Ultimaker EXTRUSION UPGRADE User manual

INSTALLATION MANUAL
Original manual V0.1 2016
Ultimaker
EXTRUSION UPGRADE

DISCLAIMER
Please read and understand the contents of this installation manual. Failure to read the manual may lead to
personal injury, inferior results or damage to the Ultimaker. Always ensure that anyone who installs the
upgrade knows and understands the contents of the manual.
We can not control the conditions in which you install the upgrade. For this and other reasons, we do not assume
responsibility and expressly disclaim liability for loss, injuries, damage, or expense arising out of or in any way
connected with the assembly, handling, storage, use or disposal of the product.
The information in this document was obtained from sources which we believe are reliable. However, the information is
provided without any warranty, express or implied, regarding its correctness.
Copyright © 2016 Ultimaker. All rights reserved worldwide.
This language version of the manual is verified by the manufacturer (Original manual). No part of this publication, including pictures may be
reproduced and/or made public, whether by printing, photocopying, microfilm or by any other means whatsoever, without the prior written
permission of Ultimaker.

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1. INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Your upgrade kit 6
2. DISASSEMBLING AND ASSEMBLING ............................................................................................................................................ 8
The electronics - disassembling 9
Feeder and feeder motor 13
Build plate clamps 14
Print head 15
The electronics - assembling 17
3. ALIGNING THE AXLES ....................................................................................................................................................................... 19
4. COMPLETING THE UPGRADE ....................................................................................................................................................... 22
Updating firmware 23
Bed levelling 24
The finishing touch 26
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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PREFACE
This is the installation manual for the Extrusion Upgrade of your Ultimaker.
The manual guides you through the steps to successfully install the upgrade of the feeder and print head.
Please read all information and follow the instructions and guidelines in this manual carefully. This ensures that possible
accidents and injuries will be prevented and that you will obtain great quality prints.
Every eort has been made to make this manual as accurate and complete as possible. The information is believed to
be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. Should you discover any errors
or omissions, please bring this to our attention, so that we can make amendments. This will enable us to improve our
documentation and service to you.

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INTRODUCTION
Your upgrade kit consists of several parts. This chapter describes the components
that are part of the upgrade kit.
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YOUR UPGRADE KIT
1Pre-assembled print head
2Nozzle kit
3Short spool holder
4Print head shafts (X and Y)
5Hex wrench 2 mm
6Pre-assembled feeder
7Calibration card
8Build plate clamps (2x)
9Geared feeder mounting plate
10 M3 ring (2x)
11 M3 x 10 mm screw (6x)
12 “+” stickers
13 Print head alignment tool (2x)
14 Print head axis (dis)assemble tool (2x)
15 Feeder motor
16 Grease
Check if all these parts are included before continuing. If not, contact your local reseller.
Additional tools needed:
• Flat 1.5 mm screwdriver
• Socket wrench 5.5 mm or pliers for the lock nuts
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DISASSEMBLING AND ASSEMBLING
To install your upgrade, you must first disassemble the electronics, old feeder,
feeder motor, build plate clamps and print head. This chapter describes how to
disassemble and assemble the parts and how to reconnect the electronics.
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THE ELECTRONICS
DISASSEMBLING
Ensure that the Ultimaker is switched o and disconnected from the power.
1. Remove the two screws (M3 x 8 mm) with which the cable cover in the back left corner is attached to the frame.
One screw is attached to the left side of the frame and the other one to the back side. Fig. 1 and 2.
Ensure that the build plate is at the bottom position.
2. Remove the cable cover. Fig. 3.
3. Raise the build plate gently by holding it with both hands at the sides as close as possible to the back of the
build plate. Fig. 4.
4. Place the Ultimaker on its right side as seen from the front.
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5. Remove the two screws (M3 x 12 mm) and locknuts from the electronics cover and set them aside. Use a socket
wrench or pliers to hold the locknut, while unscrewing the screws from the inside. Fig. 5 and 6.
6. Remove the cover and place it aside. Fig. 7.
7. Remove the four screws (M3 x 25 mm) from the main board and set the screws and spacers aside.
Fig. 8 and 9.
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8. Take the main board carefully.
Ensure that the wires are still connected when you hold the main board.
9. Remove the wires from the green terminal HEATER 1 by pressing the top of the terminal with the flat screwdriver.
Fig. 11.
If you have an older model of the main board on your Ultimaker, you need to loosen the screws instead of
pressing to remove the wires. Fig. 12.
10. Disconnect the hot end fan from the middle of the board. Fig. 13.
11. Disconnect the feeder motor from E1 on the main board. Fig. 14.
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