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INTRODUCTION
This printer uses an LCD screen to mask a cross section of your model, one layer at a time,
using a 405nm UV light array to cure resin held in a vat. The LCD screen is positioned
beneath a vat of resin, with a transparent film separating the resin and screen. Between
layers, the printer will lift (or "Raise") the print and return it one layer higher than
previously. This lifting action allows uncured resin to flow under the print and back into the
vat. This process is repeated layer by layer to shape the object.
Because of how it this style of printing works:
Finer levels of detail are able to be printed than with FDM or filament printers. This
printer is equipped with a 2K screen to print at higher resolutions.
The height of the object is the main determinant on how long it will take to print
the object. Additional models across the build platform will not increase time, as
long as the height does not increase.
Supports should be included in any areas that would be "Islands", or areas that
would not be touching the already printed parts of the model. They should also be
used for heavy pieces that risk falling off of the build plate.
Keeping the build platform, resin vat, and transparent film clean of debris and cured
resin is a must for successful printing.
Cleaning the print and final curing are necessary post processing steps. Natural
sunlight produces all the UV light necessary to cure the final print. Exposure to
sunlight on a well-lit window sill for half an hour or longer will be sufficient for the
final curing process.