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Thank you for choosing the LulzBot™ Mini desktop 3D printer and welcome to the
LulzBot community. This Quick Start Guide will familiarize you with the proper use and
operation of your LulzBot Mini, and by the time you finish, you will have your very own
3D printed rocktopus, the mascot of the LulzBot Mini.
Every LulzBot Mini is covered by a one-year warranty and customer support, so if you
have questions along the way, please contact us by emailing support@LulzBot.com or
calling +1 -970-377-1 1 1 1 . Learn more at LulzBot.com/support . Now let's get you 3D
printing!
Read the included User Safety Sheet completely before beginning the Quick Start. Find the full user
manual for your LulzBot Mini online at LulzBot.com/Mini.

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  • Page 1 LulzBot community. This Quick Start Guide will familiarize you with the proper use and operation of your LulzBot Mini, and by the time you finish, you will have your very own 3D printed rocktopus, the mascot of the LulzBot Mini.
  • Page 2 Then place your LulzBot Mini on a flat and level surface with 30 centimeters (1 2 inches) of clearance in every direction. Y our LulzBot Mini comes with an octopus that was made by your 3D printer during the final stage ofquality assurance. Several tools for maintaining your LulzBot Mini are also included. Learn more...
  • Page 3 Remove all packaging foam and confirm everything on the Packing List is included in the box. Save all of the provided packaging materials in case you need to transport your 3D printer in the future.
  • Page 4 LulzBot.com/Cura anyway to get the latest version of Cura LulzBot Edition. Unable to download Cura LulzBot Edition from the Internet? Y ou can also find installation packages on the included USB thumb drive that comes with your LulzBot Mini.
  • Page 5 Configure Cura Lulz ot Edition for Your Lulz ot™ Mini Launch Cura LulzBot Edition. Begin the Configuration Wizard and select LulzBot Mini and click Next . In the Tool Head Selection window select Standard LulzBot Mini and click Next .
  • Page 6 STEP Connect and Power On Your Lulz ot™ Mini Check that the power switch is off Connect the USB cable Power on Connect the power cord...
  • Page 7 We strongly recommend using the included HIPS sample filament for your first rocktopus 3D print. Filament is the name for the materials your LulzBot Mini uses to 3D print objects. The included sample filament is a plastic known as High Impact Polystyrene, or HIPS.
  • Page 8 On the left side of the screen under “Material, ” select HIPS (eSUN) . Then under "Select a quickprint profle, " select Standard .
  • Page 9 STEP Control Your Lulz ot™ Mini and Set the Temperature Using your computer, click the Control button on the main Cura interface. A new window called the Printer Interface will open. Ifthe Control button does not appear, verify that the drivers fully installed during Step 2. Reinstall Cura ifnecessary.
  • Page 10 Y our LulzBot Mini is tested for quality assurance before being packaged. Y ou will need to remove the remaining filament left in the tool head from this process before loading new filament for your next print. 240ºCis the required hot end temperature to remove HIPS from the tool head. See Step 14 for the required temperature for other materials.
  • Page 11 The hot end is now heating up to 240ºC(464ºF) and can burn your skin. HIPS Filament Hot End Very hot! Do not touch!
  • Page 12 STEP Lower the Hinged Idler and Remove Loaded Filament Locate the tool head of your LulzBot Mini. Using the idler retainer, compress the springs with your thumb and slide up, allowing the hinged idler to move freely. Then lower the hinged idler counter-clockwise.
  • Page 13 Wait until the status bar of the Printer Interface shows the Temperature has reached 240ºC. Once the Temperature has reached 240ºC, pinch the HIPS filament loaded in the tool head and remove it by pulling up. HIPS Filament...
  • Page 14 STEP Prepare and Load Filament Face the front of your LulzBot Mini. Find the filament holder, which is mounted to the top right corner of the printer frame. Rotate the filament holder counter-clockwise into an upright and locked position. Filament Holder...
  • Page 15 We strongly recommend using the included 1 meter HIPS filament sample for your first rocktopus print. Mount the HIPS filament sample on the filament holder so the filament can feed down into the tool head. HIPS Filament Sample T ool Head STEP Continued...
  • Page 16 Locate the feed hole in the extruder body where you removed the loaded filament during Step 7. Filament feeds through this hole and down into the hot end for printing. The hot end is still heated to 240ºC(464ºF) and can burn your skin. T ool Head Feed Hole...
  • Page 17 Make sure the idler retainer is touching the springs so it is out of the way. Then push the HIPS filament down into the feed hole in the extruder body and through the hot end until a small amount of filament comes out of the tip of the nozzle. The HIPS filament sample should travel approximately 100 millimeters (4 inches) down through the extruder body and into the hot end.
  • Page 18 STEP Raise the Hinged Idler Using your thumb, compress the springs with the idler retainer and rotate the hinged idler clockwise into an upright position. Lock the hinged idler into place by sliding the idler retainer back down. Idler Retainer Hinged Idler...
  • Page 19 STEP Verify Print Extrusion Make sure your LulzBot Mini is ready for printing by verifying the printer's ability to extrude filament. Using your computer, click the Extrude 1 0 button in the Printer Interface and look for filament to feed through the nozzle.
  • Page 20 If you do not see filament coming through the nozzle and the drive gear stops moving, click the Extrude 1 0 button once more and wait. Repeat as needed until you see consistent and repeatable extrusion. Extruded Filament Wait ten seconds for the filament to cool, then remove the extruded filament with the included tweezers.
  • Page 21 Wait! re you sure you are ready to print? Check one final time to make sure you removed all the packaging foam from your LulzBot Mini during Step 1. Did you make changes to your object on the virtual print bed after opening the Printer Interface...
  • Page 22 LulzBot Mini automatically prepare itself for 3D printing. Your LulzBot Mini will first move its tool head to the top left corner and allow the hot end to cool down prior to starting its cleaning process. Depending on ambient air...
  • Page 23 The tool head will then move to the back of the bed to clean off the nozzle. After cleaning, your LulzBot Mini will conduct an automated self-leveling sequence, heat up to final temperature, and start printing. This process can take approximately four minutes.
  • Page 24 STEP Remove Your 3D Printed Object After your LulzBot Mini is finished 3D printing, the tool head and print bed will automatically move into the cooling position (with the tool head in the top left and print bed set back).
  • Page 25 Once finished cooling, the tool head will move to the top right and the print bed will move forward. After the print bed moves forward, remove the thin outer print layer. Then remove your rocktopus by lifting gently underneath it with the included blue- handled knife.
  • Page 26 STEP Rock On Congratulations! Now that your LulzBot Mini Desktop 3D Printer is up and running, #rocktopus share your 3D printing skills on social media using Don't forget to tag us in your post, then follow us for the latest news. You can find LulzBot on Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, Google+, and LinkedIn.
  • Page 27 STEP Your Next Print There is a small length of the HIPS filament sample remaining in the hot end after your first rocktopus print. You can remove this remaining filament by following Step 6 and Step 7. fter removing filament (as outlined above), a small residual amount remains in the hot end that needs to be cleared out through a process called purging.
  • Page 28 PVA glue stick Bridge, PCTPE, 91 0 Your LulzBot Mini desktop 3D printer is capable of printing in even more advanced and expert level filament materials including: Conductive PLA, PC-ABS, polycarbonate, PVA, 61 8 Nylon, 645 Nylon, and more. Plus, we add new materials to our catalog frequently.
  • Page 29 Selecting the higher temperature between the two filaments is important, otherwise you may lower the quality ofyour next print or even clog the nozzle. Purge the residual filament that remains in the hot end using the Extrude 1 0 button, as shown in Step 1 0. Wait until the drive gear stops moving and repeat as needed until you see consistent and repeatable extrusion of the new filament.
  • Page 30 Clear the virtual print bed by right clicking (or holding control and clicking) the rocktopus model and selecting Delete Object . Then upload the new model that you want to print next by clicking Load Model in the main Cura Interface. With your new object set, re-open the Printer Interface window by clicking Control in the main Cura interface and set the final temperature using the FilamentReference Guide...
  • Page 31 This process is vital to the continued functioning of your LulzBot Mini. A clean metal surface on the nozzle is critical for the automated bed leveling process to be successful.
  • Page 32 Your LulzBot Mini has a PEI print surface, which helps printed objects adhere to the bed. Note that the oil on your skin can negatively affect print adhesion. For optimal performance, lightly wipe the print bed with a dry paper towel between prints.