Removing A Printed Object From The Print Surface; Prepare For Your Next Print; File Type Basics: .Stl And Gcode - Type A Machines SERIES 1 User Manual

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6 Removing a Printed Object from the Print Surface

When your 3D print completes, the print head will move to the back of the machine. Most of the time you will be

able to gently pry your print off the surface using the included print removal spatula. If your finished part does not

come off easily, after the machine has cooled you can quickly and easily take out the build platform to remove the

printed object. This is particularly useful for prints with a large footprint.

To do this, first grasp the sides of the build platform. Press down gently to depress the standoff springs, then

gently slide the build platform towards you to detach it from the bolts.

Once the build platform has been removed from the machine, it is easier to work the print removal spatula all the

way around the printed object in order to separate it from the build platform.

If your printed object will not separate from the build platform, take it to a sink and run warm water around the

print to loosen the glue. Use the print removal spatula to work warm water under the print. Once your print is

loose, you should be able to gently pull the rest of it off of the print surface.

NOTE: This water method of print removal should be used instead of applying force, which may crack the glass on the

build platform. Be patient and let the warm water work. If you crack the glass a replacement can be ordered from the

accessories area of the typeamachines.com web store.

You may be able to print multiple times before your surface treatment will need to be replaced. In order to

promote good adhesion of the initial print layer, avoid touching the build surface with your fingers so as not to

transfer oils to the build surface. If subsequent prints do not attach to the print surface well, replace the build

surface treatment.

The first step in the process from your 3D model to making a 3D print is to export your 3D model from your

modeling program as an .STL file. STL is an industry standard for 3D printing files. Your model must be a closed,

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