Formlabs Form 2 - User Manual

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Questions and Answers

payneanthonyJul 26, 2025

What to do if the formlabs 3D Printer bite valve does not dispense resin?

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Elizabeth PerezJul 27, 2025
If the bite valve isn't dispensing resin, it might be because the silicone material has sealed itself or resin has cured over the opening. First, close the vent cap and remove the resin cartridge. Turn the cartridge upside down and inspect the bite valve. Try squeezing the valve a few times to open the seal. If that doesn't work, carefully use tweezers to push through the opening to enable resin flow. If the bite valve still doesn't open, contact Formlabs Support and submit photos of the bite valve seal with your request. Another potential cause is contamination of the LevelSense board.

Summary

Set Up

Remove the resin cartridge

Instructions for safely removing the resin cartridge from the printer.

Remove the Build platform

Guidance on how to detach the build platform from the printer.

Remove the resin tank

Steps for safely disconnecting and removing the resin tank.

Start up

Insert the tank resin

Procedure for installing a new resin tank into the printer.

Insert the build platform

Instructions on how to properly insert the build platform.

Insert the resin cartridge

Guide for inserting the resin cartridge into the printer's designated slot.

Print

Steps for preparing and initiating a print job using the FormLab 2.

Washing your print

Instructions for cleaning the printed object using isopropyl alcohol.

Finition

Details on post-processing steps, including UV curing and support removal.

Cleaning

Cleaning the optical window

Procedure for cleaning the printer's optical window to ensure print quality.

Cleaning the tank resin

Steps for cleaning the resin tank to maintain optimal performance.

Level print

Check and adjust printer leveling

Guide to checking and adjusting the printer's leveling for accurate prints.

Formlabs Form 2 Specifications

General

Technology	Stereolithography (SLA)
Build Volume	145 x 145 x 175 mm
Layer Thickness	25 - 100 microns
Laser Spot Size	140 microns
Laser Power	250 mW
Printer Dimensions	350 x 330 x 520 mm
Software	PreForm
Connectivity	USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi
Printer Weight	13 kg
Materials	Formlabs Resins
Operating System Compatibility	Windows 7 and higher, Mac OS X 10.7 and higher
Power Requirements	100–240 V
Print Speed	Varies by material and layer thickness