Top Level Entries - MakerBot Replicator 2X User Manual

LCD MENUS

TOP LEVEL ENTRIES

Before you have selected anything in the LCD
panel, you will see these top-level menu entries:
Build from SD
This option allows you to print an X3G file
from an SD card
• Use the M button to select Build from SD.
• Use the up and down arrows to choose
from the list of files on your SD card.
• Press M to start a print.
• Select Exit Menu or the left arrow button
to return to the top-level menu.
Preheat
To preheat your MakerBot Replicator 2X,
select Preheat. Preheating reduces the
amount of time it takes to heat the plate and
extruders when you begin a print.
• Choose the parts of the MakerBot
Replicator 2X that you want to preheat. Use
the arrow buttons to navigate to "Right Tool",
"Left Tool", or "Platform". Use the "M" button
to toggle a setting between "ON" and "OFF"
THE LCD KEYPAD
The LCD Keypad includes four arrow buttons
surrounding a central M button.
• Use the arrows to navigate through
the LCD menus and the M button to
make selections.
• The left arrow often allows you to go
back or cancel an action.
• 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.
For example, if you want to print with dual
extrusion, set both extruders to ON. If you are
printing with ABS, set the platform to ON.
• To start the preheat, use the up arrow and
down arrow to choose "Start Preheat!"
Select the M button to start the preheat.
• If you need to stop the preheating process,
just go to the Preheat menu again and use
the up arrow or down arrow to choose "Cool!"
Use the M button to turn off the preheat.
Utilities
The Utilities menu contains controls for
your MakerBot Replicator 2X and scripts for
processes like loading filament and leveling
the build plate.
Info and Settings
The Info and Settings menu displays
information about your MakerBot Replicator
2X and allows you to change settings on your
MakerBot Replicator 2X.
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