Silhouette Alta Use and care manual

Silhouette Alta®
Print Head Replacement Procedure
Preparation
Alta machine
Used print head
Replacement unit
Tools
Needle-nose pliers
Hex wrench (M3) (included in the Alta box)
Remove the print head
5. Remove the M3 screws with the hex wrench.
6. Remove the connector. Pinch the side of the connector and pull
up (DO NOT PULL THE WIRE).
7. Remove the joint screws (3 pieces).
7.1 Hold the nut piece in place with the needle-nose pliers.
7. 2 Remove the screw with the hex wrench.
8. Remove the print head.
4. Remove the hose.
4.1 Push the collar down.
4.2 Pull the hose.
1. Remove the filament and wait for the print head to cool.
2. Remove the build plate.
3. Move the print head to the bottom of the platform. Adjust the
print head position so that it rests in the center.

Silhouette Alta®
Print Head Replacement Procedure
1. Determine the direction of the print head.
1.1 Attach the print head so that the wire connector is facing
the door.
3. Move the print head to the bottom of the platform. Adjust the
print head position so that it rests in the center.
4. Attach the connector. (DO NOT PINCH THE WIRE)
5. Replace the M3 screws at the top of the print head.
Move the print head and confirm the wire is not wrapped or
tangled around the joint parts.
Insert the new print head
2. Attach the nozzle with the screw and nut.
NOTE: DO NOT TIGHTEN THE SCREW TOO TIGHTLY.
The nut is a locking nut. Ensure it is tight but not too tight
or loose. If the screw is too tight, the steel brackets may
become damaged.
2.1 Hold the nut in place with the needle-nose pliers.
2.2 Tighten the screw lightly using the hex wrench.
6. Attach the hose (BE SURE THE WIRE AND THE HOSE ARE
NOT CROSSED)
7. Finished