3D Systems Cube Personal 3D Printer User Guide

Cube®

3rd Generation

Personal 3D Printer

User Guide

Original Instructions

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................1

COPYRIGHT INFORMATION ............................................................................1

FCC NOTICE ........................................................................................1

KCC ..............................................................................................1

COMPLIANCE ......................................................................................1

WARRANTY .......................................................................................2

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY ............................................................................2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION .....................................................................3

2

Safety Symbols and Definitions ........................................................................3

Safety Guidelines ....................................................................................3

3

CUBE 3D PRINTER FEATURES ..........................................................................4

Cube 3D Printer Features ..............................................................................4

Cube 3D Printer Properties ............................................................................4

AT A GLANCE ........................................................................................5

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SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................6

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Weight .............................................................................................6

Software ............................................................................................6

OpenGL Version .....................................................................................6

Windows Requirements ...............................................................................6

MAC OS X Requirements ..............................................................................6

Android ............................................................................................6

iOS ................................................................................................6

Wireless Options .....................................................................................6

USB Mass Storage Device .............................................................................6

Electrical Requirements ...............................................................................6

Material Storage .....................................................................................6

Dimensions .........................................................................................7

Operating Environment ...............................................................................7

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UNPACKING AND SETTING UP YOUR CUBE ...............................................................8

Contents ............................................................................................8

Unpacking and Installing your Cube .....................................................................8

Initial Setup of the Cube ..............................................................................12

Menu Overview .....................................................................................23

Touchscreen Display ................................................................................23

Print / Setup .......................................................................................23

Navigation ........................................................................................23

Materials .........................................................................................23

Print Plate Calibration ...............................................................................23

Printer Calibration ..................................................................................24

Print Jet Calibration .................................................................................24

Network ..........................................................................................24

System 1 .........................................................................................24

System 2 .........................................................................................24

System 3 .........................................................................................25

Installing A Material Cartridge .........................................................................26

PRINTING YOUR CREATION ...........................................................................28

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Printing Procedure ..................................................................................28

FINISHING YOUR CREATION ...........................................................................32

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Removing your Creation from the Print Pad .............................................................32

Removing Rafts ....................................................................................32

Removing Sidewalks ................................................................................33

Removing Supports .................................................................................33

CUBIFY SOFTWARE ..................................................................................34

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Cubify Software Installation ...........................................................................34

Installing Cubify Software for Windows ..................................................................34

Installing Cubify Software For Apple OS X ...............................................................36

Installing Cubify for Android ...........................................................................37

Installing Cubify for iOS ..............................................................................39

Cubify Software Overview ............................................................................40

Account Settings ...................................................................................41

Design Feed Tab ...................................................................................42

Shop Tab .........................................................................................43

My Shelf Tab ......................................................................................46

Print Tab ...........................................................................................48

Print Settings ......................................................................................49

Printer ...........................................................................................54

Connecting Cubify To Your Printer ......................................................................56

Sidewalks ........................................................................................69

Supports .........................................................................................69

Printing A Model Via Wireless Connection ...............................................................70

Printing From A Desktop Application ....................................................................70

Printing From A Mobile Application .....................................................................73

Saving A Model to A Mass Storage Device ...............................................................77

Desktop Application .................................................................................77

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OPERATION PROCEDURES ............................................................................79

Applying Cube Glue .................................................................................79

Replacing A Material Cartridge ........................................................................80

Setting Up a Wireless Connection ......................................................................82

Setting Up A Wi-Fi Connection ........................................................................82

Connect To An Ad Hoc Network .......................................................................84

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CUBE MAINTENANCE .................................................................................86

General Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Removing Waste from the Jet Wiper Purge Bins ..........................................................86

Replacing the Jet Wipers .............................................................................87

Procedure ........................................................................................87

Print Pad Calibration .................................................................................89

Auto Level ........................................................................................89

Gap Verification ....................................................................................92

Manual Gap Adjustment .............................................................................93

Print Pad Maintenance ...............................................................................94

Clean The Print Pad ................................................................................94

Printer Calibration ...................................................................................95

Test Print .........................................................................................103

Cube Name .......................................................................................104

Recovering the Cartridge ............................................................................105

Updating the Cube Firmware .........................................................................108

Updating Firmware Using Wi-Fi .......................................................................108

Updating Firmware Using USB .......................................................................111

Repacking the Printer ...............................................................................113

Contacting Support .................................................................................115

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CUBIFY SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM ...................................................................116

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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 it up. With its ready-to-print technology, the Cube provides a new dimension to your imagination and
helps you share your creations with others in the Cubify community at Cubify.com.

At Cubify.com you can:

• Upload your creations

• Purchase creations

• Get your creations 3D printed and shipped to you

• Engage with other creative partners

• Buy the Cube 3D Printer, print cartridges, and supplies

COPYRIGHT INFORMATION

©2015 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 3D Systems logo, 3D Systems, Cube and Cubify are registered trademarks
of 3D Systems, Inc. Use of the Cubify.com website constitutes acceptance of its Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

FCC NOTICE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off

and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

NOTE: Changes or modications to this equipment not specically approved by 3D Systems may void the user’s

authority to operate this equipment.

KCC

이 기기는 가정용(B급) 전자파적합기기로서 주 로 가정에서 사용하는 것을 목적으로 하며, 모 든 지역에서 사용할 수 있습니다.

This equipment is home use (Class B) electromagnetic wave suitability equipment and to be used mainly at home and it can be used in
all areas.

COMPLIANCE

This equipment conforms with International Electric Committee (IEC) 60950-1 and meets the requirements of the applicable EC
directives.

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est
autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter
tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

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WARRANTY

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 required, to make it free of defects during the warranty period. This warranty
excludes (i) normal consumable or expendable parts (such as Material Cartridges, Print Pads, and Cube Glue), (ii) repairs required

during the warranty period because of abnormal use or conditions (such as riots, oods, misuse, neglect or improper service by

anyone except 3D Systems or its authorized service provider), and (iii) repairs required during the warranty period because of the
use of non-integrated, non-approved or non-licensed materials in the Cube 3D Printer. The warranty period for the Cube 3D Printer is
ninety (90) days and shall start on the date your Cube 3D printer is activated. For consumers who are covered by consumer protection

laws or regulations in their country of residence, the benets conferred by our ninety (90) day warranty are in addition to, and operate

concurrently with, all rights and remedies conveyed by such consumers protection laws and regulations, including but not limited to
these additional rights.

THIS WARRANTY IS THE ONLY WARRANTY PROVIDED FOR THE CUBE 3D PRINTER. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED
BY LAW, 3D SYSTEMS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES FOR THE CUBE 3D PRINTER AND EACH OF ITS
COMPONENTS, WHETHER THOSE WARRANTIES ARE EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF

MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR INTENDED OR PARTICULAR PURPOSES.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

3D SYSTEMS WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES (SUCH AS
LOSS OF PROFIT OR EMPLOYEE’S TIME) REGARDLESS OF THE REASON. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE LIABILITY AND/OR
OBLIGATIONS OF 3D SYSTEMS ARISING OUT OF THE PURCHASE, LEASE, LICENSE AND/OR USE OF THE EQUIPMENT BY
YOU OR OTHERS EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE CUBE 3D PRINTER.

Warranty Hotline from the Americas

888-598-1440 inside the US and
[phone] outside the US

weekdays during normal business hours
or by email at cubifysupport@cubify.

com.

Warranty Hotline from Europe

[phone] (UK) or
[phone] (DE) weekdays during

normal business hours or by email at

[e-mail].

Warranty Hotline from Europe

[phone] (UK) or
[phone] (DE) weekdays

during normal business hours or by
email at [e-mail].

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

SAFETY SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS

HOT SURFACE HAZARD: A HOT SURFACE IS ACCESSIBLE IN THE VICINITY OF THIS SIGN OR AT THE PRINT
JET. AVOID CONTACT WITH THESE AREAS. HOT SURFACES CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS.

Caution: Indicates something may happen that could cause loss of data, damage to equipment, or could cause
personal injury.

Caution: Indicates a pinch point hazard that could cause personal injury.

SHOCK WARNING: INDICATES A POTENTIAL SHOCK HAZARD.

SAFETY GUIDELINES

• Follow all safety rules in this section and observe all cautions and warnings in this guide.

• DO NOT modify any safety features or make modications to the Cube. Doing so is prohibited and voids the manufacturer’s war-

ranty.

• Use of print materials, or 3D prints other than 3D Systems’ print materials and genuine 3D Systems’ components may void the
warranty.

• Adult supervision is required; observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure
the Cube’s appropriate use. Ensure small 3D prints are not accessible to young children. These 3D prints are potential choking
hazards for young children.

• DO NOT change a material cartridge during printing; doing so may damage the Cube.

HOT SURFACE HAZARD: DO NOT TOUCH THE PRINT JETS DURING SETUP AND OPERATION. THE PRINT JETS
BECOME VERY HOT.

Caution: DO NOT disconnect the CUBE from utility power while the print jets are hot. Wait until the print jet’s

amber light turns off before disconnecting from utility power as this may damage the print jet.

Caution: Read and follow all instructions prior to setting up the printer.

SHOCK WARNING: DUE TO RISK OF SHOCK, AVOID CONTACT WITH ALL INTERNAL ELECTRONIC
COMPONENTS.

WARNING: THE CUBE SHOULD ONLY BE SERVICED BY AUTHORIZED SERVICE TECHNICIANS. PRIOR TO ANY
PART REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE, THE PRINTER MUST BE POWERED OFF AND DISCONNECTED FROM
UTILITY POWER.

WARNING: HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS. KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY.

To ensure safety, please exercise caution when operating your Cube. Read and follow all safety precautions as outlined in this user
guide. Be careful when operating your Cube 3D Printer to ensure proper printing and be mindful of and avoid hot surfaces.

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CUBE 3D PRINTER FEATURES

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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 creation has been printed.

CUBE 3D PRINTER FEATURES

• Material cartridge

• 25 free 3D print creations

• USB inlet port and Wi-Fi connectivity

CUBE 3D PRINTER PROPERTIES

Technology: Plastic Jet Printing (PJP)

Print Jets: Up to two (2) jets*

Maximum Creation Size: 6” x 6” x 6” (152.40 mm x 152.40 mm x 152.40 mm)

Material: Tough recyclable plastic

Layer Thickness: .070 mm (70 microns) | .200 mm (200 microns)

Supports: Fully automated; easy to peel off

Cartridge: 1 cartridge prints 13-to-14 mid-size creations. Up to two (2) cartridge capacity.*

Material Colors: Visit www.cubify.com for a listing of color choices.

*The number of jets and cartridge capacity depends on the printer model and conguration.

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AT A GLANCE

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Print Jets

Print Jet Tubes

Material Cartridges

Print Pad

Print Platform

Touchscreen Display

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On / Off Button

USB Inlet Port
(Mass Storage Device)

Power Inlet

Purge Bins

USB B Port
(for future use)

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SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

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WEIGHT

Maximum Cube Weight (with cartridges): 17 lbs. (7.7 kg)

Maximum Box Weight: 23 lbs. (10.43 kg)

SOFTWARE

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 VERSION

• OpenGLES 2.0+ on mobile platforms

• Open GL 3.0+ on Windows and Mac (using 3.2 library of GLU)

WINDOWS REQUIREMENTS

• Cubify software runs on 32- and 64-bit operating systems

• Windows 7, 8 and 8.1

• Minimum screen resolution: 1024 x 768

• Windows is required for Ad Hoc Wi-Fi print job submission.

MAC OS X REQUIREMENTS

• OS X 10.8 and 10.9

• Minimum screen resolution: 1400 x 900

ANDROID

• 4.0 ICS (tablets supported)

IOS

• 6.0+ (iPhone4 and newer)

• Minimum screen resolution: iPhone4

WIRELESS OPTIONS

• 802.11b/g with WPS Infrastructure

• Ad Hoc mode

USB MASS STORAGE DEVICE

• USB mass storage device (supplied with the printer) to transfer print les to the printer using the USB inlet port.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

Outlet Requirements 100 - 240 Volts, at 50/60 Hz

Electrical Rating: 24V DC, 5 amp.

MATERIAL STORAGE

All polymers degrade with time. The following conditions ensure the material remains high quality:

• Do not unpack cartridges from the foil until the material is needed.

• Store at room temperature: 16-29° C (60 - 85° F)

• Non-condensing relative humidity: 5% - 25%

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DIMENSIONS

13.3”H x 13.3”W x 11” D / 33.5 x 33.8 x 28 cm

Front View Side View

13.3” (33.5 cm)

13.3” (33.5 cm)

OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

• Room Temperature: 16˚ - 29˚C (60˚ - 85˚F)

• Non-Condensing Relative Humidity: 30% - 60%

11” (28 cm)

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UNPACKING AND SETTING UP YOUR CUBE

CONTENTS

Removable

Print Pad

Power Supply Power Cord Quick Start Guide

Casing and Contents

Casing

*Depending on the Cube model and conguration, up to two cartridges may be included. Not every printer will be packaged with two

cartridges.

Gap Gauge Sandpaper

USB Mass Storage

Device

Cartridges*Cube Cube Glue

cubify.com

1.5 mm Allen
Wrench

Pliers

Scraper

NOTE: The sandpaper should only be used for lightly sanding the print pad when prompted by the touchscreen
display. It should not be used for sanding parts. For more information, refer to the section titled Print Pad
Maintenance.

NOTE: The actual appearance of the contents may differ from the illustrations.

UNPACKING AND INSTALLING YOUR CUBE

NOTE: Keep all packing materials for future transport. Transporting a printer that is not packaged properly may

damage the printer and void the manufacturer’s warranty.

1. Pull the clips (A) and remove them from the top of the printer box.

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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.

NOTE: There must be a minimum of 4” (102 mm) space in front of
and behind the printer.

Front View Top View

8” (203 mm)

Hand Clearance Around the Printer Build Plate Travel Area

7. Remove the top insert.

8” (203 mm)

4” (102 mm)

Back

8” (203 mm)

Front

4” (102 mm)

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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.

A

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 packing materials for future repacking.

NOTE: *Depending on your conguration, you may receive 1 or 2

cartridges with your printer.

7. Connect the power supply cable to the power inlet port (A) on the printer.

NOTE: Ensure the connection is secure. The cable should lock in
place. To remove the cable, pull back on the outer cable end and
carefully pull it out from the printer.

B

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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.

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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 your choice.

NOTE: You can change the name of your printer at any time.
Navigate to the System 1 screen, select CUBE NAME and follow the
instructions on the touchscreen display.

NOTE: Selecting the abc button toggles between lowercase letters,
uppercase letters and numerals.

NOTE: The printer will search for area wireless networks.

3. Connect the printer to a wireless network. Use the up or down arrows to scroll to
your network choice. Select the desired network name. Select SKIP to bypass
this step.

NOTE: You can connect to a wireless network at any time. Navigate
to the Network screen, select WIFI and follow the prompts on the
touchscreen display.

NOTE: The printer can also connect to an ad hoc network, a
decentralized network that wirelessly connects a local computer
to the printer directly. The computer must have a wireless adapter

congured for ad hoc mode. The adapter must use the same SSID as

is found in the printer. Connecting to an ad hoc network is discussed
further in the section titled Setting Up an Ad Hoc Network.

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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 will be asked to
enter the password again after a few seconds.

NOTE: If the printer can not connect to a network, you will be asked
to select another network after a few seconds.

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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 Cubify and log in
to your account.

NOTE: You must be logged in to www.cubify.com to activate
your printer. If you have not activated an account, select SIGN

UP and enter the appropriate information.

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 it to activate your printer.

7. Select the checkmark to continue.

NOTE: This illustration provides an example of a serial number.
Do not use this number to activate your printer.

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4. Enter your serial number twice and select Activate.

NOTE: Your 4-digit activation code will appear. Make note of

the activation code. You 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. Select the checkmark to complete the registration and warranty activation
process.

NOTE: It is very important to calibrate your printer.

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4. Before installing cartridges, select the cartridge icon or select START to begin the
process of installing your print cartridge.

NOTE: The printer will begin to heat. Wait 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 be mounted on the left side of the
printer) into the left print jet opening on top of the printer.

6. 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 top of the printer cover.

7. Mount the cartridge on the left side of the printer and select the checkmark to
continue.

NOTE: It may become necessary to slightly rotate the cartridge to
seat it properly.

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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. Wait 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 be mounted on the right side of the
printer) into the right print jet opening on top of the printer.

6. Rotate the print jet clockwise until the dots align. Select the checkmark to
continue.

NOTE: As you rotate the print jet, ensure the print jet tube is tucked
under the top of the printer cover.

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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 bin.

5. The right cartridge has been installed. Select the checkmark to continue.

6. Select PRINT.

7. It is recommended that Auto Level is performed prior to the rst print. Ensure
the print pad is clean and installed properly and then select the checkmark to
continue to Auto Level.

NOTE: Auto Level should be performed when the printer is
positioned away from bright lights or direct sunlight.

NOTE: When installed properly, the print pad magnetically attaches
to the adjustment knobs.

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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. To remove it, lift up the front of the print pad
and pull it out of the printer.

NOTE: Follow the instructions on the touchscreen display. Use the
included 1.5 mm Allen wrench to loosen the lock screws securing
the adjustment knobs to the bracket before turning the knobs. Select
the checkmark to continue.

NOTE: The lock screw (1) is located just below the adjustment knob
(2). The lock screw for adjustment knob B can be accessed from the
front of the printer. The lock screw for adjustment knob A can be
accessed from behind the printer.

NOTE: Follow the instructions on the touchscreen display. Once the

adjustments have been made, select the checkmark to continue.

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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 print pad and select the checkmark to perform Auto Gap.

NOTE: To install the print pad, place it on top of the adjustment
knobs. When the print pad is centered properly, magnets will secure
the print pad to the adjustment knobs.

NOTE: The printer will perform an automated gap measurement.

6. Select the checkmark to 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.

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NOTE: If Auto Gap is not successful, it is recommended that you
perform Auto Level and Auto Gap again. Select AUTO LEVEL to
continue.

NOTE: If Auto Gap is not successful the second time, select PLATE

MAINTENANCE. For more information, refer to the section titled

Print Pad Maintenance. Once the Plate Maintenance procedure has
been performed, perform Auto Level and Auto Gap.

NOTE: If Auto Gap is still not successful, select MANUAL GAP

ADJUSTMENT. Refer to the section titled Manual Gap Adjustment for

more information. Once the Manual Gap Adjustment procedure has

been performed, note the nal reading for future reference.

4. Select PRINT.

NOTE: The printer will continue the process of printing the welcome
message test print. Select SKIP to bypass this test print. You can
print this test print at any time. Navigate to the System 1 screen and
select TEST PRINT. Follow the prompts in the touchscreen display.

NOTE: If the color built into the test 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.

5. Gently squeeze the bottle and apply two thin layers of Cube Glue to the print
pad. Select the checkmark to continue.

NOTE: For more information about applying glue to the print pad,
refer to the section titled Applying Cube Glue.

NOTE: Apply enough glue to cover a square area of 5” (15 cm).

NOTE: For best results, allow the glue to dry prior to printing.

NOTE: The printer will begin to heat and then begin printing the
welcome message test print.

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4. Select the checkmark to go to the main menu.

NOTE: You may also press and release the button next to the
touchscreen display to return to the main menu.

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MENU OVERVIEW

Touchscreen 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: You may press and release the button next to the
touchscreen display to return to the PRINT / SETUP menu.

Print / Setup

PRINT

PRINT allows the user to print a creation stored either on a USB mass storage

device or directly from Cubify software. You can invent your own creation using
Cubify Invent software available at www.Cubify.com.

SETUP

SETUP allows the user to congure the printer, connect to a wireless or ad hoc

network, connect to a Bluetooth device, install cartridges, and view the printer status.

Navigation

Navigation between screens is performed by pressing the right or left arrows.

Materials

CARTRIDGE STATUS

CARTRIDGE STATUS allows you to view the type and color of the material that is

installed. It also displays the estimated amount of material left in the cartridge.

CHANGE CARTRIDGE

Selecting CHANGE CARTRIDGE allows you to install cartridges in empty bays or
replace installed cartridges.

Print Plate Calibration

AUTO LEVEL

AUTO LEVEL is an automated procedure that measures the level of the print pad. If

the print pad is found to be out of specication, the touchscreen will prompt the user

to use the adjustment screws to level the print pad.

AUTO GAP

Following AUTO LEVEL, AUTO GAP is an automated procedure that measures the

distance between the print pad and the print jets. If the gap is out of specication, the

user can perform the Manual Gap procedure.

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Printer Calibration

CALIBRATE

CALIBRATE 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 is a utility that enables you to test the extrusion functionality and can

assist in unblocking print jets.

Network

WIFI

The Network screen provides a utility to connect the printer to a wireless network.
Wireless connections include:

• Wi-Fi

• Ad Hoc

System 1

TEST PRINT

TEST PRINT is a feature that allows you to perform a test print which is saved in the

printer. This Test Print is the same Welcome Message test print that is printed when

rst setting up and activating your printer.

CUBE NAME

CUBE NAME is a utility that allows you to change the name of your printer.

System 2

SELECT LANGUAGE

SELECT LANGUAGE allows you to localize the printer to your language.

LIGHT

The LIGHT icon allows you to turn on or off the system LEDs.

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System 3

FIRMWARE

Selecting FIRMWARE 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.

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INSTALLING A MATERIAL 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 procedure. Installing the
cartridge without following the prompts from the printer menu can damage the printer and print jets and void the

manufacturer’s warranty.

1. To install a cartridge, select SETUP.

2. Select CHANGE CARTRIDGE.

3. Select the left cartridge.

NOTE: This procedure demonstrates replacing the left material
cartridge. Follow the same concept to replace the right material
cartridge if applicable.

NOTE: The printer will begin to heat. Wait for the printer to heat and
then follow the user prompts in the touchscreen menu.

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