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  • Page 1 3D Printer User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION ................................4 COPYRIGHT ................................5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ........................6 Safety Guidelines ..............................6 CUBE 3D PRINTER FEATURES AND BENEFITS .....................7 Cube 3D Printer Features ............................7 Cube 3D Printer Properties ............................ 7 AT A GLANCE ................................8 REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR CUBE ......................... 9 Wireless Options ..............................9...
  • Page 3 FINISHING YOUR CREATION ........................40-41 Removing your Creation From the Print Pad ....................40 Removing Raft ..............................41 Removing Supports ............................42 MAINTAINING YOUR CUBE ...........................42-43 Cleaning the Exterior ............................42 Cleaning the Print Pad .............................42 Cleaning the Print Tip ............................42 Cleaning the Touchscreen ..........................43 8 Amp Fuse Replacement ..........................43...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing “The Cube®.” It’s portable, plug and print design, enables everybody in the family to express their cre- ativity like never before.With ten different material colors to choose from, enjoy the freedom to print in your true colors or to mix it up.Cube 3D Printers ready-to-print technology provides a new dimension to your imagination and helps you share your creations...

  • Page 5: Copyright

    Cube 3D Printer. The warranty period for the Cube 3D Printer is ninety (90) days and shall start on the earlier of the date your Cube 3D printer is activated or the thirtieth day after your purchase of the Cube 3D printer.

  • Page 6: Important Safety Information

    Cube’s appropriate use. Ensure small 3D prints are not accessible to young children. These 3D prints are potential choking hazards for young children. When the Cube is operating, the print tip on the printjet and the print pad become hot; avoid touching these areas until they have cooled down.

  • Page 7: Cube 3D Printer Features And Benefits

    CUBE 3D PRINTER FEATURES AND BENEFITS pad. After each layer is produced, the print pad lowers so that a new layer can be drawn on top of the last. This is the process continues until the last layer on the top of the creation is jetted.

  • Page 8: At A Glance

    AT A GLANCE Cube Tube Print Jet Print Tip Print Pad Material Cartridge USB Connection- For Print Files Only Power Cord (Right side of printer) Connection Operator’s Touch ON/OFF Push-Button Screen Power Switch & ware updates only Menu Function Button...

  • Page 9: Requirements For Your Cube

    Electrical Requirements Wireless Options: 802.11b/g with: WPS Infrastructure or Ad hoc Mode Outlet requirements: 100-240 Volts, at 50/60 Hz. Cube electrical rating: 24VDC, 6.25 amp. Wired Option: Material Storage All polymers degrade with time. The following condi- tions ensure the material remains high quality: Software: Do not unpack until material is needed.

  • Page 10: Unpacking And Setting Up The Cube

    Note: Retain packaging and Cube carton for future transporting. Remove white plastic inserts from each side of box. Pinch and bend insert out. Next, pull insert out of box to remove. Lift top of carton up and remove.
  • Page 11 Remove foam above and below plate by gently pulling out from the back of the Cube; remove blue shipping tape from Cube. Remove Blue Shipping Tape Remove Foam Remove print pad from foam under Cube and set aside. Lift foam that Cube was sitting on to access power supply and other accessories.

  • Page 12: Activate Your Cube In Cubify.com

    If you have not created an account in Cubify.com, please do so now to receive your one time activation code. Once your se- rial number is entered in “Activate my Cube,” your activation code will be sent to your e-mail account. If your e-mail was not start creating.
  • Page 13 Click on “Activate my Cube” from “My Cubify “ drop down menu. Click Here On the Cube Activation Form, enter your Cube 12 digit/letter serial number (located on the back of Cube) in the activation screen and click on “Activate.”...

  • Page 14: Unlock Your Cube

    UNLOCK YOUR CUBE Once you have successfully activated your Cube account, next step is to unlock your Cube to begin your creations. Your unique activation code appears in the ”Congratulations” screen after you activated your Cube account; your code was also sent to your e-mail account.

  • Page 15: Download And Install Cubify Client Software

    Tap in your activation code and then tap on the check box to unlock your Cube. If an error is made while entering now start your creation. You are now at the main menu. Main Menu Tap Here DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL CUBIFY CLIENT SOFTWARE your own prints.
  • Page 16 Click Here and then Here The Cubify Setup Wizard will guide you through the steps to install the software on your computer. Select Next to start the Setup Wizard. Click Next...

  • Page 17: Download Your Free Creations

    DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE CREATIONS   Download your free 25 Free creations by following these simple steps. 1. Click on “Download free creation;” your download will start immediately. Click Here Click Here...

  • Page 18: Cubify Client Software Overview

    The Cubify Client Software allows you manipulate your design before sending it to the Cube for printing. It simulates the Cube’s print pad so you can orient, scale, re-size and rotate the 3D print to get the best result when printing.
  • Page 19 Click on “Print” to transfer your creation to the Cube. The two methods of sending your creation to print are: Set up Ad hoc or WPS WI-FI modes USB stick connected to your computer for downloading your creation for print.
  • Page 20 These icons permit you to view your creation in various view points. After selecting a particular view, place your cursor on the part and hold the mouse button down; rotate the print pad to view different angles of the part. Back Side Top Side Bottom Side...
  • Page 21 Select “Yes” to delete the 3D print or “No” if you would like to continue. Allows connection between your computer and the Cube your Cube. Click on the Help button to access the Cube 3-D Printer User Guide and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).

  • Page 22: Wi-Fi Set-Up

    NOTE: Ad hoc will not connect to operating systems running Windows XP. An ad hoc network is a temporary connection to your Cube Printer through your computer or your wireless smart phone. Ad hoc networks can only be wireless, so you must have a wireless network adapter installed in your computer to setup or join an ad hoc network.

  • Page 23: Set Up A Computer (Wps) Network

    WPS (WI-FI Protected Setup) allow easy establishment of a secure wireless network. All new wireless-routers are set up for WPS. To be sure, look for the WPS logo on your wireless-router box. WPS connection will allow you to connect to your Cube Printer through the Cubify Client Software.
  • Page 24 Tap on “WPS” in the menu screen. The next screen will show your printer connecting to your computer and then if WPS connection was successful. If connection was not successful, unplug the power to your Cube and then plug your Cube in;...

  • Page 25: Wired Computer Set Up (Without Wi-Fi Options)

    Tap Here One Time If your USB drive is connected to the Cube, please remove the USB drive please remove the USB drive, (the screen will display the directions to do this). Tap the “NEXT” arrow on the display; locate the USB cable and connect the cable to the Cube USB port located on the back of the Cube (again, these instructions will be displayed on the screen).
  • Page 26 “Firmware Updated Successfully”, click OK. Disconnect the USB cable from your Cube and computer; unplug the Cube power cord. Plug power cord back in and press the Cube power button; a message will display on the touchscreen “Setting restored,” click on the check mark to...

  • Page 27: Print Pad Installation

    SETTING PRINT JET GAP properly. When the Cube is operating, the print tip on the print jet and the print pad become hot; avoid touching these areas until they have cooled down. Finger tap “Set Up” on the touchscreen and press “Next” until “Set Gap” appears.
  • Page 28 Finger tap “Set Gap;” The print jet and print pad will move into position to set the gap. Next, fold a sheet of standard paper in half and place it between the print tip and the print pad. If the paper can not slide between the print tip and print pad, tap the “down”...

  • Page 29: Material Cartridge Preparation

    1. Remove material cartridge from packaing; using scissors cut top portion of bag and remove the cartridge. Tap “Setup” on Cube touch screen then select “Load Cartridge,” press Next. 3. Remove thumbscrew on the side of the material cartridge. Remove the blue tape from material. Retain screw to re-install in cartridge when you need to store cartridge again.

  • Page 30: Material Cartridge Installation

    MATERIAL CARTRIDGE INSTALLATION Remove material cartridge from packaging; using scissors cut top portion of bag and remove the cartridge. Tap “Setup” on Cube touch screen then select “load cartridge,” press Next. Tap Here Tap Here Remove thumbscrew on the side of the material cartridge. Remove the blue tape from material. Retain screw to re- install in cartridge when you need to store cartridge again.
  • Page 31 Locate the clear tube (Cube tube) in packaging and thread the material through the Cube tube until it comes out of the other end of tube. Cube Tube Insert material coming from tube into print jet; continue to hold material and press Next on the touchscreen. Continue...
  • Page 32 PRINT TIP BECOMES EXTREMELY HOT DURING SET-UP AND OPERATION. DO NOT TOUCH NOZZLE. Remove the jetted material loading the cartridge is not successful because the material did not jet from the print tip, remove the material from the print jet. Repeat the Material Cartridge Installation. Insert Cube tube into print jet.

  • Page 33: Printing Preparation

    Remove glue from the foam and remove cap. Remove print pad from the Cube; paint a thin coat of glue on the entire print pad until the glue is evenly distributed (do not over apply). Replace glue cap after use.

  • Page 34: Printing Your First Creation

    Do not change color of material or cartridge during printing; doing so may damage the Cube. NOTE: Your Cube will have printed test creations before leaving the factory. These test creations may have been printed in a different material color than you are using. Therefore, a small amount material color until it transitions over to your material color.
  • Page 35 The software’s print pad is a simulation of your Cube print pad. Click here In the client software you can orient, scale, and manipulate your creation to ensure that you obtain the optimum printing results.
  • Page 36 Click here Printing with WI-FI Connection...

  • Page 37: Printing From The Usb Drive

    X box to cancel. The Cube will begin a ten minute heating process. During the heating process, the print tip and the print pad will reach the temperatures that have been preset by the manufacturer. Once these temperatures are reached, your creation will begin to print.

  • Page 38: Aborting Your Print

    Here The Cube will begin a ten minute heating process. During the heating process, the print tip and the print pad will reach the temperatures that have been preset by the manufacturer. Once these temperatures are reached, your creation will WARNING –...

  • Page 39: Replacing Material Cartridge During Printing

    Do not change to a different color of mate- rial; doing so can cause damage to your Cube. Please follow these steps to replace the cartridge.

  • Page 40: Finishing Your Creation

    FINISHING YOUR CREATION Removing your Creation From the Print Pad Refer to the Cube User Guide for instructions for “Cleaning Print Pad” in Maintaining your Cube, to remove the glue from the print pad.

  • Page 41: Removing Raft

    Removing Raft (If Required) your creation. In places where the supports are inside your creation and are hard to get to, use little wire snips or needle nose pliers to remove the supports. Removing Supports (If Required) Carefully break the supports away from your creation. In places where the supports are inside your creation and are hard to get to, use small needle nose pliers (not supplied) to remove the supports.

  • Page 42: Maintaining Your Cube

    MAINTAINING YOUR CUBE Cleaning the Exterior Clean the Cube’s exterior with a lint free cloth and water. Dampen the cloth with water and wipe the outer surfaces of any debris that is visible. Cleaning the Print Pad Rinse pad under tap water and dry using a lint free wipe.

  • Page 43: Cleaning The Touchscreen

    8 Amp Fuse Replacement Caution: Before replacing the fuse, switch Cube’s power off and unplug power cord. 8 Amp, 250V fast blow fuse is located on the back left side of your Cube. installed, plug power cord into outlet and switch power on.

  • Page 44: Print Pad Plate Leveling Instructions

    PRINT PAD PLATE LEVELING INSTRUCTIONS Your print pad plate may become un-leveled when transporting your Cube, If this occurs, please follow these instructions to level your print pad plate for optimum creation experience. Tools Required: 7-mm Open-end Wrench- Supplied in Cube packaging The print pad plate is mounted on three bolts;...
  • Page 45 Touch the “clockwise” and “counter-clockwise” buttons to automatically move the print jet around the four corners of the print pad. During each movement along the sides of the print pad, observe any gaps between the pad and the print jet. If there are gaps on one side of print pad and the print jet tip is barely touching the print pad on the other side, the print pad plate is not level.
  • Page 46 SIDE TO SIDE If the gap between the print pad and print jet tip is at the right or left side, adjust the plate using the side adjusting screw. EXAMPLE: If the gap appears on the side of print pad, the plate is too low and will need to be moved up.
  • Page 47 FRONT TO BACK If the gap between the print pad and print jet tip is at the front or back of plate, adjust the plate using the front adjusting screw. EXAMPLE: If the gap between the print jet tip and the print pad is too low, the plate is too low and will need to be moved up.
  • Page 48 RE-SET PRINT JET GAP printed layer sticks properly. When the Cube is operating, the print tip on the print jet and the print pad become hot; avoid touching these areas until they have cooled down. Finger tap “Set Up” on the touchscreen and press “Next” until “Set Gap” appears.
  • Page 49 Press the “Z” up key to move the print pad upward to the print tip until the paper is tight between the print pad and the print tip. Finger tap the down key until the paper slides back and forth with no resistance. Press the check mark to save setting to printer’s memory.
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