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  • Page 1 http://www.monomachines.com/ ® USER MANUAL For More Info Click Here ---> http://www.monomachines.com/...
  • Page 2 http://www.monomachines.com/ For More Info Click Here ---> http://www.monomachines.com/...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME. LET’S GET STARTED Safety and Compliance Specifications How Does it Work? SETTING UP YOUR MAKERBOT REPLICATOR 2 DESKTOP 3D PRINTER Accessory Checklist MakerBot Replicator 2 Diagram Unpacking Your MakerBot Replicator 2 Installing Build Plate Installing Filament Guide Tube and Spool Holder...

  • Page 4: Welcome. Let's Get Started

    http://www.monomachines.com/ For More Info Click Here ---> Welcome. Let’s get started. http://www.monomachines.com/...
  • Page 5 MakerBot Replicator 2. In chapters A and B, you will learn the basics of the MakerBot Replicator 2, how to unbox safely, and how to get set up. Chapters C–E will take you through leveling, printing, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

  • Page 6: Safety And Compliance

    The socket outlet must be located near the equipment and must be easily accessible CAUTION: The Replicator 2 melts plastic during printing. Plastic odors are emitted during this operation. Make sure to set up the Replicator 2 in a well- ventilated area. For More Info Click Here --->...
  • Page 7 http://www.monomachines.com/ SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE RADIO AND TELEVISION INTERFERENCE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 8: Specifications

    Fused deposition modeling Without Spool: 49 x 32 x 38 cm [19.1 x 12.8 x 14.7 in ] Filament: 1.75 mm MakerBot PLA Filament With Spool: 49 x 42 x 38 cm 1.75 mm MakerBot [19.1 x 16.5 x 14.7 in ]...

  • Page 9: How Does It Work

    PLA Filament. Your 3D design files are translated into instructions for the MakerBot Replicator 2 and sent to the machine via SD card. Then the MakerBot Replicator 2 heats the MakerBot PLA Filament and squeezes it out through a nozzle to make a solid object layer by layer.

  • Page 10: Setting Up Your Makerbot Replicator 2 Desktop 3D Printer

    For More Info Click Here ---> Setting Up Your MakerBot ® Replicator ® Desktop 3D Printer http://www.monomachines.com/...
  • Page 11 For More Info Click Here ---> NOTE: Do not force or tear anything during unpacking and setup. This may damage the MakerBot Replicator 2 Desktop 3D Printer. SETTING UP YOUR MAKERBOT REPLICATOR 2 DESKTOP 3D PRINTER http://www.monomachines.com/...

  • Page 12: Accessory Checklist

    Click Here ---> ACCESSORY CHECKLIST MakerBot PLA Filament Filament guide tube Spool holder [1lb Spool] Build plate Power supply USB-A to SD card and cable USB-B cable Hex wrenches PTFE-based grease Support card Blue tape sheets More options available at makerbot.com/store http://www.monomachines.com/...

  • Page 13: Makerbot Replicator 2 Diagram

    [4] THREADED Z-AXIS ROD [5] BUILD PLATE [6] BUILD PLATFORM [7] FILAMENT GUIDE TUBE [8] EXTRUDER CABLE [9] EXTRUDER [10] FILAMENT SPOOL ® [11] SPOOL HOLDER For More Info Click Here ---> SETTING UP YOUR MAKERBOT REPLICATOR 2 DESKTOP 3D PRINTER http://www.monomachines.com/...

  • Page 14: Unpacking Your Makerbot Replicator 2

    UNPACKING YOUR MAKERBOT REPLICATOR 2 Opening the Box 1a. Place the MakerBot Replicator 2 box on the ground and open it. 1b. The foam tray at the top of the box contains everything you need to get started with your MakerBot Replicator 2. Make sure you have everything listed on the Accessory Checklist on page 12.
  • Page 15 We recommend that you keep the box and foam inserts in case you need to transport your MakerBot Replicator 2 in the future. For More Info Click Here ---> SETTING UP YOUR MAKERBOT REPLICATOR 2 DESKTOP 3D PRINTER http://www.monomachines.com/...

  • Page 16: Installing Build Plate

    http://www.monomachines.com/ For More Info Click Here ---> INSTALLING BUILD PLATE Installing the Build Plate 3a. Locate and unwrap the build plate. Tilt and fit the notch in the build plate onto the tab at the back of the build platform. Fit the tab in the build plate between the two pegs at the front of the build platform.

  • Page 17: Installing Filament Guide Tube And Spool Holder

    MakerBot Replicator 2 [when viewed from the back]. For More Info Click Here ---> SETTING UP YOUR MAKERBOT REPLICATOR 2 DESKTOP 3D PRINTER http://www.monomachines.com/...

  • Page 18: Mounting Filament Spool And Attaching Usb Cable

    MOUNTING FILAMENT SPOOL Mounting the Filament Spool 7a. Open the box containing the MakerBot PLA Filament. Remove the spool from its bag. Spool Holder 7b. Fit the spool onto the spool holder. Ensure that the MakerBot PLA Filament unwinds counterclockwise [when viewed from the back] .

  • Page 19: Attaching Power Supply And Powering On

    CAUTION: Do not use an extension cord or power supply other than the ones shipped with your MakerBot Replicator 2. Ensure that the plug is easily accessible in case the Replicator 2 needs to be disconnected. SETTING UP YOUR MAKERBOT REPLICATOR 2 DESKTOP 3D PRINTER...

  • Page 20: Startup Process: Leveling, Loading, Testing

    http://www.monomachines.com/ For More Info Click Here ---> Startup Process: Leveling, Loading, Testing http://www.monomachines.com/...
  • Page 21 You can use these menus to return to the Startup Script at any time. You can also find a video of this process at makerbot.com/support/replicator2/videos. If you have problems or questions, refer to the troubleshooting chapter in this manual or contact MakerBot Support at support@makerbot.com.

  • Page 22: Leveling The Build Plate

    • If the build platform is too close to the extruder nozzle, the build plate can block the MakerBot PLA Filament from extruding from the nozzle. This can also scratch the build plate.
  • Page 23 http://www.monomachines.com/ LEVELING THE BUILD PLATE CONTINUED Make Some Room Between the Build Plate and the Nozzle When directed by the LCD screen, tighten each of the three knobs under the build platform about four turns. For More Info Click Here ---> Support Card Leveling...
  • Page 24 LCD panel and use the M button to select Utilities. Scroll to Level Build Plate and select it. You can use these menus to return to the leveling script at any time. For a demonstration of this process, see the MakerBot Replicator 2 video page at makerbot.com/support/replicator2/videos. http://www.monomachines.com/...

  • Page 25: Loading Makerbot Pla Filament

    “Aaah, that feels much better. Let’s go on and load some plastic!” Before building, you must load the MakerBot PLA Filament into the extruder. The extruder will heat the MakerBot PLA Filament and use the melted material to build things.
  • Page 26 Feed the end of the MakerBot PLA Filament into the end of the guide tube where it attaches to the back of the MakerBot Replicator 2. Feed the MakerBot PLA Filament through the guide tube until it emerges from the other end of the tube.
  • Page 27 After the extruder reaches 230° C, the LCD panel will prompt you to load the MakerBot PLA Filament into the extruder. Click through the message until your MakerBot Replicator 2 asks you to press the M when you see plastic extruding. For More Info Click Here --->...
  • Page 28 There’s probably some filament inside the extruder left over from our testing process at the MakerBot Factory. Wait until you see the color that you loaded come out of the nozzle before you press the M button.

  • Page 29: Unloading Makerbot Pla Filament

    Unloading MakerBot PLA Filament To unload MakerBot PLA Filament, go to the LCD panel and select Preheat > Start Preheat. Wait for the extruder to heat to the set temperature. Then push down on the Extruder Arm and continue to hold it down as you gently pull the filament out of the extruder.

  • Page 30: Making A Test Object From The Sd Card

    2a. Use the up and down arrow buttons to navigate through the list of models on the SD card. 2b. To select a model, press M. 2c. The MakerBot Replicator 2 will begin to build your object. You can use the LCD panel to monitor the temperature of the extruder and the status and progress of your object.
  • Page 31 http://www.monomachines.com/ MAKING A TEST OBJECT FROM THE SD CARD CONTINUED For More Info Projects Available on the SD Card Click Here ---> CHAIN LINKS COMB MR JAWS File Name: Chain Links File Name: Comb File Name: Mr Jaws Make Time: 15 Minutes Make Time: 26 Minutes Make Time: 18 minutes Design By:...

  • Page 32: Making An Object With Makerbot Makerware

    For More Info Click Here ---> Making an Object with MakerBot MakerWare http://www.monomachines.com/...
  • Page 33 How to make an object using a computer and MakerBot MakerWare ® ™ For More Info Click Here ---> ™ MAKING AN OBJECT WITH MAKERBOT MAKERWARE http://www.monomachines.com/...
  • Page 34 USING MAKERBOT MAKERWARE MakerBot MakerWare is software that prepares 3D models for printing and turns them into instructions for your MakerBot Replicator 2. Download and Install MakerBot MakerWare 1a. Go to your computer and open a browser session. 1b. Enter the URL makerbot.com/makerware and download the correct MakerWare installer for your operating system.
  • Page 35 USING MAKERBOT MAKERWARE CONTINUED Download an Object From MakerBot Thingiverse Thingiverse is a website where MakerBot users and others can share design files. 2a. Open a browser session and go to www.thingiverse.com. Use the search field at the upper right to search for “Minimalist NYC buildings.”...
  • Page 36 M key to go into Move mode. In this mode, print resolution and other options and save click and drag with your mouse to move an instructions for your MakerBot Replicator 2 object around the plate. Use the arrow at to an SD card.
  • Page 37 USING MAKERBOT MAKERWARE CONTINUED Open MakerBot MakerWare | Continued For More Info NUT AND BOLT Design By: aubenc Thingiverse: 9095 Click Here ---> MAKING AN OBJECT WITH MAKERBOT MAKERWARE http://www.monomachines.com/...
  • Page 38 USING MAKERBOT MAKERWARE CONTINUED Open the .stl files in MakerBot MakerWare 4a. Click on the Add button. Navigate to the location of the file FlatIron.stl and select it. The file will open at the center of the build plate.
  • Page 39 USING MAKERBOT MAKERWARE CONTINUED Open the .stl files in MakerBot MakerWare | Continued 4e. Click on the Flatiron Building to select it. Hold down the shift key and click on the Woolworth Building. Then release the shift key. Both models should be selected.
  • Page 40 Save your model and toolpath files | Continued 5b. Select the Make It button. The Make dialog appears, with the following options: [1] MAKE WITH: Select The Replicator 2, if not already selected. [2] MATERIAL: Choose the type of plastic your are building with.
  • Page 41 6c. Use the arrow buttons to navigate to the file “flatiron_woolworth.x3g”. Press the M button to build the selected file. Your MakerBot Replicator 2 will use the toolpath you created to build your model. MAKING AN OBJECT WITH MAKERBOT MAKERWARE...
  • Page 42 You can also use the open source ReplicatorG software to view and manipulate files from http://www.thingiverse.com and to send files to your MakerBot Replicator 2. To download the ReplicatorG software, go to http://www.replicat.org/download. To configure the ReplicatorG software to work with your MakerBot Replicator 2, go to http://www.makerbot.com/support/replicatorg/documentation/usage. For More Info Click Here --->...
  • Page 43 For More Info Click Here ---> NOTES MAKING AN OBJECT WITH MAKERBOT MAKERWARE http://www.monomachines.com/...

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting, Diagnostics, And Maintenance

    http://www.monomachines.com/ For More Info Click Here ---> Troubleshooting, Diagnostics, and Maintenance http://www.monomachines.com/...
  • Page 45 This chapter describes basic troubleshooting and maintenance tasks for your MakerBot Replicator ® ® Desktop 3D Printer. For details on more advanced troubleshooting and maintenance tasks, go to makerbot.com/support. For More Info Click Here ---> ® TROUBLESHOOTING, DIAGNOSTICS, AND MAINTENANCE...

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting

    COMMON PROBLEMS AND HOW TO FIX THEM PROBLEM SOLUTION Can’t load MakerBot Make a fresh cut at the end of the MakerBot PLA Filament. Cut the filament at an angle—a narrow tip will help with PLA Filament loading. It is also important that the filament have no into the extruder bends in it.
  • Page 47 Can’t Remove MakerBot Press down on the extruder arm and push a short length of the filament through the heated extruder. Then, continuing to hold PLA Filament down the extruder arm, try pulling the filament free again.

  • Page 48: Diagnostics

    Unload the filament, cut a fresh edge, and load the filament again. NOTE: For more detailed troubleshooting information, see the MakerBot Replicator 2 Troubleshooting page makerbot.com/support/replicator2/troubleshooting. For video walkthroughs of troubleshooting issues, see the MakerBot Replicator 2 video collection makerbot.com/support/replicator2/videos.

  • Page 49: Lcd Panel | Utilities Menu

    This option appears only when the stepper motors are engaged. Blinks the LED lights on the MakerBot Replicator 2 at Blink LEDs about 4 blinks per second. When the LED lights are blinking, this option is replaced by Stop Blinking.

  • Page 50: Lcd Panel | Info And Settings Menu

    [On] or abbreviated help text [Off]. HEAT LEDS. Changes LED colors when the MakerBot Replicator 2 is heating. When this option is set to On, the LED color will change from blue to red during the heating process and will return to the default color when the process is complete.

  • Page 51: Maintenance

    4. Make sure you get the grease inside of the threads themselves. 5. Grasp both sides of the build platform and move it to the top of the MakerBot Replicator 2. 6. Use a clean, lint-free rag [or your finger] to spread the PTFE-based grease onto the bottom section of the threaded rod.

  • Page 52: Lubricating The Threaded Rod And The X-Axis Idler Pulley

    Lubricating the Threaded Rod and the X-Axis Idler Pulley | Continued 7. Locate the X-axis idler pulley. If you are facing the front of the MakerBot Replicator 2, the idler pulley is at the top left side. The idler pulley is one of the pulleys that allow the rubber belt to move the extruder from left to right, or along the X-axis.

  • Page 53: Cleaning The Drive Gear

    The drive gear is the part of the extruder that pushes filament through the extruder. When you make things with your MakerBot Replicator 2, small pieces of hardened PLA can stick to the drive gear. If you are having problems with your extruder, cleaning the drive gear might help.
  • Page 54 8. Add the fan guard, the fan, the heat sink, and spacers to the front of the extruder and bolt them on. 9. Reload the MakerBot PLA Filament. To do this, go to the LCD panel and select Utilities > Filament Options > Load.
  • Page 55 To update your firmware, follow these steps: 1. Locate the USB-A to USB-B cable that came with your MakerBot Replicator 2 and use it to connect your Replicator 2 to your computer.

  • Page 56: Glossary Of Terms

    MakerBot BUILD PLATE: The acrylic surface on Replicator 2 will use to build an object. which the MakerBot Replicator 2 builds GCode is converted to X3G before being an object.
  • Page 57 MakerBot will use to build an object. can store digital data and be read by the Toolpaths for the MakerBot Replicator 2 MakerBot Replicator 2. The SD card used with must be saved as an X3G file. your MakerBot Replicator 2 must be formatted .STL: A widely used file format for...

  • Page 58: Contact Us For More Info

    If you ever need help resolving an issue with your MakerBot Replicator 2, send an email to the address above to open a ticket with the MakerBot Support Team. To help us understand your problem from the start, it is very helpful to include pictures or a video as attachments with your email.
  • Page 59 http://www.monomachines.com/ For More Info Click Here ---> NOTES TROUBLESHOOTING, DIAGNOSTICS, AND MAINTENANCE http://www.monomachines.com/...

  • Page 60: Click Here

    http://www.monomachines.com/ For More Info Click Here ---> Terms of Service http://www.monomachines.com/...

  • Page 61: Terms Of Service

    All information in this Manual is subject to change at any time without notice and is provided for convenience purposes only. MakerBot reserves the right to modify or revise the Manual in its sole discretion and at any time. You agree to be bound by any modifications and/or revisions.
  • Page 62 We make no warranties to those defined as “consumers” in the Magnuson-Moss Warranty-Federal Trade Commission Improvements Act. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY. In no event will MakerBot or any of our respective officers, directors, employees, shareholders, affiliates, agents, successors or assigns, nor any party...
  • Page 63 http://www.monomachines.com/ For More Info NOTES Click Here ---> TERMS OF SERVICE http://www.monomachines.com/...
  • Page 64 For More Info Click Here ---> MakerBot One MetroTech Center, 21st Floor, Brooklyn, NY support@makerbot.com makerbot.com http://www.monomachines.com/...

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