3D Systems Cube 3rd Generation User manual

3rd Generation
Personal 3D Printer
Quick Start Guide
See Inside for Use and Safety Information
The USB Mass Storage Device Contains the User Guide and
Quick Start Guide in other Languages

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Cube® 3D Printer! This Quick Start Guide has the use and
safety information you need to get started. Welcome to the 3D creative revolution – let the possibilities
begin!
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach us at [e-mail].
This Quick Start Guide will give you basic instructions on how to get your Cube®3D Printer connected to
power and printing so you can start making your own creations.
For more detailed instructions, refer to the Cube®User Guide located on your USB
mass storage device.
SAFETY ........................................................................................................................ 1
YOUR CUBE AT A GLANCE ........................................................................................ 2
Operating Environment..............................................................................................................2
UNPACK YOUR CUBE................................................................................................. 3
What’s Included ..........................................................................................................................6
SETTING UP AND ACTIVATING YOUR CUBE ........................................................... 7
FINISHING YOUR CREATION ................................................................................... 24
Removing your Creation from the Print Pad..........................................................................24
Removing Rafts ........................................................................................................................24
Removing Sidewalks................................................................................................................25
Removing Supports .................................................................................................................25
MAINTENANCE.......................................................................................................... 26
Print Pad Maintenance.............................................................................................................26
Gap Verication ........................................................................................................................28
Manual Gap Adjustment ..........................................................................................................30
Recover A Cartridge .................................................................................................................31

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SAFETY
HOT SURFACE HAZARD: A HOT SURFACE IS ACCESSIBLE IN THE VICINITY OF THIS
SIGN OR AT THE PRINT JET. AVOID CONTACT WITH THESE AREAS. HOT SURFACES
CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS.
Caution: Indicates something may happen that could cause loss of data, damage to
equipment, or could cause personal injury.
Caution: Indicates a pinch point hazard that could cause personal injury.
• Follow all safety rules in this section and observe all cautions and warnings in this guide.
• DO NOT modify any safety features or make modications to the Cube. Doing so is prohibited and
voids your warranty.
• Use of print materials other than 3D Systems print materials and genuine 3D Systems components
may void warranty.
• Adult supervision is required; observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent
potential safety problems and ensure the appropriate use of the Cube. Ensure small 3D prints are
not accessible to young children. These 3D prints are potential choking hazards for young children.
• DO NOT change a material cartridge during printing; doing so may damage the Cube.
WARNING: DO NOT TOUCH THE PRINT JETS DURING SETUP AND OPERATION. THE
PRINT JETS BECOME VERY HOT.
Caution: DO NOT unplug the Cube while the print jet is hot. Refer to the touchscreen
to determine when the print jets are cool enough.
CAUTION: Read and follow all instructions prior to setting up the printer.
To ensure safety, please exercise caution when operating your printer. Read and follow all safety
precautions as outlined in this document and the Cube User Guide. Be careful when operating your
Cube 3D Printer to ensure proper printing and be mindful of and avoid hot surfaces.

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YOUR CUBE AT A GLANCE
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
• Room Temperature: 16˚ - 29˚C (60˚ - 85˚F)
• Non-condensing relative humidity: 30% - 60%
B
A
Print Jets
B
Print Jet Tubes
C
Material Cartridges
D
Print Pad
E
Print Platform
F
Touchscreen Display
G
On / Off Button
H
USB Inlet Port (mass
storage device only)
I
Power Inlet
J
Purge Bins with
Wipers
K
USB B Port
(for future use)
B
CC
DE
F G
K
H I
H
A
J
K
I

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UNPACK YOUR CUBE
NOTE: Keep all packing materials for future transport. Shipping the printer without
the original packing materials may damage the printer and void the manufacturer’s
warranty.
1. Pull the clips (A) and remove them from the top of the
printer box and open the box.
2. Remove the upper foam support.
3. Remove the printer from the box and remove the
protective bag from the printer. Place the printer on a
solid, level base.
NOTE: When installing the printer there must
be a minimum of 8” (203 mm) of space on top
and on either side of the printer.
NOTE: There must be a minimum of 4” (102
mm) space in front of and behind the printer.
A

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8” (203 mm)
8” (203 mm)
8” (203 mm)
Hand Clearance Around the Printer Build Plate Travel Area
4” (102 mm)
4” (102 mm)
Back
Front
Front View Top View
4. Remove the top insert.
5. Fold the sides inward and remove the lower insert from
the printer.

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9. Raise the print platform (A) and remove the spacer (B)
from the printer.
10. Open the accessories box and unpack the material cartridges, the USB mass storage device,
the power supply, cord, and the Cube Glue bottle.
11. Connect the power supply cable to the power inlet port
(A) on the printer.
NOTE: The cable should lock in place. To
remove the cable, pull back on the outer cable
end and carefully pull it out from the printer.
12. Connect the power cord to utility power and to the power
supply.
NOTE: Ensure the connection is secure.
13. Power on the printer by pressing the button (A) next to
the touchscreen display.
A
A
B
A

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WHAT’S INCLUDED
1Depending on your printer model or conguration, up to two cartridges may be included.
NOTE: The sandpaper should only be used for lightly sanding the print pad when
prompted by the touchscreen display. It should not be used for sanding parts. For
more information, refer to the section titled Print Pad Maintenance.
NOTE: *The User Guide can be found on your USB mass storage device.
NOTE: The appearance of some components may vary.
Power Supply Power Cord Quick Start
Guide
Removable Print Pad Cartridges1 Cube Cube Glue
Casing and Contents
Pliers Scraper
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b
if
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co
m
USB Mass
Storage Device*
1.5 mm Allen
Wrench
Gap Gauge
Sandpaper
Casing

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SETTING UP AND ACTIVATING YOUR CUBE
1. Select your language. Press the checkmark to conrm
your selection.
NOTE: The selected language will be indicated.
2. Enter a name for your printer. Scroll through the letters
by pressing the arrow symbols on each side of the
screen. Select the letters to spell out the name. Select the
checkmark to conrm your choice. You can change the
name at any time by navigating to the System 1 screen
and selecting CUBE NAME.
NOTE: The abc button toggles between lowercase
letters, uppercase letters and numerals.
NOTE: The printer will begin to search for area
networks.

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3. Connect the printer to your network. Use the up or down
arrows to scroll to your network choice and select the
network name. Select SKIP to bypass this step. You can
connect to a wireless network at any time by navigating to
the Network screen and selecting WIFI.
NOTE: The printer can also connect to an ad
hoc network. Refer to the User Guide for more
information.
NOTE: The printer will attempt to connect to your
network.
NOTE: If your network is password protected, the
printer will prompt you to enter the password.
Once entered, select the checkmark to continue.

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NOTE: The display will indicate when the network
connection has been made.
NOTE: If the wrong password was entered, you
will be asked to enter the password again after a
few seconds.
NOTE: Connection to a network is conrmed by a
checkmark to the left of the network name. If the
network is secured, a lock icon will appear to the
right of the network name.

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4. Select the checkmark to continue to the registration
and warranty activation process.
5. Log in to Cubify.com. Go to www.cubify.com, select
My Cubify and log in to your account.
NOTE: If you have not activated an account
on Cubify.com, select SIGN UP and follow the
instructions.
6. Go to www.cubify.com/activate.

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NOTE: The serial number for your printer will
appear on the printer’s touchscreen display.
Take note of the serial number. You will need
the serial number to activate your printer.
7. Select the checkmark to continue.
NOTE: This illustration provides an example
of a serial number. Do not use this number to
activate your printer.
8. Enter your serial number twice and select ACTIVATE.
NOTE: Your 4-digit activation code will appear.
Please make note of the activation code.
You will need to enter it into the printer’s
touchscreen display to activate the printer.
NOTE: You can access the user guide, Cubify
software, and creations.

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9. Enter the 4-digit activation code into the printer and
select the checkmark to continue.
10. Select the checkmark to complete the registration and
warranty activation process.
11. Before installing cartridges, select the cartridge icon or
select START to begin the process of installing your print
cartridge.

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NOTE: The printer will begin to heat. Wait until
the printer has nished heating and then follow
the user prompts in the touchscreen menu.
12. Insert the print jet (from the cartridge that will be mounted
on the left side of the printer) into the left print jet opening
on top of the printer. Rotate the print jet clockwise 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.
14. Mount the cartridge on the left side of the printer and
select the checkmark to continue.

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NOTE: The print jet will begin to heat. Once the
print jet has reached the operating temperature,
the printer will prime melted material into the
refuse bin.
15. The left cartridge has been installed. Select the
checkmark to continue.
NOTE: The printer will begin to heat. Wait until
the printer has nished heating and then follow
the user prompts in the touchscreen menu.

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16. Insert the print jet (from the cartridge that will be mounted
on the right side of the printer) into the right print jet
opening on top of the printer. Rotate the print jet clockwise
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.
17. Select the checkmark to continue.
18. Mount the cartridge on the right side of the printer and
select the checkmark to continue.
NOTE: The print jet will begin to heat. Once the
print jet has reached the proper temperature, the
printer will prime melted material into the refuse
bin.

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19. The right cartridge has been installed. Select the
checkmark to continue.
20. Select PRINT to continue.
21. It is recommended that Auto Level is performed prior to
the rst print. Ensure the print pad is clean and installed
properly and then select the checkmark to continue to
Auto Level.
NOTE: When installed properly, the print pad
magnetically attaches to the adjustment knobs.

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NOTE: The printer will begin the Auto Level
procedure. This may take a few minutes.
22. Select the checkmark to continue.
NOTE: If the print pad is not level, remove the
print pad and select the checkmark to continue.
The print pad is magnetically attached to the
adjustment knobs. To remove it, lift up the front of
the print pad and pull it out of the printer.