Rapid Shape Operating Instructions
8.2 Regular maintenance by the customer
Maintenance and care of the machine is essential for a properly functioning. Therefore, it is absolutely
essential to follow the instructions on maintenance and care precisely.
8.2.1 Care before every print job
(A) Remove any cured material from the material reservoir by using a silicon spatula or
filter the material by using a fine filter or by using the automatic cleaning function.
Attention: SENSITIVE - Never use sharp / metallic objects.
(B) Remove any cured material from the building platform by using a spatula. The building
platform must have a complete smooth surface before starting printing.
(A) Check the protective glass for absolute cleanliness (no dust, resin or streaks)
o If necessary, clean the glass by using isopropanol (ISO), followed by glass
cleaner
(B) Clean the bottom of the material reservoir by using isopropanol followed by glass
cleaner.
(A) Perform a parallelism check of the building platform.
(B) Check the light intensity in calibration menu.
8.3 Maintenance by the manufacturer
More extensive maintenance is only to be carried out by Rapid Shape personnel.
For information on maintenance agreements, maintenance intervals as well as general
information concerning maintenance, please contact Rapid Shape or its distributors
directly. You can reach us here: