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to learn how to replace the FEP film.
13.3. Print platform maintenance
The platform should be cleaned thoroughly after every print
- usually, there will be some
leftover resin on the platform. Once a print finishes,
place the black tray on the printer
and use
paper towels or a spatula to wipe the top of the platform clean, then proceed to remove the
platform and the printed object.
Once the object is removed,
use isopropyl alcohol and paper towels to clean the print
platform thoroughly.
Leaving liquid resin on the platform for extended periods of time can lead
to solidifying of the material.
After removing an object, use a metal spatula to scrape any remnants of the previous print and
use paper towels to wipe the underside of the print platform clean - make sure that the print
platform is nice and shiny before you start the next print. Any leftovers on the platform (leftover
supports, pads) could potentially damage the bottom of the resin tank or even the display. Surface
scratches on the print platform won’t affect the quality of the print.
After you clean the print platform with isopropyl alcohol, dry it thoroughly!
13.4. Exposure screen maintenance
Use a damp cloth or LCD cleaning spray to keep the glass / LCD display clean.
Don’t use any
rough materials (sanding paper) or low-quality paper towels, otherwise, you might scratch the
surface.
Make sure that the print display is clean before you start a print
and that there are no
smudges, stains, scratches or cracks.
Do not use sharp objects, such as metal spatulas, knives, flat screwdrivers and similar tools to
remove dirt or resin from the protective glass. Instead, use IPA or dishwashing products in
combination with soft paper towels to avoid scratching the display.