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... INFORMATION 1 FCC NOTICE 1 KCC 1 COMPLIANCE 1 WARRANTY 2 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY 2 EXTENDED WARRANTY 2 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 3 Safety Symbols and Definitions 3 Safety Guidelines 3 3 CUBE 3D PRINTER FEATURES 4 Cube 3D Printer Features 4 Cube 3D Printer Properties 4 4 AT A GLANCE 5 5 SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS 6 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...
... INFORMATION 1 FCC NOTICE 1 KCC 1 COMPLIANCE 1 WARRANTY 2 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY 2 EXTENDED WARRANTY 2 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 3 Safety Symbols and Definitions 3 Safety Guidelines 3 3 CUBE 3D PRINTER FEATURES 4 Cube 3D Printer Features 4 Cube 3D Printer Properties 4 4 AT A GLANCE 5 5 SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS 6 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...
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Draft 52 Connecting Cubify To Your Printer 54 Connecting Cubify To Your Printer Manually 54 Printing A Model Via Wireless Connection 62 Printing From A Desktop Application 62 Printing From A Mobile Application 65 Saving A Model to A Mass Storage Device 69 ...
Draft 52 Connecting Cubify To Your Printer 54 Connecting Cubify To Your Printer Manually 54 Printing A Model Via Wireless Connection 62 Printing From A Desktop Application 62 Printing From A Mobile Application 65 Saving A Model to A Mass Storage Device 69 ...
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Print Pad Calibration 81 Auto Level 81 Gap Verification 84 Manual Gap Adjustment 85 Print Pad Maintenance 86 Clean The Print Pad 86 Test Print 87 Cube Name 88 Updating the Cube Firmware 89 Updating Firmware Using Wi-F.i 89 Updating Firmware Using USB 92 Repacking the Printer 94 Contacting Support 96 12 CUBIFY SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM 97
Print Pad Calibration 81 Auto Level 81 Gap Verification 84 Manual Gap Adjustment 85 Print Pad Maintenance 86 Clean The Print Pad 86 Test Print 87 Cube Name 88 Updating the Cube Firmware 89 Updating Firmware Using Wi-F.i 89 Updating Firmware Using USB 92 Repacking the Printer 94 Contacting Support 96 12 CUBIFY SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM 97
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... no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to this equipment. COMPLIANCE This equipment conforms with other creative partners • Buy the Cube 3D Printer, print cartridges, and supplies COPYRIGHT INFORMATION ©2014 by 3D Systems may void the user's authority to you share your creations 3D printed... is based on a circuit different from and two types of 3D Systems, Inc. At Cubify.com you for purchasing the Cube® 3D Printer. All rights reserved. The 3D Systems logo, 3D Systems, Cube and Cubify are designed to part 15 of the device. CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB...
... no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to this equipment. COMPLIANCE This equipment conforms with other creative partners • Buy the Cube 3D Printer, print cartridges, and supplies COPYRIGHT INFORMATION ©2014 by 3D Systems may void the user's authority to you share your creations 3D printed... is based on a circuit different from and two types of 3D Systems, Inc. At Cubify.com you for purchasing the Cube® 3D Printer. All rights reserved. The 3D Systems logo, 3D Systems, Cube and Cubify are designed to part 15 of the device. CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB...
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...Inc. 2 TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, 3D SYSTEMS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES FOR THE CUBE OR CUBEPRO 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. Warranty Hotline from 3D Systems to 3D Systems. Please retain your CubePro 3D Printer from a company other support by email at [email protected]. This warranty excludes (i) normal consumable or expendable parts (such as ...
...Inc. 2 TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, 3D SYSTEMS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES FOR THE CUBE OR CUBEPRO 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. Warranty Hotline from 3D Systems to 3D Systems. Please retain your CubePro 3D Printer from a company other support by email at [email protected]. This warranty excludes (i) normal consumable or expendable parts (such as ...
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... equipment, or could cause personal injury. Read and follow all cautions and warnings in this section and observe all instructions prior to setting up the printer. Caution: Indicates something may damage the Cube. Doing so is hot. HOT SURFACE HAZARD: DO NOT TOUCH THE PRINT JETS DURING SETUP AND OPERATION.... PRIOR TO ANY PART REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE, THE PRINTER MUST BE POWERED OFF AND DISCONNECTED FROM UTILITY POWER. To ensure safety, please exercise caution when operating your Cube 3D...
... equipment, or could cause personal injury. Read and follow all cautions and warnings in this section and observe all instructions prior to setting up the printer. Caution: Indicates something may damage the Cube. Doing so is hot. HOT SURFACE HAZARD: DO NOT TOUCH THE PRINT JETS DURING SETUP AND OPERATION.... PRIOR TO ANY PART REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE, THE PRINTER MUST BE POWERED OFF AND DISCONNECTED FROM UTILITY POWER. To ensure safety, please exercise caution when operating your Cube 3D...
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...of color choices. *The number of jets and cartridge capacity depends on top of the last. This process continues until the last layer on the printer model and configuration. 3D Systems, Inc. 4 Up to the print pad. easy to peel off Cartridge: 1 cartridge prints 13-to two ... 152.40 mm) Material: Tough recyclable plastic Layer Thickness: .070 mm (70 microns) | .200 mm (200 microns) Supports: Fully automated; 3 CUBE 3D PRINTER FEATURES The print jets heat print materials and produce thin, flowing streams of melted plastic creating layers that a new layer can be drawn on top...
...of color choices. *The number of jets and cartridge capacity depends on top of the last. This process continues until the last layer on the printer model and configuration. 3D Systems, Inc. 4 Up to the print pad. easy to peel off Cartridge: 1 cartridge prints 13-to two ... 152.40 mm) Material: Tough recyclable plastic Layer Thickness: .070 mm (70 microns) | .200 mm (200 microns) Supports: Fully automated; 3 CUBE 3D PRINTER FEATURES The print jets heat print materials and produce thin, flowing streams of melted plastic creating layers that a new layer can be drawn on top...
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... DEVICE • USB mass storage device (supplied with time. MATERIAL STORAGE All polymers degrade with the printer) to transfer print files to the printer using 3.2 library of GLU) WINDOWS REQUIREMENTS • Cubify software runs on your printer. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Outlet Requirements Electrical Rating: 100 - 240 Volts, at room temperature: 16-29° C (60...
... DEVICE • USB mass storage device (supplied with time. MATERIAL STORAGE All polymers degrade with the printer) to transfer print files to the printer using 3.2 library of GLU) WINDOWS REQUIREMENTS • Cubify software runs on your printer. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Outlet Requirements Electrical Rating: 100 - 240 Volts, at room temperature: 16-29° C (60...
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...transported. NOTE: The actual appearance of the contents may differ from the top of the printer box. UNPACKING AND INSTALLING YOUR CUBE NOTE: Keep all packing materials in case the printer would need to the section titled Print Pad Maintenance. It should only be used for ...The sandpaper should not be used for lightly sanding the print pad when prompted by the touchscreen display. Shipping the printer without the original packing materials may damage the printer and void the manufacturer's warranty. 1. 6 UNPACKING AND SETTING UP YOUR CUBE CONTENTS Cube Removable Print Pad Cartridges*...
...transported. NOTE: The actual appearance of the contents may differ from the top of the printer box. UNPACKING AND INSTALLING YOUR CUBE NOTE: Keep all packing materials in case the printer would need to the section titled Print Pad Maintenance. It should only be used for ...The sandpaper should not be used for lightly sanding the print pad when prompted by the touchscreen display. Shipping the printer without the original packing materials may damage the printer and void the manufacturer's warranty. 1. 6 UNPACKING AND SETTING UP YOUR CUBE CONTENTS Cube Removable Print Pad Cartridges*...
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.... 3. Remove the upper foam support. 4. Remove the top insert. Remove the printer from the box and remove the protective bag from the printer. NOTE: There must be a minimum of 4" (102 mm) space in front of and behind the printer. Place the printer on either side of space on top and on a solid, level base...
.... 3. Remove the upper foam support. 4. Remove the top insert. Remove the printer from the box and remove the protective bag from the printer. NOTE: There must be a minimum of 4" (102 mm) space in front of and behind the printer. Place the printer on either side of space on top and on a solid, level base...
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...cable end and carefully pull it out from the printer. To remove the cable, pull back on your configuration, you may receive 1 or 2 cartridges with your printer. 9. Fold the sides inward and remove the lower insert from the printer. 8. Manually raise the print platform (A) and remove... the spacer (B) from the printer. 7. The cable should lock in place. 6. Open the accessories box...
...cable end and carefully pull it out from the printer. To remove the cable, pull back on your configuration, you may receive 1 or 2 cartridges with your printer. 9. Fold the sides inward and remove the lower insert from the printer. 8. Manually raise the print platform (A) and remove... the spacer (B) from the printer. 7. The cable should lock in place. 6. Open the accessories box...
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Power on the printer by pressing the button next to the power supply. NOTE: Ensure the connection is secure. 11. Connect the power cord to utility power and to the touchscreen display. 3D Systems, Inc. 11 10.
Power on the printer by pressing the button next to the power supply. NOTE: Ensure the connection is secure. 11. Connect the power cord to utility power and to the touchscreen display. 3D Systems, Inc. 11 10.
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...your network. 3D Systems, Inc. 12 Navigate to continue. The adapter must have a wireless adapter configured for your network choice. NOTE: The printer will be indicated. 2. Select the letters to a wireless network at any time. NOTE: You can connect to spell out the name. ... by pressing the arrow symbols on the touchscreen display. Use the up or down arrows to scroll to your choice. Navigate to the printer directly. Connecting to bypass this step. NOTE: Selecting the abc button toggles between lowercase letters, uppercase letters and numerals. 3. NOTE: ...
...your network. 3D Systems, Inc. 12 Navigate to continue. The adapter must have a wireless adapter configured for your network choice. NOTE: The printer will be indicated. 2. Select the letters to a wireless network at any time. NOTE: You can connect to spell out the name. ... by pressing the arrow symbols on the touchscreen display. Use the up or down arrows to scroll to your choice. Navigate to the printer directly. Connecting to bypass this step. NOTE: Selecting the abc button toggles between lowercase letters, uppercase letters and numerals. 3. NOTE: ...
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... of the network name. 3D Systems, Inc. 13 NOTE: If the wrong password was entered, you to enter the password. NOTE: If the printer can not connect to a network, you will first prompt you will be asked to select another network after a few seconds. Once entered, select... the checkmark to the right of the network name. NOTE: Connection to a network is password protected, your printer will be asked to enter the password again after a few seconds. NOTE: The display will appear to continue. If the network is secure, a ...
... of the network name. 3D Systems, Inc. 13 NOTE: If the wrong password was entered, you to enter the password. NOTE: If the printer can not connect to a network, you will first prompt you will be asked to select another network after a few seconds. Once entered, select... the checkmark to the right of the network name. NOTE: Connection to a network is password protected, your printer will be asked to enter the password again after a few seconds. NOTE: The display will appear to continue. If the network is secure, a ...
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... NOTE: You must be logged in to the registration and warranty activation process. 5. Take note of a serial number. Select the checkmark to activate your printer. 3D Systems, Inc. 14 NOTE: The serial number for your username and password and select Login. If you do not have an account, select SIGN... UP and enter the appropriate information. 6. You will appear on the printer's touchscreen display. Select the checkmark to continue to Cubify.com. Log in to www.cubify.com to www.cubify.com/activate. Enter your...
... NOTE: You must be logged in to the registration and warranty activation process. 5. Take note of a serial number. Select the checkmark to activate your printer. 3D Systems, Inc. 14 NOTE: The serial number for your username and password and select Login. If you do not have an account, select SIGN... UP and enter the appropriate information. 6. You will appear on the printer's touchscreen display. Select the checkmark to continue to Cubify.com. Log in to www.cubify.com to www.cubify.com/activate. Enter your...
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... display to the main menu. Select the checkmark to continue. 10. This will need to enter it into the printer and select the checkmark to complete the registration and warranty activation process. You will bypass the print pad calibration and test print. 3D Systems, Inc. ...15 Make note of the activation code. NOTE: Once the printer has been activated, you may press and release the button next to the touchscreen display to return to activate the...
... display to the main menu. Select the checkmark to continue. 10. This will need to enter it into the printer and select the checkmark to complete the registration and warranty activation process. You will bypass the print pad calibration and test print. 3D Systems, Inc. ...15 Make note of the activation code. NOTE: Once the printer has been activated, you may press and release the button next to the touchscreen display to return to activate the...
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... As you rotate the print jet, ensure the print jet tube is tucked under the top of the printer and select the checkmark to continue. Rotate the print jet clockwise until the printer has finished heating and then follow the user prompts in the touchscreen menu. 12. NOTE: It may become... necessary to slightly rotate the cartridge to heat. Insert the print jet (from the cartridge that will begin the process of the printer. 13. Before installing cartridges, select the cartridge icon or select START to begin to seat it properly. 3D Systems, Inc. 16 A 14. Wait ...
... As you rotate the print jet, ensure the print jet tube is tucked under the top of the printer and select the checkmark to continue. Rotate the print jet clockwise until the printer has finished heating and then follow the user prompts in the touchscreen menu. 12. NOTE: It may become... necessary to slightly rotate the cartridge to heat. Insert the print jet (from the cartridge that will begin the process of the printer. 13. Before installing cartridges, select the cartridge icon or select START to begin to seat it properly. 3D Systems, Inc. 16 A 14. Wait ...
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... jet will begin to continue. The left cartridge has been installed. Select the checkmark to heat. Select the checkmark to heat. NOTE: The printer will begin to continue. Wait until the dots align. Insert the print jet (from the cartridge that will prime melted material into the right ...print jet opening on top of the printer cover. Once the print jet has reached the proper temperature, the printer will be mounted on the right side of the printer) into the refuse bin. 15. Rotate the print jet clockwise until the...
... jet will begin to continue. The left cartridge has been installed. Select the checkmark to heat. Select the checkmark to heat. NOTE: The printer will begin to continue. Wait until the dots align. Insert the print jet (from the cartridge that will prime melted material into the right ...print jet opening on top of the printer cover. Once the print jet has reached the proper temperature, the printer will be mounted on the right side of the printer) into the refuse bin. 15. Rotate the print jet clockwise until the...
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... it properly. NOTE: When installed properly, the print pad magnetically attaches to continue. Select PRINT. 21. Mount the cartridge on the right side of the printer and select the checkmark to the adjustment knobs. 3D Systems, Inc. 18 Once the print jet has reached the proper temperature, the... printer will begin to heat. It is recommended that Auto Level is clean and installed properly and then select the checkmark to continue to the first ...
... it properly. NOTE: When installed properly, the print pad magnetically attaches to continue. Select PRINT. 21. Mount the cartridge on the right side of the printer and select the checkmark to the adjustment knobs. 3D Systems, Inc. 18 Once the print jet has reached the proper temperature, the... printer will begin to heat. It is recommended that Auto Level is clean and installed properly and then select the checkmark to continue to the first ...
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...pad and select the checkmark to the bracket before turning the knobs. NOTE: Follow the instructions on the touchscreen display. NOTE: The printer will begin the Auto Level procedure. Use the included 1.5 mm Allen wrench to loosen the lock screws securing the adjustment knobs to ...continue. NOTE: Follow the instructions on the touchscreen display. The lock screw for adjustment knob B can be accessed from behind the printer. Once the adjustments have been made, select the checkmark to continue. Select the checkmark to continue. 2 1 3D Systems, Inc. 19 This...
...pad and select the checkmark to the bracket before turning the knobs. NOTE: Follow the instructions on the touchscreen display. NOTE: The printer will begin the Auto Level procedure. Use the included 1.5 mm Allen wrench to loosen the lock screws securing the adjustment knobs to ...continue. NOTE: Follow the instructions on the touchscreen display. The lock screw for adjustment knob B can be accessed from behind the printer. Once the adjustments have been made, select the checkmark to continue. Select the checkmark to continue. 2 1 3D Systems, Inc. 19 This...