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Table of Contents
Preface 4
Certifications 5
1. Safety and compliance
6
1.1 Safety messages
7
1.2 Hazards
8
2. Introduction
9
2.1 Main components Ultimaker 3 or Ultimaker 3 Extended
10
2.2 Specifications
11
3. Unpack and install the hardware
12
3.1 Unboxing
13
3.2 Installing the hardware accessories
15
4. Set up for first use
17
4.1
Print core installation
18
4.2 Loading materials
19
4.3 Installing Wi-Fi and firmware
21
4.4 Installing Ultimaker Cura
22
5. Operation
23
5.1 Control and display
24
5.2 Materials
25
5.3 Preparing a print with Ultimaker Cura
26
5.4 Starting a print
28
5.5 Removing the print
30
5.6 Removing support material
31
5.7 Changing materials and print cores
33
5.8 Calibrations
34
6. Maintenance
37
6.1 Updating the firmware
38
6.2 Storage and handling of materials
39
6.3 Maintenance schedule
40
6.4 Clean the printer
41
6.5 Lubricate the axles
44
6.6 Check for play on axles
45
6.7 Check the tension of the short belts
46
6.8 Check for residue in the front fan of the print head
47
6.9 Check the quality of the silicone nozzle cover
48
6.10 Lubricate the lead screw of the Z motor
49
6.11 Clean the print cores
50
6.12 Clean the feeders and replace the Bowden tubes
53
7. Troubleshooting
56
7.1 Error messages
57
7.2 Print core troubleshooting
58
7.3 Print quality issues
59