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Using Cura
Cura allows you to prepare dual material prints using support material or printing with two colors and single extrusion
prints for the Ultimaker 3. When preparing a model, you always need to make sure that the print core and material
configuration match with the configuration on your Ultimaker 3. If you are using the network you can allow Cura to
automatically transfer the configuration from your Ultimaker 3 to Cura.
Slicing a dual extrusion print with a support material
1. Load a 3D model into Cura.
2. Select the desired print profile and adjust print settings to your liking.
3. Select the right print core/material for printing the support material (PVA). This can either be done in the Simple
settings, by selecting ‘Print support using PVA (Extruder [x])’. Or in the Advanced settings by going to the Dual
Extrusion settings and selecting ‘PVA (Extruder [x])’ as the Support Extruder.
If you want to use another material for the support you have to change the print core and material
configuration in Cura.
4. Wait until Cura has sliced the model, check the Layers view for a preview of your print and start printing.
Slicing a dual material print with two colors
1. Load both model files into Cura.
2. Select one of the models and click on the ‘Per Model Settings’ button on the left side.
3. Choose which print core/material you want to use for this part of the print from the ‘Print model with’ drop down
menu.
4. Do the same for the other model.
5. Select both models by selecting one of them first and holding the Shift button to select the other model.
6. Right-mouse click and select ‘Merge models’ (or Alt+Ctrl+G).
7. Select the desired print profile and adjust print settings for both print cores to your liking.
8. Wait until Cura has sliced the model, check the Layers view for a preview of your print and start printing.
Slicing a single extrusion print
1. Load a model into Cura.
2. Select the model and click on the ‘Per Model Settings’ button on the left side.
3. Choose which print core/material you want to use for this print from the ‘Print model with’ drop down menu.
4. Select the desired print profile and adjust print settings to your liking.
5. Wait until Cura has sliced the model, check the Layers view for a preview of your print and start printing.
For more instructions on how to use Cura take a look at the Cura manual on our website.
