LulzBot TAZ 6 Instruction Manual

Thank you for choosing the LulzBot® TAZ desktop 3D printer and welcome to the
LulzBot Community. Upon completing this Unboxing Guide, you will have a fully
assembled LulzBot TAZ 6 desktop 3D printer ready for operation.
Every LulzBot TAZ purchased from Aleph Objects, Inc. or an Offcial LulzBot Reseller is
covered by a non-transferable one-year warranty and technical support. If you have
questions along the way, contact us by emailing [e-mail]. In the United
States you may call us at [phone]. Find a full list of regional contact phone
numbers online at LulzBot.com/contact/
Read the included Safety and Warnings sheet completely before beginning this guide. Find the full
printed user manual for your LulzBot TAZ included with your printer, or view the digital version on the
SD card or online at LulzBot.com/TAZ.

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USB Port (back)
Power Port (back)
Rock2pus
PEI Print Surface
Y-Axis Assembly
Graphical LCD
SD Card Slot
Control Knob
Power Switch
Extruder

The Cartesian Coordinate Robot
The LulzBot TAZ can move on three
linear axes that define its movement,
X, Y, and Z.
Filament Guide Tube
Aluminum Frame
Smooth Rod
Lead Screw
Tool Head
Filament Reel
M3 Screw (2.5mm)
Idler Retainer
Hinged Idler
Drive Gear
LulzBot v2 Hot End
Nozzle

STEP
1
Both box handles should be up.
Position Box for Unpacking
Soft floors may be damaged by your 3D printer. Hard floors may do damage to your 3D printer.
Exercise caution by using a cloth, towel, carpet, or rug for padding during unboxing.
1A

ON
OFF
Look inside the yellow and black arrow sticker on the packing foam. Carefully lay
the box flat on the floor so that the arrow points up.
1B

STEP
2Remove the 3D Printer and Components
Grab the lower frame of the printer and gently slide the printer out of the box,
leaving all foam pieces in place.
When moving your 3D printer, always grab the black aluminum frame. Lifting the printer by any plastic
parts, smooth rods, lead screws, etc. may damage it.
2A

STEP 2
Continued...
Carefully remove the protective foam piece that is supporting the Y-axis assembly.
2b

Lift the front of the Y-axis assembly up, then pull it out of the 3D printer frame. You
may need to push the Y-axis assembly back before lifting so that it clears the frame.
2c

STEP 2
Continued...
Remove foam from the bottom of the printer frame.
Stand the printer frame upright and remove the final two pieces of protective foam.
2D
2E

Remove the small accessory and tool head boxes.
Carefully remove tool head from the tool head box. Empty contents of accessory
box onto a clean, flat work surface.
2F
2g

Remove tape and cardboard from the Y-axis assembly.
2h

STEP
3Verify Packing List
Organize printer components and all other box contents on a clean, flat work
surface.
When moving your 3D printer, always grab the black aluminum frame. Lifting the printer by any plastic
parts, smooth rods, lead screws, etc. may damage it.
Verify everything on the Packing List is included in the box. Save all of the provided
packaging materials in case you need to transport your 3D printer or ship it for warranty
service in the future.
Your LulzBot TAZ comes with an octopus that was made by your 3D printer during the final stage of
quality assurance. A tool kit for maintaining your LulzBot TAZ is included that you can learn more
about in the Operation Guide.
3A
3B

STEP
4
STEP 4
Continued...
Mount the Y-Axis Assembly
Remove the four (4) Y-axis thumbscrews from the middle of the 3D printer frame.
4A

Set the Y-axis assembly onto the base of the printer frame, carefully lining up the
four (4) mounting brackets. The print bed wiring should be on the left side as shown.
Do not press down on the print surface or the smooth rods.
4B

STEP 4
Continued...
Gently slide the print surface to the back and install the two (2) front thumbscrews.
Hand tighten until snug. Do not use a tool to tighten the thumbscrews.
4C

Gently slide the print surface to the front and install the two (2) rear thumbscrews.
Hand tighten until snug. Do not use a tool to tighten the thumbscrews.
4D

5
STEP
STEP 5
Continued...
With the print surface still positioned toward the front, plug in the Y-axis motor.
Connect the Wires and Cables
5A

Remove and discard packaging tape securing Y-axis cable bundle.
5B