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• Debris or contamination in the resin:
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See 6.5.3 Filter the Resin.
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Clean, debris-free resin helps avoid print failures, which may damage the tank.
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Settled pigment in the resin: Resin pigment can settle onto the film. To supplement the
mixer’s function, slide the tank tool against the film to remove settled pigment.
• To clean the underside of the film:
1. Apply a small amount of clean IPA to a PEC*PAD.
2. Wipe the surface of the film to remove contamination or resin.
• To clean the Resin Tank frame exterior:
3. Use a paper towel to clean resin from the exterior of the tank frame.
4. Keep the sides of the tank clean and free of resin.
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Avoid resin on the underside of the film, because the contamination may result in print
failures and/or damage to the roller holder.
To replace the Resin Tank:
6. Remove the build platform.
7. Hold the side walls of the resin tank.
8. Gently pull - away from the printer and upward - the resin tank to release the tank from
the tank carrier.
9. Store the resin tank in the tank case with the lid installed. To dispose of the resin tank, see
8.1.1 Disposal of resin.
10. To install a new resin tank, see 4.3.3 Insert the Resin Tank and Mixer.
6.5.3 Filter the Resin
For detailed guidance and visual assistance, search on support.formlabs.com.
To filter resin:
1. Suspend the paint or oil filter (with a “fine” or ~190 micron mesh size) above an opaque
plastic container suitable for storing resin. Use a ring stand to reduce the risk of spilling resin.
2. Wear gloves to remove the tank and mixer. Place the mixer aside on a protected surface.
3. Hold the edge of the tank, taking care not to touch the tank’s film.
4. Tilt the resin tank with the spout aligned directly above the filter.
5. Pour the resin through the filter, into the disposable container.
6. Gently scrape the surface of the resin tank to pull resin toward the spout.
7. Once all resin passes through the filter, pour the resin back into the tank.
To dispose of the used filter, see 8.1.1 Disposal of resin.
6.5.4 Remove and Replace the Cartridge
For detailed guidance and visual assistance, search on support.formlabs.com.
To replace the cartridge:
1. Press the vent cap closed.
2. Hold the cartridge handle.
3. Lift the cartridge out of the printer.
4. Store or dispose of the cartridge. For detailed guidance and visual assistance, search on
support.formlabs.com.
5. To install a new resin cartridge, see 4.3.5 Insert the Resin Cartridge.
Store the cartridge upright with the valve cover installed to protect storage surfaces from resin.
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