MakerBot Replicator Quick Start Manual - 11.
11.
Once your filament is extruding you should cancel the operation by
pressing the button (dial). *Please note* if you are changing from one
color to another, you will see the original color extruding first and then
your new color. Wait until your color is extruding before cancelling
loading.
12.
Now, close the filament drawer gently (do not let it drop). Make sure
the guide tube is snugly tucked into the top of the extruder.
13.
Be sure to double check that the build plate is empty and properly
secured, your filament is loaded correctly, and that there are no foreign
objects inside the printers area of operation.
LOADING AND PRINTING A FILE
1. You can print a design of your own creation, or find many free designs online at a site
like
Thingiverse.com or myminifactory.com. These are sites where members of the 3D
Printing community share designs out with other users. Thingiverse has a wide selection,
but does not guarantee the printability of everything on the site. Myminifactory has a
more limited selection, but vets every design for printability. In the next steps, we’ll use
Thingiverse to download a design. Open a web browser on the computer and visit:
http://www.thingiverse.com