Troubleshooting And Repair - formlabs Form 3 Manual

e. Lift the cured resin out of the resin tank.
I. If the tank tool cannot hold the cured resin:
2. Attach the top part of the tank tool to the bottom part.
3. Squeeze the cured resin between the two ends.
f. Rest the cured resin on the paper towel.
5. Dispose of cured resin. See 8.1.1 Disposal of resin.
6. Clean the tank tool and work area.
To clean the tank tool:
1. Apply clean IPA to a clean paper towel.
2. Wipe the surface of the tank tool to remove resin.
3. Allow the tank tool to air dry.
Or:
1. Rest the tank tool in the Form Wash basket.
2. Set Form Wash to clean for 5 minutes. Increase the time for solvent that is less fresh.
3. Allow the tank tool to air dry after washing.
7.4

Troubleshooting and Repair

In the case of an error or abnormal activity with the Form 3, reference the following errors,
causes, and proposed solutions. Complete the initial troubleshooting steps and carefully
document all results. Contact Formlabs or a certified service provider for additional assistance.
Resolve Abnormal Functions During Print Set-Up
7.4.1
Error
The bite valve
does not
dispense resin.
The orange
"Print" icon is
not available
in PreForm.
Missing Resin
Tank; Missing
Cartridge
Cause Solution
The silicone To troubleshoot a closed bite valve:
material has 1. Close the vent cap and remove the resin cartridge from
sealed itself.
Resin may cure 2. Turn the cartridge upside down to inspect the bite valve.
over the bite 3. Squeeze the valve a few times to open up the seal and
valve opening.
4. If squeezing the valve does not enable resin flow, carefully
5. If the bite valve seal remains closed after troubleshooting,
The printer may Consider the following:
not be properly • Check to see that you do not have other open instances
connected
to the same • Save any files before restarting PreForm.
local network. • Re-connect your printer to establish a proper connection.
The ID chip(s) is 1. Fully remove the resin tank and/or cartridge.
dirty or missing. 2. Check the ID chip on the resin tank and/or cartridge to
3. Clean the ID chip, if necessary. See 6.3.1 Clean the ID
4. Re-insert the resin tank and/or cartridge.
the printer.
enable resin flow.
use the tip of the tweezers from the Finish Kit or Form Wash
to push through the opening to enable resin flow.
contact Formlabs Support for additional help. Submit
photos of the bite valve seal with your request.
of PreForm.
ensure the ID chip is present and clean.
Chips or Spring Fingers.
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