Printing

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 operation docid\ x6lbga jvvx8i4d6mjklj operation docid\ i8t8sz08gsa ttgaurecr operation docid\ ljnqz8p0hjdgt ml4qopp 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 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 video text 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 video text 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 video text 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 docid 4lwk3k36rfqf2raovxszx part defects docid\ ppm8gmegcy 0fkfwgtcyj uv curing docid\ l nks7czuarr vheuozgp thermal curing docid 7ne6rgdaszpapohh5qozm