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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

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Страница 1: ...Ultimaker 3 Installation and user manual Original manual v1 4 2017...

Страница 2: ...are designed and built for fused deposition modeling with Ultimaker engineering thermoplastics within a commercial business environment The mixture of precision and speed makes the Ultimaker 3D print...

Страница 3: ...r 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...

Страница 4: ...that you will obtain great quality prints and that possible accidents and injuries will be prevented Make sure that everyone who uses the Ultimaker 3 or Ultimaker 3 Extended has access to this manual...

Страница 5: ...5 Certifications For the latest version of the CE document go to www ultimaker com...

Страница 6: ...mpliance 1 It is very important to work safely with your Ultimaker 3 or Ultimaker 3 Extended This chapter is about safety and hazards Please read all information carefully to prevent possible accident...

Страница 7: ...or Ultimaker 3 Extended to cool down for 5 minutes before reaching inside Do not change or adjust anything on the Ultimaker 3 or Ultimaker 3 Extended unless the change is authorized by the manufactur...

Страница 8: ...information please look at our website for the CB report Always unplug the printer before doing maintenance or modifications Mechanical Safety The Ultimaker 3 contains moving parts No damage to the us...

Страница 9: ...9 Introduction 2 Meet your Ultimaker 3 and learn what the possibilities of this 3D printer are...

Страница 10: ...ence between the two printers is the height of the housing See Specifications for the different dimensions 1 Build plate 2 Print head 3 Knurled nuts 4 Build plate clamps 5 Push rotate button 6 Display...

Страница 11: ...C TPU 95A PP PVA Breakaway 0 25 mm 0 40 mm 0 80 mm 180 280 C 2 min 4 min 20 60 C 50 dBA Material recognition with NFC scanner Wi Fi LAN USB port Live camera Ultimaker 3 342 x 380 x 389 mm 342 x 505 x...

Страница 12: ...12 Unpack and install the hardware 3 Carefully unpack your Ultimaker 3 or Ultimaker 3 Extended and set up the hardware according to the instructions in this chapter...

Страница 13: ...trap by opening the buckle 3 Remove the top part of the Styrofoam packaging with the two spools of filament and factory test print in it 4 Take out the Accessory Box 5 Remove the Styrofoam part that i...

Страница 14: ...rinter 2 Power adapter 3 Ethernet cable 4 Spool holder with NFC cable 5 Material guide 6 Cable cover 7 Hex screwdriver 8 Print core AA 0 4 and print core BB 0 4 Another print core AA 0 4 is placed in...

Страница 15: ...ct the NFC cable to the NFC socket The flat side of the connector faces away from the bottom panel 4 Guide the NFC cable through the notch in the back panel If you have an Ultimaker 3 you should coil...

Страница 16: ...Connect the power cable to the power adapter 2 Plug the power cable into the wall socket 3 Connect the other side of the power adapter to the Ultimaker 3 The flat side of the connector needs to face d...

Страница 17: ...the accessories you have to set up the printer for the first use In this chapter you find the steps to be taken for print core installation loading the materials setting up Wi Fi updating the firmware...

Страница 18: ...that the printer always knows which print cores are installed and which materials can be used with this print core Installing the second print core During the welcome setup the second print core must...

Страница 19: ...VA on the spool holder Make sure to put it with the material in clockwise direction so that the material can enter feeder 2 from the bottom 2 Wait until the Ultimaker 3 has detected the material 3 Ins...

Страница 20: ...end of the material through the hole in the material guide When you have done this select continue 4 Place the material guide with material 1 on it on the spool holder behind material 2 and wait unti...

Страница 21: ...local Wi Fi network The pop up will disappear when you have completed these steps If the pop up does not appear open a browser and browse to a website that is not yet known by your browser 4 Go back...

Страница 22: ...bit Linux Ubuntu 14 04 Fedora 23 OpenSuse 13 2 ArchLinux or higher 64 bit Windows 32 bit versions are only supported until Cura 2 3 System requirements OpenGL 2 compatible graphics chip Intel Core 2 o...

Страница 23: ...me to start printing with your Ultimaker 3 This chapter provides information about the control and display materials Ultimaker Cura starting the print removing the print and support material changing...

Страница 24: ...will be guided through the welcome setup When turning on your Ultimaker 3 after the first use you will always see the Ultimaker logo first after which the main menu appears The main menu offers three...

Страница 25: ...ed profiles in Ultimaker Cura to ensure the best print result Using Ultimaker materials will also allow you to benefit from the NFC detection system Ultimaker spools will automatically be recognized b...

Страница 26: ...ill become visible Here is an overview of the interface 1 Open file 2 Adjustment tools 3 Non printable areas 4 3D model 5 View mode 6 Printer print core and material configuration 7 Print Setup recomm...

Страница 27: ...support you get the option to select the extruder that you want to use for printing the support structure This allows you to print your model with PVA or Breakaway support on your Ultimaker 3 5 To vi...

Страница 28: ...nnect the LAN cable to socket on the back side of the Ultimaker 3 2 Enable Wi Fi or Ethernet in the network menu 3 In Ultimaker Cura go to Settings g Printers g Manage printers 4 Click on the Connect...

Страница 29: ...our smartphone or tablet using the Ultimaker 3 App The Ultimaker 3 App can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play More information can be found on www ultimaker com en products ultimaker 3 ap...

Страница 30: ...la to remove the print Place the spatula under the print and apply a small amount of force to remove the print Take the glass plate out of the printer to avoid damage on the build plate clamps Use wat...

Страница 31: ...nly the remaining parts of PVA will need to be dissolved After the PVA supports are totally dissolved rinse the print with water to remove any excess 2 Rinse with water After PVA supports are totally...

Страница 32: ...al After removing most of the support structure the remaining part s can be pulled from the build material Use cutting pliers to grab the Breakaway support in a corner and try to carefully get underne...

Страница 33: ...from the print head and then push on the button Changing print cores Print cores can be changed easily on the Ultimaker 3 by using the procedure from the menu Besides changing a print core you also ha...

Страница 34: ...This will take a couple of minutes Do not touch the Ultimaker 3 during the active leveling procedure This could affect the measurements Manual leveling If the level of the build plate is off too much...

Страница 35: ...th the Ultimaker 3 are already calibrated but when the printer detects a new combination you have to do an XY offset calibration first This calibration must only be done once after this the informatio...

Страница 36: ...be done manually To perform the switch bay calibration 1 Go to System g Maintenance g Calibration g Calibrate lift switch 2 Move the lift switch on the side of the print head to point towards you 3 M...

Страница 37: ...to have a smoothly working Ultimaker 3 it is important to maintain it correctly In this chapter the most important maintenance advice is described Read this carefully in order to achieve the best resu...

Страница 38: ...mware 3 Choose the Stable version The Ultimaker 3 will now get the latest firmware from the network and install it This will take several minutes Updating via USB Firmware can also be updated without...

Страница 39: ...ylon CPE CPE PC TPU 95A PP and Breakaway is between 20 to 30 C For ABS the advised temperature is between 15 and 25 C and for PVA 0 to 30 C Furthermore a relative humidity of below 50 is recommended f...

Страница 40: ...year Clean printer Check for play on axles Clean feeders and replace Bowden tubes Lubricate axles Check tension of short belts Check for residue in front fan of print head Check quality of silicone n...

Страница 41: ...starting a new print always check the surface of the glass plate At least once a month clean the plate thoroughly by taking the following steps Always make sure that the Ultimaker 3 is turned off and...

Страница 42: ...or the plastic on the outside to get soft When the nozzles are hot carefully remove the material with tweezers Do not touch the nozzles and be careful while cleaning it as they will become hot Clean t...

Страница 43: ...the tube most efficiently make sure the sponge or ball of tissue is a tight fit inside the Bowden tube Note that if it is too big it will be difficult to push through 7 Insert the Bowden tube into th...

Страница 44: ...may affect the coating of the axles which can affect the performance of your Ultimaker 3 X and Y axles Apply a small drop of machine oil to each of the X andY axles as well as both print head shafts M...

Страница 45: ...e Place the print head in the back left corner of the printer to keep it out of the way Hold the frame of the Ultimaker 3 with one hand and firmly hold the right X axle with the other Attempt to move...

Страница 46: ...the belt against itself Furthermore the tension of the two belts should be equal To restore the tension perform the following steps 1 Loosen theY motor by using the hex screwdriver to loosen the four...

Страница 47: ...fan during a print If strands accumulate in the fan they can obstruct the fan and prevent it from spinning To check the front fan first gently open the front fan bracket Blow into the front fan to see...

Страница 48: ...very three months Examine the bottom of the print head to see if the holes where the nozzles come through are still round and the cover still forms a good seal Also gently open the fan bracket to chec...

Страница 49: ...tent and accurate movement of the Z stage A tube of Magnalube is included in the Accessory Box of your Ultimaker 3 1 Make sure that the build plate is positioned at the bottom of the Ultimaker 3 2 App...

Страница 50: ...m g Maintenance g PrintCore cleaning to start the cleaning procedure The print head will move to the front right corner to prepare itself 2 Select the print core you want to clean print core 1 or prin...

Страница 51: ...terial is almost impossible 3 Pull the Ultimaker 3 cleaning filament out with a quick firm pull 4 Cut off the tip of the filament that you have just pulled out 5 Check the color and the shape of the t...

Страница 52: ...re has cooled down 5 Grab the filament with pliers and pull it out with a quick firm pull 6 Take a look at the tip of the filament and see if it has a clean cone shaped tip like shown on the example t...

Страница 53: ...g the bolt in the top of the feeder until the indicator is at the highest mark 4 Use the hex screwdriver to loosen the two bolts that hold the feeder to the back panel and slide the feeder backward aw...

Страница 54: ...n during prints which can negatively impact print quality If the Bowden tubes are permanently damaged they need to be replaced To maintain optimal print quality it is recommended to replace the Bowden...

Страница 55: ...feeder by pressing down on the tube coupling collet in the feeder and pushing the Bowden tube all the way in Secure the tube with the clamp clip 3 Insert the Bowden tube into the print head by pressi...

Страница 56: ...g 7 There are a few printer specific issues that could occur while using your Ultimaker 3 If you run into one of these issues you can troubleshoot the issue yourself with the help of the information o...

Страница 57: ...r com ER16 The X orY axis is stuck or the limit switch is broken Go to ultimaker com ER17 There is a communication error with the print head Go to ultimaker com ER18 There is an I2C communication erro...

Страница 58: ...way to clean and unclog a print core on the Ultimaker 3 If you don t have the Ultimaker cleaning filament at your disposal you can use PLA Take a look at chapter 6 11 Clean print cores for detailed in...

Страница 59: ...8 C PVA might not be able to move easily through the Bowden tube A solution for this is to clean the Bowden tube and dry it very well Clogged print core Due to a too high humidity PVA can lose quality...

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