Afinia H480 3D Users Manual - Manual (Page 31)

Afinia H480 3D Printer User’s Manual
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Model Removal
When the model has finished printing, the printer will beep, the nozzle and platform will stop
heating, and the printer platform will lower.
You should never attempt to remove the finished model from the print surface while it is still in the
printer. Doing so may affect the platform leveling or bend the entire platform assembly so that it is
no longer perpendicular to the printer head.
Remember to use gloves when removing the print surface and model from the printer, as the print
surface and model may still be hot. The gloves are also to be used to prevent injury from any tool
being used to help release the model from the print surface.
If your print surface is attached directly to the printer platform, detach the printer platform from the
printer by removing the 2 screws at the bottom of the platform before attempting to remove the
model.
If you are using any method that clips another surface to the printer platform, simply remove the
clips holding the surface to the platform and remove the entire print surface.
Removal from FR-4 (Perf) Board
Gently slide the supplied putty knife under the model and
slowly wiggle it back and forth to lift the support material
from the print surface.
Be sure to clean any remaining material from the FR-4
Board once the printed model and raft have been
removed.
Removal from Borofloat Glass
After removing the glass from the printer platform,
allow the glass to cool completely. As the glass cools, you may hear audible cracking
sounds – this is the ABS film contracting and detaching from the surface of the glass.
If the model does not release completely from the surface of the glass, spray a small amount of an
ammonia-based window cleaner onto the surface of the glass near the edge of the model. After a
few moments, the model should release.
With the glass surface, you will need to reapply the ABS film after removing each print job.
TIP: Depending on the platform preparation method you are using, the model may be easier to
remove from the printer when it is still hot. If you want to heat the platform before removing
your model, use the Table Heat option from the 3D Print menu.
CAUTION: It is strongly recommended that you do not attempt to remove the
model from the platform while the platform is still attached to the printer. Doing so
may damage the printer or affect the platform level and nozzle height calibration.
GLOVES: It is recommended that gloves be worn as the platform may still be hot
and to prevent injury from any tool being used to help remove the model from the
platform.