Connecting The Form 2 - formlabs Form 2 Installation And Usage Instructions

4.3.2 Level Printer
The Form 2 must be completely level before printing can begin. If prompted, use
the leveling tool to raise or lower each foot of your printer. To level the Form 2:
1. With the Form 2 set up and connected, press the button once to power the
printer on. If necessary, the touchscreen prompts use of the leveling tool.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to adjust the feet under the printer. With the
round leveling tool installed under the designated corner, rotate the tool
clockwise to raise and counter-clockwise to lower the height of the printer.
3. Adjust the feet until the circle is aligned on the screen.
It is important that the printer sits level so resin does not overflow from the
tank during printing.
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4.3.3 Insert Resin Tank with Wiper
1. Lift the printer's cover.
2. Remove the resin tank's black lid.
3. Align the four small feet of the
resin tank into the correspond-
ing holes in the tank carrier.
4. Push the tank until it is flush
against the front of the tank
carrier. The printer will not
properly detect the tank un-
less the tank is fully inserted.
5. Lock Wiper
a. Ensure the wiper is straight.
b. Align the foot of the wiper
with the wiper mount.
c. Push the wiper toward the
tank to align it with the front
of the mount. The wiper
should be firmly mounted.
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Manually slide the wiper mount to the center before removing a resin tank.
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4.3.4 Insert Build Platform
1. Align the build platform with
the platform carrier.
2. Push the build platform onto
the platform carrier.
3. Lock the handle down to
secure the build platform.
4.3.5 Insert Resin Cartridge
1. Before inserting a new cartridge, shake the cartridge to ensure the resin is
mixed thoroughly. Shake the resin cartridge approximately every two weeks
to keep the formula well-mixed for the best print quality.
2. Remove the orange protective valve cover from the underside of the cartridge.
Consider saving the cover to protect the valve during storage.
3. Align the cartridge with the opening in the back of the printer.
4. Push down on the cartridge handle until the top of the cartridge is level with
the printer.
Do not remove the rubber valve at the bottom of the cartridge. This bite
valve controls the release of the resin. Removing the rubber bite valve would
CAUTION
allow resin to continuously flow and cause extreme damage to the machine.
Remove the orange valve cover from the underside of the cartridge, and
press open the cap before starting a print, so that the resin tank fills correctly.
4.4

Connecting the Form 2

Connect to the Form 2 to upload and manage prints over Wi-Fi, USB, and Ethernet.
The Form 2 can connect directly to a computer with the included USB cable.
For remote uploading and monitoring, the Form 2 supports both wired (Ethernet)
and wireless (Wi-Fi) connections. Connect PreForm print preparation software to the
same local-area network (LAN) as the printer in order to send a print job.
For a Windows operating system, after installing PreForm, check to ensure that
Bonjour is properly installed. Bonjour is is a third-party software that is required
to connect over Wi-Fi or Ethernet. The USB connection can still be used while
the Form 2 is connected to a LAN.
When the Form 2 is connected to a LAN, its current status and print progress
can be monitored with Dashboard: formlabs.com/dashboard.
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