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title: General Quick Start
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description: Discover essential resources for newcomers to Carbon in our comprehensive guide. This document covers the DLS basics for operators and designers, including safety protocols, hardware operation and design guidelines.
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createdAt: 2025-02-14T21:31:58.560Z
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# Operators

Are you managing the lab or operating the printer? Get started with the documents below.
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# Designers

Designing parts for DLS? Or are you trying to identify parts that are a good fit for DLS? Get started with the documents below.
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### Basics

[Safety](docId\:EpLNOlhPOETRa_WXRrpjd) 

[Process Overview](docId:0k1g5pBC2uXr8zJqrhLcR) 

[Hardware Overview](docId\:jrQF7mAuTll-Spiy7v3N-) 

[Materials Overview](docId\:qsOQBEdCnaBfdx656tlY6) 

[Lab Setup Video](docId\:QPfV42I2zRbiWmZKbcDYK) 

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### DLS Process

[Printer UI](docId\:oId4ZNZtZYeltTPVJ984a) 

[Orientation and Supports](docId\:DoBa4qKKoXpi-52yw3nCr) 

[Resin Mixing and Dispensing](docId:4lwK3k36RFqf2RAOVXszx) 

[Washing](docId\:AvN2rNsLSHhmUz9rbYkmN) 

[UV Curing](docId\:l_nKs7cZUARr_VHeuozGP) 

[Thermal Curing](docId:7NE6rGdaSzpAPOHH5QOzm) 

[Cassette Care](docId\:Y_IMi7AeVLyJbsATEXxdB) 

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### Reference & Troubleshooting

[Lab Reference Grids](docId\:UJF4K0NY4lYE74ZoHX1R-) 

[DLS Printer Dynamics](docId\:U7XYytjyDp3BvsYy2qKcU) 

[Part Defects](docId\:pPm8gmeGCY_0fkFwgTCyj)
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### Basics

[Safety](docId\:EpLNOlhPOETRa_WXRrpjd) 

[Process Overview](docId:0k1g5pBC2uXr8zJqrhLcR) 

[Hardware Overview](docId\:jrQF7mAuTll-Spiy7v3N-) 

[Materials Overview](docId\:qsOQBEdCnaBfdx656tlY6) 





### Design

[DLS Printer Dynamics](docId\:U7XYytjyDp3BvsYy2qKcU) 

[DLS Design Guidelines](docId\:t94PR-A-C0pIhY6LJsWk7) 

[Application Selection](docId\:OVjqAmNSuDIFQCpCDzC-E) 

[Design Engine](docId:6-kC-BOB7NDBPNaw7DU3i) 
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# Workflow Videos

Watch the videos below to get a quick overview of the DLS workflow.

## Print Preparation

Use the Printer UI to import, orient and support your models.

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## Check the Cassette

Inspect the cassette before printing.

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## One Part Resin Dispensing

Pour one-part resin into the cassette.

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## Cartridge Resin Dispensing

Two-part resins require mixing and dispensing using a powered dispenser.

See [Bulk Mixing](docId\:mAobJIQt6KrrINH11_E8d) for information about preparing larger quantities of resin.

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## Printing

Select the project and begin printing.

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## Remove Part from the Platform

Use a scraper to remove parts from the platform.

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## Washing

Wash parts in isopropyl alcohol (IPA).

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## UV Curing

Cure parts to achieve final strength.

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## Thermal Curing

Curing parts in an oven is required for all two-part resins and some one-part resins.

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## Cassette Cleaning

Clean the cassette.

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