Site Selection and Layout

Please consider your final equipment site(s) carefully.
Once Carbon installs your M1, M2 or L1 Printer, you cannot independently move it to a new location.
A Carbon Field Service Engineer must reinstall your Carbon printer after any move from its initial installation site.
Reinstallation is an add-on service and is not covered by your subscription agreement.
Your M3 / M3 Max printer may be moved to a new location and reinstalled (including re-leveling) by your facilities team without requiring a Carbon Field Service Engineer to come onsite.
User preferences, building codes, and equipment configuration will help you determine the total floor area that your printer will need.
NOTE: Carbon suggests that you locate your post-processing equipment in the same room as your printer for optimal workflow efficiency.
Allocate space for the following equipment and required accessories:
| M1/M2 Printer | M3/M3 Max Printer | L1 Printer |
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Dimensions | W: 543 mm (21.4") D: 655 mm (25.8") H: 1733 mm (68.2") | W: 760 mm (30") D: 696 mm (27.5") H: 1762 mm (69.5") | W: 930 mm (37") D: 1140 mm (45") H (door closed): 1920 mm (76") H (door open): 2730 mm (107") |
Minimum Spacing | Side: 480 mm (18.9") Front: 480 mm (18.9") Back: 380 mm (15.0") | Side: 240 mm (9.4")* Front: 561 mm (22.1")* Back: 380 mm (15")* * All facilities connections must have at least 3' of slack | Side: 150 mm (6") Front: 1500 mm (59") Back: 1000 mm (40") |
Recommended Spacing | - | S: 240 mm (9.4") F: 561 mm (22.1") B: 610 mm (24") | S: 300 mm (12") F: 2000 mm (79") B: 1200 mm (47") |
Area | Accessories & Considerations |
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Printer(s) | Site Selection:
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Post-processing Area | Accessories & Peripheral Equipment
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Convection Oven(s) & UV Curing Unit(s) |
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Resin Dispensing Area |
* Note: The M Series pour stand (released 2023) is compatible with all M series printer cassettes. It is also larger than the legacy pour stand. Please click the link above for more information about the M Series pour stand. |
Solvents |
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Hazardous Waste Containers |
Consult with local waste management service for more information. |
Required PPE |
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Suggested Additional Safety Equipment |
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See below for layout examples. If you have questions or need assistance in arranging your lab layout, please contact Carbon’s Onboarding Team.



Carbon recommends having the post-processing/part cleaning workstation in the same room as the printer. This will increase productivity and efficiency. Setting up post-processing/part cleaning in a different room will require your lab techs to transport parts with uncured resin which is hazardous. Dust and dirt can stick to the parts.
Does Carbon have a recommendation for PPE storage??
There are many ways to organize PPE for your lab. Some labs create a PPE workstation in the printer area with all needed supplies (lab coats, gloves, and safety glasses). One possible solution is shown below.
- The PPE workstation should include lab coats, gloves, and safety glasses. Additional baskets can be used at the bottom of the rack to store shoe protectors or provide more storage. Locate it near the door for easy access to proper PPE.
- If space is limited, you can use a simple hook on a wall/door for each lab coat.
- Nitrile gloves should remain in their box until use. It is recommended to have boxes of nitrile gloves at the resin prep and part cleaning workstations.

The diagram below shows the items required at the resin prep workstation. They should be arranged in whatever way best suits your workflow. One example of a resin prep workstation is shown below.
The resin prep workstation holds equipment for resin dispensing, window cleaning, and waste disposal (liquid resin, solvent, and solid hazmat).
Approximately 5 linear feet of bench space and 2 standard 120V AC sockets for the two resin dispenser battery chargers are required.

The diagram below shows the items required at the part washing workstation. They should be arranged in whatever way best suits your workflow. One example of a part washing workstation is shown below.
The part washing workstation requires 5 linear feet of bench space to accommodate the cleaning accessories.
A standard 120V AC socket for the orbital shaker and an optional standard 120V AC socket for the lamp is also needed.

Dimensions (W x D x H) 10.8 x 13.6 x 3.93 inches (274 x 345 x 100 cm)

The network-connected Smart Part Washer and custom distiller require additional floor space, compressed air, two ventilation drops, and two power sockets. Due to the location of the fill and drain hoses, we strongly recommend positioning the part washer to the right of the custom distiller.

Specification | Measurements |
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Smart Part Washer Dimensions (W × D × H) | 35 × 26 × 46 in 89 × 66 × 117 cm |
Custom Distiller Dimensions (W × D × H)* | 23 × 36 × 44 in 58 × 91 × 112 cm |
Ventilation hose diameter | 4 in (2 places) 10.2 cm |
Power outlet** | (2) US standard 120V outlets:
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Solvent capacity | ~7.5 gallons (28.4 L) |
*If applicable. **International customers should contact Carbon for region-specific information.
A bench is required near the part washing workstation for the benchtop compressed air cleaning cabinet.
- It is helpful but not required to have a bench that is height-adjustable to accommodate different technician’s reach requirements.
- The ventilation ducting should connect to the cabinet with 2 feet or more of flexible ducting to accommodate the cabinet positioning.
- The ventilation connector tower is not present on international compressed air cleaning cabinets.
Note: Bench is not included with the compressed air cleaning cabinet.

An adjustable height desk is strongly recommended to support the cleaning cabinet. This allows easy adjustment for operators of differing heights.
Specification | Measurements |
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Minimum Bench Dimensions (W × D)* | 48 × 24 in 122 × 61 cm |
Compressed Air Cleaning Cabinet Dimensions (W × D × H) | 35 × 26 × 40 in 89 × 66 × 102 cm |
Ventilation hose diameter | 4 in (2 places) 10.2 cm |
Power outlet | (US customers only) 2 standard 120V AC sockets (for the light and cleaning cabinet fan) |
Air compressor | 90-130 psi, 1/4” NPT industrial-shape hose coupling |
There are many options for curing workstations. The number of convection ovens and UV curing units will depend on the volume of production your facility will be doing.
Below is one type of resin storage cabinet with dimensions:
The curing workstation includes a programmable convection oven and UV curing unit. In place of benches, you could use height-adjustable stands with shelves and three-sided stainless steel tops, which are available from restaurant supply companies. You’ll need about 36 square feet of equipment surface.

An adjustable height desk is strongly recommended.
If you cure parts in salt, we suggest containing the salt in a small downdraft table placed on a stand with three upturned sides. Spilled salt is slippery, so sweep the floor often and use a rubber mat to lower the slip hazard.
For better ergonomics, you may want to place the oven stand below the standard counter height. And if you’re using a tabletop downdraft box, you may want the top of the box to be level with the counter.
It’s convenient to place the UV curing unit on a shelf mounted like a kitchen microwave oven. Just make sure the shelf is low is enough for easy access while still allowing room to work underneath.
Specification | Measurements |
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Bench Dimensions (W × D x H) | 72 × 36 x 34 in 183 × 91 x 86 cm |
Convection Oven Dimensions (W × D × H) | 25.7 × 27.9 × 34.2 in 65 × 71 × 87 cm |
APM LED UV-Cube II and III Dimensions (W × D × H) | 14.3 × 13.6 × 17.8 in 36 × 35 × 45 cm |
Ventilation hose diameter | 4 in (2 places) 10.2 cm |
Power outlet | US customers only: 2 standard 120V AC sockets (for the convection oven and the UV curing system) |
There are many options for resin storage. Your cabinet needs to handle resin for the volume of production your facility will be doing.
Below is a typical resin storage cabinet.
Store resins in a climate-controlled area that is isolated from any possible source of UV light. We recommend a dark cabinet with locking doors in an area maintained at 17-25° C (64-77° F).
Dimensions (W x D x H): 35 x 18 x 45 in 46 x 89 x 114 cm
Note: Consult with third-party resin manufacturers regarding the specific storage conditions required for third-party resins.

You should assess your own resin consumption rate and adjust your storage capacity accordingly. See the table below for the dimensions of the resin containers.
Specification | Vol (mL) | Dimensions |
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One-part resins (W × D × H) | 800 | 4 × 5 × 10 in 10.2 × 12.7 × 25.4 cm |
Two-part 10:1 resins (W × D × H) | 400 | 3.5 × 2.75 × 9 in 8.9 × 7.0 × 22.9 cm |
Two-part 1:1 resins (W × D × H) | 375 | 3.5 × 1.75 × 9 in 8.9 × 4.4 × 22.9 cm |
Best practice dictates that our resins are stored in the labeled box until ready for use. The resin boxes that hold the containers are the following sizes:
Specification | Dimensions |
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3200 mL drainback | 5.9 × 6.8 × 12.5 in 14.9 × 17.3 × 31.8 cm |
Boxes of two 375 and 400 mL cartridges | 4 × 10 × 13 in 10.2 × 25.4 × 33.0 cm |
It is best to keep the resin in the labeled boxes until ready to use. The resin boxes that hold the 3200 mL drainback containers is 5 7/8 x 6 13/16 x 12 1/2 in (14.9 x 17.3 x 31.8 cm).
There are many ways to store and organize solvents. Follow your local, regional, and state regulations, and read the Safety Data Sheets provided. Below is one example that Carbon recommends.
For storing Isopropanol (IPA), Acetone, and DAA choose a flammable solvents cabinet.
- Flammable cabinet needs to be self-closing and self-latching.
- Check with your local jurisdiction for quantities of chemicals requiring special storage.
- A cabinet of this size will fit under a standard bench or can be placed under a resin storage cabinet.
- A larger cabinet may be required depending on your application.

Specification | Measurement (Imperial) |
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Flammable cabinet dimensions (W x D x H) | 18 x 23 x 35 in 46 x 58 x 89 cm |
Fluid Capacity | 12 US gallons 45 Liters |
You will need to store your safety and cleaning accessories. Consider utilizing the space above and below your lab benches, keeping in mind that you will need ready access to some items, whereas others can be tucked away in deeper storage until you need to replenish a consumable item.
Some of the accessories that you will need to plan space for in your post-processing area are shown below:

What is the required clearance for service access for the M1/M2, M3 / M3 Max, or L1 Printers and the Smart Part Washer?
- M1/M2 Printer clearances:
- 480 mm (19”) on the sides and front;
- 380 mm (15”) behind.
- M3 / M3 Max Printer clearances (required/recommended):
- 240 mm (9.4")/305 mm (12") on the sides;
- 561 mm (22")/561 mm (22") on the front;
- 380 mm (15”)/610 mm (24") behind.
- L1 Printer clearances (required/recommended):
- 150 mm (6")/300 mm (12") on the sides;
- 1500 mm (59")/2000 mm (79") on the front;
- 1000 mm (40”)/1200 mm (47") behind.
- Smart Part Washer requires 380 mm (15”) of clearance on all sides.
We recommend having 5 workstations:
- resin prep
- part washing
- dompressed air cleaning cabinet
- Smart Part Washer
- curing
Two cabinets – flammable solvent cabinet and dark (enclosed) cabinet for resin storage.