3D Systems CubePro User instructions

Unpacking And Setting Up Your CubePro
Contents
*The number of cartridges depends on the ordered configuration.
NOTE: The appearance of some components may vary.
Unpacking And Initial Setup
CAUTION: Due to the size and weight of the printer, this procedure may
require more than one person. Ensure there are enough people to safely and
comfortably move the printer to its final location.
NOTE: Ensure that you save all foam and packing material for the future
repacking of your CubePro. Transporting the printer without original packing
materials may damage the printer
Carefully cut the straps if applicable and then pull the tabs on all four release clips.1.
NOTE: There is one release clip on each side of the box.

Pull the handles (A) and remove the release clips from the outer box.2.
Lift the box away from the printer.3.
Remove the accessories tray (A).4.

Remove the upper foam supports (A) from the printer.5.
Pull the protective bag down around the printer and remove the printer assembly from6.
the lower foam support.
Position the printer where it will be used.7.

NOTE: Ensure the printer is placed in a location where its size and weight will
be properly supported.
Unpack the top layer of the accessories tray.8.
NOTE: Depending on the printer configuration, the arrangement of the
accessory boxes may differ. Unpack the power cord (A), the spacer (B),
material cartridge, tool kit and Cube Glue(C). Your configuration may include
1, 2 or three cartridges. For configurations with fewer than three cartridges
included, empty boxes may be used as spacers.
Unpack the bottom layer of the accessories tray.9.
NOTE: Depending on the printer configuration, the arrangement of the
accessory boxes may differ. Unpack the print pad (A), the jet wiper assembly
(B), and material cartridges (C). Your configuration may include 1, 2 or 3
cartridges. For configurations with fewer than three cartridges included,
empty boxes may be used as spacers.

CAUTION: The print pad is fragile. Exercise caution when handling the print
pad.
Open the front door. Cut away the zip ties (A) and remove the foam tubing from the10.
print jet area.
NOTE: For illustration purposes only, the door was removed from the image.
Do not attempt to remove the door from the printer.
Loosen and remove the four (4) 4mm screws securing the Z-Axis guard and remove11.
the guard. Save the guard and screws for future repacking.

Using a 4mm hex head driver, attach the mounting posts to the jet wiper assembly12.
with the supplied screws and washers.
NOTE: Tighten the screws until the posts are secure.
CAUTION: Do not over-tighten the screws. The jet wiper assembly can break
if the screws are over-tightened.
Move the jet wiper assembly to the back of the printer and locate the keyhole slots13.
(A).

Mount the jet wiper mounting posts to the back panel of the printer through the14.
keyhole slots.
NOTE: Slide the mounting pins downward.
Align the jet wiper assembly bottom tab (A) with the slot in the floor (B) and slide the15.
jet wiper assembly downward.
NOTE: If the jet wiper assembly is fully seated into the keyhole slots but the
bottom does not rest on the thumbscrew head, remove the jet wiper and
turn the thumbscrew counter-clockwise until the jet wiper bottom rests on
the thumbscrew head and the keyhole slots are fully seated. This may
require repeated removals and re-installations of the jet wiper. If the keyhole
slots will not seat, the thumbscrew may need to be adjusted downward by
turning clockwise.
NOTE: Refer to the section titled Adjusting the Jet Wiper for information
about adjusting the jet wiper scraper height.
Remove the print pad from the box and place it onto the print platform with the round16.
magnet on the bottom of the pad inserted into the triangular opening on the platform.
Ensure the print pad is securely seated on the print plate.

Connect the power cord to the power inlet port (B) on the right side of the printer and17.
the other end to a wall outlet. Press the power on/off switch (A) to power on the
CubePro.
Press the on/off button (A) beside the LED screen to power on the CubePro18.
touchscreen display.
Press the touchscreen to navigate to the main menu.19.
NOTE: Turning on the touchscreen will also turn on the interior LED lights.

Setup And Activation
Select your language. Press the checkmark to confirm your selection.1.
Enter a name for your printer. Scroll to the letters you wish to select by pressing the2.
arrow symbols on each side of the screen. Press the letters to select them. Select the
checkmark to continue. If you do not wish to name your CubePro, press SKIP to move
to the next screen and continue with step 4.
NOTE: The printer will search for area wireless networks.

Connect your printer to your wireless network. Use the up or down arrow to scroll to3.
your network choice. Select your network.
NOTE: If your network is password protected, the printer will first prompt you
to enter the password.
NOTE: The printer can also connect to an ad hoc network, a decentralized
network that wirelessly connects a local computer to the printer directly. The
computer must have a wireless adapter configured for ad-hoc mode. The
adapter must use the same SSID as is found in the printer. Connecting to an
ad hoc network is discussed further in the section titled Setting Up an Ad
Hoc Network.
NOTE: Connection to a network is confirmed when a checkmark appears to
the left of the network name. If the network is secured, a lock icon will
appear to the right of the network name.
Select the checkmark to continue the warranty activation process.4.

Log in to 3DSystems.com. Go to www.3dsystems.com/shop/account/login.5.
NOTE: You must be logged in to www.3DSystems.com to activate your
printer. If you have not activated an account, select SIGN UP or enter your
information on the signup page.
Navigate to http://3dsystems.com/shop/cubepro/activate.6.
NOTE: The serial number of your printer will appear on the printer’s
touchscreen display. Take note of the serial number. You will need it to
activate your printer. The serial number can also be found on a label
adhered to the right side of the printer near the power on/off switch.
NOTE: This illustration provides an example of a serial number. Do not use
this number to activate your printer.
Select the checkmark to continue.7.
Enter your serial number and select Activate.8.
NOTE: Your 4-digit activation code will appear. Please note the activation
code because it will need to be entered into the printer’s touchscreen
display to activate the printer.

NOTE: You can access the User Guide, software for either Windows or Apple
operating systems, and free creations.
After receiving your activation code during the registration and warranty activation9.
process, enter your 4-digit code in the touchscreen display. Select the checkmark to
continue.
NOTE: If the wrong activation code was entered, select RETRY and enter the
activation code again.
Select the checkmark to complete the activation process. Your printer is now ready to10.
print a creation.

To install cartridges and perform a test print, select START.11.
NOTE: Install the cartridge in cartridge bay 1 on the left side of the printer.
Open the packaging and remove the thumbscrew from the new cartridge. Select the12.
checkmark to continue.
Pull out 12”/30 cm of material from the material cartridge. Select the checkmark to13.
continue.

Cut off 2”/5 cm of print material from the end. Select the checkmark to continue.14.
NOTE: Ensure the material is not bent or creased. If the material is not
straight, pull out the damaged material from the cartridge. Cut off and
dispose the portion that is not straight.
Insert the print material under the cartridge clamp roller of cartridge bay 1 and into15.
the material tube. Select the checkmark to continue.
Continue to manually feed the print material through the material tube until it begins16.
to extrude from print jet 1 into the jet wiper assembly. Select the checkmark to
continue.
NOTE: When the material reaches far enough into the extruder, the extruder
motor will assist with feeding the material further into the print jet.

(1) Push the front of the cartridge into place. (2) Then, push the cartridge handle17.
downward until the cartridge is fully seated in its cartridge bay mount. Select the
checkmark to continue.
NOTE: Ensure the front of the cartridge (A) where the material exits is
seated under the clamp roller and between the vertical alignment pins in the
cartridge bay.
To continue with the test print, select PRINT.8.

NOTE: If the test print file uses a color that is not installed in the printer,
select the checkmark to enable the printer to change the color of the print to
a color currently installed.
Apply two thin layers of Cube Glue to the print pad. Select the checkmark to continue.19.
NOTE: For more information, refer to the section titled Applying Cube Glue.
NOTE: Apply enough glue to cover a square area of 5”/15 cm in the center of
the print pad.
NOTE: For best results, ensure the glue is dry prior to printing.

NOTE: Print jet 1 will begin to heat.
NOTE: The printer will begin printing the welcome message test print.
Select the checkmark to continue to go to the main menu.20.

NOTE: Please wait while the print jet cools.
Connecting Via USB Cable
The printer can connect to a computer running Windows® 8.1 or Windows 10 using a
standard USB A to USB B cable. You can use the CubePro Print Client to prepare your files
for printing or you may also use any PC application that is Windows 3D print compatible.
Compatible Applications include:
Microsoft® 3D Builder
Microsoft 3D Scan
SolidWorks 2015
Autodesk TinkerCad
Netfabb Professional
Autodesk Mesh Mixer
Siemen's JT2Go
Siemen's Solid Edge
NOTE: The USB connection is only compatible with computers running Windows 8.1 or
Windows 10 operating systems.

Connect a USB A connector to your computer and connect the USB B connector (A) to1.
your printer.
NOTE: When the USB cable is connected, Windows will automatically obtain
the driver from Windows Update and install it. An internet connection is
required.
NOTE: Once the driver has been installed, you can print from any Windows
3D print-compatible application using the 3D print option.
Once the driver has been installed, you can verify that it installed properly when you2.
see the printer icon in the Devices and Printers section of the control panel.
NOTE: You can also view 3D Systems CubePro under Printers in the Device
Manager.
Menu Overview
Touchscreen Display
After powering on the printer and turning on the touchscreen display, touch the display to
continue.

CAUTION: When using the touchscreen, use only light finger pressure to make
selections. Using anything sharp will damage the touchscreen display and will
void the manufacturer’s warranty.
Print / Setup
PRINT allows the user to print a creation stored either on a USB mass storage device or
from the CubePro software.
SETUP allows the user to configure the printer, connect to a wireless or ad hoc network,
install cartridges, or view the printer status.
Navigation
Navigation between screens is performed by pressing the right or left arrows.
Materials
CARTRIDGE STATUS allows the user to view the type and color of the material that is
installed. It also displays the estimated amount of material left in the cartridge.
Selecting CHANGE CARTRIDGE allows the user to install cartridges in empty bays or replace