Formlabs Form 4B - Preface; Read and Retain Instructions; Obtaining Documentation and Information

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1. Preface
Congratulations on purchasing the Form4B. On behalf of the Formlabs team, we thank you for
your purchase. The Form4B is a large-format Low Force Display (LFD)™ 3D printer. The Form4B
fabricates fully-supported parts by converting a 3D object into 2D slices that can be cured
layer by layer with 405 nm light. This manual explains how to set up, use, and properly maintain
the Form4B, as well as provides design guidance for optimizing print results. The manual is
intended for anyone who is installing, operating, maintaining, or otherwise interacting with the
Form4B. Supervise young or inexperienced users to ensure enjoyable and safe operation.
1.1 Read and retain instructions
Read and understand this manual and its safety instructions before using the Form4B. Failure
to do so can result in serious injury or death. Keep all safety information and instructions for
future reference and provide them to subsequent users of the product.
Follow all the instructions. This will avoid fire, explosions, electric shocks, or other hazards that
may result in damage to property and/or severe or fatal injuries.
The Form4B shall only be used by persons who have fully read and understand the contents
of this manual. Ensure that each person who uses the Form4B has read these warnings and
instructions and follows them. Formlabs is not liable for cases of material damage or personal
injury caused by incorrect handling or non-compliance with the safety instructions. In such
cases, the warranty will be voided.
1.2 Obtaining documentation and information
Visit formlabs.com to:
• Access your Formlabs store (formlabs.com/store) and Dashboard accounts (formlabs.com/
dashboard).
• Find certified service providers in your region (formlabs.com/company/partners).
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Access the Terms of Service (formlabs.com/terms-of-service) and the Privacy Policy
(formlabs.com/privacy-policy).
Visit support.formlabs.com to:
• Access the latest version of all Formlabs product documentation.
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Contact Formlabs Support to request documentation, usage instructions, repair guides,
and technical information.
• Submit any comments or feedback regarding what is good and what can be improved.
Formlabs values comments from its users.
• Request additional training.
1.2.1 Support and service
Retain a record of the original purchase to request warranty services. Service options depend
on the status of the specific product’s warranty. Include the serial name of the product when
contacting Formlabs Support or a certified service provider for product support.
Instead of a serial number, Formlabs products have a serial name, which is a unique identifier to
track the history of manufacturing, sales, and repair, and to distinguish usage when connected
to a network. The serial name is on the back panel of the machine in the format Form4-
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