ProJet 5500X User manual

Quick Start Guide
Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your new ProJet® 5500X 3D Printer! This Quick
Start Guide has the use and safety information 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® 5500
3D Printer plugged in and printing so you can start making creations. For more
detailed instructions, please go to http:3dscentral.3dsystems.com to access the
ProJet® 5500X User Guide.

Safety Information
Safety Guidelines
Before using your printer, read and understand all safety warnings and
precautions.
Before using the printer, your company should have a safety program in
place. The safety program should:
Label and point out hazardous equipment, materials, and procedures.
Explain what to do in case of an emergency.
Provide information about hazards of equipment and materials in the form of Global
Health and Safety sheets. The Global Health and Safety sheets are provided with all
materials supplied by 3D Systems.

At A Glance

Printer Startup and Demo Build
The purpose of this section is to execute the following:
Power the printer on.
Load support and part material cartridges into the material delivery modules.
Install a build platform.
Perform a successful Demo build.
Remove the finished parts from the printer.
Empty the waste drawers.
Switch the printer off.
Completion of this process will familiarize you with all of the “basic” printer operations
needed to build parts on the ProJet 5500X and provides a functional “shakedown” for a
new installation. It is strongly recommend that you complete this section before
moving on to larger more sophisticated builds.
Power the Printer ON.
Connect power cord to the printer (A) and plug into facility receptacle. 1.
Place power switch (B) located at the rear of printer, to the ON position. 2.
Wait 4 hours for printer to warm up before attempting to start a build job.3.
Because the materials also require a warm up period, proceed to the next step of adding4.
material to the material delivery modules.
NOTE: Build files can not be submitted to the printer while it is warming up.

Install Material Bottles
For the purpose of the Demo print, we will use only two bottles of support material and1.
two bottles of part material. Make certain that the two bottles of part material are the
same type.
Unpack the material bottles and the Global Health and Safety (GHS) Sheet from cartons.2.
Save sleeves and material carton to store partially used material bottles.
Press and release the upper left material delivery module to open it. Install two bottles of3.
support material into the MDM. Pull levers up and place bottle down into the holder.
Press on the top of the material bottle until you hear a click to make certain the bottles
are fully seated.
Press and release the upper right material delivery module to open it. Install two bottles4.
of part material into the MDM. Pull levers up and place bottle down into the holder. Press
on the top of the material bottle until you hear a click to make certain the bottles are fully
seated.
As previously stated, only two MDM are loaded with material for the Demo print.5.
Subsequent build jobs will require all MDMs to be fully loaded with both support and part
material.

Install Build Platform
Clean the platform using isopropyl alcohol before installing the platform into the printer.1.
Open the chamber door.2.
The adjacent view shows the bottom of the print platform. The recessed area on the3.
bottom of the platform is placed toward the front of the printer.
Place the platform on the X-carriage so the rear edge of the platform is positioned in front4.
of the rear brackets.

Slide the platform toward the rear of the printer until it is firmly pressed against the rear5.
brackets. Press down on the platform at the points indicated to make certain the
platform is “seated” onto the X-carriage.
Close the front door and press the Start key on the touchscreen to bring the printer on-6.
line.
Demo Print
On the operator panel, press the Tools icon.
Press Print Diagnostics.

Press Demo Print
Select the mode (HD or UHD) for the Demo Print

The system displays PLATFORM EMPTY & DOOR CLOSED? Y/N.
Make certain the platform is empty, the door is closed and press YES.
The printer starts the demo print job.
The demo print will take approximately three hours.
Remove Build Platform
When operator panel display shows DONE: <job_name> remove build platform
Open the chamber door.1.

To remove the platform, Pull the platform forward until you feel it contact the stops.2.
Place your hands on either side of the platform to lift and remove it from the printer
Remove Part From Build Platform
To remove your part from the build platform:
Place the platform in a freezer for ten to fifteen minutes. As the parts and platform cool,
they contract at different rates and separate.
Alternatively, the parts can be mechanically separated from the build platform by force
using a tool with a stiff thin blade such as a putty knife. Make certain you do not mark the
platform. For more information on how to clean parts, refer to the VisiJet Material
Handling Guide.
Empty Waste Drawers
Personal protection equipment is required before opening waste drawer.
Follow all material handling and disposal guidelines. Always follow Global
Health and Safety guidelines and local regulations regarding handling and
disposal of regulated materials. Keep disposal records if local law requires.
CAUTION: Wear protective gloves before removing any waste material. Be
careful not to spill, drop, or expose others to these materials. Dispose the
material according to your local regulatory guidelines.
NOTE: When removing the draped portion of the bag, be careful not to spill the material that may be
on the top portion of the bag.

Open the upper left and upper right MDMs.1.
Slide both waste drawers completely out of the printer.2.
Remove waste bags from waste drawers and place into a hazardous waste container.3.
Replace the plastic waste bag for each drawer.4.
Close waste drawers and press the Start to resume.5.
Standby and Conserve Mode
NOTE: If the printer is to be used within 7 to 10 days of the last build, it is
recommended to leave your printer in either standby or conserve mode, instead
of powering off the printer.
If the printer is idle more than 4 hours, it enters Standby mode. If the printer is idle
more than 36 hours, it enters Conserve mode. In these energy-saving states, the
printer heaters are partially cooled and many other components are disabled. It takes
much less time for the printer to warm up from Standby or Conserve mode than it does
from full shutdown/power off, (see table below). To increase or decrease wait time
before the printer enters Standby mode or Conserve mode, contact 3D Systems
Technical Support
Mode Time

Standby 15 min.
Conserve 25 min.
Initial Power Up 165 min.
Printer Shutdown and Power Off
NOTE: Before shutdown and power off, verify that there is no need to build parts
again soon.
CAUTION: Switching off or disconnecting the printer’s power without
performing the following shutdown procedure can damage the printer.
Always perform the shutdown procedure before switching off the printer
power unless an immediate power off is necessary for safety reasons.
Verify printer is not building.1.
Press Tools (A)2.
Press Printer Shutdown (B).3.
The touchscreen displays SHUTDOWN MODELER?: Y/N. Press Yes.4.
The touchscreen displays Windows Shutdown:5.
The touchscreen displays Shutdown in Progress Please Wait6.
After the PC switches off, switch the power switch on the back to the printer to OFF.7.

FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION, PLEASE REFER TO THE PROJET 5500X
USER GUIDE.