Installing the Extrusion Upgrade kit
The Extrusion Upgrade kit allows you to turn your
Ultimaker 2 or Ultimaker 2 Extended into an Ultimaker
2+ or Ultimaker 2 E. This guide shows how
to install the upgrade kit step by step. In addition to
reading our detailed support text guide there are
an installation guide video and installation manual
available.
Your upgrade kit consists of several parts.
Check if all the parts are included before continuing.
Removing the cable cover
1. Pre-assembled print head
2. Nozzle kit
3. Short spool holder
4. Print head shafts (X and Y)
5. Hex wrench 2 mm
6. Pre-assembled feeder
7. Calibration card
8. Build plate clamps
9. Geared feeder mounting plate
10. M3 ring (2x)
11. M3 x 10 mm screw (6x)
12. “+” stickers
13. Print head alignment tool (2x)
14. Axles protect tools
15. Print head axis (dis)assemble tool (2x)
16. Grease
Remove the two screws (M3 x 8 mm) with
which the cable cover in the back left corner is
attached to the frame. One screw is attached to
the left side of the frame and the other one to
the back side.
Note:
Ensure that the build plate is at the bottom
position.
• Remove the cable cover.
• Raise the build plate gently by holding it
with both hands as close as possible to the
back of the build plate.
• Place the Ultimaker on its right side as seen
from the front.
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