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Replacing the resin tank (Form 3L/Form 3BL)

Replacing the resin tank (Form 3L/Form 3BL)

Resin tanks are consumables and require replacement. When a resin tank is damaged or reaches the end of its lifetime, replace it immediately to prevent print failures, resin spills, and other potential problems. Refer to the support article Resin tank lifetime and monitoring (Form 3L/Form 3BL) for more information.

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.

Replace the resin tank

To replace the resin tank:

  1. Put on a new, clean pair of nitrile gloves.
  2. Remove the build platform from the printer.
  3. Hold the side walls of the resin tank.
  4. Gently slide the resin tank away from and out of the printer.
  5. Store the resin tank in the tank case with the lid closed.
  6. Install a new resin tank.

To dispose of the old resin tank, refer to the support article Disposing of resin tanks.