Formlabs Form 3+: Starting a Print

Every job sent to the printer will be queued up and will need confirmation from an operator to begin

You can only send a job to a printer with the correct resin so be sure to change (add link to guide once it exists) that prior to sending the job over

Confirm that your job has made it to the printer by clicking on the jobs tab on the touchscreen

Look for small build-ups of resin gathering at the bottom of the tank

These are essentially artifacts of cured resin that were cured but adhered to the FEP film rather than the build platform. These cured resin build-ups can prevent future prints from sticking to the build plate as well

Gently move the rubber spatula back and forth around the tank to check for these cured resin build-ups

Don't use a metal spatula, move too fast, or push to hard to avoid scraping or puncturing the tank's film

If the window at the bottom of the resin tank looks and feels clear you're good to continue with this guide

Check to see that the build platform was cleaned after its last job and is free of any resin residue

Remove the build platform and look it over with a light to see if any residue stains catch the glare

If the build platform is dirty or damaged either clean or replace it with an adequate one

Specialty resins like 'Tough', 'High Temp', 'Elastic' are more sensitive to build plate quality, so your workflow may include special build plates reserved for these materials

Ensure that the Resin Cartridge Vent is open

Start the print by pressing print on the main display screen

The tank will prepare for printing by filling the tank with resin, heating it to its printing temperature, and mixing the resin by moving the wiper back and forth

Once the machine's preparations are complete the print will begin