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    3rd Generation Personal 3D Printer Quick Start Guide See Inside for Use and Safety Information The USB Mass Storage Device Contains the User Guide and Quick Start Guide in other Languages
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    - let the possibilities begin! If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach us at [email protected]. This Quick Start Guide will give you basic instructions on how to get your Cube® 3D Printer plugged in and printing so you can start making your own creations. For more detailed
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    and follow all instructions prior to setting up the printer. To ensure safety, please exercise caution when operating your printer. Read and follow all safety precautions as outlined in this document and the Cube User Guide. Be careful when operating your Cube 3D Printer to ensure proper printing
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    YOUR CUBE AT A GLANCE B A F J C D E H H B G I A Print Jets B Print Jet Tubes C Material Cartridges D Print Pad C E Print Platform F Touchscreen Display G On / Off Button I H USB Inlet Port (mass storage device only) I Power Inlet J Refuse Bins with Wipers 2
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    and remove them from the top of the printer box and open the box. A 2. Remove the upper foam support. 3. Remove the printer from the box and remove the protective bag from the printer. Place the printer on a solid, level base. NOTE: When installing the printer there must be a minimum of 8" (203 mm
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    Front View 8" (203 mm) Top View 4" (102 mm) Back 8" (203 mm) 8" (203 mm) Hand Clearance Around the Printer 4. Remove the top insert. Front 4" (102 mm) Build Plate Travel Area 5. Fold the sides inward and remove the lower insert from the printer. 4
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    6. Raise the print platform (A) and remove the spacer (B) from the printer. A B 7. Open the accessories box and unpack the material cartridges, the USB mass storage device, the power supply, cord, and the Cube Glue bottle. 8. Connect the power supply cable to the power inlet port (A) on the
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    Print Pad Cartridges1 Cube Glue Power Supply Power Cord Casing and its contents Pliers Scraper Quick Start Guide cubify.com Casing Sandpaper Gap Gauge USB Mass 1.5 mm Allen Storage Device* Wrench 1Depending on your printer model or configuration, up to two cartridges may be included
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    bypass this step. You can name your printer at any time by navigating to the System 1 screen and selecting CUBE NAME. NOTE: The abc button toggles selecting WIFI. NOTE: The printer can also connect to an ad hoc network. Refer to the User Guide for more information about connecting to an ad hoc
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    NOTE: The printer will attempt to connect to your network. NOTE: If your network is password protected, your printer will first prompt you to enter the password. Once entered, select the checkmark to continue. NOTE: The display will indicate when the network connection has been made. 8
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    NOTE: If the wrong password was entered, you will be asked to enter the password again after a few seconds. NOTE: Connection to a network is confirmed by a checkmark to the left of the network name. If the network is secured, a lock icon will appear to the right of the network name. 4. Select the
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    NOTE: If you have not activated your account on Cubify, select SIGN UP and follow the instructions. 6. Go to www.cubify.com/activate. NOTE: The serial number for your printer will appear on the printer's touchscreen display. Take note of the serial number. You will need the serial number to activate
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    select ACTIVATE. NOTE: Your 4-digit activation code will appear. Please make note of the activation code because it will need to be entered into the printer's touchscreen display to activate the printer. NOTE: You can access the user guide, Cubify software, and creations. 11
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    9. Enter the 4-digit activation code into the printer and select the checkmark to continue. 10. Select the checkmark to complete the registration and warranty activation process. 11. Before installing cartridges, select the cartridge icon or select START to begin the process of installing your print
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    heating and then follow the user prompts in the touchscreen menu. 12. Insert the print jet (from the cartridge that will be mounted on the left side of the printer) into the top of the printer. Rotate the print jet clockwise until the dots align. NOTE: As you rotate the print jet, ensure
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    print jet has reached the operating temperature, the printer will prime melted material into the refuse bin. 15. The left cartridge has been installed. Select the checkmark to continue. NOTE: The printer will begin to heat. Wait until the printer has finished heating and then follow the user prompts
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    you rotate the print jet, ensure the print jet tube is tucked under the top of the printer cover. 17. Select the checkmark to continue. 18. Mount a material cartridge on the right side of the printer and select the checkmark to continue. NOTE: The print jet will begin to heat. Once the print
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    19. The right cartridge has been installed. Select the checkmark to continue. 20. Press PRINT to continue. 21. It is recommended that Auto Level is performed prior to the
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    NOTE: The printer will begin the Auto Level procedure. This may take a few minutes. 22. Select the checkmark to continue. NOTE: If the print pad is not level, pad is magnetically attached to the adjustment knobs. To remove it, lift up the front of the print pad and pull it out of the printer. 17
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    NOTE: Follow the instructions on the screen. Use the included 1.5 mm Allen wrench to : The set screw for knob A can be accessed from behind the printer. The set screw for knob B can be accessed from the front of the printer. NOTE: Once adjustments have been completed, tighten the set screws before
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    continue. NOTE: The value presented on the touchscreen display is the absolute print pad position. Note and refer to this value when performing the Manual Level procedure. Your number may differ from the illustration. NOTE: If Auto Gap is not successful, it is recommended that you perform Auto Level
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    print does not match a color of one of the installed print cartridges, the printer will assign an installed cartridge color to the test print. Select the checkmark to continue. 26. Gently squeeze the bottle and apply a thin layer of Cube Glue to the print pad. Select the checkmark to continue. NOTE
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    NOTE: The print jets will begin to heat and then begin printing the welcome message. 27. Select the checkmark to go to the main screen. NOTE: You may also press and release the button next to the touchscreen display to return to the main menu. 21
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    Function Checklist If you skip or exit from a function during the printer setup sequence below, that function can be performed at any time using the utilities in the menu. LANGUAGE CUBE NAME WIFI √ ACTIVATE PRINTER INSTALL CARTRIDGES AUTO LEVEL TEST PRINT 22
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    by rinsing it under tap water. 3. Dry the print pad with a lint-free cloth. REMOVING SUPPORTS AND RAFTS (IF REQUIRED) 1. Use small pliers to remove supports and rafts. NOTE: In places where the supports are inside your creation, and are difficult to reach, use small wire cutters (not supplied) to
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    the fine-grit sandpaper, buff the print pad. NOTE: Refer to the section titled Clean The Print Pad for specific instructions. NOTE: Ensure the print pad is clean and dry before installing it in the printer. 4. Select the checkmark to continue. 5. Perform the Auto Level and Auto Gap procedures. 24
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    print pad from the printer. 2. Wash all gently use the scraper to remove it. Refer to the User Guide for more information. 5. Using the included fine-grit sandpaper, the print pad with the Cube symbol (A) on the front of the print pad aligned the Cube symbol (B) on print platform. A
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    GAP VERIFICATION After the welcome message has printed and has been removed from the print pad, visually inspect the first (bottom) layer of the print and verify the quality. Turn the print upside down and inspect the printing grain. When the gap is optimal, the bottom of the print should appear
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    Gap Is Too Large If the lines are more prominent (see the illustration below) and not tightly fused, the gap is too large. Auto Level and Set Plate Z-Height should be performed. If the first layer begins to fray when removing the print from the print pad, the gap is too large. Gap Is Too Narrow When
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    to ensure the first layer of the part prints properly. 1. Select MANUAL GAP ADJUSTMENT. 2. Place the gap gauge on top of the print pad under the left print jet. Select the checkmark to continue. NOTE: Ensure the left cartridge is installed before performing this procedure. NOTE: The Gap Gauge is
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    3D Systems, Inc. 333 Three D Systems Circle | Rock Hill, SC | 29730 www.Cubify.com ©2014 3D Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. The 3D Systems logo, 3D Systems, Cube and Cubify are registered trademarks of 3D Systems, Inc. PN: 390186-00 Rev. C
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3
rd
Generation
Personal 3D Printer
Quick Start Guide
See Inside for Use and Safety Information
The USB Mass Storage Device Contains the User Guide and
Quick Start Guide in other Languages