3D Systems Cube manual

C ube® P ersonal 3D P rinter U ser Guide Original Instruc tions 3 rd Generation[...]

T ABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................... 1 COPYRIGHT INFORMA TION ............................................................................ 1 FCC NOTICE ........................................................................................ 1 KCC ..................[...]

System 1 ......................................................................................... 24 System 2 ......................................................................................... 24 System 3 ......................................................................................... 25 Installing A Material Cartridge ............[...]

Print Pad Calibration ................................................................................. 89 Auto Level ........................................................................................ 89 Gap V erification .................................................................................... 92 Manual Gap Adjustment ............[...]

1 3D Systems, Inc . 1 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Cube ® 3D Printer . This printer is portable with a plug and print design that enables everybody in the family to express their creativity like never before. With multiple material colors to choose from and two types of materials, enjoy the freedom to print in your true colors or mix [...]

2 3D Systems, Inc . W ARRANTY 3D Systems warrants that the Cube 3D Printer will be free from defects in materials and workmanship, during the applicable warranty period, when used under the normal conditions described in the documentation provided to you, including this user guide. 3D Systems will promptly repair or replace the Cube 3D Printer , if[...]

3 3D Systems, Inc . 2 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION SAFETY SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS HOT SURF ACE HAZARD: A HOT SURF ACE IS ACCESSIBLE IN THE VICINITY OF THIS SIGN OR A T THE PRINT JET . A VOID CONT ACT WITH THESE AREAS. HOT SURF ACES CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS. Caution: Indicates something may happen that could cause loss of data, damage to equipment, [...]

4 3D Systems, Inc . 3 CUBE 3D PRINTER FEA TURES The print jets heat print materials and produce thin, owing streams of melted plastic creating layers that adhere 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 process continues until the last layer on top of the creat[...]

5 3D Systems, Inc . 4 A T A GLANCE A Print Jets B Print Jet Tubes C Material Cartridges D Print Pad E Print Platform F T ouchscreen Display G On / Off Button H USB Inlet Port (Mass Storage Device) I Power Inlet J Purge Bins K USB B Port (for future use) H I D E B B F G L H C C J A K I[...]

6 3D Systems, Inc . 5 SPECIFICA TIONS AND REQUIREMENTS WEIGHT Maximum Cube Weight (with cartridges): 17 lbs. (7.7 kg) Maximum Box Weight: 23 lbs. (10.43 kg) SOFTW ARE Complimentary Cubify software for Windows and Mac OS X as well as iOS and Android mobile applications. These applications generate .cube3 le for printing on your printer . OPENGL V[...]

7 3D Systems, Inc . DIMENSIONS 13.3”H x 13.3”W x 1 1” D / 33.5 x 33.8 x 28 cm OPERA TING ENVIRONMENT • Room T emperature: 16˚ - 29˚C (60˚ - 85˚F) • Non-Condensing Relative Humidity: 30% - 60% 13.3” (33.5 cm) 13.3” (33.5 cm) F ront View Side View 11” (28 cm)[...]

8 3D Systems, Inc . 6 UNP ACKING AND SETTING UP YOUR CUBE CONTENTS *Depending on the Cube model and conguration, up to two cartridges may be included. Not every printer will be packaged with two cartridges. NOTE: The sandpaper should only be used for lightly sanding the print pad when prompted by the touchscreen display . It should not be used f[...]

9 3D Systems, Inc . 4. Open the box. 5. Remove the upper foam support. 6. Remove the printer from the box and remove the protective bag from the printer . Place the printer on a solid, level base where you intend to use it. NOTE: When installing the printer there must be a minimum of 8” (203 mm) of space on top and on either side of the printer .[...]

10 3D Systems, Inc . 4. Fold the sides inward and remove the lower insert from the printer . 5. Manually raise the print platform (A) and remove the spacer (B) from the printer . 6. Open the accessories box and unpack the material cartridge(s)*, the USB mass storage device, the power supply and cord, and the bottle of Cube Glue. NOTE: Keep all pack[...]

11 3D Systems, Inc . 4. Connect the power cord to utility power and to the power supply . NOTE: Ensure the connection is secure. 5. Power on the printer by pressing the button next to the touchscreen display .[...]

12 3D Systems, Inc . INITIAL SETUP OF THE CUBE 1. Select your language. Select the checkmark to continue. NOTE: The selected language will be indicated. 2. Enter a name for your printer . Scroll through the characters by pressing the arrow symbols on each side of the screen. Select the characters to spell the name. Select the checkmark to conrm [...]

13 3D Systems, Inc . NOTE: The printer will attempt to connect to your network. NOTE: If the network is password protected, your printer will rst 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. NOTE: If the wrong password was entered, you[...]

14 3D Systems, Inc . NOTE: Connection to a network is conrmed by a checkmark to the left of the network name. If the network is secure, a lock icon will appear to the right of the network name. 4. Select the checkmark to continue to the registration and warranty activation process. 5. Log in to Cubify .com . Go to www.cubify .com , select My Cub[...]

15 3D Systems, Inc . 4. Enter your serial number twice and select Activate . NOTE: Y our 4-digit activation code will appear . Make note of the activation code. Y ou will need to enter it into the printer ’s touchscreen display to activate the printer . 5. Enter the 4-digit activation code into the printer and select the checkmark to continue. 6.[...]

16 3D Systems, Inc . 4. Before installing cartridges, select the cartridge icon or select ST ART to begin the process of installing your print cartridge. NOTE: The printer will begin to heat. W ait until the printer has nished heating and then follow the user prompts in the touchscreen menu. 5. Insert the print jet (from the cartridge that will [...]

17 3D Systems, Inc . NOTE: The print jet will begin to heat. Once the print jet has reached the proper temperature, the printer will prime melted material into the refuse bin. 4. The left cartridge has been installed. Select the checkmark to continue. NOTE: The printer will begin to heat. W ait until the printer has nished heating and then follo[...]

18 3D Systems, Inc . 4. Mount the cartridge on the right side of the printer and select the checkmark to continue. NOTE: It may become necessary to slightly rotate the cartridge to seat it properly . NOTE: The print jet will begin to heat. Once the print jet has reached the proper temperature, the printer will prime melted material into the refuse [...]

19 3D Systems, Inc . NOTE: The printer will begin the Auto Level procedure. This may take a few minutes. NOTE: If the print pad is not level, remove the print pad and select the checkmark to continue. The print pad is magnetically attached to the adjustment knobs. T o remove it, lift up the front of the print pad and pull it out of the printer . NO[...]

20 3D Systems, Inc . NOTE: When prompted, tighten the lock screw enough to ensure the adjustment knob does not easily turn. Select the checkmark to perform Auto Level again. Caution: Do not over-tighten the lock screw . This can damage the adjustment knob and void the manufacturer ’ s warranty . 4. Select the checkmark to continue. 5. Install the[...]

21 3D Systems, Inc . NOTE: If Auto Gap is not successful, it is recommended that you perform Auto Level and Auto Gap again. Select AUT O LEVEL to continue. NOTE: If Auto Gap is not successful the second time, select PLA TE MAINTENANCE . For more information, refer to the section titled Print Pad Maintenance. Once the Plate Maintenance procedure has[...]

22 3D Systems, Inc . 4. Select the checkmark to go to the main menu. NOTE: Y ou may also press and release the button next to the touchscreen display to return to the main menu.[...]

23 3D Systems, Inc . MENU OVERVIEW T ouchscreen Display After powering on the printer , touch the display to start. CAUTION: When navigating the touchscreen display , use only light nger pressure to make selections. Using anything sharp will damage the touchscreen display and will void the manufacturer ’ s warranty . NOTE: Y ou may press and r[...]

24 3D Systems, Inc . Printer Calibration CALIBRA TE CALIBRA TE is a utility that allows you to nely tune your gap settings. When Level Gap, Auto Gap and Manual Gap have been successful but the bottom layer of your print appears stringy and not tightly fused together , your printer should be calibrated. Print Jet Calibration PURGE JETS PURGE JETS[...]

25 3D Systems, Inc . System 3 FIRMW ARE Selecting FIRMW ARE allows you to update the printer rmware either with a le downloaded to a USB mass storage device or by wireless connection. INFO By selecting INFO , the printer will display the printer status.[...]

26 3D Systems, Inc . INST ALLING A MA TERIAL CARTRIDGE Before the printer will print a creation, at least one cartridge must be installed. If you try to print a creation and no cartridges have been installed, the display will prompt you to install a cartridge. Caution: Material cartridges should only be installed by performing the following procedu[...]

27 3D Systems, Inc . 4. Insert the print jet (from the cartridge that will be mounted on the left side of the printer) into the left print jet opening on top of the printer . 5. Rotate the print jet clockwise until the dots (A) align. Select the checkmark to continue. NOTE: As you rotate the print jet, ensure the print jet tube is tucked under the [...]

28 3D Systems, Inc . 7 PRINTING YOUR CREA TION There are many 3D creations available at www .cubify .com. In addition, you can create your own with Cubify Invent and Cubify Sculpt software available at www .cubify .com. The printer can only print .cube3 les. Other le formats like .stl must be processed through Cubify software before they can [...]

29 3D Systems, Inc . NOTE: If the print le requires PLA material and ABS material is installed, the printer will prompt you to change the cartridge(s). Select CHANGE CARTRIDGE and refer to the section titled Replacing A Material Cartridge for instructions about replacing a cartridge. NOTE: If the print le requires ABS material and PLA materia[...]

30 3D Systems, Inc . NOTE: The printer will load the print le. NOTE: The estimated time to completion is noted at the bottom of the screen. NOTE: The blue bar at the top is also a progress indicator that shows the status of the loading process. NOTE: The print jets will begin to heat. CAUTION: Do not touch the print jets until they have cooled t[...]

31 3D Systems, Inc . NOTE: Once the print has completed, the print jets will begin to cool. CAUTION: Do not touch the print jets until they have cooled to room temperature. 4. Refer to the section titled Finishing Y our Creation for information about removing your creation from the print pad, cleaning the print pad and cleaning the part.[...]

32 3D Systems, Inc . 8 FINISHING YOUR CREA TION REMOVING YOUR CREA TION FROM THE PRINT P AD CAUTION: Before attempting to remove your creation from the print pad, ensure that the printer has nished printing. Once printing has completed, the print platform and print pad will move to the bottom of the printer . 1. Grasp the front of the print pad,[...]

33 3D Systems, Inc . Removing Sidewalks A sidewalk (A) is a mesh boundary that prints around the outside diameter fo the part. Its main purpose is to reduce the tendency of warping especailly when printing at parts with ABS material. They are not recommended for parts that have ne details. Sidewalks are designed to easily break away from a pa[...]

34 3D Systems, Inc . 9 CUBIFY SOFTW ARE Cubify software is an easy-to-use tool that simplies the printing process. Software for Windows or OS X is available after login to your www .cubify .com account. The iOS mobile application is available from the App Store and the Android mobile application is available from the Google Play Store. CUBIFY SO[...]

35 3D Systems, Inc . 4. Select Next to continue. 5. T o install the software, you must accept the terms in the license agreement. Select the checkbox and then select Next to continue. NOTE: By selecting the checkbox, you agree to the license terms and conditions. 6. Enter a User Name and Organization in the provided elds. Select Next to continue[...]

36 3D Systems, Inc . NOTE: Please wait while Cubify installs. 4. Select Finish . Installing Cubify Software For Apple OS X NOTE: Apple OS X computers can only communicate with printers that are connected to the same wireless network. 1. Go to www .cubify .com and log in with your username and password. 2. Go to www .cubify .com/en/cube/activate . S[...]

37 3D Systems, Inc . 4. Drag the Cubify icon into the Applications folder . NOTE: If the Drag to Install window did not open, locate the Cubify driver in your device panel. Select Cubify to download the software. NOTE: Safari users will not have to unzip the .dmg le; it unzips as it downloads. NOTE: Cubify can be opened by navigating to the Appl[...]

38 3D Systems, Inc . 4. Enter Cubify in the search box. 5. Select the Cubify application and install it.[...]

39 3D Systems, Inc . Installing Cubify for iOS NOTE: iOS devices can only communicate with printers that are connected to the same wireless network. 1. Locate the Cubify application from the App Store and select it. 2. Download the application to your iOS device.[...]

40 3D Systems, Inc . CUBIFY SOFTW ARE OVERVIEW Cubify at www .cubify .com is the central hub for all things possible with the 3D printed lifestyle. Cubify offers everything from co-creation with favorite brands, a curated shopping experience centered around personalized fashion, décor , toys and more. Cubify is an application for the Cube that can[...]

41 3D Systems, Inc . Account Settings A Logout Select Logout to log out of the application. B My Account Y our account page on Cubify .com where you can nd information about your orders C Order Cartridges Order cartridges from Cubify .com through the Cubify application. D Privacy Policy Read the Privacy Policy E T erms of Service Read the T erms[...]

42 3D Systems, Inc . Design Feed T ab Design Feed is a resource to connect you with some of the most creative items available for the 3D printing lifestyle. NOTE: Selecting the creation (B) in the illustration above brings you to the page where you can save it to the Shelf. For some creations, you may select the option to have Cubify print it for y[...]

43 3D Systems, Inc . Shop T ab The store is organized into several categories. Select a category from the Shop menu to view the available sub-categories. This allows for quicker access to your favorite design types and products. A Category Dropdown Select a category from a dropdown list. B Featured List Select a category from a list. A B[...]

44 3D Systems, Inc . Select the category dropdown list to narrow your search. Categories are divided into product types and collections. After selecting a category , you can select a collection or a type.[...]

45 3D Systems, Inc . Select a creation from a collection. After selecting a creation, you can nd more information about the item, purchase it, print it (free les only) or add it to your shelf. Some models have multiple views. Select the navigation arrows (A)* to see other views. *Not an available feature for mobile applications. A[...]

46 3D Systems, Inc . My Shelf T ab My Shelf is your personal storage place on Cubify .com where you can manage your creations. *Not an available feature for mobile applications. A FIL TER Sort the items in My Shelf by Name or Date. Y ou may also lter your items by le type. 3D les include .STL les. Print les are .cube3 les, optimiz[...]

47 3D Systems, Inc . Item Selection *Not an available feature for mobile applications. A INFORMA TION* Select the information button to view information about the selected item. B EXPORT* Export the item to your device storage C DESELECT* Deselect a selected item D DELETE* Delete a selected item from My Shelf E Print Now Select Print Now to prepare[...]

48 3D Systems, Inc . PRINT T AB *Not an available feature for mobile applications. A ADD Add a creation to the print pad from MY SHELF or from a le location. B REMOVE Select and remove a creation from the print pad. C UNDO* Undo your last action D REDO* Redo your last action E MOVE* Move the model on the print pad F ROT A TE* Rotate the model on[...]

49 3D Systems, Inc . Print Settings Print Settings allow you to set the parameters of your print and build them into your print le. There are four (4) dif ferent options for setting the print parameters. Presets • Draft A print that does not require strength or ne details. • Standard A strong print that does not require ne details. •[...]

50 3D Systems, Inc . Print Settings - Custom Select Custom to view the current print settings. Y ou can personalize the settings by selecting a category and then selecting the arrows to expand your options. Layers: • 0.070 mm • 0.200 mm Density: • Hollow • Strong • Almost Solid Fill Pattern: • Honeycomb • Diamonds • Lines[...]

51 3D Systems, Inc . Print Settings - Draft Select Draft for prints that do not require strength or ne detail. Layers: 0.200 mm Density: Hollow Fill Pattern: Lines[...]

52 3D Systems, Inc . Print Settings - Standard Select Standard for strong prints that do not require ne detail. Layers: 0.200 mm Density: Strong Fill Pattern: Diamonds[...]

53 3D Systems, Inc . Print Settings - Premium Select Premium for prints that require strength and ne detail. Layers: 0.070 mm Density: Strong Fill Pattern: Diamonds[...]

54 3D Systems, Inc . Printer The PRINTER utility (F) enables you to nd and connect to your printer on your wireless network. A A vailable Printers Select a printer on your wireless network. B Ofine Cube Select Ofine Cube if you intend to use a printer that is not connected to your network. C Ofine EKOCYCLE Cube Select Ofine EKOCYCLE [...]

55 3D Systems, Inc . Information Select Information (A) to view the printer status. A[...]

56 3D Systems, Inc . Connecting Cubify T o Y our Printer Y our printer must be connected to the same wireless network as your computer or mobile device to transfer print les wirelessly or to view the printer properties. 1. Select PRINTER (A). 2. Select the printer on your network (B). If you would rather print from a non-network printer , select[...]

57 3D Systems, Inc . Add T o add a model to the print pad, select the ADD * button. Selecting From My Shelf will take you to the MY SHELF tab. Selecting From File will allow you to browse to the le on your computer where you can drag and drop the le directly to the print pad. *Not an available feature for mobile applications.[...]

58 3D Systems, Inc . Remove T o remove the model from the print pad, select the Remove * button. Select Ye s to conrm your decision. Y ou can nd the model again by selecting My Shelf . *Not an available feature for mobile applications.[...]

59 3D Systems, Inc . Color The Model Changing the color of the model is easy . Select the color wheel and drag the color to the part you want to color . For models with multiple parts, select and drag a color to the part of the model you want to color . For mobile applications, press and hold the color wheel and then drag it to the part you want to[...]

60 3D Systems, Inc . Move T ool The Move tool* provides a way to change the position of the model on the print pad. This is especially helpful when printing more than one model at the same time. T o move the model, select the model and then select the Move tool . Freely move the model by selecting it and then dragging it across the print pad. Y ou [...]

61 3D Systems, Inc . Rotate T ool T o rotate the model on the print pad, select the part and then select the Rotate tool *. T o use the Free rotate option, select the X-axis, Y -axis, or Z-axis and then select either the right or left arrow . Y ou can also rotate the model by selecting an axis and entering a value in the Exact Rotate eld. Select[...]

62 3D Systems, Inc . Scale T ool The Scale tool* provides a way to increase or decrease the size of the model on the print pad. Select the model and select the Scale tool . For free scale, select the up arrow to increase the size or the down arrow to decrease the size. Y ou can also enter a percentage value in the Exact Scale eld and select Scal[...]

63 3D Systems, Inc . Center Model T ool Select the model and then select the CENTER * button to center the model on the print pad. *Not an available feature for mobile applications.[...]

64 3D Systems, Inc . Reset T ool The Reset T ool enables you to revert any changes back to default. If the model has been moved, rotated, scaled or centered, select the model and then select RESET to revert it back to its original state. Select Ye s to conrm your decision to reset the model.[...]

65 3D Systems, Inc . Zoom In Zoom in on a model by selecting it and then selecting IN . ZOOM IN does not affect the size of the model but brings it closer for better viewing.[...]

66 3D Systems, Inc . Zoom Out Zoom out on a model by selecting it and then selecting OUT . ZOOM OUT does not af fect the size of the model but pushes the print pad away for another perspective.[...]

67 3D Systems, Inc . Center Model T ool Select the model and then select the Center * button to center the model on the print pad. *Not an available feature for mobile applications.[...]

68 3D Systems, Inc . Change Views Select Change Views and then select the camera viewing angle.[...]

69 3D Systems, Inc . Sidewalks Sidewalks (A) are mesh boundaries that print around the outside diameter of a part. Its main purpose is to reduce the tendency of warping especially when printing at parts with ABS material. They should not be used for parts that have ne details. Supports Supports are used when printing creations that need a sup[...]

70 3D Systems, Inc . PRINTING A MODEL VIA WIRELESS CONNECTION Printing From A Desktop Application NOTE: T o print a le, ensure the software application and the printer are connected through a wireless network. NOTE: T ransferring the print le over a wireless network may take more time than transferring a print le from a USB mass storage de[...]

71 3D Systems, Inc . NOTE: Cubify will transfer the le to the printer . 4. Apply two thin layers of Cube Glue to the print pad and select OK . 5. Select PRINT on the printer ’s touchscreen display . 6. Select the checkmark to continue. NOTE: For best results, allow the glue to dry before printing. NOTE: T o ensure proper adhesion, the glue are[...]

72 3D Systems, Inc . NOTE: The print jets will heat to operating temperature. NOTE: The printer will begin to print. 4. When the printer has nished printing, select the checkmark to continue. NOTE: Follow the steps in the section titled Finishing Y our Creation .[...]

73 3D Systems, Inc . Printing From A Mobile Application Both Android and iOS are similar in function but the layout may have some differences. NOTE: T o print a le, ensure the mobile device and the printer are connected on the same wireless network. NOTE: T ransferring a print le over a wireless network may take more time than transferring a [...]

74 3D Systems, Inc . 1. Select an item from My Shelf. 2. Select Print Now .[...]

75 3D Systems, Inc . 4. Press, hold and drag a color wheel to the model to change the color . 5. Select Print . NOTE: The printer will generate a .cube3 le and then transfer it to the printer over the wireless network. 6. Select PRINT on the printer ’s touchscreen display .[...]

76 3D Systems, Inc . 4. Apply two thin layers of Cube Glue to the print pad. Select the checkmark to continue. NOTE: For best results, allow the glue to dry before printing. NOTE: T o ensure proper adhesion, the glue area should be larger than the base of your printed creation. NOTE: The print jets will heat to operating temperature. NOTE: The prin[...]

77 3D Systems, Inc . SA VING A MODEL TO A MASS STORAGE DEVICE Desktop Application For printers not connected to a wireless network, you can save Cubify models to a USB mass storage device and then transfer the print les by inserting the device into the USB port on the printer . Pan/Zoom: Rotate the mouse wheel in either direction Move the Stage:[...]

78 3D Systems, Inc . 4. Select File . NOTE: Selecting My Shelf will save the print le to My Shelf. The original 3D le will remain there as well. NOTE: Cubify will generate a print le. 5. Once the le has been generated, browse to the USB mass storage device and select Save . 6. Select OK . 7. Refer to the section titled Printing Y our Cr[...]

79 3D Systems, Inc . 10 OPERA TION PROCEDURES APPL YING CUBE GLUE Cube Glue contains water-soluble glue that adheres the part to the print pad. It is important that glue is applied to the print pad before starting any print to ensure that the creation does not move during the printing process. Cube Glue contains a foam applicator under the cap. It [...]

80 3D Systems, Inc . REPLACING A MA TERIAL CARTRIDGE Caution: Material cartridges should only be replaced by performing the following procedure. Replacing the cartridge without using the printer menu can damage the printer and print jets and void the manufacturer ’ s warranty . 1. Select SETUP . 2. Select CHANGE CARTRIDGE . 3. Select the material[...]

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82 3D Systems, Inc . NOTE: The print jet will begin to heat. Once the print jet has reached the proper temperature, the printer will prime melted material into the refuse bin. Select the checkmark to complete the procedure. SETTING UP A WIRELESS CONNECTION Wireless connections can be made with a Wi-Fi network or an ad hoc network. Setting Up A Wi-F[...]

83 3D Systems, Inc . 4. Select WIFI NOTE: The printer will search for area networks. 5. Using the up or down arrows, browse to your network name and select it. NOTE: Connection to a network is conrmed 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. NOTE: If your[...]

84 3D Systems, Inc . NOTE: If the printer could not connect to the network, you will be directed to enter the passcode again. NOTE: If the printer could not connect to the network, you will be prompted to connect to a different network. NOTE: The printer will indicate that it has successfully connected to a network. Connect T o An Ad Hoc Network An[...]

85 3D Systems, Inc . 4. Select WIFI . 5. Select ADHOC . 6. Select the On/Off button to turn on the Ad Hoc connection. 7. Select the checkmark to exit the utility . 8. In Windows®, select Start > Control Panel . 9. T ype network in the search box. 10. Select Network and Sharing Center . 1 1. Select Set up a new connection or network . 12. Select[...]

86 3D Systems, Inc . 11 CUBE MAINTENANCE GENERAL CLEANING W aste material from the printing process can accumulate inside the printer . Using a slightly damp, lint-free cloth, wipe the interior of the Cube, including the print pad and anywhere else you might nd pieces of plastic waste material. Print material can also collect around the belt are[...]

87 3D Systems, Inc . REPLACING THE JET WIPERS After a predetermined number of print jet cycles over the jet wipers the display will prompt the user to replace the wipers before printing another creation. NOTE: When the left jet wiper has reached the end of its useful life, the printer will prompt you to replace it. Select the checkmark to continue.[...]

88 3D Systems, Inc . 4. Pull the jet wiper (A) upward. 5. Install the new jet wiper onto the purge bin and reinstall the purge bin assembly into the printer . NOTE: Ensure the jet wiper is fully seated before reinstalling the purge bin assembly . 6. Select the checkmark to conrm the replacement of the jet wiper . A[...]

89 3D Systems, Inc . PRINT P AD CALIBRA TION Print pad calibration is performed at the factory but should be performed routinely to ensure quality printing. The printer may occasionally prompt you to perform the Auto Level and Auto Gap procedures. If your creations are not printing as expected, check the level of the print pad. Once Auto Level has [...]

90 3D Systems, Inc . NOTE: If the print pad is out of range, you will need to perform a manual adjustment. 4. Remove the print pad and select the checkmark to continue. NOTE: T o remove it, lift up the front of the print pad and pull it out of the printer . The print pad is magnetically attached to the adjustment knobs. 5. When prompted, loosen the[...]

91 3D Systems, Inc . 4. Reinstall the print pad and select the checkmark to perform the Auto Level procedure again. NOTE: Select SKIP to bypass the Auto Level procedure. It is recommended that Auto Level procedure is performed again. 5. Once Auto Level is successful, the printer will being checking the Z-gap. NOTE: The printer will perform an autom[...]

92 3D Systems, Inc . Gap V erication Print a test print from the System 1 menu. Once you have removed it from the print pad, visually inspect the rst (bottom) layer of the print and verify the quality . T urn the print upside down and inspect the printing grain. When the gap is optimal, the bottom of the print should appear smooth and the lin[...]

93 3D Systems, Inc . Manual Gap Adjustment If Auto Gap is unsuccessful, you may perform a manual gap adjustment to ensure the rst layer of the part prints properly . NOTE: The print pad must be clean and free from glue and print material. NOTE: Ensure the print jet nozzles are clean and free from print material. This can usually be accomplished [...]

94 3D Systems, Inc . PRINT P AD MAINTENANCE Auto Level and Auto Gap can be affected by residual glue or print material adhered to the print pad. The procedures can also be affected by a print pad that is too shiny . 1. If Auto Gap is unsuccessful after two consecutive attempts, select PLA TE MAINTENANCE . 2. Using the ne-grit sandpaper included [...]

95 3D Systems, Inc . PRINTER CALIBRA TION Printer Calibration is originally performed by the manufacturer . When Level Gap, Auto Gap and Manual Gap have been successful but the bottom layer of your print appears stringy and not tightly fused together , your printer should be calibrated. NOTE: Auto Level should always be performed before the Auto Ga[...]

96 3D Systems, Inc . 4. Using the up arrow , slowly raise the print pad one press at a time. While the print pad is being raised, slide the gap gauge back and forth under the left print jet. Once you feel a slight resistance on the gap gauge, remove the gap gauge from the print pad. 5. Press the white space to the right of CAL 2:. NOTE: This illust[...]

97 3D Systems, Inc . NOTE: The printer will set the Auto Gap. 4. Compare your recorded CAL 1: value with the Auto Gap value. NOTE: If the recorded CAL 1: value is within +/- 0.05 of the value displayed on the Auto Gap Successful screen, press the power button next to the touchscreen display and do not save the value. NOTE: If the recorded CAL 1: va[...]

98 3D Systems, Inc . 4. Once the Auto Level procedure has completed, select the checkmark to continue. If Auto Level is successful, proceed to step 20. NOTE: If the print pad is out of range, you will need to perform a manual adjustment. 5. Remove the print pad and select the checkmark to continue. NOTE: T o remove it, lift up the front of the prin[...]

99 3D Systems, Inc . 4. When prompted, tighten the lock screw enough to ensure the adjustment knob does not easily turn. Select the checkmark to continue. Caution: Do not over-tighten the lock screw . This can damage the adjustment knob and void the manufacturer ’ s warranty . 5. Reinstall the print pad and select the checkmark to perform the Aut[...]

100 3D Systems, Inc . 4. Navigate to http://cubify .com/en/Cube/Activate . Select CALIBRA TION FILES . 5. Extract the les to your computer . 6. Navigate to the appropriate le and save it to the root directory (rst level of your le structure) of your USB mass storage device. NOTE: The print le should correspond with the type of materi[...]

101 3D Systems, Inc . NOTE: The printer will load the print le. NOTE: The estimated time to completion is noted at the bottom of the screen. NOTE: The blue bar at the top is also a progress indicator that shows the status of the loading process. NOTE: The print jets will begin to heat. CAUTION: Do not touch the print jets until they have cooled [...]

102 3D Systems, Inc . 4. Remove the test print from the print pad. NOTE: For more information, refer to the section titled Finishing Y our Creation . 5. T urn the test print over and inspect the printing grain of rst (bottom) layer . When the gap is optimal, the bottom of the print should appear smooth and the lines should be very light and tigh[...]

103 3D Systems, Inc . TEST PRINT T est print allows you to print the same welcome message that is printed during the initial setup of the printer . The print is very useful for determining if the gap between the left print jet and the print pad is correct. 1. Select TEST PRINT . 2. Select PRINT . NOTE: If the color built into the test print does no[...]

104 3D Systems, Inc . NOTE: The printer will begin to heat and then begin printing the test print. 4. Once the printer has nished printing, select the checkmark to go back to the main menu. CUBE NAME Cube Name allows you to change the name of your printer . 1. Select CUBE NAME . 2. Enter a name for your printer . Scroll through the characters by[...]

105 3D Systems, Inc . RECOVERING THE CARTRIDGE Purge Jets is a utility that allows you the recover a print cartridge. The cartridge must be properly installed in the printer before performing this procedure. NOTE: If you do not have the door on your cartridge and need to recover it, please contact Cubify Support. 1. Carefully open the cartridge doo[...]

106 3D Systems, Inc . 4. Select the print jet you would like to purge and select the checkmark to continue. 5. Using the pliers from the tool kit, carefully pull down the material sleeve. Caution: Do not pinch or twist the lament sleeve. 6. Using the pliers, grasp the print material just above the sleeve and push the material upward. NOTE: Once [...]

107 3D Systems, Inc . 4. Insert the top of the cartridge door into the cartridge and then secure it in the closed position. NOTE: As the print material is fed into the print jet, the sleeve will move back into position.[...]

108 3D Systems, Inc . UPDA TING THE CUBE FIRMW ARE The printer rmware can either be updated via wireless connection or by using a USB mass storage device. NOTE: Whenever a rmware update is performed, you must perform the Auto Level and Auto Gap procedures. Updating Firmware Using Wi-Fi 1. Select SETUP . 2. Navigate to the System 3 screen and [...]

109 3D Systems, Inc . NOTE: If the printer can not connect to the server , select RETR Y to connect to the server . Select CANCEL if you do not want to update the rmware. NOTE: The printer will check for a rmware update. NOTE: The printer will begin downloading new rmware. The blue bar is a progress indicator . NOTE: The download could tak[...]

11 0 3D Systems, Inc . NOTE: The rmware will begin to install. The blue bar is a progress indicator . NOTE: The installation could take a few minutes. W ARNING: DO NOT POWER OFF OR DISCONNECT THE PRINTER FROM UTILITY POWER DURING THE UPDA TE PROCESS. 4. When prompted, press and release the power button and wait until the display turns on. NOTE: [...]

111 3D Systems, Inc . Updating Firmware Using USB When using a USB mass storage device to update the rmware, log in to your www .cubify .com account and download the latest rmware for your USB mass storage device. 1. Select SETUP . 2. Navigate to the System 3 screen and select FIRMW ARE . 3. Select USB KEY . 4. Insert the USB mass storage dev[...]

11 2 3D Systems, Inc . NOTE: The printer will check for a rmware update. NOTE: The printer will begin to transfer new rmware. The blue bar is a progress indicator . NOTE: The transfer could take a few minutes. W ARNING: DO NOT POWER OFF OR DISCONNECT THE PRINTER FROM UTILITY POWER DURING THE UPDA TE PROCESS. NOTE: If no new rmware is avail[...]

11 3 3D Systems, Inc . 4. When prompted, press and release the power button and wait until the display turns on. NOTE: It may take a minute for the display to turn on. 5. Perform the Auto Level and Auto Gap procedures. NOTE: For more information, refer to the section titled Print Pad Calibration . REP ACKING THE PRINTER If the printer should ever n[...]

11 4 3D Systems, Inc . 4. Carefully lift the print platform (A) and tape the spacer (B) to the printer in the location shown. 5. Remove the print pad from the printer . 6. Place the lower insert on top of the print pad and fold the sides outward. 7. Move the print jet mount to the center of the printer and place the top insert over the mount. NOTE:[...]

11 5 3D Systems, Inc . 4. Place the upper foam support on top of the printer . 5. Close the box and install the clips in the cutouts on top of the box. 6. Place the printer box into the outer box and seal the outer box. CONT ACTING SUPPORT Support for the Cube is available at cubifysupport@cubify .com .[...]

11 6 3D Systems, Inc . 12 CUBIFY SUST AINABILITY PROGRAM By its very nature 3D printing is a sustainable technology empowering 3D Systems’ printers to produce affordable products one layer at a time using only the necessary amount of material required for each part with near zero waste in an energy efcient process. Cube 3D printers use eco-fri[...]