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6.6.1 Updating the firmware
Formlabs regularly releases updated firmware to fix bugs and improve functionality. Review
the PreForm and firmware release notes to learn more about the improvements that come with
each version’s release. For detailed guidance and visual assistance, visit
support.formlabs.
com .
6.6.2 Filtering the resin
Filter resin to remove contamination and very small particulates of partially cured resin. 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.
Required supplies
Non-reactive nitrile
gloves
Opaque container
suitable for storing
resin
Paint or oil filters
(“fine” or 190 micron
mesh size)
Tank tool
To filter the resin:
1. Put on a new, clean pair of nitrile gloves.
2. Suspend the paint or oil filter (with a “fine” or 190 micron mesh size) above an opaque
container suitable for storing resin. Use a ring stand to reduce the risk of spilling resin.
3. Remove the resin tank and mixer. Place the mixer aside on a protected surface.
4. Hold the edge of the resin tank, taking care not to touch the resin tank’s underside.
5. Tilt the resin tank with the tank spout aligned directly above the filter.
6. Pour the resin through the filter, into the opaque plastic container.
7. Gently scrape the flexible film with the tank tool 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 cartridges
Replace the resin cartridges to change materials between prints or when a resin cartridge
is empty.
To replace the resin cartridges:
1. Press the vent caps closed.
2. Hold the resin cartridge by their handles.
3. Lift the resin cartridges out of the printer.
4. Store or dispose of the resin cartridges. For detailed guidance and visual assistance, visit
support.formlabs.com .
5. To install new resin cartridges, refer to section 4.10 Inserting the resin cartridges .
Store the resin cartridges upright with the valve covers installed to protect storage
surfaces from resin.
WARNING
NOTICE