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  • Page 1 Ultimaker 2+ Connect Installation and user manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3.5 Firmware update 3.6 Install Ultimaker Cura 4. Operation 4.1 Touchscreen 4.2 Materials 4.3 Preparing a print with Ultimaker Cura 4.4 Printing with the Air Manager 4.5 Remove the print 4.6 Change the printer configuration 5. Maintenance 5.1 Update the firmware 5.2 Material handling and storage...
  • Page 3 Disclaimer This manual sets out the instructions on how to install and operate the Ultimaker 2+ Connect. Please read and understand the contents of this installation and user manual carefully. Failure to read the manual may lead to personal injury, inferior print results or damage to the Ultimaker printer or its peripherals. Always make sure that anyone who uses this 3D printer knows and understands the contents of the manual to make the most out of the Ultimaker printer.

  • Page 4: Safety And Compliance

    1. Safety and compliance...

  • Page 5: Safety Messages

    • Allow the Ultimaker 3D printers to cool down sufficiently before reaching inside, typically 5 minutes, unless explicitly stated otherwise for certain (maintenance) processes • Do not change or adjust any parts of the product unless the change or adjustment is authorized by Ultimaker • Do not store items inside Ultimaker products •...

  • Page 6: Hazards

    Risk of burns Hot surface hazard. There is a potential risk of burns: the print heads of the Ultimaker 3D printers can reach temperatures above 200 °C, while the heated bed can reach temperatures above 100 °C. Do not touch either of these parts with your bare hands.

  • Page 7: Regulatory Information

    (minimum refresh rate or AER of 1.8 for a room size of 30.6 m3). When multiple Ultimaker 3D printers are operated in a contained environment, concentrations of UFPs and/or VOCs will increase. Depending on the specific situation, please consider other safety measures, such as an Air Manager to control UFPs, or a separate filter, cabinet, and/or dedicated ventilation system.
  • Page 8 FCC / ISED regulatory notices • Modificationstatement.Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Ultimaker could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment • Wireless notice. This device complies with FCC/ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines and RSS-102 of the ISED radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules.

  • Page 9: Introduction

    2. Introduction...

  • Page 10: Main Components

    2.1 Main components Ultimaker 2+ Connect with Air Manager 1. Air Manager 2. Ultimaker 2+ Connect Ultimaker 2+ Connect user manual...
  • Page 11 12. Spool holder 13. Ethernet port Air Manager 1. Filter 4. Front enclosure 7. Filter housing 2. Air Manager cover 5. Hinge profile 8. Air Manager cable 3. Handle 6. Fan 9. Air Manager release clip Ultimaker 2+ Connect user manual...

  • Page 12: Specifications

    50 - 60 Hz Power Max. 221 W Software Ultimaker Cura Our free print preparation software Ultimaker Digital Factory Our online printer and print job management solution Supported OS Windows, MacOS, Linux Warranty Warranty period 12 months Ultimaker 2+ Connect user manual...

  • Page 13: Installation

    3. Installation...

  • Page 14: Unboxing

    4. Remove the upper cardboard section and four foam pieces 5. Carefully lift the Ultimaker 2+ Connect out of the bottom cardboard section and foam pieces 6. Place the printer on a flat surface Air Manager Please retain all packaging for warranty purposes.

  • Page 15: What's In The Box

    3.2 What's in the box? Ultimaker 2+ Connect The Ultimaker 2+ Connect is supplied with several hardware accessories. Check if all these items are included before continuing: Accessories Tools 1. Glass plate 12. Hex screwdriver 2 mm 2. Spool holder 13.

  • Page 16: Hardware Installation

    10. Push the handle against the panel; the magnet will hold the front enclosure in place The Ultimaker 2+ Connect and Air Manager must be positioned out of direct sunlight when in use. Ensure there is at least 10 cm of free space at the back of the Air Manager for unrestricted airflow.

  • Page 17: First Setup

    Load material Before you can start printing on the Ultimaker 2+ Connect, you need to load material into the printer. For the first use, it is recommended to use the spool of PLA that came with the Ultimaker 2+ Connect.

  • Page 18: Firmware Update

    3.5 Firmware update If connected to a network, the Ultimaker 2+ Connect will check if the latest firmware is installed. If a newer version is available, it will download the latest firmware and install it. This process may take several minutes to complete.

  • Page 19: Install Ultimaker Cura

    After downloading, run the installer to complete the installation of Ultimaker Cura. When opening Ultimaker Cura for the first time, you will be asked to select your 3D printer. Select the Ultimaker 2+ Connect profile, and you are ready to go. You can now directly connect to the printer and start using Ultimaker Cura.

  • Page 20: Operation

    4. Operation...

  • Page 21: Touchscreen

    4.1 Touchscreen You can control the Ultimaker 2+ Connect by using the touchscreen at the front of the printer. Interface The main menu offers three options, represented by the following icons: Materials. This menu shows which material is currently loaded. It also offers the options to change, load, or unload material, or select a different material type.

  • Page 22: Materials

    (VOCs) depending on the filaments used and settings of the 3D printer. In case UFP emissions are unknown or are likely to be significant, it is advised to use the Air Manager with the Ultimaker 2+ Connect or use the printer in a well-ventilated room. Ensure that the filaments are printed at the advised temperatures;...

  • Page 23: Preparing A Print With Ultimaker Cura

    6. Action panel 7. 3D viewer 8. Camera position tool 9. Adjustment tools The Ultimaker Cura workflow is arranged in three stages, seen at the top of the interface. These are the prepare, preview, and monitor stages. Ultimaker 2+ Connect user manual...
  • Page 24 Ultimaker printer. When printing on a networked Ultimaker printer, you can send your print jobs from Ultimaker Cura to the printer via the cloud. The status of the printer will change to Printing, and you can begin to track the print’s progress. You can also queue multiple print jobs and view them in the print queue.

  • Page 25: Printing With The Air Manager

    When removing the front enclosure from the Ultimaker 2+ Connect, it can be placed on top of the Air Manager. The shape of the front of the Air Manager cover aligns with the hinge profile of the front enclosure.

  • Page 26: Remove The Print

    The heated bed can reach temperatures of over 100 ºC. Do not remove the print or the glass build plate from the printer until the printer has cooled down. The display of the Ultimaker 2+ Connect will indicate when it is safe to remove the print or build plate.

  • Page 27: Change The Printer Configuration

    Change the nozzle The Ultimaker 2+ Connect has a heater block with easily swappable nozzles. A 0.4 mm nozzle is already installed, and an extra 0.4 mm nozzle is included in the accessory box. Other compatible nozzle sizes include 0.25 mm, 0.6 mm, and 0.8 mm and can be purchased separately.

  • Page 28: Maintenance

    5. Maintenance...

  • Page 29: Update The Firmware

    Do not power off the printer during the firmware installation. Update using a USB stick If your Ultimaker 2+ Connect is not connected to a network, you can update to the latest firmware via USB. The firmware files are found on the Ultimaker website: 1.

  • Page 30: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance actions shall only be performed by an adult. Carefully follow the provided instructions. Where possible, ensure the printer is turned off before performing maintenance. Otherwise, if the printer is connected to the Digital Factory, ensure the Ultimaker 2+ Connect is unavailable to accept new print jobs from starting remotely through the Digital Factory.

  • Page 31: Replace The Air Manager Filter

    4. Insert the replacement filter into the filter housing and gently push it. Ensure the filter is completely flush 5. Place the Air Manager cover onto the printer and turn on the Ultimaker 2+ Connect The filter in the sealed bag can be disposed of with your regular household waste.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    6. Troubleshooting...

  • Page 33: Error Messages

    Go to the specified page to learn more and for troubleshooting tips. 6.2 Extrusion problems If the Ultimaker 2+ Connect is not extruding the correct amount of material, or not extruding any material at all, there can be multiple causes for this. Try the following troubleshooting tips.

  • Page 34: Adhesion Issues

    Check the TFM coupler The TFM coupler (the white part in the Ultimaker 2+ Connect hot end) can deform. The coupler is a consumable item that wears over time and slowly changes shape on the inside due to heat and pressure in the hot end.

  • Page 35: Air Manager Troubleshooting

    2. Ensure one end of the Air Manager cable is securely inserted into the filter housing. Reconnect if necessary 3. Ensure the other end of the cable is securely inserted into the OUT port at the back of the Ultimaker 2+ Connect.

  • Page 36: Warranty

    7. Warranty...

  • Page 37: General

    7.1 General Ultimaker grants a standard warranty on the Ultimaker 2+ Connect and Air Manager (“Product”) in the country where the product was purchased. From the date the product is sold and delivered to an end customer for the first time, as evidenced by the original customer’s purchase invoice, Ultimaker warrants the product is free from defects in material, design, and...

  • Page 38: Notification

    • Failure of the product caused by an accident In any event, Ultimaker is not liable for indirect or consequential damages, including but not limited to loss of use, loss of profit or revenue. Furthermore, Ultimaker’s liability is limited to the purchase value of the product.
  • Page 39 Support For more information on technical support, visit support.ultimaker.com or contact your local reseller Ultimaker Stationsplein 32 3511 ED Utrecht The Netherlands +31 883 83 40 00...

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