3D Systems Cube User Manual

3D Systems Cube User Manual

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  • Page 1 Cube ® 3rd Generation Personal 3D Printer Cubify app Help Document...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION GETTING HELP CONTACT SETTING UP YOUR CUBIFY SOFTWARE PRINT PROCEDURE UPDATE APPLICATION APP OVERVIEW ACCOUNT SETTINGS DESIGN FEED MY SHELF Item Selection Delete a file PRINT Print Menu Cube Info Paint View 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 3: Introduction

    23 print colors in ABS and PLA plastics, touch-screen controls, printing direct from your mobile device and print speeds 2 times faster than other printers. Cube 3D Printer’s ready-to-print technology, provides a new dimension to your imagination and helps you share your creations with others in the Cubify community at Cubify.com.
  • Page 4: Getting Help

    GETTING HELP Select Help in the Account Settings menu to open this help document. Or check the Cube User Guide available at Cubify.com. CONTACT Mailing address: 333 Three D Systems Circle, Rock Hill, SC, 29730 E-Mail: cubify@Cubify.com Web: www.Cubify.com 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 5: Setting Up Your Cubify Software

    SETTING UP YOUR CUBIFY SOFTWARE For information on how to unpack and start using your Cube printer, see the User Guide available at Cubify.com. Topics in this chapter: • Print procedure • Applying glue to print pad • Updating the App...
  • Page 6: Print Procedure

    PRINT PROCEDURE Ensure that your printer and the device is on the same Wi-Fi network. For more details on connecting or printing with your Cube printer, see the User Guide available at Cubify.com Prepare file To print a .stl file from your PC or mac either download the Cubify application for desktop computers, or first upload your file to your cubify.com account and sync the file in the app.
  • Page 7 Replacing A Material Cartridge in the User Guide. Press SKIP to continue using the remaining ma- terial in the cartridge. You will be prompted to replace the cartridge once the material has been depleted. 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 8 The cartridge icon with a line through it indicates a color from the original build file that is not installed in the printer. 6. Apply a light coat of Cube Glue to the center of the print pad, as described here. accept Press to continue.
  • Page 9 Press it again to view how many layers have been printed. After a few seconds, the default time will appear again. Press PAUSE to temporarily stop printing. Press CANCEL if you wish to cancel the print job. 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 10 Removing your creation from the print pad CAUTION: Before attempting to remove your creation from the print pad, ensure that the Cube has finished printing. Once printing has completed, the print platform and print pad will move to the bottom of the printer.
  • Page 11 Removing rafts A raft is the flat support structure that is attached to the base of your creation if you enabled that option when building the .cube file. Though it is recommended that printing be done without a raft, some larger, more complicated parts may require one.
  • Page 12: Update Application

    APPLYING CUBE GLUE Cube Glue contains waster-soluble glue that adheres the part to the print pad. It is important that glue is applied to the print pad before starting any print to ensure that the creation does not move during the printing process.
  • Page 13: App Overview

    Note: Tap on an icon to open topic. Organize and upload files to your Discover designs from Cubify.com. Cubify.com account. Select files for printing. Shop for creations, 3D Printers and Prepare the print, assign materials material. and place models on the stage. 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 14: Account Settings

    - Order cartridges from Cubify. com. App Settings - Select your unit of measure to either inches or millimeters. Help - Open help documentation. Privacy Policy - Read the Privacy Policy. Terms of Service - Read the Terms of Service. 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 15: Design Feed

    DESIGN FEED Discover designs from Cubify.com. If the creation is marked with the printer symbol, it is in print ready .cube format. To download a creation, select creation and tap Print Now. Filter Creation Filters: Print at home - Creations to download and print at home.
  • Page 16 - 3D printed fashion creations. Décor - Décor creations for your home. Kids - Creations for kids play and learning. Entertainment - Entertainment related creations. Mancave - Mancave creations. Products - Select Products to shop 3D-printers, supplies and software. 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 17: My Shelf

    File synced with your Cubify account Model File Print ready .cube file Filter options: Sort Name - Sort by file name. Date - Sort by add date Filter 3D files - View added .stl 3D files. Print files - View Print files. 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 18: Item Selection

    My Shelf. Delete a file My Cubify < My Shelf. Hover over the file to To remove a file from My Shelf, go to Cubify.com and log in with your account. Go to remove and click Delete. 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 19: Print

    PRINT Prepare the print and send it to the Cube. Print Menu Stage View Right Cartridge Connected Printer Print Button Left Cartridge NOTE: To print several creations simultaneously, either combine them into a single .stl file or use the Cubify PC or Mac software.
  • Page 20 How to change the view of the stage in the Print tab: Rotate One finger pan Two finger pan Zoom Pinch with two fingers Note: You can also double-tap a creation on the stage to zoom in to it. 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 21: Print Menu

    - Layer Resolution: 200um Standard - Print Strength: Strong - Print Pattern: Diamonds - Layer resolution: 70um Premium - Print Strength: Strong - Print Pattern: Diamonds - Layer Resolution: 200um Draft - Print Strength: Hollow - Print Pattern: Lines 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 22 Pattern: The design of the inner structure of a creation - Fastest print time. Lines - Minimal cross bracing. - For general printing. Diamonds - Strong print pattern with 2-direction cross bracing. - Strongest print. Honeycomb - Strong print pattern with 3-direction cross bracing. 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 23: Cube Info

    Find Cubes on the network - Find Cube printers connected to the network. Find a Cube manually - Enter the IP-address of the Cube to connect manually. Cartridge Status See the status of the connected printers cartridges, tap Order certridges to go to the page where you can order cartridges for your Cube printer.
  • Page 24: Paint

    Paint Your Cube printer can be loaded with two different colors and materials. How to use Assign color to model Drag out a color from either the left or right cartridge to the model. Separate parts of the model can be colored differently.
  • Page 25: View

    View For how to change the viewpoint see the section View Control. 3D Preview - Rotate, Pan and Zoom to view the model. Print Progress - View the print progress. 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 26 3D Systems, Inc. 333 Three D Systems Circle | Rock Hill, SC | 29730 www.3dsystems.com ©2014 3D Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

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