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1.   Locate the MakerBot PLA Filament spool and  

 

 

remove it from its plastic bag.

2.   Lower the filament spool into the Filament Spool    
 

Pocket, making sure that the filament windows on  

 

the spool are facing you.

    

 

3.   Pinch one end of the filament and feed that end of  
 

the filament through the white filament guide tube  

 

until a small amount of filament comes out of the   

 

other end. 

 

     GETTING STARTED

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INSTALL THE SPOOL OF MAKERBOT PLA FILAMENT

Summary of Contents for Replicator Mini+

Page 1: ...USER MANUAL...

Page 2: ...r the MakerBot Replicator Mini 3D Printer The MakerBot Replicator Mini is super easy to use and it is packed with brand new features Use this reference guide to familiarize yourself with the capabilit...

Page 3: ...Manual MakerBot shall not be liable to you for any damages whatsoever be they direct economic commercial special consequential incidental exemplary or indirect damages even if MakerBot has been advis...

Page 4: ...not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular install...

Page 5: ...aution In case of emergency disconnect the MakerBot Replicator Mini from the socket outlet Caution The MakerBot Replicator Mini melts plastic during printing Plastic odors may be emitted during this o...

Page 6: ...o translate 3D design files into instructions for the MakerBot Replicator Mini Then transfer those instructions to the MakerBot Replicator Mini via your local network the MakerBot Mobile App or USB ca...

Page 7: ...WELCOME LET S GET STARTED 7 MAKERBOT REPLICATOR DIAGRAMS 1 2 3 4 8 5 6 7 5 Power Switch 6 Power Input Port 7 USB Port 8 Extruder Assembly 1 Filament Spool Pocket 2 Gantry 3 Build Plate 4 Action Button...

Page 8: ...etting Started When you set up your MakerBot Replicator Mini 3D Printer remember that it was built and packaged very carefully at the MakerBot factory We hope you ll take your time and be just as care...

Page 9: ...was built and packaged very carefully at the MakerBot factory We hope you ll take your time and be just as careful unpacking it and getting it set up POWER CORD USB A TO B CABLE 1 1 1 MAKERBOT PRODUC...

Page 10: ...careful in removing tape that holds on that secures the build plate to the z stage Remove the foam under the build platform Remove Shipping Clips Remove the clip that prevents the build platform from...

Page 11: ...s facing the extruder carriage Magnets will lock the Smart Extruder into place Caution Never remove the Smart Extruder from your MakerBot Replicator Mini during or immediately after printing Always al...

Page 12: ...ilament Spool Pocket making sure that the filament windows on the spool are facing you 3 Pinch one end of the filament and feed that end of the filament through the white filament guide tube until a s...

Page 13: ...the power cord and plug it into the power input port at the back of the MakerBot Replicator Mini 3 Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet Caution The socket outlet must be located near the equ...

Page 14: ...pter 3 Start Up When you first turn on your MakerBot Replicator Mini 3D Printer you will use the MakerBot Mobile App MakerBot Print and the Action Button to navigate through the many diverse features...

Page 15: ...monitor your prints via the onboard camera DOWNLOADING THE MAKERBOT MOBILE APP For Android devices 1 Open the Google Play store and type in MakerBot 2 When you find the MakerBot Mobile App tap Install...

Page 16: ...on your list b For Android users tap the Floating Action Button to add a printer 4 Tap Setup a New Printer 5 Follow the instructions on the MakerBot Mobile App and MakerBot Replicator to complete the...

Page 17: ...hen broadcasting the hotspot Confirm Error Sometimes while printing the printer may encounter an error If you receive a printer error that does not need your attention in order to continue the printin...

Page 18: ...control panel to authenticate the connection On the MakerBot Mobile App you will see the live camera feed and print state from the MakerBot Replicator Mini To Connect to a Printer via IP Address If yo...

Page 19: ...START UP 19...

Page 20: ...MakerBot Print The MakerBot Replicator Mini 3D Printer streamlines 3D print preparation and file management using MakerBot Print MakerBot Print is a free desktop application that allows you to discov...

Page 21: ...on the side of your MakerBot Replicator Mini and insert the USB A end of the cable into a USB port on your computer MakerBot Print will detect your MakerBot Replicator Mini To connect via Wi Fi in Mak...

Page 22: ...ws and multiple perspectives Help Enables Help with MakerBot Print and allows you to check for updates Login Account Log into your MakerBot account You can also switch to a different MakerBot account...

Page 23: ...t Travel moves are parts of the extruder path where the Smart Extruder moves without extruding any plastic Select the Layer Highlight checkbox to highlight the selected layer In Print Preview drag the...

Page 24: ...t the printer drop down and Add a Printer Add a Network Printer on your local network or Add an Unconnected Printer for exporting files Once finished editing your 3D model select Export to export your...

Page 25: ...LATE When your print finishes remove the build plate from the MakerBot Replicator Mini Carefully peel your print off the grip surface Peel the raft off of the bottom of the print if you printed the ob...

Page 26: ...WELCOME LET S GET STARTED 26 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting...

Page 27: ...t Extruder Filament won t extrude from the Smart Extruder Try unloading and reloading the filament Printed object is stuck to the build plate If the object is still stuck take a thin metal craft spatu...

Page 28: ...WELCOME LET S GET STARTED 28 Chapter 7 Reference...

Page 29: ...REPLICATOR MINI The MakerBot Replicator Mini 3D Printer OBJ A file format used for 3D models PRINT PREVIEW The feature in the Print dialog that provides an estimated print time estimated amount of fil...

Page 30: ...ldasm ipt iam iges igs step stp CATPart CATProduct prt par asm wrl x_t x_b Mac stl makerbot Supported OS Windows 7 Mac OSX 10 9 10 10 10 11 PHYSICALDIMENSIONS Printer 29 5 L X 34 9 W X 38 1 H 11 6 L X...

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Page 32: ...rt select At MakerBot we take pride in offering expert responsive friendly customer support to our customers around the world If you need help resolving an issue with your MakerBot Replicator open a c...

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