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
B
A
A
B
C
D
E
Waste Tray Door
Side Panel
Print Chamber Door
Cleaning Station
Control Panel
B
B
A
E
D
B
C
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Printing & Cleaning Station
A
B
C
D
E
Color Binder Pockets
Fast Axis Debris Separator
Clear Binder Pocket
F
G
Vacuum Hose
Service Station
Build Platform
B
C
A
H
I
J
K
Print Chamber Door
Cleaning Station
DE
F
G
Waste Drawer
Fine Cleaning Air Wand
LControl Panel
H
IJ
K
L
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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 conrmation 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:
AB
C
A
B
C
Build Chamber
Cleaning Station
Control Panel
DWaste Door & Waste Tray
D
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.
A
B
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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.
A
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 .
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