The Form 3L has four adjustable feet that raise the printer off the work surface and allow it to be leveled before printing. If one or more of the leveling feet is damaged or missing, it may be difficult to keep the printer level. Unleveled printers may cause print failures.
Use this guide to replace a leveling foot on your Form 3L.
Required supplies:
Formlabs:
Third-party:
Estimated time: 15–30 minutes
Preparing the workspace
Overview: Prepare the Form 3L and a dust-free workspace for replacing the leveling foot.
WARNING:
Resin may cause skin irritation or an allergic skin reaction. Wear gloves when handling liquid resin or resin-coated surfaces. Wash skin with plenty of soap and water.
Step 1: Remove the build platform
Remove the build platform first to avoid dripping resin onto the LPU or into the printer cavity.
Step 2: Remove the resin cartridges
Remove the resin cartridges and close the vent caps to prevent resin from dripping off the bite valves and into the printer.
Step 3: Remove and store the resin tank
Remove the resin tank, place it in the resin tank case, and cover it with its lid. Set the case and tank aside on a clean, flat surface.
NOTICE:
Wear gloves and hold the resin tank by the tank grips on either side to avoid contamination or damage to the underside of the tank.
Step 4: Unplug the printer
Disconnect the power cable, Ethernet cable, and USB cable before continuing with maintenance. Do not perform maintenance on the printer while it is connected to power.
Step 5: Prepare the workspace
Clear a workspace around your printer. Ensure that the workspace is well-ventilated and free of dust.
Accessing the leveling foot
Overview: Identify the leveling foot you wish to replace. Each leveling foot requires different access instructions. Proceed to the step that is most relevant for your repair needs and remove the leveling foot.
Step 1: Identify the leveling foot in need of replacement
