Utimaker 2 User manual

User manual
The fast, easy to use, Open-source 3D printer
English Version 1.08

Table of Contents
A. Welcome to the Ultimaker 2
A1. The Ultimaker experience
A2. Specications of the Ultimaker 2
B. Get started and unpack your Ultimaker 2
B1. Unboxing your Ultimaker 2
B2. What’s in the box
B3. Ultimaker 2 at a Glance
C. Installing parts on your Ultimaker 2
C1. Installing power supply
C2. Installing lament: spool holder and guide
C3. Switch on/o the Ultimaker 2
D. First use of your Ultimaker 2
D1. First time startup
D2. Leveling the build plate
D3. Loading lament material
D4. Make your rst 3D print
D5. 3D Printing and print removal
E. MakeaprintlewithCurasoftware
E1. Downloading and installing Cura
E2. Cura software interface
E3. From YouMagine.com to load le in Cura
E4. Preparing a 3D model
E5. From SD-card to print your le
F. Maintenance for your Ultimaker 2
F1. In General
F2. The glass plate
F3. Change lament and material feeder
F4. Lubricating the axes
G. Troubleshooting and support for the Ultimaker 2
G1. Simple Troubleshooting tips
G2. Contact support
G3. Terminology
G4. Safety and Compliance
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Table of content User manual

WELCOME
TO THE
ULTIMAKER 2
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This User manual is designed to help you start your
experience with Ultimaker 2. Within these pages, we want to
show you how simple and easy it is to produce great prints.
You might be familiar with earlier types of Ultimakers or other
3D-printers. It is essential that your read this manual carefully
as there are a lot of new procedures with Ultimaker 2.
A1. The Ultimaker Experience
The Ultimaker experience Welcome to the Ultimaker 2 5

A2.SpecicationoftheUltimaker2
Printing
Print technology Fused lament
fabrication (FFF)
Build volume 23 x 22,5 x 20,5 cm
Layer resolution Ultra high
High
Medium
Low
Position precision X 12,5 micron
Y 12,5 micron
Z 5 micron
Filament diameter 2.85 mm (generally
known as 3 mm lament)
Nozzle diameter 0.4 mm
Print speed 30 mm/1 - 300 mm/s
Travel speed 30 mm/1 - 350 mm/s
Software
Software package Cura - Ocial Ultimaker
File types STL / OBJ / DAE / AMF
Supports Windows (XP 32 bit/7+)
Ubuntu Linux (12.04+)
Mac OS X (10.6 64bit +)
Electrical
AC INPUT 100 – 240 V,
~4 AMPS,
50 – 60 HZ
221 watt max.
Power Requirements 24 V DC @ 9.2 AMPS
Connectivity Stand-alone printing
from SD-card
USB (rmware)
WIFI ready
Physical dimensions
Frame Dimension X 35.7 cm
Y 34.2 cm
Z 38.8 cm
With all parts attached
and the max height
lament guide tube X 49.2 cm
Y 34.2 cm
Z 55.8 cm
Shipping box X 42.0 cm
Y 42.0 cm
Z 57.8 cm
Weight 11.2 kg
Total Shipping weight 15.6 kg
Temperature
Ambient Operating
Temperature 15°- 32° C
Storage Temperature 0° - 32° C
Operating nozzle
temperature 180° - 260°
Operating heated build
plate temperature 50° - 100°
Sound
Average operational
noise 49 dBA.
WARNING: The Ultimaker 2 generates high temperatures and has hot moving parts that can cause injury.
Never reach inside of the Ultimaker 2 while it is in operation. Always control the Ultimaker 2 from the push
wheel on the front or with the power-switch on the back. Allow the Ultimaker 2 to cool down for 5 minutes
before reaching inside.
CAUTION: When opening the Ultimaker 2 for service, ensure that the power supply is turned o and the
cord is disconnected from the wall socket.
CAUTION: Only use power supply provided with your Ultimaker 2.
20 micron
60 micron
100 micron
200 micron
6A2. Specication of the Ultimaker 2 Welcome to the Ultimaker 2

GET STARTED &
UNPACK YOUR
ULTIMAKER 2
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B1. Unboxing your Ultimaker 2
1. Place the Ultimaker 2 box on a stable
surface, Placing it centrally on the oor
will provide the best accessible position
for unpacking.
2. Open the box. Here you will see the rst
cardboard layer with a spool with PLA
lament material and a welcome sheet.
3. Remove the rst cardboard layer.
4. Take out the Ultimaker 2 User manual
which is placed at the side of the box.
We recommend that you use the User
manual to guide you through the
setup process rst.
NOTE: You can download a PDF copy of this User
manual under manual at the support page:
h t t p s : / / u l t i m a k e r . c o m / p a g e s / s u p p o r t
8B1. Unboxing your Ultimaker 2 Get started & unpack your Ultimaker 2

5. Now remove the four cardboard
corner pieces.
6. Now take out the box with the essential
accesoires.. (check out the next chapter
for content of this box)
7. Remove the cardboard sheet on top of
the Ultimaker 2.
8. Now lift it gently up with 2 hands on
the top of the Ultimaker 2
Caution: Make sure you lift ONLY by the
frame DO NOT TOUCH any internal parts
of ultimaker 2
9. Position it on a sturdy table to
optimise the approach and with plenty of
space surrounding it.
NOTE: Please do not use excessive force when
unpacking your Ultimaker 2. Excessive force may
lead to damage to the Ultimaker 2 and its compo-
nents.
9B1. Unboxing your Ultimaker 2 Get started & unpack your Ultimaker 2

10. Now carefully remove the cardboard
piece at the top back of the ultimaker 2,
they are folded around the axis and the
rubber belts.
Caution: Do NOT use anything sharp to
remove the cardboard, this could damage
the rubber belts.
11. Uncut & remove the 2 plastic
tiewraps that strap the XY axis and
sliderblock together in the corners of the
frame.
Do NOT use anything sharp to remove the
cardboard, this could damage the rubber
belts.
13. Now Remove the glass plate that is
because of transport positioned on the
left inside of the Ultimaker 2.
15. Unwrap the glass from the bubble
plastic.
10B1. Unboxing your Ultimaker 2 Get started & unpack your Ultimaker 2
9. Remove the packing cardboard from
inside the Ultimaker 2.