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SETTING UP THE SKETCH
In case of conflicting information between this Manual and the on-screen
instructions, FOLLOW THE ON-SCREEN information, since it is updated more
frequently.
TURN ON YOUR MAKERBOT Sketch
The power button for the MakerBot Sketch is located on the bottom right side of the printer. Toggle this switch
to turn on your MakerBot Sketch.
To turn off your MakerBot Sketch, toggle the switch the opposite direction
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THE GUIDED SETUP
The first time you turn on your MakerBot Sketch, you will be guided through the initial setup process using the
MakerBot Sketch user interface. This Guided Setup will walk you through connecting the printer to an internet
connection, authorizing your printer, running calibration, loading material, and running your test print.
Please see Chapter 3: Guided Setup for more information.
Prepare Your Model to Print
The 3D model must be formatted, or “sliced” for the MakerBot Sketch using the MakerBot Print software.
MakerBot Print can import an STL or other supported 3D file type, and export a MakerBot (.makerbot) file type.
Please see Chapter 5: MakerBot Print for more information about MakerBot Print.
SUPPORTED FILE TYPES:
Mac: MakerBot (.makerbot), STL (.stl)
Windows: MakerBot (.makerbot), STL (.stl), SolidWorks (.sldprt, .sldasm), InventorOBJ (.ipt, .iam), IGES (.iges,
.igs), STEP AP203/214 (.step, .stp), CATIA (.CATPart, .CATProduct), Wavefront Object(.obj), Unigraphics/NX
(.prt), Solid Edge (.par, .asm), ProE/Creo (.prt, .prt., .asm, .asm.), VRML(.wrl), Parasolid (.x_t, .x_b)
Caution:
Never remove an extruder from
your MakerBot Sketch 3D printer during
or immediately after printing. Always
allow an Extruder to cool below 50°C.
