Formlabs Form 4B - Troubleshooting Errors or Abnormal Activity

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6. To remove cured resin:
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Slide the edge of the plastic tank scraper under the edge of the cured resin.
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Pry with moderate pressure. Do not press directly into the resin tank with the edge of
the tank scraper.
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Lift the cured resin out of the resin tank.
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Rest the cured resin on paper towels.
7. To dispose of cured resin, refer to section 9.1 Disposal of resin and accessories.
8. Clean the plastic tank scraper and work surface.
7.3.3 Cleaning the plastic tank scraper
Clean the plastic tank scraper after each use to remove excess liquid resin and
prevent contamination.
Required supplies
Wiping Washing
• Isopropyl alcohol
• Low-fiber paper towels
• Non-reactive nitrile gloves
• Form Wash or Form4B Finish Kit
• Isopropyl alcohol
• Non-reactive nitrile gloves
To wipe the plastic tank scraper:
1. Put on a new, clean pair of nitrile gloves.
2. Apply clean isopropyl alcohol to a clean low-fiber paper towel.
3. Wipe the surface of the plastic tank scraper to remove resin.
4. Allow the plastic tank scraper to air dry after wiping.
To wash the plastic tank scraper:
1. Put on a new, clean pair of nitrile gloves.
2. Rest the plastic tank scraper in the wash basket of the Form Wash or rinse bucket of the
Form4B Finish Kit.
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Wash the plastic tank scraper for five minutes. Increase the wash time for heavily-used solvent.
4. Allow the plastic tank scraper to air dry after washing.
7.4 Troubleshooting errors or abnormal activity
In the case of errors, abnormal activity, or print failures with the Form4B, reference the following
errors, causes, and proposed solutions. Complete the initial troubleshooting steps and carefully
document all results. For detailed guidance and visual assistance, visit support.formlabs.com.
7.4.1 Resolving abnormal functions during print setup