MakerBot Replicator Mini Compact User manual

ASMART EXTRUDER
BBUILD PLATE
CFILAMENT GUIDE TUBE
DBUILD PLATE TAPE x 5
EPOWER CORD
FUSB A-TO-B CABLE
GSMALL SPOOL OF
MAKERBOT PLA FILAMENT
GSAFETY BOOKLET
ACTION BUTTON COLOR GUIDE
White
The MakerBot Replicator Mini is standing by and is ready to receive instructions.
Blinking White
The MakerBot Replicator Mini is starting up.
Blue
The current print is paused. Press the Action Button to resume printing.
Blinking Blue
The MakerBot Replicator Mini is waiting for you to confirm an action initiated by
MakerBot Desktop, such as starting a print. Press the Action Button to confirm
the action.
Red
• The MakerBot Replicator Mini is heating the Smart Extruder.
• The MakerBot Replicator Mini is printing an object.
• The Smart Extruder is is too hot to safely handle.
Blinking Red
The MakerBot Replicator Mini has encountered an error, such as running out
of filament. MakerBot Desktop will let you know what’s wrong and what to do
about it.
THE ACCESSORY KIT
Welcome to the Quick Start Guide for the
MakerBot®Replicator®Mini Compact 3D Printer.
Let’s get you printing!
More Information
GETTING STARTED
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For more in-depth information on setting up and using your MakerBot®Replicator® Mini
Compact 3D Printer, download the full MakerBot Replicator User Manual online. Avail-
able languages include English, French, German, Spanish and Japanese.
wmakerbot.com/um_rep_mini
Visit our Support page for more advanced information on the MakerBot Replicator and
MakerBot®Desktop.
wmakerbot.com/support
The button on the front of the MakerBot Replicator Mini will glow and blink in dierent
colors to indicate the state of your 3D printer.

READ OTHER SIDE BEFORE STARTING
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Power On
NOTES AND WARNINGS
Warning: Use caution when handling the Smart Extruder.
Never remove the Smart Extruder during or immediately
aer printing.
Caution: The socket outlet must be located near the
equipment and must be easily accessible.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Download the Reference Guide
makerbot.com/um_rep_mini
Note: Save the clips for future transportation.
Note: Be careful to keep the spool tightly wound at all times.
DESKTOP
FOR FIFTH GENERATION MAKERBOT
REPLICATOR 3D PRINTERS
Select a compatible OS
DOWNLOAD
MAKERBOT.COM/DESKTOP
12. DOWNLOAD MAKERBOT DESKTOP
13. INSTALL AND OPEN MAKERBOT DESKTOP
11. POWER ON
10. PLUG IN
9. CONNECT TO YOUR COMPUTER VIA USB CABLE
7. APPLY BUILD PLATE TAPE 8. INSTALL BUILD PLATE
4. INSTALL FILAMENT SPOOL 5. ROUTE FILAMENT INTO GUIDE TUBE
3. INSTALL SMART EXTRUDER
1. LIFT OUT THE MAKERBOT REPLICATOR MINI 2. REMOVE PACKAGING MATERIALS
6. ATTACH GUIDE TUBE
14. FOLLOW THE SETUP ASSISTANT