Makerbot Replicator+ User Manual

USER MANUAL

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Chapter 1

Welcome

Welcome to the Reference Guide for the MakerBot® Replicator®+

Desktop 3D Printer. The MakerBot Replicator+ connects you to a

better experience from inspiration to innovation using MakerBot

Print™, our design-to-print soware, and the MakerBot Mobile App.

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LEGAL NOTICES

PRODUCT WARRANTY

The MakerBot Replicator+ 3D Printer , Model PABH65 is covered by a limited warranty.
For terms and conditions, see MakerBot.com/legal.

OVERALL PROVISIONS

All information in this user manual (“Manual”) is subject to change at any time without notice and is

suppliers (“MakerBot”) reserves the right to modify or revise this Manual in its sole discretion and at
any time and makes no commitment to provide any such changes, updates, enhancements, or other
additions to this Manual in a timely manner or at all. Contact the MakerBot Support Team for up-to-date
information. In order to protect MakerBot proprietary and confidential information and/or trade secrets,
this manual may describe some aspects of MakerBot technology in generalized terms.

DISCLAIMERS

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provided by or through this Manual and assumes no responsibility for any typographical, technical, or other
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SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE

MANUFACTURER

MakerBot Industries, LLC
One MetroTech Center, 21st Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11201

347.334.6800

מספר אישור אלחוטי של משרד התקשורת הוא 9652316756
אסור להחליף את האנטנה המקורית של המכשיר ולא לעשות בו כל שינוי טכני אחר

This telecommunication equipment conforms to NTC technical requirement.

8.9.2 Connection and use of this communications equipment is permitted by the Nigerian
Communications Commission

RADIO AND TELEVISION INTERFERENCE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (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

encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the machine.

• Increase the separation between the equipment.

Any changes or modifications made to this equipment voids your authority to operate this equipment
under FCC Rules.

WIRELESS SPECIFICATIONS

Frequency

Frequency Range

2.4 GHz 2.412 – 2.472 GHz 802.11 b/g/n

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WLAN RF

Protocol Antenna Type

Taoglas, part #

FX831.07.0100C

Antenna

Specifications

2.5 dBi in the 2.4
GHz band

Safety alert symbols precede each safety message in this manual.
These symbols indicate potential safety hazards that could harm
you or others or cause product or property damage.

Warning: The MakerBot Replicator+ 3D printer generates high temperatures. Always allow

the MakerBot Replicator+ Smart Extruder+ to cool down before you reach inside.

Warning: The MakerBot Replicator+ includes moving parts that can cause injury. Never

reach inside the MakerBot Replicator+ while it is in operation.

Warning: There is a risk of shock. The MakerBot Replicator+ is not user serviceable.

Warning: The MakerBot Replicator+ generates high temperatures. Always allow the

Smart Extruder+ to cool down before you reach inside.

Caution: Do not print using materials that have not been approved by MakerBot for use with

the MakerBot Replicator+.

Caution: The socket outlet must be located near the machine and must be easily accessible.

Caution: In case of emergency, disconnect the MakerBot Replicator+ from the socket outlet.

Caution: The MakerBot Replicator+ melts plastic during printing. Plastic odors may be

emitted during this operation. Make sure to set up the MakerBot Replicator+ in a well­ventilated area.

Caution:

printer.

Caution: Do not look directly at any operating LED component.

Caution: Children under 12 should be supervised by an adult.

Caution: Dust generation and accumulation should be minimized. Some dust and dry

powders can build static electricity charges when subjected to friction and create an ignition
hazard.

Note: For users in Japan the power cord is only for use with this printer, model

MakerBot Replicator+.

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ABOUT THE MAKERBOT REPLICATOR+

HOW THE MAKERBOT REPLICATOR+ WORKS

The MakerBot Replicator+ makes solid, three-dimensional objects out of melted MakerBot
PLA Filament. First, use MakerBot Print to translate 3D design files into instructions for the
MakerBot Replicator+. Then, transfer those instructions to the MakerBot Replicator+ via your local
network, USB drive, or USB cable.

The MakerBot Replicator+ will melt MakerBot PLA Filament and squeeze it out onto the build plate in
thin lines to build your object layer by layer. The build chamber allows the extruded PLA to cool slowly,
minimizing warping and curling. This method of 3D printing is called fused deposition modeling (FDM).

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MAKERBOT REPLICATOR+ DIAGRAMS

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6. Filament Drawer

7. Filament Spindle

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Chapter 2

Getting Started

When you set up your MakerBot® Replicator®+ Desktop 3D

Printer, remember that it was built and packaged very carefully.

We hope you’ll take your time and be just as careful unpacking it

and getting it set up.

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SETUP KIT

Inside your MakerBot Replicator+, you’ll find everything you need to get started, including a spool of
MakerBot PLA Filament, USB cable, safety booklet, hex key and a power cord. To order more filament,
go to store.makerbot.com

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MAKERBOT PRODUCT SAFETY
INFORMATION BOOKLET

1

LARGE MAKERBOT PLA
FILAMENT SPOOL [2 LB]

1 1

SMART EXTRUDER+ 4MM HEX KEY

1

POWER CORD USB A-TO-B CABLE

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UNPACKING THE REPLICATOR+

Open the Box

Open the box containing your MakerBot Replicator+
and remove the setup kit.

Remove the MakerBot Replicator+

Remove the MakerBot Replicator+ from its plastic bag
and set it down on a stable surface.

Remove Gantry and Extruder Carriage Clips

Remove the two clips on each side of the MakerBot
Replicator+ that hold the gantry and extruder carriage
in place during shipping. Save these clips! They will
be handy if you ever need to transport your MakerBot
Replicator+ in the future.

Remove Build Platform Clip

Remove the clip that prevents the build platform
from moving during shipping. Save this clip! It will be
handy if you ever need to transport your MakerBot
Replicator+ in the future.

SETTING UP THE REPLICATOR+

INSTALL THE SMART EXTRUDER+

1. Go to the MakerBot Replicator+ control panel and select Extruder > Attach Smart Extruder Now.

2. When directed, press the Smart Extruder+ against the back of the extruder carriage, with the connector
pins facing the carriage. Magnets will lock the Smart Extruder+ into place.

Caution: Never remove the Smart Extruder+ from your MakerBot Replicator+ during or immediately
aer printing. Always allow the Smart Extruder+ to cool completely for five to ten minutes before
removing it from the MakerBot Replicator+ 3D printer.

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INSTALL THE SPOOL OF MAKERBOT PLA FILAMENT

2a. Locate the MakerBot PLA Filament spool and
remove it from its plastic bag. Save this plastic bag
and included desiccant packet so you can store
the spool eectively later.

2b. Grasp the back section of the frame of the
MakerBot Replicator+ and pull upwards to open
the filament drawer. Open the drawer all the way
until it locks into place.

2c. Position the filament spool so that it will unwind
counterclockwise and fit the spool onto the
filament spindle. Be careful not to let the filament
loosen or tangle on the spool.
2d. Locate the free end of the spooled filament and
insert it into the filament guide tube at the upper
right corner of the filament drawer.

2e. Push filament through the tube until the free end
emerges from the end of the guide tube.
2f. Hold the filament drawer open and depress the
latch, then slide the filament drawer closed.
Windows in the front of the spool will let you see
how much filament you have le.

PLUG IN AND POWER ON

Power On

4a. Make sure the power switch is in the O position.
4b. Locate the power cord and plug it into the power
input port at the back of the MakerBot Replicator+.
4c. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.

Caution: The socket outlet must be located
near the equipment and must be easily
accessible.

4d. Switch the power on and press the dial on the
control panel.

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Chapter 3

Start Up

The first time you turn on your MakerBot® Replicator®+ Desktop

3D Printer, it will run a Setup Assistant that will guide you in

using the Control Panel. From there, you’ll learn everything you’ll

need to know about starting your first 3D print. Press the dial to

begin the setup assistant.

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