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Shrouds
(Baes)
These flexible plastic shields enclose and protect the printer’s internal
components, especially the optical path. The shrouds are attached by
reusable plastic rivets.
Shuttle Cover The shuttle cover protects the interior of the printer from spilled resin.
It can catch up to 50 mL of resin in the trough located at the front, just
under the printer’s shell.
Tank Carrier The tank carrier holds the resin tank and slides left and right during the
peel process. Each printer’s alignment is uniquely calibrated at the factory.
Any change to this alignment via unscrewing or tampering may cause
print issues that can only be resolved by a return for re-calibration.
Tank Grips Plastic handles on each side of the resin tank help to more easily
insert, remove, and carry the tank. Avoid touching the bottom of
the resin tank, as fingerprints can leave smudges that obstruct the
optical path.
Tank Spout This spout at the back of the resin tank sits underneath the cartridge
dispense hole and receives resin from the cartridge.
Tank Spring Fingers These electrical contacts are embedded in the tank carrier. They read
the resin tank’s EEPROM ID chip to sense the tank’s presence and to
communicate the resin type to PreForm.
Thermopile The thermopile is an infrared (IR) sensor located on the LevelSense
board that senses resin tank temperature. If it is contaminated with
resin, please contact Support.
To Front Display
(Connector)
This connector links the display to the motherboard via a ribbon cable.
Touchscreen The LCD displays print information, settings, and error messages.
Itserves as the user interface for the Form 2.
USB Port The Form 2 can connect to a computer via USB. The port is
connected to the motherboard and can be accessed from the back
ofthe machine.
Vent Cap The lid at the top of the cartridge allows for air interchange, so that resin
dispenses properly. Push the vent cap open prior to printing.
Wi-Fi Antenna The Wi-Fi antenna enables the Form 2’s wireless connectivity.
Theantenna pokes through a hole on the printer’s motherboard.
Wiper Each resin tank includes a wiper that improves print consistency by
clearing the build area after each layer and circulating the resin.
Wiper Belt This geared rubber belt connects the wiper mount to the wiper motor.
As the motor turns, the belt moves the wiper back and forth across
the resin tank.
Wiper Mount The wiper mount connects the wiper to the belt drive system. Insert
the wiper’s insertion foot into the metal bracket before printing.
Z Tower This vertical tower at the back of the printer provides support for many
parts of the Form 2. The build platform is raised and lowered along
the Z-Axis, inside the tower. The Z Tower also encloses the resin
cartridge and the mechanisms for dispensing the resin into the tank.
Z-Axis Limit Switch This optical sensor tells the motor driver when the build platform has
reached the top of the tower.
Original English instructions
Please read this manual carefully and keep it for future reference.
November 2018
REV 02
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