Tip:
Compare your printer to the complete selection of materials in the Choosing the right material support article to see which resins are compatible with your printer.
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Checking a printer’s model type
Checking a printer’s model type
Every Formlabs printer is programmed to be compatible with a select set of materials. Depending on your printer’s model type, the available selection of materials may differ.
To view a printer’s model:
- On the printer’s touchscreen, access your printer’s details. Either:
- Tap Settings > System > Printer Details. The Printer Details screen appears.
- Tap Settings > General > About. The About screen appears.
- Tap Settings > General > About this printer. The About this printer screen appears.
- The Model field displays the printer’s model type.
| Model | Printer | Material Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| Form 2 | Form 2 | Prints biocompatible materials. |
| Form 3 | Form 3 | Does not print biocompatible materials. |
| Form 3 2019 | Form 3 | Prints biocompatible materials. |
| Form 3B | Form 3B | Prints biocompatible materials. |
| Form 3+ | Form 3+ | Does not print biocompatible materials. |
| Form 3B+ | Form 3B+ | Prints biocompatible materials. |
| Form 3L Biocompatible | Form 3BL | Prints biocompatible materials. |
| Form 3L | Form 3L | Does not print biocompatible materials. |
| Form 4 | Form 4 | Does not print biocompatible materials. |
| Form 4B | Form 4B | Prints biocompatible materials. |
| Form 4L | Form 4L | Does not print biocompatible materials. |
| Form 4BL | Form 4BL | Prints biocompatible materials. |
| Fuse 1 | Fuse 1 | Does not print biocompatible materials. |
| Fuse 1+ 30W | Fuse 1+ 30W | Does not print biocompatible materials. |