Mount the spool holder by tiliting it up, putting the square part through the hole, and then let it downįinally, make sure the power switch on the Makerbot is off, and plug in the power supplyīefore you print, you have to make sure everything is properly lined up. Remove the plastic restraint next to the extruder carriage.įind the clear plastic tube (in the accessory box) and thread it into the hole on top of the extruderĬlip the other end of the plastic tube into the bracket in the back Remove the packing blocks in to uppermost corners - you'll need to cut quite a thick zip tie, so use a good knife or scissors. Now that you've got it placed, let's get it set up: The PLA plastic used by the Replicator 2 is generally non-toxic, but you may want to avoid prolonged exposure to it. For example, don't put it near curtains or drapes that could be blown over it.įor best print quality, you want to avoid placing it anywhere where it will be exposed to drafts or air currents, since this may cause cracking or warping.įinally bear in mind that while it is operating it might be quite noisy, and will produce some gases and vapors. Also, consider that the Makerbot has parts that will get very, very hot, so consider placing it somewhere that little hands won't reach and also make sure that there is no way that flammable materials could contact the hot parts. You want to have some room all the way around it, so you can get to the power switch, and have room to change the filament spool. Now it's time to think about where you're going to put your Makerbot. Lift out the accessory box from the bottom of the box. Reach in and hold the Makerbot by its sides (NOT the thick black cable) and lift it out. Open the clear plastic bag that covers the Makerbot, and fold it out of the way. The first thing you'll find is a foam tray, with the manual nested in it. Be careful if you use a blade, so that you don't cut through the manual. TOP TIP: The thick black cable that goes from the back of the printer to the machinery in the middle is NOT a handle - never pull on it! (It is the wrapping around a bunch of electrical cables that power the extruder mechanism, and its heaters and temperature sensors.) It's been packed in a very specific way, so you need to be careful while unboxing it to make sure you don't break it. The very first thing to do is to take the Makerbot out of the box.
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