Prusa Research Original Prusa SL1, Manual

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5. Preflight check
80 Original Prusa SL1 kit assembly
STEP 16 Calibration 4
See the pictures in the Wizard to set the tilting mechanism correctly.
Actual setting will be in the next step, for now just learn the correct position.
Behind the scenes: The tank must be placed on both sides of the printer which
doesn't move and in the middle is the tilt mechanism with the screen. Your goal is to
set all surfaces to the same level.
Press "Continue"
STEP 17 Calibration 5
Using the "Up" and "Down" button
move the tilt mechanism until you
align it with the bottom edge of the
resin tank.
Recommended setup: using the
tilt, raise the tank slightly above the
printer and then return down till
you touch the surface of the printer
again.
The value will differ for each
printer.
As soon as you finish this step, you
can remove the tank from the
printer. Make sure you won't
damage (punch through) the FEP
film.
STEP 18 Calibration 6
Before you continue to the next step, make sure all the parts are perfectly clean. No
resin or dirt should be present on the:
Resin tank
Printing display
Printing platform
Press "Continue"
WARNING: Do not clean the FEP film with isopropyl alcohol! Use a combination
of warm water and a dishwashing product.