Formlabs Form 4B - Table of Contents

1. 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 ....................................................6
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) .......................................13
3.3 Specifications of tools to be used ..........................................14
3.4 Sensitive components ....................................................14
3.5 Emergency and exceptional situations ......................................15
4. Preparation and setup ....................................................16
4.1 Location and environs ....................................................16
4.2 Networking ..............................................................16
4.3 Unboxing the printer ......................................................16
4.4 Serial name ..............................................................18
4.5 Installing the printer .......................................................18
4.6 Connecting the printer to a network ........................................18
4.7 Leveling the printer ......................................................20
4.8 Inserting the resin tank and mixer ......................................... 20
4.9 Inserting the build platform ................................................21
4.10 Inserting the resin cartridge ...............................................21
4.11 Installing the Form4B Finish Kit ........................................... 22
4.12 Transporting the printer .................................................. 22
5. Printing ................................................................ 25
5.1 Operational environment ................................................. 25
5.2 Designing for SLA ....................................................... 25
5.3 Setting up a print ........................................................ 25
5.4 Preparing the printer for printing ...........................................27