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4. Apply a small amount of isopropyl alcohol to a new PEC*PAD.
5. Wipe the glass surface slowly with the PEC*PAD, pulling the PEC*PAD toward you. Repeat
this step until you have cleaned the entire glass surface.
6. Dry wipe the glass surface again with a new PEC*PAD to remove any remaining streaks.
6.7
Maintaining the resin tank
The resin tank is the primary container for holding resin after it is dispensed from the resin
cartridges. Resin is cured onto the build platform when the laser passes through the flexible
film of the resin tank. Be sure to handle and maintain the resin tank properly between each
print. 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.
Spill hazard: Resin may spill over the tank walls if the resin tank tilts more than
5–10 degrees. Hold the resin tank level with two hands. To inspect and clean the
resin tank’s underside, empty the resin tank and/or take care to avoid spilling resin
outside the resin tank.
Sharp and metal tools can damage the dual-layer, flexible film and affect print quality,
leading to print failures and/or a resin spill. Do not use sharp or metal tools like the
removal tool, scraper, or flush cutters to inspect or clean the resin tank. Only use the
tank tool to inspect and remove cured resin from the flexible film inside the resin tank.
6.7.1
Inspecting the resin tank
For the best results, inspect resin tanks regularly and, if necessary, clean them. Dirty optical
surfaces and damage to the flexible film may cause print failures.
Required supplies
Non-reactive nitrile gloves
Tank tool
To inspect the resin tank interior:
1. Put on a new, clean pair of nitrile gloves.
2. Use the tank tool 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:
° Cured resin on the flexible film
° Debris or failed prints in the resin
° Punctures, cuts, or gouges in the flexible film
4. Check that the mixer and float are properly installed in the tank case. Refer to section
4.8
Inserting the resin tank and mixer
for more information.
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NOTICE
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