Ultimaker 3 Extended User manual

Quick
start
guide
Ultimaker 3
2. Remove the packaging
Lift the printer out of the cardboard box using the nylon strap. Carefully remove the
styrofoam packaging, the accessory box and the packaging material under the build plate.
Please retain all packaging for warranty purposes.
What’s in the box
• Ultimaker 3
• Print Core AA 0.4
• Print Core AA 0.4
• Print Core BB 0.4
• Glass plate
• Cable cover
• Spool holder with
NFC cable
• Material guide
• Material spool PLA
• Material spool PVA
• Ethernet cable
• USB stick
• Glue stick
• Machine oil
• Magnalube grease
• Hex screwdriver
• XY calibration sheet
• Calibration card
• Quick start guide
• Power adapter
• Power cable
• Test print
1. Download the Ultimaker app
The app offers an extended version of this quick start guide
for your Ultimaker 3. It has tons of Ultimaker tips, support
guides, and helps you find local support when you need it.
Download it from the App Store, Google Play or from:
www.ultimaker.com/app
Gently place the printer on its side.
Insert the spool holder into the back
panel and push until it snaps into
place.
Connect the cable of the spool holder
to the NFC socket.The flat side of
the connector faces away from the
bottom panel.
Guide the cable through the cut-out
in the back panel. Any remaining
cable can be coiled up against the
back panel.
3. Install the printer
Insert the cable cover into the back
panel to keep the cable in place.
Gently place the printer upright
again.
Open the front build plate clamps
to insert the glass plate. Make sure
the glass plate slides into the rear
clamps and close the front clamps.
Connect the power supply to a wall
socket and connect it to the printer.
The flat side of the connector faces
downwards.

Warranty
For information about the Ultimaker warranty policy, visit:
www.ultimaker.com/warranty
Support
For more information or technical support visit:
www.ultimaker.com/support (or contact your local reseller)
Connected to internet. Print Cores installed. Print guide and materials loaded.
4. Set up the printer
Set the power switch to the “on” position to turn your Ultimaker 3 on.The printer will guide
you through the set-up process of connecting to the internet, installing print cores, loading
materials and positioning the material guide.
To connect to WiFi please have a computer or smartphone near your printer during set-up.
To connect to ethernet please use the ethernet cable to connect your printer to your router.
5. Install Cura
After successfully setting up your printer, please install Cura, our free slicing software,
on your computer. Cura can accurately convert 3D-models into 3D-print files, preview the
objects you want to print and send them to your Ultimaker 3. After installation, Cura will
guide you through the process of making your very first print.
Cura is available for Windows, Mac OSX and Linux. Download Cura for free at:
www.ultimaker.com/software
What’s what
1. Bowden tube
2. Build plate
3. Build plate clamps
4. Build plate screw
5. Cable cover
6. Display
7. Double spool holder
with NFC cable
8. Ethernet port
9. Feeder 1
10. Feeder 2
11. Power socket
12. Power switch
13. Print head
14. Push/rotate button
15. USB socket
User manual
You can find the full Ultimaker 3 user manual, available in
English and many other languages, on our website:
www.ultimaker.com/manuals
It’s in the making
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