{"id":3865,"date":"2021-06-28T20:30:47","date_gmt":"2021-06-28T20:30:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dynamism.com\/learn\/?p=3865"},"modified":"2021-09-23T15:23:23","modified_gmt":"2021-09-23T15:23:23","slug":"setting-up-your-formlabs-form-3-3b","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dynamism.com\/learn\/3d-printing\/setting-up-your-formlabs-form-3-3b.html","title":{"rendered":"Setting Up Your Formlabs Form 3\/3B"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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This page will allow you to learn the best practices to set up and use the Form 3\/Form 3B and its Resin Tank, Build Platform, and resin dispensing system. Reference the quick link section to the right for specific procedures in the setup process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Printer Components<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Take a moment to get to know the different parts of your printer. These terms will be used regularly throughout support documentation. a<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Resin Cartridge<\/li>
  2. Status light<\/li>
  3. Cover<\/li>
  4. Build Platform<\/li>
  5. Resin Tank<\/li>
  6. Touchscreen<\/li>
  7. Status light<\/li>
  8. Leveling disc<\/li><\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Unlocking the Light Processing Unit (LPU)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    A latch secures the Light Processing Unit (LPU) within the printer during shipping. To release the LPU housing from its shipping position:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Locate the latch (A) on the LPU housing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Loosen and remove the thumb screws (B) and LPU latch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Store the thumb screws and latch with the original packaging. The LPU must be secured with the thumb screws and latch during any printer transportation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Powering the Printer On<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The first time the printer is connected to power, it will display a series of onboarding steps on the touchscreen. The onboarding steps include instructions for inserting consumables (resin tank, resin cartridge, and build platform) into the Form 3\/Form 3B, additional details for which are given below. Follow these steps to prepare the Form 3\/Form 3B for use.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Inserting the Resin Tank<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The resin tank is the primary container for holding resin after it is dispensed from the cartridge. Resin is cured onto the build platform when the laser passes through the tank\u2019s bottom film. To insert the resin tank:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Lift the printer\u2019s cover and remove the resin tank from its case.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Remove all packaging from the resin tank before inserting it into the printer, including the foam inside the resin tank that holds the mixer in place.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Align the resin tank side walls with the left and right tank carrier rails. The front and rear walls of the resin tank should hang over the ends of the rails and the tank\u2019s resin fill spout should fit into the corresponding hole in the Z tower. The tank is not locked into place in this position but should sit flat and level.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Holding the side handles on the tank, gently push the tank down and forward until it locks into the rails and is flush against the back of the printer. You should not need to apply significant force. The printer will not properly detect the tank unless the tank is fully inserted
    NOTE:<\/strong> If the printer is powered on, it will display a message on the touchscreen and play a notification sound once it detects the tank. The status light on the top of the printer and the logo on the front of the printer will also flash to show that a tank has been detected.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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