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Loading and Unloading Filament 

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 Turn on computer connected to the MakerBot Rep (if not on already). 

 

2.

 Locate power switch in the bottom rear of the MakerBot Rep and turn on (if not on already). 

 

 

3.

 

Changing Filament: The easiest way to change the filament for your 

MakerBot Rep is to use the control panel on the front of the 

Summary of Contents for Replicator+

Page 1: ...MakerBot Replicator 3D Printer Quick Start Guide...

Page 2: ...or other body parts inside the machine Long hair or dangling attire over the printer may also become snagged in the printer s moving parts Please be sure to work cautiously and ask staff for assistanc...

Page 3: ...kerBot Replicator if not on already 2 Locate power switch in the bottom rear of the MakerBot Replicator and turn on if not on already 3 Changing Filament The easiest way to change the filament for you...

Page 4: ...The large dial to the right of the display is also your main button Please note If filament is already in the printer as seen below follow this step If the printer is already empty of filament skip to...

Page 5: ...lament from the extruder only when prompted by the control panel Attempting to remove the filament prematurely will damage the machine 4 Open the filament drawer by pushing down on the tab in the phot...

Page 6: ...hile holding onto the spool and the end of the filament gently pull the spool towards you to remove from the machine 7 Now place the end of the filament into one of the four sets of holes on the outsi...

Page 7: ...f needed so that there is a clean edge Begin feeding the filament into the guide tube Continue feeding until an inch or so of filament is sticking out of the end of the guide tube nearest the extruder...

Page 8: ...y secured your filament is loaded correctly and that there are no foreign objects inside the printers area of operation LOADING AND PRINTING A FILE 1 You can print a design of your own creation or fin...

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Page 10: ...3 Open MakerBot Print Software located on the desktop of the computer Once open you should see this screen...

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