D4K: Cleaning the Material Tray

Learn effective techniques for cleaning the material tray.

Overview

The material tray is consumable with an approximate lifespan of 300 prints. Order a new material tray before the current tray expires or becomes damaged.

Cleaning Procedure

  1. Check the film at the bottom of the material tray whenever the material is removed.
  2. Look for pinholes, punctures, ripples, and other signs of stress. A slightly cloudy film is normal and will not affect the print quality.
  3. Check the glass panel below the material tray for smears or fingerprints, which can affect print quality.
  4. On the printer home screen, navigate to Settings > Manual Debris Removal to use Manual Debris Removal to take the cured material away from the surface of the film assembly. The projector will expose the full printing area for the indicated exposure time. Use the rubber spatula from the Starter Kit to gently remove the cured material from the surface of the film assembly.
  5. Wipe the glass panel clean with a dry paper towel, taking care not to damage the anti-reflective coating. Spray out some alcohol on the paper towel and wipe the glass panel down with it. If needed, put a small amount of ammonia-free glass cleaner on the paper towel and gently wipe the glass panel.
  6. Wipe the drip tray with a dry paper towel,  taking care not to damage the anti-reflective coating. Spray out some alcohol on the paper towel and wipe the drip tray down with it. If needed, spay a small amount of ammonia-free glass cleaner on the paper towel and gently wipe the drip tray.