Afinia H479 3D - Manual (Page 29)

Afinia H-Series 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.
It is very strongly recommended that you never attempt to remove the finished model from the
platform while in the printer. If you do, you may bend the entire platform assembly so that it is no
longer perpendicular to the printer head or affect the platform leveling.
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 surface.
Removal from FR-4 (Perf) Board
Gently slide a spatula or chisel under the model and
slowly wiggle it back and forth to lift the support
material from the print surface.
Remember to use gloves as the board and model may
still be hot and to prevent injury from any tool being
used to help release the model from the FR-4 Board.
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.