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As you get to know your MakerBot

®

 Replicator

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Desktop 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 or contact the MakerBot 
Support team by emailing [email protected]

 

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Страница 1: ...USER MANUAL...

Страница 2: ...or 12 Setting up the MakerBot Replicator 14 3 Startup 18 The MakerBot Replicator Control Panel 19 First Steps 20 4 Makerbot desktop 24 Downloading and Installing MakerBot Desktop 25 Printing from Make...

Страница 3: ...tarted version 1 6 Troubleshooting 45 Printing Problems 46 Connectivity Problems 48 Update Firmware 50 7 Reference 51 Specifications 52 Glossary 53 How to use MakerBot Support 56 Contact 57 8 Terms 58...

Страница 4: ...Replicator Desktop 3D Printer Fifth Generation Model The fifth generation MakerBot Replicator is super easy to use but it s also packed with brand new features so even if you ve used a MakerBot Deskto...

Страница 5: ...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 antenna Increase the separation...

Страница 6: ...in operation Warning There is a risk of shock This product is not user serviceable Warning Do not leave the MakerBot Replicator unattended during operation Caution Do not print using materials that ha...

Страница 7: ...te 3D design files into instructions for the MakerBot Replicator Then transfer those instructions to the MakerBot Replicator via USB drive USB cable or your local network The MakerBot Replicator will...

Страница 8: ...Welcome let s get started 8 About the MakerBot Replicator 3 1 7 MakerBot Replicator Diagrams 4 6 5 2 6 Filament Drawer 7 Filament Spindle...

Страница 9: ...Welcome let s get started 9 About the MakerBot Replicator 16 14 15 14 13 12 11 10...

Страница 10: ...ou set up your MakerBot Replicator Desktop 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 a...

Страница 11: ...Bot Product Safety Information booklet MakerBot Replicator Smart Extruder Build plate 1 The accessory tray includes everything you need to use your MakerBot Replicator Desktop 3D Printer including eno...

Страница 12: ...kerBot Replicator Unpacking the MakerBot Replicator Open the box containing your MakerBot Replicator and remove the accessory tray Remove the MakerBot Replicator from its plastic bag and set it down o...

Страница 13: ...plicator Remove the foam pieces holding the gantry and extruder carriage in place 4 Remove clips Remove the clips that prevent the build platform from moving during shipping Save these they will be ha...

Страница 14: ...plastic bag 2b Grasp the back section of the frame of the MakerBot Replicator and pull upwards to open the filament drawer Open the drawer all the way 2 Install the spool of MakerBot PLA Filament Not...

Страница 15: ...the spooled filament and insert it into the filament guide tube at the upper right corner of the filament drawer 2e Push filament through the tube until the free end emerges from the end of the guide...

Страница 16: ...e edge of the build plate Continue to pull away the tape s backing and smooth the tape down until the build plate is completely covered 3d Slide the build plate into the slots on the build platform No...

Страница 17: ...he power cord and plug it into the power input port at the back of the MakerBot Replicator 4c Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet 4d Switch the power on and press the control panel dial 4 Pl...

Страница 18: ...p 3D Printer the LCD screen will start a setup assistant that will introduce you to the control panel walk you through loading filament and leveling your build plate for the first time and prompt you...

Страница 19: ...nd two buttons 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 screen or cancel an action Press the...

Страница 20: ...change the angle of the build plate from side to side When directed turn the leveling knobs slowly until a light appears on the extruder Press the control panel dial to move to the next step of the le...

Страница 21: ...nt 1 Press the control panel dial 2 When the Smart Extruder is fully heated grasp the top of the extruder assembly and push the free end of filament into the loading tube at the top of the Smart Extru...

Страница 22: ...a Test Object 1 Usethedialtohighlight oneof theprint files 2 Push the dial to select your chosen print You will be taken to a file info page 3 Select Print The MakerBot Replicator will print the file...

Страница 23: ...To connect via Ethernet 1 Locate an Ethernet cable not included 2 Connect one end of the cable to the Ethernet port at the back of the MakerBot Replicator Connect the other end to a wall jack or rout...

Страница 24: ...preparing 3D prints and managing your 3D content Whether you print directly to the MakerBot Replicator Desktop 3D Printer via USB cable or Ethernet or you export your print files to a USB drive MakerB...

Страница 25: ...plore Prepare and Store sections 5 Select how you will connect your MakerBot Replicator to your computer If you will connect via USB ensure that your USB cable is connected to your MakerBot Replicator...

Страница 26: ...giverse or bought from the MakerBot 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 screen to manipulate them on a v...

Страница 27: ...on Click the icon and select Prepare to open the model in the Prepare tab To open a file saved to your local computer go to the Prepare tab click Add File and navigate to the location of the saved fil...

Страница 28: ...rBot Desktop s representation of your 3D printer s build plate Let s take a look at the other features visible on the Prepare screen 1 Click the Plus and Minus buttons to zoom in and out You can also...

Страница 29: ...e x y or z axis 5 Turn Click the Turn button 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 o...

Страница 30: ...ffline you will be able to save your file only to your local computer If you are working in an existing Thing file you can rearrange the models on the plate and save this new layout to the Thing file...

Страница 31: ...ith the High resolution profile will have finer layers and will print more slowly For this print of the Queen Anne coffee table select Standard 2 Raft Select this checkbox to have your object built on...

Страница 32: ...be used to slice your model next time you print or export a print file printing from makerbot desktop When you are ready to print the Queen Anne coffee table model click Print to slice the model usin...

Страница 33: ...to MakerBot Desktop using a local area network and click the status bar to open the monitor panel 2 Locate the camera It is mounted inside the right front corner of the MakerBot Replicator 3 Grasp th...

Страница 34: ...your MakerBot Replicator Desktop 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 thin...

Страница 35: ...Smart Extruder 4 Utilities Access build plate leveling diagnostics and other tools 5 Settings Edit network and sharing settings and personalize your MakerBot Replicator 6 Info View your 3D printer s...

Страница 36: ...your MakerBot Cloud Library In the Library menu Choose All Things to access every item synced to your MakerBot Replicator from your Library Choose My Designs for private files synced from your MakerB...

Страница 37: ...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...

Страница 38: ...rint 4 3 2 1 4 Print Menu Press the control panel s Menu button to open the Print menu The Print menu contains the following options Pause Select this option to temporarily pause your print You can al...

Страница 39: ...her Thingiverse users will love to see how your prints of their designs come out To share a photo select Share to Thingiverse The MakerBot Replicator will take a photograph of your build area Push the...

Страница 40: ...loading tube until you can feel the motor pulling the filament in 5 To unload filament 6 1 Use the dial to select Unload Filament 7 2 Wait for the Smart Extruder to heat 8 3 Allow the Smart Extruder...

Страница 41: ...te Camera Selecttoaccessoptionsrelated to your 3D printer sbuilt incamera Inthecameramenu youcan Take a photo of the build area using the built in camera Browse photos taken by the built in camera Cop...

Страница 42: ...gnostics Select to run a diagnostic sequence or to copy recent diagnostics logs to the USB drive If the diagnostic sequence flags any issues please contact MakerBot Support by emailing support makerbo...

Страница 43: ...about your network connection MakerBot Account Unlink Account Select to unlink your MakerBot account from the MakerBot Replicator You will not be able to share to Thingiverse or print items from your...

Страница 44: ...ent temperature of the MakerBot Replicator Smart Extruder Statistics Select to view printing statistics including total print time and the amount of space available in internal storage History Select...

Страница 45: ...nter 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 suppo...

Страница 46: ...ilament 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 t...

Страница 47: ...ing Wipe down the build plate with a clean lint free cloth If you are printing directly on blue tape consider using a raft A raft provides a consistent build surface that even tricky prints will stick...

Страница 48: ...o export not print You may not have established a connection between MakerBot Desktop and your MakerBot Replicator In MakerBot Desktop go to Devices Connect to MakerBot Choose your MakerBot Replicator...

Страница 49: ...System Tools Change Smart Extruder Print files don t appear in USB storage or internal storage Makesurethatyourprintfilesareintheappropriate format Print filesfortheMakerBotReplicatormust havea maker...

Страница 50: ...s in the best possible working order Firmware updates allow MakerBot to add new features to your MakerBot Replicator and improve old ones MakerBot Desktop will let you know if there s a firmware updat...

Страница 51: ...Reference 7...

Страница 52: ...1 W x 41 0 H cm 20 8 L x 17 4 W x 16 2 H in Shipping Box 57 6 L x 52 1 W x 54 6 H cm 22 7 L x 20 5 W x 21 5 H in Printer Weight 16 0 kg 35 3 lbs Shipping Weight 17 6 kg 38 9 lbs TEMPERATURE Ambient O...

Страница 53: ...s and push the dial to select ETHERNET CABLE A Cat5e cable used to connect your MakerBot Replicator to a local area network EXTRUDER ASSEMBLY The MakerBot Replicator Smart Extruder installed in the ex...

Страница 54: ...your MakerBot Replicator Desktop 3D Printer MakerBot Desktop will help you discover manage share and print 3D models MAKERBOT DIGITAL STORE A digital store where you can download premium 3D content M...

Страница 55: ...raws the lament from the spool melts it and pushes it through a nozzle onto the build plate STL A widely used le format for 3D models SUPPORTS Automatically generated support structures used to prop u...

Страница 56: ...provide as much information as possible about your issue in your initial email The more information we have the more accurately we can identify your issue Send a photo or video Many issues are easier...

Страница 57: ...ket with the MakerBot Support Team To help us understand your problem from the start it is very helpful to include pictures or a video as attachments to your email Sales sales makerbot com To learn ab...

Страница 58: ...Terms 8...

Страница 59: ...ther laws and regulations DISCLAIMERS Neither MakerBot nor any of our affiliates warrants the accuracy or completeness of the information products or services provided by or through this Manual which...

Страница 60: ...heory and whether or not advised of the possibility of such damages The foregoing limitations of liability do not apply to the extent prohibited by law please refer to your local laws for any such pro...

Страница 61: ...MakerBot One MetroTech Center 21st Floor Brooklyn NY support makerbot com makerbot com...

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