Printing

10min

Overview
Printing is the process where digital models become solid parts. UV light cures photosensitive resin one layer at a time.
The steps below focus on the M2 printer. But all Carbon printers operate similarly so the information applies to all printer. 
For specific hardware operating instructions, refer to the printer document:
﻿M1/M2﻿ 
﻿M3/M3 Max﻿ 
﻿L1﻿ 
Workflow
Open the printer door.
Install the cassette.  M-Series cassettes will contain the dispensed resin.  L1 Printers, the resin will be poured into the cassette once installed.
Inspect the printer platform.  Be sure the platform is clean and damage-free.
Install the platform.
Close the print door for M-Series printers.
Verify the correct project is queued to the printer.
Start the print.  See various options in specific hardware courses.  This is when the L1 door closes automatically.
When the print completes, open the door.
Remove the platform.
Close printer door.
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Process Videos
The following video shows printing processes for the M2, M3/M3 Max and L1 printers in order. You can jump to a specific chapter by clicking on the appropriate section on the video timeline.
M2 Printing
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M2 Printer
Open door
Using footswitch
Install cassette with resin
Lock cassette latch
Install clean platform
Verify seated properly
Close door
Verify the correct project queued to the printer
Press start print
Open door when print completes
Remove platform
Place on transfer tray to collect drips
Close door
M3 Printing
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M3 Printer
Place cassette over the pedestal
Cassette fits around the perimeter
Ensure the pull studs engage into the clamp pots
Slide platform onto rails
Ensure the platform guide rails engage the rails
Slide until the platform hits the stops
Verify the correct print is queued on the printer
Project Name
M3 Start Print Option 1
Close printer door
Press button with foot
Press Start on touchscreen
Print begins
M3 Start Print Option 2
Close printer door and start print
Press button with foot and hold for 2 seconds
Print begins
Open printer door
Press button with foot
Platform releases
Grasp side grips on platform and pull forward
Rotate platform inside printer so parts point up
This will contain resin drips
Place platform on a stable work surface
Close printer door
L1 Printing 
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L1 Printer
Open door
Touch door sensor on either side of printer
Install cassette
Resin may be pre-dispensed into cassette while mounted on cart. (parked over a workbench)
Cassette seated when indicator light comes on
Pour dispensed resin into cassette
Or resin may be poured into cassette while in printer.
Install platform
Indicator light comes on
Verify the correct project queued to the printer
Press start...or...
...use footswitch to start print
Door closes automatically and print begins
Open door when print completes
Remove platform 
Flip platform parts side up to contain drips
Bring platform directly to workbench
Resources
﻿Resin Mixing and Dispensing﻿ 
﻿Part Defects﻿ 
﻿UV Curing﻿ 
﻿Thermal Curing﻿ 

Carbon Resin Mixing Calculator

Release Film