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TROUBLESHOOTING

As you get to know your MakerBot

®

Replicator

®

Z18

3D Printer, you may run into issues with different
parts of the printing process. Here is a handy guide
to some simple-to-fix problems. For help with
issues not covered in this chapter, go to makerbot.
com/support.

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Summary of Contents for Replicator Z18

Page 1: ...USER MANUAL...

Page 2: ...icator Z18 16 Setting up the MakerBot Replicator Z18 21 3 STARTUP 25 The MakerBot Replicator Z18 Control Panel 26 First Steps 27 4 MAKERBOT DESKTOP 30 Downloading and Installing MakerBot Desktop 31 Pr...

Page 3: ...started 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 53 Printing Problems 54 Leveling the Build Plate 57 Updating Firmware 59 Emptying the Filament Waste Bin 59 7 REFERENCE 60 Specifications 61 Glossary 62 Contact 65 TABLE OF C...

Page 4: ...akerBot Replicator Z18 3D Printer With the MakerBot Replicator Z18 you can print high resolution industrial quality prototypes bigger than ever but it also requires care and attention so please be sur...

Page 5: ...information and or trade secrets this document may describe some aspects of MakerBot technology in generalized terms PRODUCT WARRANTY OVERALL PROVISIONS The design of this Manual and all text graphic...

Page 6: ...ercial special consequential incidental exemplary or indirect damages even if MakerBot has been advised of the possibility of such damages including without limitation loss of business revenue or earn...

Page 7: ...ect the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment to an outl...

Page 8: ...ble Caution Avoid leaving the MakerBot Replicator Z18 unattended during operation If you must leave the MakerBot Replicator Z18 unattended during a print exercise caution and follow these guidelines V...

Page 9: ...e emitted during this operation Make sure to set up the MakerBot Replicator Z18 in a well ventilated area Caution Never remove the Smart Extruder from your MakerBot Replicator Z18 or turn off the Make...

Page 10: ...sfer those instructions to the MakerBot Replicator Z18 via USB drive USB cable ethernet or Wi Fi The MakerBot Replicator Z18 will melt MakerBot PLA Filament and squeeze it out onto the build plate in...

Page 11: ...WELCOME 11 ABOUT THE MAKERBOT REPLICATOR Z18 1 MAKERBOT REPLICATOR DIAGRAMS 4 Control panel 5 Filament drawer 1 Build plate 2 Filament waste bin 3 Build plate latches 5 2 4 3 6 Smart Extruder 6...

Page 12: ...WELCOME 12 ABOUT THE MAKERBOT REPLICATOR Z18 2 1 MAKERBOT REPLICATOR DIAGRAMS 3 4 3 USB port 1 Power switch 2 Power input port 4 Ethernet port...

Page 13: ...WELCOME 13 ABOUT THE MAKERBOT REPLICATOR Z18 2 1 MAKERBOT REPLICATOR DIAGRAMS 4 4 Bellows 1 Gantry 2 Extruder carriage 3 Filament guide tube 3...

Page 14: ...you set up your MakerBot Replicator Z18 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 careful unpacking it and...

Page 15: ...OOKLET MAKERBOT REPLICATOR SMART EXTRUDER LARGE MAKERBOT PLA FILAMENT SPOOL Inside your MakerBot Replicator Z18 you ll find everything you need to get started including a spool of MakerBot PLA filamen...

Page 16: ...8 Cut the straps holding the MakerBot Replicator Z18 box in place and lift off the cardboard lid and sleeve Remove the tape and foam holding the door and filament drawer of the MakerBot Replicator Z18...

Page 17: ...THE PALLET Lift the MakerBot Replicator Z18 off of the pallet and place it on a stable surface You will need to remove the lid of the MakerBot Replicator Z18 in order to load filament so make sure th...

Page 18: ...EPLICATOR Z18 If the MakerBot Replicator Z18 shows any tendency to wobble stabilize it using the adjustable leveling feet To adjust one of the feet tilt the MakerBot Replicator Z18 up at one corner an...

Page 19: ...GETTING STARTED 19 UNPACKING THE MAKERBOT REPLICATOR Z18 6 REMOVE LID Use a tool to unlock the lid of the MakerBot Replicator Z18 Pull the lid off and set it aside...

Page 20: ...STARTED 20 7 REMOVE GANTRY CLIPS UNPACKING THE MAKERBOT REPLICATOR Z18 Remove the orange plastic clips from the top compartment of the MakerBot Replicator Z18 There are two clips one on the belt at ea...

Page 21: ...n at any time go to the control panel and select Utilities System Tools Attach Smart Extruder i Caution Never remove the Smart Extruder from your MakerBot Replicator Z18 during or immediately after pr...

Page 22: ...nsert it into the hole at the back left corner of the filament drawer 3b Continue to feed the filament by hand into the slot at the side of the filament drawer The filament will move up through the Ma...

Page 23: ...of the MakerBot Replicator Z18 4b Peel the backing off of the sheet of build plate tape and lay the tape flat on the top plate with the sticky side facing down 4c Smooth down the build plate tape so t...

Page 24: ...g it into the power input port at the back of the MakerBot Replicator Z18 5c Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet Caution The socket outlet must be located near the equipment and must be easi...

Page 25: ...your MakerBot Replicator Z18 3D Printer it will run a setup assistant that will introduce you to the control panel and walk you through everything you need to do to start your first print Press the d...

Page 26: ...er 5 for more on the control panel and its menus Turn the dial to scroll through the available options on a screen Press the dial to make a selection Press the back button to return to the previous se...

Page 27: ...er 2 When the Smart Extruder is fully heated push the free end of the filament into the loading tube Keep pushing on the filament until you feel the Smart Extruder pulling it in 3 Wait until you begin...

Page 28: ...rBot Replicator Z18 will print the file you selected Caution Never turn off the MakerBot Replicator Z18 immediately after completing a print Always allow the Smart Extruder to cool to 50 C before powe...

Page 29: ...SB cable 1 Locate the included USB cable 2 Insert the USB B end of the cable into the port on the back of your MakerBot Replicator Z18 and insert the USB A end of the cable into a USB port on your com...

Page 30: ...preparing 3D prints and managing your 3D content Whether you print directly to the MakerBot Replicator Z18 3D Printer via USB cable Wi Fi or Ethernet or you export your print files to a USB drive Mak...

Page 31: ...staller to run the installation wizard Follow the installation instructions 4 When you open MakerBot Desktop for the first time you will be asked to log in If you have ever logged into MakerBot Thingi...

Page 32: ...k the Network tab 4 Select your network from the dropdown menu and enter your password Your MakerBot Replicator Z18 will automatically be connected to your Wi Fi network 5 Go to the Devices menu and s...

Page 33: ...Bot Digital Store as well as your own models Prepare is where you will turn 3D models into print files Bring 3D models into the Prepare view to manipulate them on a virtual build plate Then specify pr...

Page 34: ...saved file Select the file and click Open to import it into MakerBot Desktop DOWNLOADING AND PRINTING A MODEL FROM THINGIVERSE 1 Click Explore at the top of the MakerBot Desktop screen 2 See featured...

Page 35: ...o zoom in and out You can also zoom using a track pad or the scroll wheel on your mouse 2 Home Click the Home button to reset MakerBot Desktop to the default view of the build plate 3 View Click the V...

Page 36: ...round the z axis Click the Turn button again to open the Change Rotation submenu and lay your object flat or rotate it by a specific number of degrees around the x y or z axis 6 Scale Click the Scale...

Page 37: ...t Cloud Library If you are not logged into your MakerBot account or if you are working offline you will be able to save your file only to your local computer If you are working in an existing Thing fi...

Page 38: ...quality Objects sliced using the Low resolution profile will be printed with thicker layers and will print faster Objects sliced with the High resolution profile will have finer layers and will print...

Page 39: ...int at a later time Click Print Preview in the Print or Export dialog after your object is sliced to open a preview of the sliced model 4 Advanced Click Advanced for additional options including print...

Page 40: ...e right side of the status bar to open the monitor panel As long as you are connected to your MakerBot Replicator Z18 via USB or a local area network the camera image will refresh every few seconds To...

Page 41: ...on the MakerBot Replicator Z18 3D Printer allows you to interact with your 3D printer You can use it to initiate prints edit settings and access information This chapter describes the different things...

Page 42: ...he Smart Extruder 4 Utilities Access diagnostics and other tools 5 Settings Edit network and sharing settings and personalize your MakerBot Replicator Z18 6 Info View your 3D printer s history and sta...

Page 43: ...our MakerBot Replicator from your Library Choose Purchased Things for files purchased from the MakerBot Digital Store Choose Thingiverse for items from your MakerBot Thingiverse collections Choose My...

Page 44: ...ll the layouts associated with the file Scroll through the available layouts and select one in order to go to the file screen From the file screen choose what to do with the part or layout Select Prin...

Page 45: ...storage Set Pause Height Select this option to set your print to pause at a predetermined height Cancel Select this option to cancel your print You can also cancel a print by pressing the back button...

Page 46: ...ne section Sharing a photo is a nice thing to do other Thingiverse users will love to see how your prints of their designs come out To share a photo click Share to Thingiverse in MakerBot Desktop The...

Page 47: ...end of the filament guide tube unto the Smart Extruder s loading tube and replace and lock the lid of the MakerBot Replicator Z18 To unload filament 1 Use the dial to select unload filament 2 Unlock a...

Page 48: ...ot the filament could unravel or tangle on the spool 3 Remove the spool from the filament drawer 4 Place the new spool in the drawer with the MakerBot logo facing up 5 Detach the free end of the filam...

Page 49: ...toyour3Dprinter sbuilt incamera Inthecameramenu youcan Take a photo of the build area using the built in camera Browse photos taken by the built in camera Copy photos to the USB drive Erase all photos...

Page 50: ...g the MakerBot Replicator Smart Extruder Diagnostics Select to run a diagnostic sequence or to copy recent diagnostics logs to the USB drive System Logs Select to clear the log files for your MakerBot...

Page 51: ...nfo Select for information about your network connection MakerBot Account Unlink Account Select to unlink your MakerBot account from the MakerBot Replicator Z18 You will not be able to share to Thingi...

Page 52: ...istics Select to view printing statistics including total print time and the amount of space available in internal storage History Select to view recently printed items Select an individual item from...

Page 53: ...ur MakerBot Replicator Z18 3D Printer you may run into issues with different parts of the printing process Here is a handy guide to some simple to fix problems For help with issues not covered in this...

Page 54: ...t load script and allowing plastic to extrude for a few seconds Then try unloading again Filament won t extrude from the Smart Extruder Try unloading and reloading the filament You may be able to avoi...

Page 55: ...e Library Explore and Store sections of MakerBot Desktop You may not be logged into your MakerBot account These features are only accessible when you are logged in If you are logged into your MakerBot...

Page 56: ...Bot Replicator Z18 is closed When the door is opened during a print the print will automatically pause When the door is opened while a print is being initiated or during a preheat the print or preheat...

Page 57: ...e leveling your build plate unload any filament clear debris from the extruder nozzle and build plate and allow the Smart Extruder to cool 1 Begin the leveling process by navigating to Utilities Level...

Page 58: ...again when the plate is in the correct position Caution Only turn the leveling knobs as directed by the instructions on the control panel 5 When the leveling process is finished tighten down the four...

Page 59: ...To upgrade to the new version just select Upload Firmware from the Devices menu The software will walk you through the steps to bring your MakerBot Replicator Z18 up to date EMPTYING THE FILAMENT WAST...

Page 60: ...REFERENCE 7...

Page 61: ...sions 49 3 W x 56 5 D x 86 1 H cm 19 4 W x 22 2 D x 33 9 H in Shipping Box 65 0 x 71 9 x 106 0 cm 25 6 x 28 3 x 41 75 in Printer Weight 41 kg 90 lbs Shipping Weight 52 kg 115 lbs TEMPERATURE Ambient O...

Page 62: ...allows you to start prints change settings and view status information DIAL The rotary push dial on the control panel Rotate the dial to scroll through available options and push the dial to select ET...

Page 63: ...rBot Replicator Z18 Print files contain instructions for your MakerBot Desktop 3D Printer MAKERBOT ACCOUNT The username and password you will use to sign in to MakerBot Desktop and log on to Thingiver...

Page 64: ...tension makerbot SMART EXTRUDER The MakerBot Replicator Smart Extruder draws the filament from the spool melts it and pushes it through a nozzle onto the build plate STL A widely used file format for...

Page 65: ...around the world If you need help resolving an issue with the MakerBot Replicator Z18 visit the web address above for an overview of your support options Sales sales makerbot com To learn about other...

Page 66: ...MakerBot One MetroTech Center 21st Floor Brooklyn NY makerbot com...

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