MakerBot Replicator Mini+ User Manual page 16

THE G UIDED SETUP
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.
This Guided Setup will walk you through pairing your smartphone or tablet to your printer, connecting the
printer to a Wi-Fi connection, z axis calibration, and loading filament. From there, it will prompt you to print
a preloaded example print.
BEGIN THE GUIDED SETUP
1. Open MakerBot Mobile on your mobile device and log in with your MakerBot credentials. If you do not
already have a MakerBot account, create one.
2. Tap the Printers icon, or tap the Navigation button and tap Printers.
3. You will be taken to the My Printers screen, which will list any saved printers and will allow you to
connect to new printers.
a. For iOS users, tap the Add a Printer button if there are no printers on your list.
b. For Android users, tap the Floating Action Button to add a printer.
4. Tap Setup a New Printer.
5. Follow the instructions on the MakerBot Mobile App and MakerBot Replicator+ to complete the
Guided Setup.
HOW TO LOAD/UNLOAD FILAMENT
1. Open the MakerBot Mobile App and connect to the MakerBot Replicator Mini+.
2. Tap Filament.
2. Tap Load Filament or Unload Filament and then Continue. The Smart Extruder+ will start to heat up.
When the Smart Extruder+ is fully heated, the extruder motor will start feed filament in the appropriate
direction.
2. When you are done loading or unloading filament, tap Done.
NOTE: If you want to want to change filament during a print, tap Pause with the MakerBot Mobile App.
Follow the steps above, and then tap Resume to finish your print.
Tips for Loading or Unloading Filament
· Before loading, cut the end of your filament to create a clean edge. This allows the filament to be
inserted into the Smart Extruder+ more easily.
· Before removing the current filament spool, unclip the filament guide tube from the spool pocket.
· Wait until the Smart Extruder+ finishes unloading your filament before pulling it free. Always allow the
Smart Extruder+ to do most of the work when unloading filament.
· Clear away any excess extruded plastic before printing.
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