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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Chapter 1 Welcome

    Replicator Mini+ ® ® 3D Printer. The MakerBot Replicator Mini+ is super easy to use, and it is packed with brand-new features. Use this reference guide to familiarize yourself with the capabilities of the MakerBot Replicator Mini+, MakerBot Print , and the MakerBot Mobile App.

  • Page 3: Legal Notices

    In connection with your use of this Manual, MakerBot shall not be liable to you for any damages whatsoever, be they direct, economic, commercial, special, consequential, incidental, exemplary, or indirect damages, even if MakerBot has been advised of the possibility of such damages, including without limitation, loss of business revenue or earnings, lost data, or lost profits.

  • Page 4: Safety And Compliance

    SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE MANUFACTURER MakerBot Industries, LLC One MetroTech Center, 21st Floor Brooklyn, NY 11201 347.334.6800 ‫1037232549 אוה תרושקתה דרשמ לש יטוחלא רושיא רפסמ‬ ‫רחא ינכט יוניש לכ וב תושעל אלו רישכמה לש תירוקמה הנטנאה תא ףילחהל רוסא‬ This telecommunication equipment conforms to NTC technical requirement.
  • Page 5 In case of emergency, disconnect the MakerBot Replicator Mini+ from the socket outlet. Caution: The MakerBot Replicator Mini+ melts plastic during printing. Plastic odors may be emitted during this operation. Make sure to set up the MakerBot Replicator Mini+ in a well- ventilated area. Caution: Never remove the Smart Extruder+ from your MakerBot Replicator Mini+ or turn off the MakerBot Replicator Mini+ during or immediately after printing.

  • Page 6: About The Makerbot Replicator Mini

    Then, transfer those instructions to the MakerBot Replicator Mini+ via your local network, the MakerBot Mobile App, or USB cable. The MakerBot Replicator Mini+ will melt MakerBot PLA Filament and squeeze it out onto the build plate in thin lines to build your object layer by layer.
  • Page 7 MAKERBOT REPLICATOR+ DIAGRAMS 1. Filament Spool Pocket 2. Gantry 3. Build Plate 4. Action Button 5. Power Switch 6. Power Input Port 7. USB Port 8. Extruder Assembly WELCOME, LET’S GET STARTED...

  • Page 8: Chapter 2 Getting Started

    Mini+ 3D Printer, ® ® remember that it was built and packaged very carefully at the MakerBot factory. We hope you’ll take your time and be just as careful unpacking it and getting it set up. WELCOME, LET’S GET STARTED...
  • Page 9 When you set up your MakerBot Replicator Mini+ 3D Printer, remember that it was built and packaged very carefully at the MakerBot factory. We hope you’ll take your time and be just as careful unpacking it and getting it set up.
  • Page 10 UNPACKING THE REPLICATOR MINI+ Open the Box Open the box containing your MakerBot Replicator Mini+ and remove the setup kit. Remove Securing Tape And Build Platform Foam Be careful in removing tape that holds on that secures the build plate to the z-stage. Remove the foam under the build platform.
  • Page 11 Press the Smart Extruder+ against the back of the extruder carriage, with the connector pins facing the extruder carriage. Magnets will lock the Smart Extruder+ into place. Caution: Never remove the Smart Extruder+ from your MakerBot Replicator Mini+ during or immediately after printing. Always allow the Smart Extruder+ to cool completely for five to ten minutes before removing it from the 3D printer.
  • Page 12 INSTALL THE SPOOL OF MAKERBOT PLA FILAMENT Locate the MakerBot PLA Filament spool and remove it from its plastic bag. Lower the filament spool into the Filament Spool Pocket, making sure that the filament windows on the spool are facing you.
  • Page 13 PLUG IN AND POWER ON Make sure the power switch is in the Off position. Locate the power cord and plug it into the power input port at the back of the MakerBot Replicator Mini+. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.

  • Page 14: Chapter 3 Start Up

    When you first turn on your MakerBot Replicator Mini+ 3D ® ® Printer, you will use the MakerBot Mobile App, MakerBot Print ™ and the Action Button to navigate through the many diverse features of the MakerBot Replicator Mini+. WELCOME, LET’S GET STARTED...
  • Page 15 THE MAKERBOT MOBILE APP MakerBot Mobile is a free app that gives you the power to wirelessly setup your MakerBot Replicator Mini+, monitor prints, and control multiple network-enabled MakerBot 3D printers over the Cloud. MakerBot Mobile allows you to do the following: ·...
  • Page 16 The first time you turn on your MakerBot Replicator Mini+, you will be guided through the initial setup process using the MakerBot Mobile App to connect this printer to a Wi-Fi network. The guided setup is the first time that your MakerBot Replicator Mini+ connects to the Internet via your Wi-Fi connection and is the most efficient way to setup your printer.
  • Page 17 Guided Setup. After you plug in and power on your MakerBot Replicator Mini+, the Action Button will flash in white. This lets you know that the MakerBot Replicator Mini+ is starting up. Once the Action Button is solid white, the MakerBot Replicator Mini+ is idle and ready for printing.
  • Page 18 IP address. Once you have found the correct printer, tap Use This Printer. 5. Push the dial on the MakerBot Replicator Mini+ control panel to authenticate the connection. On the MakerBot Mobile App, you will see the live camera feed and print state from the MakerBot Replicator Mini+.
  • Page 19 START UP...
  • Page 20 The MakerBot Replicator Mini+ 3D Printer streamlines 3D ® ® print preparation and file management using MakerBot Print ™ MakerBot Print is a free desktop application that allows you to discover, prepare, manage, and share 3D prints. WELCOME, LET’S GET STARTED...
  • Page 21 USB-B end of the cable into the port on the side of your MakerBot Replicator Mini+ and insert the USB-A end of the cable into a USB port on your computer. MakerBot Print will detect your MakerBot Replicator Mini+.

  • Page 22: Choosing A 3D Model

    To open an object from your local computer, open the Project Panel, click Add Models, and navigate to the location of the saved file. Select the file and click Open to import it into MakerBot Print. You can also click File >...
  • Page 23 Print Settings · Select Extruder Type to choose which type of extruder you are using. MakerBot Print will automatically detect the extruder type if already connected to a printer. · Select Layer Height to set the thickness of your printed object’s individual layers. A lower layer height will result in a smoother surface.

  • Page 24: System Preferences

    Unit Controls Select the default model unit that you wish to use when you insert a model into MakerBot Print. Display Settings Choose Low, Medium, or High resolution to specify the display resolution of the object in MakerBot Print.
  • Page 25 HOW TO PAUSE OR CANCEL A PRINT To pause a print, push the Action button once on the MakerBot Replicator Mini+ while printing. To cancel a print, push the Action button for 4 seconds while the print is paused on the MakerBot Replicator Mini+.

  • Page 26: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 5 Troubleshooting WELCOME, LET’S GET STARTED...
  • Page 27 Wipe down the build plate with a clean, lint-free cloth. Remove the Smart Extruder+ and attach the extruder again. The Smart Extruder+ is installed, but the MakerBot Replicator Mini+ does not recognize it. TROUBLESHOOTING...

  • Page 28: Chapter 7 Reference

    Chapter 7 Reference WELCOME, LET’S GET STARTED...
  • Page 29 SUPPORT: Automatically generated support MAKERBOT ACCOUNT: The username and structures used to prop up any sections of a print password you will use to sign into MakerBot Print™ that will not stand alone. and to log on to Thingiverse® and other MakerBot sites.

  • Page 30: Specifications

    10.1 L X 12.6 W X 12.6 H cm [4 L X 5 W X 5 H in] Layer Resolution: 100-300 microns Filament: 1.75 mm [0.069 in] MakerBot PLA Filament Nozzle Diameter: 0.4 mm [0.015 in] Print File Type: .makerbot...
  • Page 31 REFERENCE...
  • Page 32 At MakerBot, we take pride in offering expert, responsive, friendly customer support to our customers around the world. If you need help resolving an issue with your MakerBot Replicator+, open a case with the MakerBot Support Team at the web address above.
  • Page 33 REFERENCE...
  • Page 34 MakerBot One MetroTech Center, 21st Floor, Brooklyn, NY support@makerbot.com makerbot.com...

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