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EKOCYCLE Cube Quick Start Manual

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EKOCYCLE
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Personal 3D Printer

Quick Start Guide

See Inside for Use and Safety Information
The USB Mass Storage Device Contains the User
Guide and Quick Start Guide in other Languages

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  • Page 1: Quick Start Guide

    EKOCYCLE Personal 3D Printer Quick Start Guide See Inside for Use and Safety Information The USB Mass Storage Device Contains the User Guide and Quick Start Guide in other Languages...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach us at cubifysupport@cubify.com. This Quick Start Guide will give you basic instructions on how to get your EKOCYCLE™ Cube® 3D Printer plugged in and printing so you can start making your own creations. Cube® User Guide located on your For more detailed instructions, refer to the EKOCYCLE ™...

  • Page 4: Safety

    Adult supervision is required; observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure the appropriate use of the EKOCYCLE Cube printer. Ensure small 3D prints are not accessible to young children. These 3D prints are potential choking hazards for young children.

  • Page 5: Your Ekocycle Cube Printer At A Glance

    To ensure safety, please exercise caution when operating your EKOCYCLE Cube printer. Read and follow all safety precautions as outlined in this document and the EKOCYCLE Cube Printer User Guide. Be careful when operating your printer to ensure proper printing and be mindful of and avoid hot surfaces.

  • Page 6: Unpack Your Printer

    UNPACK YOUR PRINTER NOTE: Keep all packing materials for future transport. Shipping the printer without the original packing materials may damage the printer and void the manufacturer’s warranty. Pull the clips (A), remove them from the top of the printer box and open the box. Remove the upper foam support.
  • Page 7 Front View Top View 8” (203 mm) 4” (102 mm) Back Front 4” (102 mm) Build Plate Travel Area Hand Clearance Around the Printer Remove the top insert. Fold the sides inward and remove the lower insert from the printer.
  • Page 8 (B) from the printer. Open the accessories box and unpack the material cartridges, the USB mass storage device, the power supply, cord, and the Cube Glue bottle. Connect the power supply cable to the power inlet port (A) on the printer.

  • Page 9: What's Included

    WHAT’S INCLUDED EKOCYCLE Cube Removable Cartridges Cube Glue Print Pad Power Supply Power Cord Quick Start Guide Casing and Contents Sandpaper Gap Gauge USB Mass 1.5 mm Allen Pliers Casing Scraper Storage Device* Wrench Depending on your printer model or configuration, up to two cartridges may be included.

  • Page 10: Setting Up And Activating Your Printer

    Select the letters to spell out the checkmark name. Select the to confirm your choice. You can change the name at any time by navigating to the System 1 screen and selecting CUBE NAME. NOTE: The button toggles between lowercase letters, uppercase letters and numerals.
  • Page 11 Connect the printer to your network. Use the up or down arrows to scroll to your network choice and SKIP select the network name. Select to bypass this step. You can connect to a wireless network at any time by navigating to the Network screen and selecting WIFI.
  • Page 12 NOTE: The display will indicate when the network connection has been made. NOTE: If the wrong password was entered, you will be asked to enter the password again after a few seconds. NOTE: Connection to a network is confirmed by a checkmark to the left of the network name.
  • Page 13 Log in to Cubify.com. Go to www.cubify.com, select My Cubify and log in to your account. NOTE: If you have not activated an account on Cubify, select SIGN UP and follow the instructions. Go to Cubify.com/ekocycle/activate.
  • Page 14 NOTE: The serial number for your printer will appear on the printer’s touchscreen display. Take note of the serial number. You will need it to activate your printer. checkmark Select the to continue. NOTE: Do not use the example serial number in this illustration to activate your printer.
  • Page 15 activation code Enter the 4-digit into the printer checkmark and select the to continue. checkmark Select the to complete the registration and warranty activation process. Before installing cartridges, select the cartridge START icon or select to begin the process of installing your print cartridge.
  • Page 16 NOTE: The printer will begin to heat. Wait until the printer has finished heating and then follow the user prompts in the touchscreen menu. Insert the print jet (from the cartridge that will be mounted on the left side of the printer) into the left print jet opening on top of the printer.
  • Page 17 NOTE: The print jet will begin to heat. Once the print jet has reached the operating temperature, the printer will prime melted material into the refuse bin. The left cartridge has been installed. Select the checkmark to continue. NOTE: The printer will begin to heat. Wait until the printer has finished heating and then follow the user prompts in the touchscreen menu.
  • Page 18 Insert the print jet (from the cartridge that will be mounted on the right side of the printer) into the right print jet opening on top of the printer. Rotate the print jet clockwise until the dots align. NOTE: As you rotate the print jet, ensure the print jet tube is tucked under the top of the printer cover.
  • Page 19 The right cartridge has been installed. Select the checkmark to continue. PRINT 20. Select to continue. It is recommended that Auto Level is performed prior to the first print. Ensure the print pad is clean and installed properly and then select the checkmark to continue to Auto Level.
  • Page 20 NOTE: The printer will begin the Auto Level procedure. This may take a few minutes. checkmark Select the to continue. NOTE: If the print pad is not level, remove the print pad and select the checkmark to continue. The print pad is magnetically attached to the adjustment knobs.
  • Page 21 NOTE: Follow the instructions on the touchscreen display. Use the included 1.5 mm Allen wrench to loosen the lock screws before turning the knobs. Select the checkmark continue. NOTE: The lock screw for knob A can be accessed from behind the printer. The lock screw for knob B can be accessed from the front of the printer.
  • Page 22 checkmark Install the print pad and select the perform Auto Gap. NOTE: To install the print pad, place it on top of the adjustment knobs. When the print pad is centered properly, magnets will secure the print pad to the adjustment knobs. NOTE: The printer will perform an automated gap measurement.
  • Page 23 NOTE: If Auto Gap is not successful, it is recommended that you perform Auto Level and Auto Gap again. Select AUTO LEVEL continue. NOTE: If Auto Gap is not successful the second time, select PLATE MAINTENANCE. For more information, refer to the section titled PRINT PAD MAINTENANCE.
  • Page 24 Select the checkmark to continue. Gently squeeze the bottle and apply two thin layers of Cube Glue to the print pad. Select the checkmark to continue. NOTE: Apply enough glue to cover a square area of 5”...
  • Page 25 checkmark Select the to go back to the main screen. NOTE: You may also press and release the button next to the touchscreen display to return to the main menu.
  • Page 26 Function Checklist If you skip or exit from a function during the printer setup sequence below, that function can be performed at any time using the utilities in the printer menu. LANGUAGE CUBE NAME WIFI √ ACTIVATE PRINTER INSTALL CARTRIDGES...

  • Page 27: Finishing Your Creation

    FINISHING YOUR CREATION REMOVING YOUR CREATION FROM THE PRINT PAD Remove the print pad and place it in a container filled with warm tap water. Allow it to soak for approximately ten minutes or until your creation can be easily removed from the print pad.

  • Page 28: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE PRINT PAD MAINTENANCE Auto Level and Auto Gap can be affected by a residual glue or print material adhered to the print pad. These procedures can also be affected by a print pad that is too shiny. Remove all glue and print material from the print pad before performing Print Pad Maintenance.
  • Page 29 Clean and dry the print pad thoroughly. Reinstall the print pad with the Cube symbol (A) on the print pad oriented to the front and aligned with the Cube symbol (B) on the print platform.

  • Page 30: Gap Verification

    GAP VERIFICATION After the welcome message test print has printed and has been removed from the print pad, visually inspect the first (bottom) layer of the print and verify the quality. Turn the print upside down and inspect the printing grain. When the gap is optimal, the bottom of the print should appear smooth and the lines should be very light and fused together.
  • Page 31 Gap Is Too Large If the lines are more prominent (see the illustration below) and not tightly fused, the gap is too large. Auto Level and Auto Gap should be performed. If the first layer begins to fray when removing the print from the print pad, the gap is too large.

  • Page 32: Manual Gap Adjustment

    MANUAL GAP ADJUSTMENT If Auto Gap is unsuccessful, you may perform a manual gap adjustment to ensure the first layer of the part prints properly. MANUAL GAP ADJUSTMENT. Select Place the gap gauge on top of the print pad under checkmark the left print jet.
  • Page 36 EKOCYCLE Glyph, the EKOCYCLE Flag, and the Contour Bottle Design are trademarks of The Coca-Cola Company. ©2014 3D Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. The 3D Systems logo, 3D Systems, Cube, and Cubify are registered trademarks of 3D Systems, Inc. www.Cubify.com The EKOCYCLE filament contains 25% recycled materials, using an average of 3 assorted recycled 20oz PET bottles.

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