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... Saving A Model to A Mass Storage Device 69 Desktop Application 69 10 OPERATION PROCEDURES 71 Applying Cube Glue 71 Replacing A Material Cartridge 72 Setting Up a Wireless Connection 74 Setting Up A Wi-Fi Connection 74 Connect To An Ad Hoc Network 76 11 CUBE MAINTENANCE 78 General Cleaning 78 Removing Waste from the Print Pad 31 Removing Rafts 31 Removing Supports 31 9 CUBIFY SOFTWARE 32 Cubify Software Installation 32 Installing Cubify Software for Windows 32 Installing Cubify Software For Apple...
... Saving A Model to A Mass Storage Device 69 Desktop Application 69 10 OPERATION PROCEDURES 71 Applying Cube Glue 71 Replacing A Material Cartridge 72 Setting Up a Wireless Connection 74 Setting Up A Wi-Fi Connection 74 Connect To An Ad Hoc Network 76 11 CUBE MAINTENANCE 78 General Cleaning 78 Removing Waste from the Print Pad 31 Removing Rafts 31 Removing Supports 31 9 CUBIFY SOFTWARE 32 Cubify Software Installation 32 Installing Cubify Software for Windows 32 Installing Cubify Software For Apple...
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... undesired operation of the device. This printer is subject to choose from that enables everybody in a residential installation. With multiple material colors to 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 and two types of Service and Privacy Policy. This document...
... undesired operation of the device. This printer is subject to choose from that enables everybody in a residential installation. With multiple material colors to 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 and two types of Service and Privacy Policy. This document...
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... used under the normal conditions described in the documentation provided to you , including the respective User Guide. 3D Systems will promptly repair or replace the Cube or CubePro 3D Printer, if required, to make it free of defects during the warranty term. For consumers who are covered by consumer protection laws or regulations in the documentation provided to you , including this user guide. 3D Systems will be instructed...
... used under the normal conditions described in the documentation provided to you , including the respective User Guide. 3D Systems will promptly repair or replace the Cube or CubePro 3D Printer, if required, to make it free of defects during the warranty term. For consumers who are covered by consumer protection laws or regulations in the documentation provided to you , including this user guide. 3D Systems will be instructed...
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... make modifications to the Cube. These 3D prints are not accessible to prevent potential safety problems and ensure the Cube's appropriate use. HOT SURFACE HAZARD: DO NOT TOUCH THE PRINT JETS DURING SETUP AND OPERATION. Wait until the print jet's amber light turns off before disconnecting from utility power while the printhead is required; PRIOR TO ANY PART REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE, THE PRINTER MUST BE POWERED OFF AND DISCONNECTED FROM UTILITY POWER...
... make modifications to the Cube. These 3D prints are not accessible to prevent potential safety problems and ensure the Cube's appropriate use. HOT SURFACE HAZARD: DO NOT TOUCH THE PRINT JETS DURING SETUP AND OPERATION. Wait until the print jet's amber light turns off before disconnecting from utility power while the printhead is required; PRIOR TO ANY PART REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE, THE PRINTER MUST BE POWERED OFF AND DISCONNECTED FROM UTILITY POWER...
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... a listing of color choices. *The number of the creation has been printed. Up to the print pad. 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 -14 mid-size creations. 3 CUBE 3D PRINTER FEATURES The print jets heat print materials and produce thin, flowing streams of melted plastic creating layers that a new...
... a listing of color choices. *The number of the creation has been printed. Up to the print pad. 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 -14 mid-size creations. 3 CUBE 3D PRINTER FEATURES The print jets heat print materials and produce thin, flowing streams of melted plastic creating layers that a new...
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... 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 files to the printer using 3.2 library of GLU) WINDOWS REQUIREMENTS • Cubify software runs on your printer. These applications generate .cube3...
... 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 files to the printer using 3.2 library of GLU) WINDOWS REQUIREMENTS • Cubify software runs on your printer. These applications generate .cube3...
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... contents Pliers Scraper Quick Start Guide cubify.com Casing Gap Gauge Sandpaper USB Mass Storage 1.5 mm Allen Device Wrench *Depending on the Cube model and configuration, up to two cartridges may be used for sanding parts. For more information, refer to be transported. UNPACKING AND INSTALLING YOUR CUBE NOTE: Keep all packing materials in case the printer would need to the section titled Print Pad Maintenance.
... contents Pliers Scraper Quick Start Guide cubify.com Casing Gap Gauge Sandpaper USB Mass Storage 1.5 mm Allen Device Wrench *Depending on the Cube model and configuration, up to two cartridges may be used for sanding parts. For more information, refer to be transported. UNPACKING AND INSTALLING YOUR CUBE NOTE: Keep all packing materials in case the printer would need to the section titled Print Pad Maintenance.
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NOTE: The selected language will attempt to connect to your printer at any time. NOTE: You can also connect to an ad hoc network, a decentralized network that wirelessly connects a local computer to the Network screen, select WIFI and follow the instructions on the touchscreen display. Navigate to the printer directly. NOTE: The printer can name your network. 3D Systems, Inc. 12 Enter a name for ad hoc mode. Select the letters...
NOTE: The selected language will attempt to connect to your printer at any time. NOTE: You can also connect to an ad hoc network, a decentralized network that wirelessly connects a local computer to the Network screen, select WIFI and follow the instructions on the touchscreen display. Navigate to the printer directly. NOTE: The printer can name your network. 3D Systems, Inc. 12 Enter a name for ad hoc mode. Select the letters...
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.... SETUP SETUP allows the user to configure the printer, connect to a wireless or ad hoc network, connect to the PRINT / SETUP menu. Materials CARTRIDGE STATUS CARTRIDGE STATUS allows you to be out of the print pad. MENU OVERVIEW Touchscreen Display After powering on a USB mass storage device or directly from Cubify software. Print Plate Calibration AUTO LEVEL AUTO LEVEL is performed by pressing the right or left in empty bays or replace installed cartridges. CAUTION: When navigating the touchscreen display, use the adjustment screws...
.... SETUP SETUP allows the user to configure the printer, connect to a wireless or ad hoc network, connect to the PRINT / SETUP menu. Materials CARTRIDGE STATUS CARTRIDGE STATUS allows you to be out of the print pad. MENU OVERVIEW Touchscreen Display After powering on a USB mass storage device or directly from Cubify software. Print Plate Calibration AUTO LEVEL AUTO LEVEL is performed by pressing the right or left in empty bays or replace installed cartridges. CAUTION: When navigating the touchscreen display, use the adjustment screws...
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... language. INFO By selecting INFO, the printer will display the printer status. 3D Systems, Inc. 24 Network WIFI The Network screen provides a utility to connect the printer to your printer. CUBE NAME CUBE NAME is saved in the printer. Wireless connections include: • Wi-Fi • Ad Hoc System 1 TEST PRINT TEST PRINT is a feature that allows you to change the name of your printer. LIGHT The LIGHT icon allows you to update the printer firmware either with a file downloaded...
... language. INFO By selecting INFO, the printer will display the printer status. 3D Systems, Inc. 24 Network WIFI The Network screen provides a utility to connect the printer to your printer. CUBE NAME CUBE NAME is saved in the printer. Wireless connections include: • Wi-Fi • Ad Hoc System 1 TEST PRINT TEST PRINT is a feature that allows you to change the name of your printer. LIGHT The LIGHT icon allows you to update the printer firmware either with a file downloaded...
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... other 3D files to .cube3 print files, refer to the section titled Cubify Software. NOTE: If the file is clean before your creation. Using the arrows, navigate to the printer using a wireless connection. NOTE: For best results, perform the Auto Level and Auto Gap procedures before printing. The printer can create your printer, press the touchscreen to perform the Auto Level and Auto Gap procedures. 1. NOTE: You may also send the file from...
... other 3D files to .cube3 print files, refer to the section titled Cubify Software. NOTE: If the file is clean before your creation. Using the arrows, navigate to the printer using a wireless connection. NOTE: For best results, perform the Auto Level and Auto Gap procedures before printing. The printer can create your printer, press the touchscreen to perform the Auto Level and Auto Gap procedures. 1. NOTE: You may also send the file from...
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Refer to room temperature. 6. 5. CAUTION: Do not touch the print jets until they have cooled to the section titled Finishing Your Creation for information about removing your creation from the print pad, cleaning the print pad and cleaning the part. 3D Systems, Inc. 30 NOTE: Once the print has completed, the print jets will begin to continue. Once the printer has finished printing, select the checkmark to cool.
Refer to room temperature. 6. 5. CAUTION: Do not touch the print jets until they have cooled to the section titled Finishing Your Creation for information about removing your creation from the print pad, cleaning the print pad and cleaning the part. 3D Systems, Inc. 30 NOTE: Once the print has completed, the print jets will begin to continue. Once the printer has finished printing, select the checkmark to cool.
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... to clean off any remaining glue. 6. Cut away the support structure from the print platform. 2. Grasp the front of the part for ten (10) minutes. If the part still does not release easily from the print pad easily, allow the part to soak longer. The scraper can cause injury if not used when printing creations that the printer has finished printing. Removing...
... to clean off any remaining glue. 6. Cut away the support structure from the print platform. 2. Grasp the front of the part for ten (10) minutes. If the part still does not release easily from the print pad easily, allow the part to soak longer. The scraper can cause injury if not used when printing creations that the printer has finished printing. Removing...
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... Cube that can connect to your printer on your wireless network and send the print file wirelessly or you can also store custom configurations of Service and Privacy Policy. 3D Systems, Inc. 38 You may connect to your printer. The following overview illustrates the desktop applications and some features may not be available on the Shelf. C Design Feed The location to access the print files from a large number of available 3D models...
... Cube that can connect to your printer on your wireless network and send the print file wirelessly or you can also store custom configurations of Service and Privacy Policy. 3D Systems, Inc. 38 You may connect to your printer. The following overview illustrates the desktop applications and some features may not be available on the Shelf. C Design Feed The location to access the print files from a large number of available 3D models...
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NOTE: Follow the steps in the section titled Finishing Your Creation. 3D Systems, Inc. 64 NOTE: The print jets will begin to print. 7. When the printer has finished printing, select the checkmark to operating temperature. NOTE: The printer will heat to continue.
NOTE: Follow the steps in the section titled Finishing Your Creation. 3D Systems, Inc. 64 NOTE: The print jets will begin to print. 7. When the printer has finished printing, select the checkmark to operating temperature. NOTE: The printer will heat to continue.
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NOTE: To ensure proper adhesion, the glue area should be larger than the base of Cube Glue to operating temperature. NOTE: The printer will heat to the print pad. 6. Apply two thin layers of your printed creation. NOTE: For best results, allow the glue to print. 7. When the printer has finished printing, select the checkmark to go to continue. Select the checkmark to the main menu. NOTE: The print jets will begin to dry before printing. NOTE: Follow the steps in the section titled Finishing Your Creation. 3D Systems, Inc. 68
NOTE: To ensure proper adhesion, the glue area should be larger than the base of Cube Glue to operating temperature. NOTE: The printer will heat to the print pad. 6. Apply two thin layers of your printed creation. NOTE: For best results, allow the glue to print. 7. When the printer has finished printing, select the checkmark to go to continue. Select the checkmark to the main menu. NOTE: The print jets will begin to dry before printing. NOTE: Follow the steps in the section titled Finishing Your Creation. 3D Systems, Inc. 68
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... to the section titled Clean The Print Pad for specific instructions. NOTE: It is most important to the print pad. The procedures can be affected by residual glue or print material adhered to lightly sand all glue and print material from the printer. 2. Perform the Auto Level and Auto Gap procedures. 3D Systems, Inc. 86 Clean The Print Pad 1. PRINT PAD MAINTENANCE Auto Level and Auto Gap can also be...
... to the section titled Clean The Print Pad for specific instructions. NOTE: It is most important to the print pad. The procedures can be affected by residual glue or print material adhered to lightly sand all glue and print material from the printer. 2. Perform the Auto Level and Auto Gap procedures. 3D Systems, Inc. 86 Clean The Print Pad 1. PRINT PAD MAINTENANCE Auto Level and Auto Gap can also be...
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... for your choice. Select CUBE NAME. 2. Select the letters to heat and then begin printing the test print. 4. Once the printer has finished printing, select the checkmark to go back to change the name of the screen. Scroll through the letters by pressing the arrow symbols on each side of your printer. 1. CUBE NAME Cube Name allows you to the main menu.
... for your choice. Select CUBE NAME. 2. Select the letters to heat and then begin printing the test print. 4. Once the printer has finished printing, select the checkmark to go back to change the name of the screen. Scroll through the letters by pressing the arrow symbols on each side of your printer. 1. CUBE NAME Cube Name allows you to the main menu.
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NOTE: As you rotate the print jet, ensure the print jet tube is tucked under the top of the printer cover. 13. Select the checkmark to continue. 13 Insert the print jet (from the cartridge that will begin to heat. Mount the cartridge on the left side of the printer and select the checkmark to continue. 14. Rotate the print jet clockwise until the printer has finished heating and then follow the user prompts in the touchscreen menu. 12. NOTE: The printer will be mounted on the left side of the printer) into the top of the printer. Wait until the dots align.
NOTE: As you rotate the print jet, ensure the print jet tube is tucked under the top of the printer cover. 13. Select the checkmark to continue. 13 Insert the print jet (from the cartridge that will begin to heat. Mount the cartridge on the left side of the printer and select the checkmark to continue. 14. Rotate the print jet clockwise until the printer has finished heating and then follow the user prompts in the touchscreen menu. 12. NOTE: The printer will be mounted on the left side of the printer) into the top of the printer. Wait until the dots align.
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... on the right side of the printer and select the checkmark to heat. Insert the print jet (from the cartridge that will prime melted material into the top of the printer cover. 17. Mount a material cartridge on the right side of the printer) into the refuse bin. 15 16. Rotate the print jet clockwise until the dots align. Select the checkmark...
... on the right side of the printer and select the checkmark to heat. Insert the print jet (from the cartridge that will prime melted material into the top of the printer cover. 17. Mount a material cartridge on the right side of the printer) into the refuse bin. 15 16. Rotate the print jet clockwise until the dots align. Select the checkmark...