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7. Gently scrape the interior of the resin tank with the plastic tank scraper to pull resin toward
the tank spout.
8. Once all resin passes through the filter, pour the resin back into the resin tank.
9. To dispose of the used filter, refer to section 9.1 Disposal of resin and accessories.
6.6.3 Replacing the resin cartridge
Replace the resin cartridge to change materials between prints or when a resin cartridge
is empty.
To replace the resin cartridge:
1. Press the vent cap closed.
2. Hold the resin cartridge by its handles.
3. Lift the resin cartridge out of the printer.
4. Store or dispose of the resin cartridge. For detailed guidance and visual assistance, visit
support.formlabs.com.
5. To install a new resin cartridge, refer to section 4.10 Inserting the resin cartridge.
Store the resin cartridges upright with the valve covers installed to protect storage
surfaces from resin.
6.6.4 Cleaning the rear mesh filter
The rear mesh filter is located at the back of the printer. It magnetically attaches to the printer
and covers the LPU air intake. A clean dust filter ensures that the LPU and resin do not
overheat. For detailed guidance and visual assistance, visit support.formlabs.com.
Required supplies
Vacuum
To clean the rear mesh filter:
1. If necessary, move the printer to be able to access the back of the machine.
2. Locate the rear mesh filter positioned next to the power switch.
3. Remove the rear mesh filter from the printer.
4. Vacuum the rear mesh filter until itis clean and free from dust or debris.
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If the rear mesh filter cannot be cleaned, replace the dust filter.
5.
Reattach the rear mesh filter to the printer, ensuring that it is aligned with the air intake vents.
6.6.5 Cleaning the LPU release texture
The texture on the top of the LPU reduces forces on the printed parts, resin tank, and printer
between layers. Maintain a clean LPU to prevent print failures and damage to the resin tank.
For detailed guidance and visual assistance, visit support.formlabs.com.
Skin irritant: Resin and solvent may cause skin irritation or an allergic skin reaction.
Wear gloves when handling liquid resin, resin-coated surfaces, or solvent. Wash skin
with plenty of soap and water.
NOTICE
WARNING
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