Resin Handling After Printing

after printing, there will still be some resin left in the cassette this resin can either be reused or disposed read through the options below reusing resin the resin that is left in the cassette after a print can still be used for printing however, it must be free of debris (see debris detection below) and still be within its useful life one part resins use within 24 hours after 24 hours, filter resin back into bottle and dispense with a clean cassette two part resins use within the resin’s pot life see the protocol sheet for each resin for specific pot life durations debris detection debris in the resin can jeopardize printing by damaging cassettes and causing print failures or defects even small fragments (less than 1 mm ) of cured resin or external debris can pose issues when they are squeezed between the window and the platform during printing detecting and removing these fragments improves print outcomes and reduces the overall cost of carbon printers by safeguarding cassette health and longevity checking for debris varies depending on the printer type you have m3 and m3 max printers automatically detect debris m1, m2, and l1 printers require manual detection of debris m3/m3 max automatic debris detection m3, m3 max, l1 automatic debris detection m3 and m3 max printers will abort a print and alert the user if solid debris is detected in the resin at the start of a print when debris is detected filter or replace resin before continuing reference reclaiming resin instructions remember that most debris will be too small to easily spot visually in the resin select debris removed to restart printing the project that was previously disrupted will still be at the top of the print queue an override option is available in the unlikely event that no debris can be located/removed, and the print continues to abort use this option with extreme caution use this option with extreme caution l1 printers using the gen 2 aligner model solution workflow automatically detect debris (software v1 44 and higher) m1, m2, l1 manual debris detection m1, m2, l1 check window between prints for debris use the spatula to check for cured resin loose in the liquid, or stuck to the window, in between prints check spatula for damage it is important to periodically check your silicone spatula to make sure it hasn't stiffened or cracked with age do not use acetone to clean the spatula, which will lead to stiffening l1 printers using the gen 2 aligner model solution workflow automatically detect debris (software v1 44 and higher) m2 debris detection video video text using a clean, flexible silicone spatula run spatula in one direction across window check for cured resin stuck to the window, or loose in the liquid fully expose every part of the window repeat in perpendicular direction l1 debris detection video video text using a clean, flexible silicone spatula run spatula in one direction across window lift spatula as needed to push resin continue across window until the complete surface is checked ensure there is no cured resin stuck to window, or loose in the liquid resin level detection for m3 and m3 max users, if you are continuing to print after the previous print ends, the printer will perform resin level detection to ensure there is the appropriate amount of resin to safely print the currently queued project m3, m3 max, l1 m3 and m3 max printers will abort a print and alert the user if there is too little resin in the cassette for the print, or if there is too much resin to proceed safely too little resin can lead to a failed print or a completed print with visible evidence of resin starvation too much resin in the cassette may overflow into the printer when the platform descends, damaging the printer when an inappropriate amount of resin is detected add or remove resin before continuing the project that was previously disrupted will still be at the top of the print queue select resin corrected resin corrected to restart printing the project that was previously disrupted will still be at the top of the print queue an override override option is available if needed use this option with caution use this option with caution l1 printers using the gen 2 aligner model solution workflow automatically detect resin level (software v1 45 and higher) reclaiming or discarding resin if you have finished printing with the resin currently in the cassette, you can either reclaim or discard it 1 part resins may be reclaimed in their original bottle after filtering 2 part resins must be discarded when the pot life is reached see the protocol sheet for pot life m series pour stand video text use the pour stand to assist removing resin from the cassette the pour stand is compatible with all m series cassettes m1, m2, m3, m3 max when using, stand on the side with the carbon logo this gives easy access to the lid and the funnel holder place cassette into cassette mount on pour stand left bumper has clearance for fingers m1 & m2 printer cassette curved side faces back of pour stand m3 max printer cassette cassette pour spout faces front of pour stand remove cap from container and place under funnel holder original resin bottle or liquid hazardous waste reposition funnel holder as needed so funnel fits in bottle or waste container place funnel in funnel holder funnel tip must sit in bottle place strainer in funnel strainer captures solid debris that can damage the cassette one part resins must be filtered when reclaiming for later use tilt lid up to begin pouring resin through funnel into container monitor resin flow and move lid if necessary use a clean, flexible, undamaged silicone spatula to assist resin drainage continue wiping until only a small amount of resin remains use a towel as needed clean spatula with towel use ipa if needed never clean spatula with acetone, which damages silicone push down on lid to lower empty cassette remove cassette from pour stand dispose of funnel and strainer, replace cap, and move container to storage reference cassette care docid\ y imi7aevlyjbsatexxdb to clean cassette m2 pour stand video text one part resins may be reclaimed in their original bottle (filtered) two part resins must be discarded when the pot life is reached hazardous waste m series printer place cassette with unused resin near pour stand m2 cassette turn cassette so curved side is facing away from you m3 cassette grab cassette by corners instead of handles place cassette into cassette mount on pour stand m2 cassette only curved side of cassette should face curved pour stand handle remove cap from container and place under circular holder original resin bottle or liquid hazardous waste funnel tip must sit in bottle 1 part resins one part resins must be filtered when reclaiming for later use unfold strainer and place in funnel strainer will capture any solid debris from cassette tilt cassette mount up to pour resin through funnel into container pull forward until it stops, then release to hold in locked position use a clean, flexible, undamaged silicone spatula to assist resin drainage continue wiping until only a small residue of resin remains wipe spatula clean with towel, dampened with ipa if needed never clean spatula with acetone, which causes damage never clean spatula with acetone, which causes damage lower cassette mount pull forward to unlock and guide back down remove cassette from pour stand dispose of funnel \[and strainer], put cap back on, and move container to storage l1 printer scoop out resin with a wide spatula into resin transfer container the cassette is too heavy to pour out unused resin the l1 cassette can be in the printer or on the cassette cart over a workbench reclaim or discard resin from container as per the m2 steps reference cassette care docid\ y imi7aevlyjbsatexxdb to clean the cassette l1 printer video text l1 cassette is not compatible with pour stand l1 cassette is not compatible with pour stand scoop out resin with wide spatula into resin transfer container the cassette is too heavy to pour out unused resin the cassette is too heavy to pour out unused resin 20 27 kg (45 60 lbs) the l1 cassette can be in the printer or on the cassette cart over a workbench filter and resuse or dispose of collected resin as needed reference cassette care docid\ y imi7aevlyjbsatexxdb to clean the cassette notes reference cassette care docid\ y imi7aevlyjbsatexxdb for cleaning the cassette after resin has been reclaimed or discarded refer to the safety course for more information on handling safety docid\ eplnolhpoetra wxrrpjd