ration. With the acquisition of ZCorporation by 3DS Systems, CJP technology is now one of several professional 3D printing technologies
under the ProJet® brand. The CJP process involves:
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Build Chamber
Cleaning Station
Control Panel
DWaste Door & Waste Tray
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C
• Importing a solid 3D model le into the latest version of 3DPrint™ software
• Setting up and positioning your 3D le(s) into the virtual build volume in the 3DPrint software.
• Printing the part(s)
• Curing the part(s) in the build bed
• Gross removal of excess core material from the build area with the vacuum hose
• Fine cleaning of excess core from the part(s) in the cleaning station
• Cleaning and servicing the printer as needed

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POWER SUPPLY
Verify facility’s electrical service rating before connecting power to the printer.
Facility Electrical Requirement:
Electrical Requirements
Compliance CSA, CB Scheme, CE approvals to UL 60950 Information Technology Equipment. RoHS and
WEEE compliant.
Voltage input RMS 100/115/230 VAC (autoscene) 15/15/9.5A 50/60Hz
Current AC 90-132 (15A) / AC 216 - 264 (11 - 9.5A)
Consumption =< 1800W (80% x 2250) W typical, normal operation, including post processing
1. Plug (A) power cord into power outlet (located at the rear of the print-
er. Then plug into the facility’s power outlet. Switch power on.
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Electrical Requirements
Compliance CSA, CB Scheme, CE approvals to UL 60950 Information Technology Equipment. RoHS and
WEEE compliant.
Voltage input RMS 100/115/230 VAC (autoscene) 15/15/9.5A 50/60Hz
Current AC 90-132 (15A) / AC 216 - 264 (11 - 9.5A)
Consumption =< 1800W (80% x 2250) W typical, normal operation, including post processing
MATERIAL CARTRIDGE INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Adhere to all personal, and safe handling of materials described in the Material Safety section in the ProJet
4500 User Guide. Always follow MSDS / SDS guidelines and local regulations regarding handling and disposal of regu-
lated materials. Keep disposal records if local law requires.
Insert one (1) CYAN; one (1) MAGENTA; and one (1) YELLOW
material cartridge according to color codes.
Insert one (1) CLEAR binder cartridge.
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B
AB
Color Binder Pockets [C-M-Y]

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WASTE TRAY INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL
To Install Waste Tray:
Open the waste door and slide waste tray into the waste drawer.
To Remove/Replace Waste Pan
1. Press top left corner of panel to access waste tray.
2. Waste is solid after twenty-four (24) hours. Safely dispose of waste material
(check with local regulations).
OPERATION
To ensure that the printer is functioning properly, a test print is recommended. The test build is provided on the ProJet®4500 USB stick
or available online at .