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MakerBot Replicator 2 User Manual

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Summary of Replicator 2

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    ® user manual.

  • Page 3: Table of Contents

    3 1 welcome. Let’s get started 04 safety and compliance 06 specifications 08 how does it work? 09 2 setting up your makerbot replicator 2 desktop 3d printer 10 accessory checklist 12 makerbot replicator 2 diagram 13 unpacking your makerbot replicator 2 14 installing build plate 16 installing filamen...

  • Page 4: Welcome.

    Welcome. Let’s get started. 1.

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    5 this user guide is designed to start your journey with the makerbot ® replicator ® 2 desktop 3d printer in the right direction. Even if you are familiar with earlier makerbot machines, it is essential that you read through this guide, as there are several important and exciting updates with the ma...

  • Page 6: Safety and Compliance

    6 safety and compliance 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 2 desktop 3d printer generates high temperatures. Always allow ...

  • Page 7: Safety and Compliance

    7 welcome, let’s get started safety and compliance 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 fcc rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inter...

  • Page 8: Specifications

    8 printing print technology: fused deposition modeling filament: 1.75 mm makerbot pla filament 1.75 mm makerbot flexible filament build volume: 28.5 x 15.3 x 15.5 cm [11.2 l x 6.0 w x 6.1 h in] high 100 microns [0.0039 in] standard 200 microns [0.0078 in] low 300 microns [0.0118 in] positioning prec...

  • Page 9: How Does It Work?

    9 the makerbot replicator 2 makes solid, three-dimensional objects out of melted makerbot pla filament. Your 3d design files are translated into instructions for the makerbot replicator 2 and sent to the machine via sd card. Then the makerbot replicator 2 heats the makerbot pla filament and squeezes...

  • Page 10: Setting Up Your

    Setting up your makerbot ® replicator ® 2 desktop 3d printer 2.

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    11 when you set up your makerbot ® replicator ® 2 desktop 3d printer, remember that it was built and packaged very carefully at the makerbot factory. We hope you’ll take your time and be just as careful unpacking it and getting it set up. Note: do not force or tear anything during unpacking and setu...

  • Page 12: Accessory Checklist

    12 filament guide tube power supply and cable hex wrenches ptfe-based grease spool holder usb-a to usb-b cable support card blue tape sheets sd card 1 1 1 1 1 4 1 1 3 accessory checklist makerbot pla filament [1lb spool] 1 * build plate 1 * * more options available at makerbot.Com/store.

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    13 makerbot replicator 2 diagram 8 10 2 11 3 7 5 6 4 9 1 [1] gantry system [2] lcd panel [3] key pad [4] threaded z-axis rod [5] build plate [6] build platform [7] filament guide tube [8] extruder cable [9] extruder [10] filament spool [11] spool holder ® setting up your makerbot replicator 2 deskto...

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    14 unpacking your makerbot replicator 2 1a. Place the makerbot replicator 2 box on the ground and open it. 1b. The foam tray at the top of the box contains everything you need to get started with your makerbot replicator 2. Make sure you have everything listed on the accessory checklist on page 12. ...

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    15 unpacking your makerbot replicator 2 continued 2a. Open the plastic covering and firmly grasp the frame of the makerbot replicator 2 from the outside. Lift it out of the box and place it on a stable surface. Note: the black cable is not a handle. Do not pull or twist the black cable at any time. ...

  • Page 16: Installing Build Plate

    16 installing build plate 4a. Use strong scissors or a wire cutter to cut the zip ties holding the gantry system in place. Discard the zip ties and the plastic pieces holding them in place. Note: operate scissors with care. 4b. A small plastic piece attached to the x-axis belt and gantry rods preven...

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    17 installing filament guide tube and spool holder 5a. Locate the filament guide tube. Insert one end into the hole at the top of the extruder and push the tube in as far as it will go. 5b. Insert the other end of the filament guide tube into the left guide tube holder [when viewed from the back] on...

  • Page 18: Mounting Filament Spool

    18 mounting filament spool 7a. Open the box containing the makerbot pla filament. Remove the spool from its bag. 7b. Fit the spool onto the spool holder. Ensure that the makerbot pla filament unwinds counterclockwise [when viewed from the back] . Squeeze the spool holder and push the spool on until ...

  • Page 19: Mounting Filament Spool

    19 8a. Locate the power supply and cable. Attach the cable to the power supply. 8b. Ensure that the power switch on the makerbot replicator 2 is set to the off position. 8c. Insert the power supply connector into the power input on the back of the replicator 2. Ensure that the flat side of the conne...

  • Page 20: Startup Process:

    Startup process: leveling, loading, testing 3.

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    21 the lcd keypad • four arrow buttons surround a central m button. Use the arrows to navigate through the lcd menus and make selections. • the left arrow usually allows you to go back or cancel an action. • a solid red m means the makerbot replicator 2 is working. • a blinking red m means the maker...

  • Page 22: Leveling The Build Plate

    22 after the initial welcome message, the startup script will display the following: • if the build platform is too far from the extruder nozzle, or if one part of the plate is farther away from the nozzle than another part, your builds might not stick to the build plate. • if the build platform is ...

  • Page 23: Leveling The Build Plate

    23 leveling the build plate continued leveling knobs support card when directed by the lcd screen, tighten each of the three knobs under the build platform about four turns. 1 make some room between the build plate and the nozzle ® startup process: leveling, loading, testing.

  • Page 24: Leveling The Build Plate

    24 leveling the build plate continued the script will prompt you to adjust the knobs individually. As you adjust each knob, make sure the makerbot support card just slides between the nozzle and build plate. You should feel some friction on the support card but still be able to easily pass the card ...

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    25 loading makerbot pla filament when you have completed the initial leveling tasks, the lcd menu will display the following text: “aaah, that feels much better. Let’s go on and load some plastic!” before building, you must load the makerbot pla filament into the extruder. The extruder will heat the...

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    26 loading makerbot pla filament continued free the end of the makerbot pla filament from the filament spool. With a pair of scissors, cut a clean edge. Feed the end of the makerbot pla filament into the end of the guide tube where it attaches to the back of the makerbot replicator 2. Feed the maker...

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    27 after you’ve fed the makerbot pla filament all the way through the guide tube, press the m button on the lcd menu. The makerbot replicator 2 will start to heat your extruder. Warning: do not touch the extruder while it is heating — it heats to 230° c. After the extruder reaches 230° c, the lcd pa...

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    28 push down on the extruder arm. Continue to hold it down as you insert the free end of the filament into the hole in the top of the extruder. Push the filament in as far as it will go. You will see plastic start to emerge from the extruder nozzle. Release the extruder arm. 5 push the filament into...

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    29 push the guide tube back into the opening on the top of the extruder. Note: if you have problems or need to load the makerbot pla filament again, you can use the up and down arrows to scroll through the top-level menu on the lcd panel and use the m button to select utilities. Scroll to change fil...

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    30 after you have successfully leveled the build platform and loaded the makerbot pla filament into the extruder, the lcd panel will ask you: “how’d it go? Ready to make something?” select “yes” and the lcd panel will display: “awesome! We’ll go to the sd card menu and you can select a model!” 2a. U...

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    31 making a test object from the sd card continued projects available on the sd card chain links file name: chain links make time: 15 minutes design by: sal thingiverse: 28405 nut and bolt set file name: nut and bolt make time: 30 minutes design by: aubenc thingiverse: 9095 comb file name: comb make...

  • Page 32: Making An Object

    Making an object with makerbot makerware 4.

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    33 how to make an object using a computer and makerbot ® makerware ™ . Making an object with makerbot makerware ™.

  • Page 34: Using Makerbot Makerware

    34 using makerbot makerware 1c. Open the installer and follow the directions to install the software. Note: you can find a video of this tutorial at http://www.Makerbot.Com/support/replicator2/videos. 1a. Go to your computer and open a browser session. 1b. Enter the url makerbot.Com/makerware and do...

  • Page 35: Using Makerbot Makerware

    35 thingiverse is a website where makerbot users and others can share design files. 2a. Open a browser session and go to www.Thingiverse.Com. Use the search field at the upper right to search for “minimalist nyc buildings.” your search results should include “minimalist nyc buildings by jonmonaghan....

  • Page 36: Using Makerbot Makerware

    36 using makerbot makerware continued 3 open makerbot makerware [1] camera home: resets makerware to the default view of the object. [2] +/-: zoom in and out. You can also use the scroll wheel on your mouse to zoom in and out. [3] look: click the look button or hit the l key to go into look mode. In...

  • Page 38: Using Makerbot Makerware

    38 minimalist nyc buildings design by: jonmonaghan thingiverse: 12762 4a. Click on the add button. Navigate to the location of the file flatiron.Stl and select it. The file will open at the center of the build plate. 4b. Select the move button and click and drag the flatiron building to the left. 4c...

  • Page 39: Using Makerbot Makerware

    39 4e. Click on the flatiron building to select it. Hold down the shift key and click on the woolworth building. Then release the shift key. Both models should be selected. 4f. Select the scale button. Click and drag to change the size of both models together. 4 open the .Stl files in makerbot maker...

  • Page 41: Using Makerbot Makerware

    41 5c. Insert your sd card into an sd card reader attached to your computer. 5d. Accept the default settings and click the export! Button. Makerware will open the export dialog. 5e. Set the following options in the export dialog: • navigate to the location of your sd card and select it. • enter “fla...

  • Page 42: Using Makerbot Makerware

    42 using makerbot makerware continued updating makerbot makerware we are always improving our products – including makerware. Be sure to update your copy of makerware to the latest version so that you always have access to the newest features. A pop up will appear in makerware when a new version is ...

  • Page 43: Notes

    43 notes making an object with makerbot makerware.

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting,

    E troubleshooting, diagnostics, and maintenance 5.

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    45 this chapter describes basic troubleshooting and maintenance tasks for your makerbot ® replicator ® 2 desktop 3d printer. For details on more advanced troubleshooting and maintenance tasks, go to makerbot.Com/support. Troubleshooting, diagnostics, and maintenance ®.

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting

    46 can’t load makerbot pla filament into the extruder make a fresh cut at the end of the makerbot pla filament. Cut the filament at an angle—a narrow tip will help with loading. It is also important that the filament have no bends in it. If you are still having trouble, remove the fan assembly as de...

  • Page 47: Troubleshooting

    47 problem solution troubleshooting continued can’t remove makerbot pla filament from the extruder object won’t stick to build plate object is stuck to build plate (continued) press down on the extruder arm and push a short length of the filament through the heated extruder. Then, continuing to hold...

  • Page 49: Diagnostics

    49 utilities monitor mode displays the current temperature of the extruder. When making an object, displays the percent completed. Level build plate script that walks you through the process of leveling the build plate. Home axes moves the build plate and the extruder to the default “home” positions...

  • Page 50: Diagnostics

    50 info and settings bot statistics displays the estimated total hours and minutes of building in the lifetime of your makerbot replicator 2 and the duration in hours and minutes of the last build. Preheat settings allows you to change the temperature setting for the extruder. Use the up and down ar...

  • Page 51: Maintenance

    51 maintenance after approximately 50 hours of build time, you should lubricate the threaded rod on your z-axis and the x-axis idler pulley. To lubricate the threaded rod and the idler pulley: 1. Find the tube of ptfe-based grease included with your makerbot replicator 2. 2. Grasp both sides of the ...

  • Page 53: Maintenance

    53 maintenance continued cleaning the drive gear the drive gear is the part of the extruder that pushes filament through the extruder. When you make things with your makerbot replicator 2, small pieces of hardened pla can stick to the drive gear. If you are having problems with your extruder, cleani...

  • Page 55: Maintenance

    55 maintenance continued updating your firmware keeping your firmware up to date will ensure that your makerbot replicator 2 always operates at its best. When a new version of your bot’s firmware is available, makerware will display a message letting you know that it’s time to update. To update your...

  • Page 56: Glossary of Terms

    56 active cooling fan: the fan that cools the makerbot pla filament as it extrudes. Blue tape: blue masking tape that makes a great build surface for objects printed with makerbot pla filament. You can find blue tape at any hardware store. Build plate: the acrylic surface on which the makerbot repli...

  • Page 57: Glossary of Terms

    57 motor assembly: the stepper motor and the drive block that push filament into the extruder. Motor wires: the bundle of electrical wires that provide power to the motor. Nozzle: the opening on the end of the extruder from which heated makerbot pla filament emerges to be spread onto the build plate...

  • Page 58: Contact Us

    58 contact us support sales feedback makerbot.Com/support our website has extensive documentation and troubleshooting information about your makerbot replicator 2 desktop 3d printer. It’s a great resource when you want to try to solve issues quickly on your own. Support@makerbot.Com if you ever need...

  • Page 59: Notes

    59 notes troubleshooting, diagnostics, and maintenance.

  • Page 60: Terms of Service

    Terms of service 6.

  • Page 61: Terms of Service

    61 terms of service warranty, returns, and replacement policy makerbot products do not carry a long-term warranty. Returns are possible only on unaffected items, within 14 days of receipt. After such time, all sales are considered final. “unaffected” means a device has never been assembled, powered ...

  • Page 62: Terms of Service

    62 terms of service continued disclaimers. Neither makerbot nor any of our affiliates warrant the accuracy or completeness of the information, products or services provided by or through this manual, which are provided “as is” and without any express or implied warranties of any kind, including warr...

  • Page 63: Notes

    63 notes terms of service.

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    Makerbot one metrotech center, 21st floor, brooklyn, ny support@makerbot.Com makerbot.Com.