IN THIS LESSON

FILAMENT (FDM) PRINTER GUIDELINES

Printing ABS plastic creates toxic fumes. Only use ABS if approved by staff.
Verify door and top cover are closed before printing (for fumes, noise, and for best print results)
Calibrate bed if prints are failing. Make sure printer is on a stable flat surface.
Do not touch extruder while it’s operating. It’s hot.
Verify plastic is loaded correctly.
Remove any filament scraps prior to printing. Scraps may clog up the wheels of the machine.
Use one layer of blue painters tape on the bed if prints are failing to adhere to the bed.
Remove any filament scraps or other debris, unload filament, and turn off machine when finished.

RESIN PRINTER GUIDELINES

Always wear nitrile gloves when handling resin.
Operate in a well-ventilated area.
Immediately wash off resin that has come in contact with skin.
Immediately wipe up any resin spills with a paper towel and a small amount of isopropyl alcohol.
Store resin in a cool, dark place away from sunlight.
Ensure the build platform is properly leveled before starting a print.
Carefully pour the resin into the resin tank avoiding spills or overfilling.
Double-check print settings before sending to printer (exposure, layer height, support, etc.)
Use plastic scraper to scrape anything off of the tray bottom or to remove your prints. If your print is stuck to the metal plate, carefully without scraping the plate, use a metal scraper to pry it off.
Follow any post-processing procedures for your resin such as rinsing in isopropyl alcohol, curing it under UV light, or rinsing off with water.
Return leftover resin to container when finished using a paper funnel sieve. Do not leave resin in the tray. Clean up any spilt resin on the machine, counters, or elsewhere. place cover back on, and turn off machine when done.

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