Cube 2nd Generation manual

1 3D P rinter User Guide Cube 2nd Gener a on[...]

2 T ABLE OF CONTENT INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................................................... 4 COPYRIGHT ......................................................................................................................................................[...]

3 PRINTING YOUR FIRST CREA TION .............................................................................................................. 43-47 WI-FI Connection ........................................................................................................................................ 44-46 Cloud Printing from Cubify .com .........[...]

4 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing “The Cube” It’s portable, plug and print design, enables everybody in the family to express their creativ- ity like never before.With ten different material colors to choose from, enjoy the freedom to print in your true colors or to mix it up.Cube 3D Printers ready-to-print technology provides a new dim[...]

5 COPYRIGHT © 2013 by 3D Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. This document is subject to change without notice. This document is copyrighted and contains proprietary information that is the property of 3D Systems, Inc. The user does not have the right to copy , reproduce, or translate this document in any way or to any media without the prior writt[...]

6 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION Safety Symbols and Denitions Hot Surface Hazard: A hot surface is accessible in the vicinity of this sign or at the printjet; avoid contact. Hot surfaces can cause severe burns. Caution: Indicates something may happen that could cause loss of data, damage to equipment, or personal injury . Safety Guidelines •?[...]

7 WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSINFORMA TIONEN Sicherheitssymbole und Denitionen GefahrdurchheißeOberächen:EineheißeOberächeistinderNähediesesZeichensoderamPrintjetzugänglich; vermeidenSiejeglichenKontakt.HeißeOberächenkönnenschwereV erbrennungenverursachen.[...]

8 INFORMACIÓN IMPORT ANTE SOBRE SEGURIDAD Símbolos y deniciones de seguridad Peligrodesuperciecaliente.Unasuperciecalienteseencuentracercadeestaseñaloenlaimpresora;eviteelcon - tactoconesta.Lassuperciescalientespuedencausarquemadurasgraves. Precaució[...]

9 INFORMA TIONS IMPORT ANTES RELA TIVES À LA SÉCURITÉ Symboles de sécurité et dénitions Surface chaude : Une surface chaude est présente à proximité de ce symbole ou sur l’imprimante ; évitez de la toucher . Les surfaces chaudes peuvent causer de graves brûlures. Attention : Indique que quelque chose pourrait occasionner une perte d[...]

10 INFORMAZIONI IMPORT ANTI SULLA SICUREZZA Simboli e denizioni di sicurezza Pericolodisuperciecalda:inprossimitàdiquestosimboloodelgettod’inchiostroèpresenteunasupercie calda;evitareilcontatto.Lesupercicaldepossonocausareustionigravi. Attenzione:[...]

11 BELANGRIJKE VEILIGHEIDSINFORMA TIE V eiligheidssymbolen en denities Gevaar voor hete oppervlakken: er is een toegankelijk heet oppervlak in de nabijheid van dit waarschuwingsteken of bij de printjet. Niet aanraken. Hete oppervlakken kunnen ernstige brandwonden veroorzaken. Let op: duidt op iets wat kan gebeuren dat verlies van gegevens, besch[...]

12 VIGTIG SIKKERHEDSINFORMA TION Sikkerhedssymboler og -denitioner Fareforvarmoverade:Derndesenvarmoveradeinærhedenafdetteskiltellervedprintaggregatet;undgåkon - takt.V armeoveraderkanforårsagealvorligeforbrændinger . Forsigtig: Viser at der kunne ske noge[...]

13 安全に関する重要情報 安全関連シンボルと定義 高熱面の危険：このシンボルサインの近くまたはプリントジェット部には表面が高熱となっている部分があります。触れないよう に注意してください。高熱面で火傷することになります。 要注意：データの喪?[...]

14 Cube 3D PRINTER FEA TURES Theprintjetprinttipheatsthematerialandproducesathinowingmaterialofplasticcreatinglayersthatadherestotheprint pad. After each layer is produced, the print pad lowers so that a new layer can be drawn on top of the last. This is the process continues unti[...]

15 5 Material Cartridge Operator ’ s T ouch Screen ON/OFF Push-Button Power Switch & Menu Function Button Cube T ube Print Jet Print Tip Fuse USB Connection- For Print Files Only (Right side of printer) Power Cord Connection USB Port- For rm - ware updates only (Back of printer) A T A GLANCE[...]

16 REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR Cube Software: • Complimentary Axon 2 conversion software for Windows and Mac OSX. This application converts your 3D model into lay- ered slices (G-code), ready for printing on your machine. • Minimum Hardware Requirements: • A PC with these minimum requirements will be required to run the Cubify Software •[...]

17 UNP ACKING AND SETTING UP THE Cube What’ s Included: 1. Remove white plastic inserts from each side of box. Pinch and bend insert out. Next, pull insert out of box to remove. Lift top of carton up and remove. Plastic Inserts Pinch & Bend Out Remove Insert The Cube (1) PLA Material Cartridge (1) Print Pad (1) USB Memory Stick(1) Cube Glue ([...]

18 4. Remove print pad from foam under Cube and set aside. 5. Lift foam that Cube was sitting on to access power supply and other accessories. Note: Retain packaging and Cube carton for future transporting. Remove Foam 2. Lift foam from the top of Cube. Remove foam from the midsection and below the pad by gently pulling out from the front. 3. Li[...]

19 6. Plug round connector into the round power receptacle located on the back of the Cube. 7. Plugcountryspeciccordintopowersupplyandthenintooutletorapprovedpowerstrip. ACTIV A TE YOUR Cube IN CUBIFY .COM If you have not created an account in Cubify .com, please do so now to receive your one time act[...]

20 2. Click on “Activate my Cube” from “My Cubify “ drop down menu. 3. On the Cube Activation Form, enter your Cube 12 digit/letter serial number (located on the back of Cube) in the activation screen and click on “Activate.” Serial Number Click Here 4. Y our Cube’s serial number is now activated on Cubify and your Cube will be assign[...]

21 UNLOCK YOUR Cube Once you have successfully activated your Cube account, next step is to unlock your Cube to begin your creations. 1. Y our unique activation code appears in the ”Congratulations” screen after you activated your Cube account; your code was also sent to your e-mail account. 9 2. T ostartyourCube,pressthe?[...]

22 4. T ap in your activation code and then tap on the check box to unlock your Cube. If an error is made while entering your code, ngertap“Delete”andre-enteryourcode;taponthecheckbox.Y ourCubeisunlockedandyoucannowstartyourcreation. Y ou are now at the main menu. DOWNLOAD [...]

23 2. ClickonSetup.exeintheCube.zip;thenextscreenwillaskifyouwouldliketoopenthisle;clickY es. 3. The Cubify Setup Wizard will guide you through the steps to install the software on your computer . Select Next to start the Setup Wizard. Click Next Click Here and then Here[...]

24 11 DOWNLOAD AND INST ALL CUBIFY SOFTW ARE FOR MAC OSX Whileyourrstcreationisbeingbuilt,downloadtheCubifySoftwaretobeginexperimentingwiththesoftwaretocreate your own prints. • ItisrequiredtodownloadtheCubifysoftwaresoyoucanimport.STL or.crea[...]

25 3. If the “Drag to install” window did not open, locate the “Cubify” driver in your device panel. Click on “Cubify” to download soft- ware. Note: Safari users will not have to unzip the dmg.; it will unzip as it downloads.[...]

26 DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE CREA TIONS Download your free 25 Free creations by following these simple steps.  1. Click on “Download free creation;” your download will start immediately . 2. Clickon“Extract”folderintheCreationzipleandextractittoyourcomputer . Click Here 12 Click Here[...]

27 CUBIFY SOFTW ARE OVER VIEW 13 The Cubify Software allows you manipulate your design before sending it to the Cube for printing. It simulates the Cube’s print pad so you can orient, scale, re-size and rotate the 3D print to get the best result when printing. Becomefamiliarwiththesoftwareandunderstandthefunctionsbefore[...]

28 Clickon“Import”andselectacreationle;your3Dprintwill appear on the print pad. Clickon“Heal”toxyourcreation. OrientyourcreationontheprintpadinX,Y ,Zaxis. Rotate X- turns your creation front to back and back to front. Rotate Y - turns your creati[...]

29 These icons permit you to view your creation in various view points. After selecting a particular view , place your cursor on the part and hold the mouse button down; rotate the print pad to view different angles of the part. Isometric Right Side Left Side Front Side Back Side T op Side Bottom Side Click on “Color” and choose “Background?[...]

30 T odeletethelefromtheprintpad,clickon“Unload. A  message will appear asking if you are sure you want to un- load your model. Select “Y es” to delete the 3D print or “No” if you would like to continue. Allows connection between your computer and the Cube throughWI-FI.Italsodownloads?[...]

31 14 WI-FI SET -UP Set up a computer (ad hoc) network NOTE: Ad hoc will not connect to operating systems running Windows XP . An ad hoc network is a temporary connection to your Cube Printer through your computer or your wireless smart phone. Ad hoc networks can only be wireless, so you must have a wireless network adapter installed in your comput[...]

32 4. Open your “Internet Access” Located in your Network Set- tings. Note: Always select your Cube from your network settings be- fore opening Cubify Software. 5. Scroll and select your Cube on the menu. Click on “con- nect.” This may take several minutes to connect. Once connected,youcansendprintlesfromCubifysof[...]

33 Set up a computer (WPS) network (cont’d) 5. T ap on “WI-FI SETUP” T ap Here 6. T ap on “WPS” in the menu screen. The next screen will show your printer connecting to your computer and then if WPS connection was successful. If connection was not successful, unplug the power to your Cube and then plug your Cube in; Repeat the WPS WI-FI s[...]

34 Non-Wireless Computer Set Up (without WI-FI options) 15 If you are not connected to a network, you can download your creations from your computer and save them to your USB memory stick for printing. • WhenprintingwiththeUSBmemorystick,thelemustbeinthemainfolderlocatedonthememorysti[...]

35 4. Continue to hold button until “Settings Saved” and then “Cube Firmware Loader XX” appears on the touch screen. Y ouarenowinthecorrectmodetoupdateyourrmware. NOTE: Be sure to disconnect the USB cable after you have updatedyourrmware. 5. OpenCubifySoftwareandclickthe“Co[...]

36 18 SETTING PRINT JET GAP When the Cube is operating, the print tip on the print jet nozzle becomes hot; avoid touching this area until it has cooled down. Theprinttipmustbesettothecorrectdistancebetweentheprinttipandtheprintpadtoensuretherstprintedlayersticks properly [...]

37 2. Finger tap “Set Gap;” The print jet and print pad will move into position to set the gap. Next, place a standard sheet of paper between the print tip and the print pad. If the paper can not slide between the print tip and print pad, tap the “down” arrow key on touchscreen. T ap Here 3. Pressthe“Z”upkeytomov[...]

38 19 MA TERIAL CARTRIDGE INST ALLA TION 1. Remove material cartridge from packaing; using scissors cut top portion of bag and remove the cartridge. 2. T ap “Setup” on Cube touch screen then select “Load Cartridge,” press Next. Do not pull material until thumbscrew is removed from cartridge. Doing so will damage cartridge. 3. Remove thumbsc[...]

39 4. Insert material coming from tube into print jet; continue to hold material and press Next on the touchscreen. Continue pressing material until it feeds through the print jet. Cube T ube 3. Locate the clear tube (Cube tube) in packaging and thread the material through the Cube tube until it comes out of the other end of tube.[...]

40 5. Material will then be drawn into the print jet until a small amount of material comes out of the heated print tip on the bottom of the print jet. Remove the jetted material being careful not to touch “ HOT ” print tip. Dispose of jetted material; press Next. PRINTJET NOZZLE TIP BECOMES EXTREMEL Y HOT DURING SET -UP AND OPERA TION. DO NOT [...]

41 PRINTING PREP ARA TION 1. StandCubeGlueonit’scapuntiltheglueowstothecap;removecap. 2. Remove print pad from the Cube; slowly paint a coat of glue in rows moving the bottle up and then down until the glue is evenly distributed on the entire print pad. Check the pad after applying the glue to en[...]

42 W ARNING – PRINTJET NOZZLE TIP BECOMES EXTREMEL Y HOT DURING SET -UP AND OPERA- TION. DO NOT TOUCH NOZZLE. Do not change color of material or cartridge during printing; doing so may damage the Cube. NOTE: Y our Cube will have printed test creations before leaving the factory . These test creations may have been printed in a different material [...]

43 2. Clickon“Import”andselectalefromthecreationlesthatyoudownloadedfromCubify .comora.STLle. Thecreation that you selected will appear on print pad. The software’ s print pad is a simulation of your Cube print pad. Click here 3. In the software you can orient, scal[...]

44 4. T oprepareyourcreationleforprinting,clickon“Build”andsaveyourcreationasa.Cubele. Printing with WI-FI Connection 1. IfhaveaWI-FIconnection,clickon“Print”andselecttheCubelesavedfromyourcreationle;clickon“Ope[...]

45 2. OntheCubetouchscreen,ngertapcheckboxtostartthebuildleortapthe X box to cancel. 3. The Cube will begin a ten minute heating process. During the heating process, the print tip and the print pad will reach the temperatures that have been preset by the manufacturer . Once these temperatures[...]

46 2. T ap“Print”onthetouchscreenanduseleftorrightarrowsuntilyouseeyourCubeledisplayed. 4. The Cube will begin a ten minute heating process. During the heating process, the print tip and the print pad will reach the temperatures that have been preset by the manufacturer . Once these[...]

47 CLOUD PRINTING FROM CUBIFY .COM 23 1. Click on “My Cubify” and select “My Account.” 2. Click on “My Downloads.”[...]

48 3. IfyouwouldliketodownloadaletosaveonyourcomputerorprintusingCubesoftware,clickon“DOWNLOAD’.The lewilldownloadtotheCubesoftwareonyourcomputertosaveyourcreation. 4. Y ourlecandownloaddirectlytoyourCu[...]

49 5. IfaCubewasnotdiscoveredinyournetwork,youcaneithersavetheCubeletoyourcomputerorconnectthrough an Ad hoc network. 6. IfaCubeisdiscoveredinyournetwork,clickontheprinteryouwishtoprinttheleandthenclick“Prin[...]

50 REPLACING MA TERIAL CARTRIDGE 24 Do not change cartridge or material during printing; doing so can cause damage to your Cube. If your material cartridge does not have enough material to complete your creation; you will need to replace your cartridge. It is important that the same color of material that is being used must be installed. Do not cha[...]

51 FINISHING YOUR CREA TION Removing your Creation From the Print Pad • Placeprintpadwiththecreationinacontainer(notsupplied)lledwithregularwarmtapwaterandletsoakapproxi - matelyveminutesoruntilyourcreationbecomesfreefromtheprintpad.Clean?[...]

52 Removing Supports (If Required) • Carefully break the supports away from your creation. In places where the supports are inside your creation and are hard to get to, use small needle nose pliers (not supplied) to remove the supports. Removing Raft (If Required) • Ifsupportsarepresent,usesmallpliersrsttorem[...]

53 MAINT AINING YOUR Cube 26 Cleaning the Exterior • Clean the Cube’s exterior with a lint free cloth and water . Dampen the cloth with water and wipe the outer surfaces of any debris that is visible. Cleaning the Print Pad • Submergeprintpadinacontainerlledwithwarmcity(tap) water . Please do not use [...]

54 Cleaning the T ouchscreen • Wipe the touchscreen with the soft, lint-free cloth. Do not spray cleaners on the touchscreen. 4 Amp Fuse Replacement 1. 4 Amp, 250V fast blow fuse is located on the back left side of your Cube. Caution: Before replacing the fuse, switch Cube’ s power off and unplug power cord. 2. Usingaatscrewdr[...]

55 PRINT P AD PLA TE LEVELING INSTRUCTIONS 27 Y our print pad pad may become un-leveled when transporting your Cube, If this occurs, please follow these instructions to level your print pad pad for optimum creation experience. A The print pad pad can be leveled with the two adjusting bolts located underneath the front and back of the pad. • Pr[...]

56 Fold a sheet of standard paper in half and place it between the print tip and the print pad where the adjustment needs to be made. If the paper can not slide between the print tip and print pad, tap the “down” arrow key on touchscreen. • Please refer to the FRONT TO BACK or SIDE T O SIDE instructions on how to turn the adjusting knob bo[...]

57 ROLL SIDE T O SIDE T urn front adjusting knob bolt c lockwise to bring front of pad up. T urn adjusting knob bolt clockwise to bring right side of pad down. If the gap between the print pad and print jet tip is at the right or left side, adjust the pad using the rear adjusting knob bolt. EXAMPLE: • If the pad needs to be moved up, turn thea[...]

58 • If the pad needs to be moved up, turn the front adjusting knob bolt clockwise to loosen and then turn the back adjusting knob bolt clockwise. T o move the pad down, turn the back adjusting knob bolt counterclockwise. • While adjusting, slide the paper between the print jet tip and print pad where the adjustment was needed; the paper [...]

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