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REFERENCE GUIDE

Summary of Contents for Replicator Mini Compact

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Page 2: ...roduct may differ slightly from the images and instructions in this guide as we continue to improve the MakerBot Replicator Mini Please see www makerbot com um_rep_mini for the latest version of the g...

Page 3: ...BotDesktop 12 Connecting to MakerBot Desktop 17 Printing from MakerBot Desktop 18 Changing Filament 23 Detaching Attaching the Smart Extruder 24 How to Take a Photo 24 MakerBot PrintShop 25 MakerBot M...

Page 4: ...ct MakerBot proprietary and confidential information and or trade secrets this document may describe some aspects of MakerBot technology in generalized terms INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY The design of this G...

Page 5: ...In connection with your use of this Guide MakerBot shall not be liable to you for any damages whatsoever be they direct economic commercial special consequential incidental exemplary or indirect dama...

Page 6: ...ut 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 For help with setti...

Page 7: ...n 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...

Page 8: ...n which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving ante...

Page 9: ...to instructions for the MakerBot Replicator Mini Then transfer those instructions to the MakerBot Replicator Mini via USB cable or over a Wi Fi network With the touch of a button the MakerBot Replicat...

Page 10: ...REFERENCE 10 DIAGRAMS MAKERBOT REPLICATOR MINI FRONT VIEW 1 Filament Spool Pocket 2 Gantry 4 Build Plate 5 Action Button 1 2 4 5 3 3 Filament Guide Tube...

Page 11: ...REFERENCE 11 MAKERBOT REPLICATOR MINI SIDE VIEW 7 Power Input Port 9 Extruder Assembly 6 Power Switch 8 USB Port DIAGRAMS 9 6 7 8...

Page 12: ...model files Use it to access things you ve collected on Thingiverse or bought from the MakerBot Digital Store as well as your own models 3 Prepare is where you will turn 3D models into print files Bri...

Page 13: ...nt and Exploring Thingiverse Look for new tutorials with each update of MakerBot Desktop You can also replay the MakerBot Desktop walkthrough in the Learn tab Use Store and Explore to find 3D models L...

Page 14: ...he default view of the build plate 3 View Click the View button or press the V key to enter View mode In View mode click and drag with your mouse to rotate the build plate In View mode hold the Shift...

Page 15: ...xis 6 Scale Click the Scale button or press the S key to enter Scale mode In Scale mode click and drag with your mouse to shrink or enlarge your model Click the Scale button again to open the Change D...

Page 16: ...computer or attached USB drive However you can only print to the MakerBot Replicator Mini via a USB or Wi Fi connection 12 Print Click Print to slice the model and send the print file to your MakerBo...

Page 17: ...atically detect your MakerBot Replicator Mini WI FI 1 Follow the steps above for connecting via USB cable 2 In MakerBot Desktop go to the Devices menu and select Device Preferences 3 Click Wi Fi Setti...

Page 18: ...ich part or version you want to print and click the Prepare button next to the file name MakerBot Desktop will open the file and take you to the Prepare tab The file you selected will appear on the bu...

Page 19: ...etothelocationofyourfileand clickOpen Themodelwillappearonthebuildplate CHOOSING A MODEL FROM YOUR MAKERBOT CLOUD LIBRARY 1 In MakerBot Desktop click on the Library tab 2 Click one of the folders at t...

Page 20: ...Supports Select this checkbox to have your object printed with support structures MakerBot Desktop will automatically generate supports for any overhanging sections of your object Supports will be ea...

Page 21: ...art to print your model If Connected via USB Cable 1 Click the Print button to slice your model To send the file to your MakerBot Replicator Mini and exit the Print dialog click Start Print If you dec...

Page 22: ...te and peel off the raft from the bottom of the print Every object printed on your MakerBot Replicator Mini will be built on a raft The raft acts as a base for your print and any support structures an...

Page 23: ...e Smart Extruder pulling it in Wait until you begin to see plastic emerging from the extruder nozzle Then click Done to stop the process To Unload In the print monitor panel click Change Then click Un...

Page 24: ...t recognize the Smart Extruder open the print monitor panel and click Attach Smart Extruder HOW TO TAKE A PHOTO You can take a photo of your print at any time using the built in camera in the MakerBot...

Page 25: ...o print items from Thingiverse In My Stuff you can access all recent prints initiated from MakerBot Printshop as well as your saved customized designs You can also save your designs to your MakerBot C...

Page 26: ...s via the onboard camera MakerBot Mobile also gives you access to your MakerBot Cloud Library and all of Thingiverse Just tap Print this Thing and MakerBot Mobile will slice the file in the cloud and...

Page 27: ...in the best possible working order Firmware updates allow MakerBot to add new features to your MakerBot Replicator Mini and improve old ones If a new firmware version has become available since the la...

Page 28: ...ect to in MakerBot Desktop Go to Devices Connect to a New Device and select your MakerBot Replicator Mini from the list of available networked printers The MakerBot Replicator Smart Extruder is instal...

Page 29: ...t remove the filament try squeezing the tabs on the side of the Smart Extruder and pulling on the filament Filament breaks between the spool and the MakerBot Replicator Smart Extruder Ensurethatthefil...

Page 30: ...object twist the handle slightly The object should come free Object peels off the build plate during printing Ensure that the build plate is clean Dust and oil from your hands or tears and wrinkles in...

Page 31: ...o The front door is designed to pop off without being damaged Simply snap it back onto its hinges My MakerBot Replicator Mini didn t come with a lid After internal product testing on the MakerBot Repl...

Page 32: ...5 W x 31 0 D x 38 1 H cm 11 6 W x 12 2 D x 15 0 H in Shipping Box 38 7 W x 39 7 D x 52 7 H cm 15 3 W x 15 6 D x 20 8 H in Printer Weight 8 kg 18 lbs Shipping Weight 10 kg 22 lbs TEMPERATURE Ambient Op...

Page 33: ...The apparatus that allows the extruder assembly to move around LAYOUT An arrangement of 3D models on the build plate MAKERBOT The format of print files for your MakerBot Replicator Mini Print files co...

Page 34: ...he process of turning a 3D model into a print file containing instructions for your MakerBot 3D printer The MakerBot Replicator Mini uses print files with the extension makerbot SMART EXTRUDER The Mak...

Page 35: ...mers 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 learn about...

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