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REFERENCE

7

SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE

Safety alert symbols

 precede each safety message in this manual . These symbols indicate 

potential safety hazards that could harm you or others or cause product or property damage .

Warning:

 

The MakerBot Replicator Mini Compact 3D Printer generates high temperatures . 

Always allow the MakerBot Replicator Mini to cool down before you reach inside .

Warning:

 The MakerBot Replicator Mini includes moving parts that can cause injury . 

Never reach inside the MakerBot Replicator Mini while it is in operation . 

Warning:

 There is a risk of shock . This product is not user serviceable .

Warning: 

Do not leave the MakerBot Replicator Mini unattended during operation .

Caution:

 

Do not print using materials that have not been approved by MakerBot for 

use with the MakerBot Replicator Mini . Refer to the Specifications section on page 27 
for more information .

Caution:

 

The socket outlet must be located near the equipment and must be  

easily accessible .

Caution:

 

In case of emergency disconnect the MakerBot Replicator Mini from the  

wall socket .

Caution:

 

 The MakerBot Replicator Mini melts plastic during printing . Plastic odors 

are emitted during this operation . Make sure to set up the MakerBot Replicator Mini in 
a well-ventilated area .

Caution:

 

 Do not look directly at any operating LED component .

WELCOME TO THE 

REFERENCE MANUAL FOR 

THE MAKERBOT REPLICATOR 

MINI COMPACT 3D PRINTER .

The MakerBot

®

 Replicator

®

 Mini is super easy to use, 

but it’s also packed with brand-new features. Use 
this reference guide to familiarize yourself with 
the capabilities of your new MakerBot Replicator 
Mini and the MakerBot Desktop App.

Summary of Contents for Replicator

Page 1: ...REFERENCE GUIDE...

Page 2: ...op 22 MakerBot Mobile 22 Updating Firmware 23 Troubleshooting 24 Specifications 27 Glossary 28 Contact Us 30 TABLE OF CONTENTS The product may differ slightly from the images and instructions in this...

Page 3: ...this Guide grants or should be construed as granting by implication estoppel or otherwise any license or right to use any Marks without the written permission of MakerBot Any unauthorized use of any i...

Page 4: ...ials that have not been approved by MakerBot for use with the MakerBot Replicator Mini Refer to the Specifications section on page 27 for more information Caution The socket outlet must be located nea...

Page 5: ...e user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiv...

Page 6: ...own models 3 Prepare is where you will turn 3D models into print files Bring 3D models into the Prepare screen to manipulate them on a virtual build plate Then specify print options and send print fi...

Page 7: ...or press the T key to go into Turn mode In Turn mode click and drag with your mouse to rotate your model around the z axis Click the Turn button again to open the Change Rotation submenu and rotate yo...

Page 8: ...ss including a feed of images from the onboard camera Open the print monitor panel to pause or cancel a print change filament or change Smart Extruder 1 CHOOSING YOUR MODEL You can download a model fr...

Page 9: ...file in MakerBot Desktop 1 In MakerBot Desktop click on the Prepare tab 2 Click Add File 3 Navigate tothelocationof yourfileand clickOpen Themodelwillappearonthebuildplate 2 PREPARING YOUR MODEL Use t...

Page 10: ...le the MakerBot Replicator Mini is printing press the Action Button once to pause The Action Button color will turn from red to blue Press the Action Button again to resume printing or press and hold...

Page 11: ...ocessofreattachingtheextruderorattachinganewone ClickAttachExtruder When MakerBotDesktopdirectsyouto pressyourextruderagainstthebackoftheextrudercarriage with theconnectorpinsfacingtheextrudercarriage...

Page 12: ...t MakerBot Printshop go to makerbot com printshop MakerBot Mobile is a free app that allows you to monitor and control your MakerBot Replicator Mini on your smartphone You can start pause and cancel p...

Page 13: ...ble to avoid jams in the future by allowing the Smart Extruder to cool before turning off your MakerBot Replicator Mini TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM SOLUTION Printed object is stuck to the build plate Remo...

Page 14: ...to a Wi Fi network The camera will not work if connected only via USB cable SPECIFICATIONS PRINTING Print Technology Fused deposition modeling Build Volume 10 0 W x 10 0 D x 12 5 H cm 3 9 W x 3 9 D x...

Page 15: ...ou discover manage share and print 3D models MAKERBOT DIGITAL STORE A digital store where you can download premium 3D content MAKERBOT PLA FILAMENT Polylactic acid lament PLA is a corn based thermopla...

Page 16: ...r customers around the world If you need help resolving an issue with your MakerBot Replicator Mini open a case with the MakerBot Support Team at the web address above Sales sales makerbot com To lear...

Page 17: ...MakerBot One MetroTech Center 21st Floor Brooklyn NY support makerbot com makerbot com WE CAN T WAIT TO SEE WHAT YOU MAKE...

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