MakerBot Replicator 2X Quick Start Manual

What's in the box
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MakerBot ABS Filament guide tubes
Filament [1 lb Spool]
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SD card
Hex wrenches
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Power supply USB-A to
and cable USB-B cable
Follow the steps on the other side of this page
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The setup instructions on the back will guide you through setting up your MakerBot Replicator 2X
and starting your first print. Please consult the user manual for additional instructions.
Create a MakerBot Thingiverse account
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MakerBot's Thingiverse is a thriving design community for discovering, making,
and sharing 3D printable things. Visit Thingiverse.com to access thousands of free
3D designs and sign up for an account. Then get making: modify an existing design
in Customizer, add your own, or download an existing design like "Cute Octopus
Says Hello" (thingiverse.com/thing:27053), a staff favorite.
Install latest version of MakerBot
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MakerBot MakerWare is software that prepares digital 3D designs to be made by
the MakerBot Replicator 2X Experimental 3D Printer. You can download the latest
version at www.makerbot.com/makerware
Print!
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After importing your design into MakerBot MakerWare, export it as an X3G file,
and transfer the file to an SD card. Insert into MakerBot Replicator 2X and print.
Support
If you need further clarification of how to set up your MakerBot Replicator 2X,
please visit makerbot.com/support
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Spool holders Handle and bolts
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PTFE-based grease Support card
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MakerBot tape Kapton tape sheets
applicator
MakerWare
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Test objects available on the SD Card
CHAIN LINKS COMB
File Name: Chain Links File Name: Comb
Make Time: 12 minutes Make Time: 14 minutes
Design By: Sal Design By: repraprook
Thingiverse: 28405 Thingiverse: 1140
NUT AND BOLT SET STRETCHY BRACELET
File Name: Nut and Bolt File Name: Stretchlet
Make Time: 27 minutes Make Time: 16 minutes
Design By: aubenc Design By: Emmett
Thingiverse: 9095 Thingiverse: 13505
PET MONSTER VALENTINE MAKERBOT PENDANT
File Name: Heartless Dragon File Name: pendant
Make Time: 40 minutes Make Time: 8 minutes
Design By: andreas, tbuser Design By: Todd
Thingiverse: 29088 Thingiverse: 25556
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Dual extrusion print
Getting to know your LCD panel
THE LCD KEYPAD
The left arrow
often allows you
to go back or
cancel an action.
Warnings
This safety alert symbol precedes each safety message in this Quick Start Guide. This symbol indicates
a potential safety hazard that could harm you or others or cause product or property damage.
WARNING: The MakerBot Replicator 2X Experimental 3D Printer generates high temperatures
and includes moving parts that can cause injury. Never reach inside the MakerBot Replicator 2X
while it is in operation. Always allow the MakerBot Replicator 2X to cool down before reaching inside.
WARNING: Do not leave the MakerBot Replicator 2X unattended during operation.
CAUTION: In case of emergency disconnect power supply from wall socket.
CAUTION: The socket outlet must be located near the equipment and must be easily accessible.
CAUTION: The Replicator 2X melts plastic during printing. Plastic odors are emitted during this
operation. Make sure to set up the Replicator 2X in a well-ventilated area.
MR JAWS
File Name: Mr Jaws
Make Time: 18 minutes
Design By: Mahoney
Thingiverse: 14702
CUPCAKE
File Name: Cupcake
Make Time: 52 minutes
Design By: Will Langford
Thingiverse: 16824
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TRAFFIC CONE
File Name: Traffic Cone
Make Time: 42 minutes
Design By: CocoNut
Thingiverse: 21773
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• A solid red M means
the MakerBot Replicator 2X
is working.
• A blinking red M means the
MakerBot Replicator 2X is
waiting for user input.
Four arrow buttons
surround a central M
button. Use the arrows to
navigate through the LCD
menus and the M button
to make selections.