Instructions

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4.5 Remove the print
Once your 3D print is nished it must be removed from the build plate. There are several methods to do this.
When using a brim, be aware of the danger of cutting yourself when removing the print from the build plate.
Use a deburring tool to remove the brim once the print is taken from the build plate.
Always use the recommended adhesion method. Printing directly on the glass with certain materials can cause
the build plate to chip. Chipped pieces of the glass plate stuck to the print after removing can cause cuts.
Wait for cooldown
If you printed directly onto the build plate, simply allow the build plate and the print to cool down after printing.
The material will contract as it cools, allowing you to easily remove the print from the build plate.
The heated bed can reach temperatures of over 100 ºC. Do not remove the print or the glass build plate from
the printer until the printer has cooled down. The display of the Ultimaker 2+ Connect will indicate when it is
safe to remove the print or build plate.
Use a spatula
If your print is still adhered to the build plate after cooling, you can use a spatula to remove the print.
Use a spatula with rounded corners to avoid cutting yourself on sharp edges.
Place the spatula under the print, parallel to the build plate, and apply a small amount of force to remove the print.
A spatula can also be used to carefully remove remaining parts of the print from the build plate, such as the brim
or support structures.
Take the build plate out of the printer to avoid damaging the build plate clamps.
Use water
Remove the build plate from the printer when the display indicates it is safe to do so. Run cool tap water over the
bottom of the plate to cool it quickly. Due to the contraction of the material, the print will easily pop o the plate.
Alternatively, you can run lukewarm water over the print side of the plate to dissolve the glue.
Conrm removal
Once the print has been removed and the build plate is placed back in the printer, conrm the print removal on the
display of the Ultimaker 2+ Connect. This will allow the next print job to start.
If the Ultimaker 2+ Connect is connected to the network and utilizing the Digital Factory, queued print jobs can
start remotely. To prevent damage to the printer, do not conrm the print is removed until the build plate is
clear and placed back in the printer.
If necessary, clean the glass build plate and apply a new layer of glue before starting the next print.