Formlabs Form 3 - Planned Maintenance Procedures

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6.5 Planned Maintenance Procedures
For detailed guidance and visual assistance, search on support.formlabs.com.
Maintenance tasks shall be done according to the following plan:
Task Frequency Section:
Update the firmware When PreForm indicates a new firmware version
is available
Replace the resin tank Replace when wear on the film begins to aect
print quality
Replace the resin cartridge When the cartridge is empty, after 1 liter of printing
Filter the resin
When you can visually see particles in the tank
6.5.1 Update Form 3 Firmware
Formlabs regularly releases updated firmware to fix bugs and improve functionality. Review
the PreForm and firmware release notes to learn more about the improvements that come
with each version’s release.
6.5.2 Maintain the Resin Tank
Spill hazard. Resin may spill over the tank walls if the resin tank tilts more than 5-10°. Hold
the resin tank level with two hands. To inspect and clean the underside of the tank, empty
the resin tank and/or take care to avoid spilling resin outside the tank. Sharp and metal tools
can damage the dual-layer film in the resin tank and aect print quality. Do not use sharp or
metal tools in the resin tank. Use only the tank tool to clean the inside of the resin tank.
To inspect the Resin Tank interior:
1. Use the tank tool to inspect the resin and the film. See 7.3 Cleaning After a Failed Print,
steps 1-3.
2. Check for the following issues that may lead to print failures or any excessive wear that
requires replacing the tank:
• cured resin on the film
• debris or failed prints in the resin
• punctures, cuts, or gouges in the film
3. Check that the mixer and float are properly installed in the tank case. See 4.3.3 Insert the
Resin Tank and Mixer.
4.
Follow cleaning instructions to remove cured resin, failed prints, debris, and settled pigment. For
moderate wear or scratches on the film, use the Layout toolbar in PreForm to print outside the
worn or scratched area. In the case of excessive wear or scratches on the film, replace the tank.
To inspect the Resin Tank exterior:
1. Visually inspect the film on the underside of the tank for fingerprints, dust, contamination,
and scratches, which cause the laser light to diuse and lead to print failures or inaccuracies.
2. Use cleaning instructions to remove any fingerprints, dust, or contamination on the film
before printing.
To clean the Resin Tank:
• Print failures:
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See 7.3 Cleaning after a Failed Print.
CAUTION