Shutting Down the Printer

You only need to shut down the printer if it will not be used for a week or more. Otherwise, the printer can remain on, in Idle mode.

The Shutdown process flushes printing materials from printer components. To avoid flushing out valuable material, make sure to print models at least once a week. Many printer operators use this opportunity to print customer samples or test models.

To properly shut down, the printer needs to perform several processes. These are controlled by the Shutdown wizard. Do not attempt to shut down the printer by simply closing the computer interface (the printer-control application), and never disconnect power to the printer before completing this wizard.

Caution
Not using the printer for an extended period without first running the wizard can cause serious damage to print heads and other expensive printer parts.

Depending on the length of time the printer will not be used, you can choose between a short shutdown procedure, and a more thorough procedure.

•   Up to 10 days: The wizard empties the print block of Model and Support material, to prevent leaks. This takes about 10 minutes.
•   More than 10 days: The wizard empties the print block, then flushes the system with cleaning fluid. This takes up to 35 minutes, and you must be present to load a container of cleaning-fluid when instructed.

To run the Shutdown wizard:
1.   Start the Shutdown wizard from the Options menu.

2.   Click Next.
3.   Select the option corresponding to the length of time that the printer will not be used—less or more than ten days.

Note:  Before selecting More than 10 days, make sure that cleaning-fluid cartridges are available.

4.   In the next screen, verify that the tray is empty and click Next.

The shutdown procedure begins.

5.   When the final wizard screen appears, close all open programs on both computers, and shut down the computers.
6.   After both printer computers shut down turn off the main power switch at the back of the printer (see Starting the Printer).
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