MOUNTING FILAMENT SPOOL AND ATTACHING USB CABLE
Mounting the Filament Spool
8
8a. Open the box containing the MakerBot
PLA Filament. Remove the spool from its bag.
8b. Fit the spool onto the spool holder.
Ensure that the MakerBot PLA Filament
unwinds counterclockwise [when viewed
from the back] . Squeeze the spool holder
and push the spool on until it locks.
Attaching the USB Cable
9
9a. Locate the USB-A to USB-B cable.
Insert the USB cable into the USB-B port on
the back of the MakerBot Replicator 2.
Do not attach the other end of the USB
cable to anything yet.
9b. Do not plug the AC power cord into an
electrical outlet until step 11 of this chapter.
B SETTING UP YOUR MAKERBOT REPLICATOR 2 DESKTOP 3D PRINTER
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Spool
Holder
USB cable
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