Zortrax M200/M300: Harvesting

Unplug both white cable connectors at the very back of the build plate

The small plug is extremely fragile

Make sure to tug evenly so as to not damage any of the pins

Once the connector is removed lift evenly on both sides of the build plate to remove it from the magnetized posts

Use thick gloves if the build plate is still hot

Angle the build plate to take it out of the machine

Place the build platform on a flat surface or in a fixture

This can be useful to avoid the build plate sliding around while trying to remove a print

If a fixture is unavailable, try to utilize a flat lip or wall in your work area

Using a spatula work around the edges of the raft and slowly push further each time

Be patient with fragile parts as they could pop off or crack

Do not aim the spatula at the rear connectors, as this could irreparably damage the build plate

Use the spatula to lightly remove any filament stuck to the build plate

Use the edge of the spatula, and scrape over the area where the print was

Be extremely careful not to hit the connectors

Using a paper towel wipe the build plate clean with IPA

Clean the gold squares, since these are the contact points which tell the printer how level the plate is

Return the build plate to its resting place in the machine

Reattach the white connectors in the back

For simple prints, the raft will come off by using even force closest to the corner between the part and raft

For more complex parts, the raft may require some poking and prodding from the spatula- use gloves to avoid cuts

If the raft is fused to the part, re-slice the part with a larger raft-to-model spacing

Supports can be removed using pliers or picks and patience

Supports that are fused to the part and difficult to remove may require additional post-processing, or need to be re-sliced with larger spacing