Starter Kit - MakerBot METHOD Reference Manual

STARTER KIT

Inside the box of your MakerBot Method, you will find all the necessary tools to get started, including both a Model Performance
Extruder and Support Performance Extruder, a spring steel build plate, a leveling hex key, a nozzle cleaning brush, and two power cords
(North America and EU). To order material, visit store.makerbot.com.
MODEL
SPRING STEEL
PERFORMANCE
BUILD PLATE
EXTRUDER
SETTING UP THE METHOD
In case of conflicting information between this Manual and the on-screen instructions, FOLLOW THE ON-SCREEN
information, since it is updated more frequently.
INSTALL THE PERFORMANCE EXTRUDERS
1. Remove the lid from the top of the printer.
2. Open both latches on the carriage labeled "1" and "2".
3. Insert the Performance Extruder labeled "Model-1" into the slot labeled "1".
4. Insert the Performance Extruder labeled "Support-2" into the slot labeled "2".
5. Close both latches on the Performance Extruders, locking them in place.
6. Insert the swivel clip labeled "1" into the "Model-1" Performance Extruder.
7. Insert the swivel clip labeled "2" into the "Support-2" Performance Extruder.
8. Replace the lid on top of the printer.
INSTALL THE SPOOLS OF MAKERBOT MATERIAL
On the touchscreen tap [Material], then tap [LOAD ON MATERIAL BAY 1] and follow the on-screen instructions. Once complete, follow
the same steps for [LOAD ON MATERIAL BAY 2].
SUPPORT
CLEANING
PERFORMANCE
BRUSH
EXTRUDER
NORTH AMERICA AND
LEVELING
EU POWER CORD
HEX KEY
Caution: Never remove a Performance
Extruder from your MakerBot Method
3D printer during or immediately after
printing. Always allow a Performance
Extruder to cool below 50°C.