Formlabs Form 3BL - Table of Contents

Table of Contents
1 Preface ..................................................................4
1.1 Read and retain instructions ................................................4
1.2 Obtaining documentation and information ...................................4
2 Introduction ..............................................................6
2.1 Intended use ..............................................................6
2.2 Technical specifications ....................................................7
2.3 Product elements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
2.4 Understanding the display .................................................10
3 Safety ................................................................... 11
3.1 Component and subsystem safety ..........................................11
3.2 Personal protective equipment (PPE) .......................................14
3.3 Specifications of tools to be used ..........................................14
3.4 Sensitive components ....................................................15
3.5 Emergency and exceptional situations ......................................16
4 Preparation and setup ....................................................17
4.1 Location and environs ....................................................17
4.2 Networking ..............................................................17
4.3 Unboxing the printer ......................................................17
4.4 Serial name ..............................................................18
4.5 Installing the printer .......................................................19
4.6 Connecting the printer to a network ........................................19
4.7 Leveling the printer ......................................................20
4.8 Inserting the resin tank and mixer ..........................................21
4.9 Inserting the build platform ............................................... 22
4.10 Inserting the resin cartridges ............................................. 23
4.11 Installing the Form 3BL Finish Kit .......................................... 24
4.12 Transporting the printer .................................................. 25
5 Printing ................................................................ 27
5.1 Operational environment ..................................................27
5.2 Designing for SLA ........................................................27
5.3 Setting up a print .........................................................27
5.4 Preparing the printer for printing .......................................... 29