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Required supplies
Non-reactive nitrile gloves
Plastic tank scraper
To inspect the resin tank interior:
1. Put on a new, clean pair of nitrile gloves.
2. Use the plastic tank scraper to inspect the resin and the resin tank interior. Refer to section
7.3 Cleaning after a failed print, steps 1–3.
3. Check for the following issues that may lead to print failures or any excessive wear that
requires switching to a new resin tank:
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Cured resin on the bottom of the tank
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Debris or failed prints in the resin
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Cuts or gouges in the bottom of the tank
4. If necessary, follow cleaning instructions to remove cured resin, failed prints, debris, and
settled pigment in the resin tank.
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For moderate wear or scratches on the bottom of the tank, use the Layout tool in PreForm
to move the model outside the worn or scratched area.
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In the case of excessive wear or scratches on the bottom of the tank, switch to a new
resin tank. Refer to section 6.7.3 Replacing the resin tank.
To inspect the resin tank exterior:
1. Put on a new, clean pair of nitrile gloves.
2. Visually inspect the resin tank exterior for fingerprints, dust, contamination, and scratches,
which cause the light from the backlight to diuse and lead to print failures or inaccuracies.
3.
If necessary, use the cleaning instructions to remove any fingerprints, dust, or contamination
on the bottom of the resin tank.
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For moderate wear or scratches on the bottom of the resin tank, use the Layout tool in
PreForm to move the model outside the worn or scratched area.
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In the case of excessive wear or scratches on the bottom of the resin tank, switch to a
new resin tank. Refer to section 6.7.3 Replacing the resin tank.
To inspect the tank frame:
1. Put on a new, clean pair of nitrile gloves.
2.
Visually inspect the tank frame for contamination or resin. Resin on the tank frame may result
in print failures and/or damage to the release texture. If the release texture is contaminated,
refer to section 6.6.5 Cleaning the release texture.
6.7.2 Cleaning the resin tank
Keep the resin tank clean and free of cured resin and other debris to ensure print quality and
extend the lifetime of the printer.