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Original Instructions

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  • Page 1 EKOCYCLE™ Cube® Personal 3D Printer User Guide Original Instructions...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    EKOCYCLE CUBE 3D PRINTER FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
  • Page 3 EKOCYCLE CUBE MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
  • Page 4 Cube Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

  • Page 5: Introduction

    ©2014 by 3D Systems, Inc . All rights reserved . This document is subject to change without notice . This document is copyrighted and contains proprietary information that is the property of 3D Systems, Inc . The 3D Systems logo, 3D Systems, Cube and Cubify are registered trademarks of 3D Systems, Inc .

  • Page 6: Warranty

    EKOCYCLE Cube 3D Printer . The warranty period for the EKOCYCLE Cube 3D Printer is ninety (90) days and shall start on the date your EKOCYCLE Cube 3D printer is activated . For consumers who are covered by consumer protection laws or regulations in their country of residence, the benefits conferred by our ninety (90) day warranty are in addition to, and operate concurrently with, all rights and remedies conveyed by such consumers protection laws and regulations, including but not limited to these additional rights .

  • Page 7: Important Safety Information

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

  • Page 8: Ekocycle Cube 3D Printer Features

    EKOCYCLE CUBE 3D PRINTER FEATURES The print jets heat print materials and produce thin, flowing streams of melted plastic creating layers that adhere to the print pad . After each layer is produced, the print pad lowers so that a new layer can be drawn on top of the last . This process continues until the last layer on top of the creation has been printed .

  • Page 9: At A Glance

    AT A GLANCE Print Jets On / Off Button USB Inlet Port (Mass Print Jet Tubes Storage Device) Material Cartridges Power Inlet Print Pad Refuse Bins USB B Port Print Platform (for future use) Touchscreen Display 3D Systems, Inc.

  • Page 10: Specifications And Requirements

    SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS WEIGHT Maximum Printer Weight (with cartridges): 17 lbs . (7 .7 kg) Maximum Box Weight: 23 lbs . (10 .43 kg) SOFTWARE Complimentary Cubify software for Windows and Mac OS X as well as iOS and Android mobile applications . These applications generate .cube3 files for printing on your printer .

  • Page 11: Dimensions

    DIMENSIONS 13 .3”H x 13 .3”W x 11” D / 33 .5 x 33 .8 x 28 cm Front View Side View 11” (28 cm) 13 .3” (33 .5 cm) 3D Systems, Inc.

  • Page 12: Unpacking And Setting Up Your Printer

    UNPACKING AND SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER CONTENTS EKOCYCLE Cube Removable Print Pad Cartridges Cube Glue Power Cord Quick Start Guide Power Supply Casing and Contents: Casing Sandpaper Gap Gauge 1 .5 mm Allen Pliers Scraper USB Mass Storage Wrench Device Depending on the configuration, up to two cartridges may be included .
  • Page 13 Open the box . Remove the upper foam support . Remove the printer from the box and remove the protective bag from the printer . Place the printer on a solid, level base where you intend to use it . NOTE: When installing the printer there must be a minimum of 8”...
  • Page 14 Open the accessories box and unpack the material cartridge(s)*, the USB mass storage device, the power supply, cord, and the bottle of Cube Glue . NOTE: Keep all packing materials for future repacking . NOTE: *Depending on your configuration, you may receive 1 or 2 cartridges with your printer .
  • Page 15 10 . Connect the power cord to utility power and to the power supply . NOTE: Ensure the connection is secure . 11 . Power on the printer by pressing the button next to the touchscreen display . 3D Systems, Inc.

  • Page 16: Initial Setup Of The Printer

    . NOTE: You can change the name of your printer at any time . Navigate to the System 1 screen, select CUBE NAME and follow the instructions on the touchscreen display . NOTE: Selecting the button toggles between lowercase letters, uppercase letters and numerals .
  • Page 17 NOTE: The printer will attempt to connect to your network . NOTE: If the network is password protected, your printer will first prompt you to enter the password . Once entered, select the checkmark to continue . NOTE: The display will indicate when the network connection has been made .
  • Page 18 . If you have not activated an account, select SIGN UP and enter the appropriate information . Go to www .cubify .com/ekocycle/activate . NOTE: The serial number for your printer will appear on the printer’s touchscreen display . Take note of the serial number .
  • Page 19 Enter your serial number twice and select Activate . NOTE: Your 4-digit activation code will appear . Make note of the activation code because it will need to be entered into the printer’s touchscreen display to activate the printer . NOTE: You can access the user guide, Cubify software, and creations .
  • Page 20 11 . Before installing cartridges, select the cartridge icon or select Start begin the process of installing your print cartridge . 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 21 NOTE: The print jet will begin to heat . Once the print jet has reached the proper temperature, the printer will prime material into the refuse bin . checkmark 15 . The left cartridge has been installed . Select the to continue .
  • Page 22 18 . Mount the cartridge on the right side of the printer and select the checkmark to continue . NOTE: It may become necessary to slightly rotate the cartridge to seat it properly . NOTE: The print jet will begin to heat . Once the print jet has reached the proper temperature, the printer will prime material into the refuse bin .
  • Page 23 NOTE: The printer will begin the Auto Level procedure . This may take a few minutes . 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 24 NOTE: When prompted, tighten the lock screw enough to ensure the adjustment knob does not easily turn . Select the checkmark to perform Auto Level again . Caution: Do not over-tighten the lock screw . This can damage the adjustment knob and void the manufacturer’s warranty . checkmark 22 .
  • Page 25 . Select the checkmark to continue . 28 . Apply two thin layers of Cube Glue to the print pad . Select the checkmark to continue . NOTE: For more information, refer to the section titled Applying Cube Glue .
  • Page 26 NOTE: The printer will begin to heat and then print the welcome message test print . checkmark 29 . Select the to go back to the main menu . NOTE: You may also press and release the button next to the touchscreen display to return to the main menu .

  • Page 27: Menu Overview

    MENU OVERVIEW Touchscreen Display After powering on the printer, touch the display to start . CAUTION: When navigating the touchscreen display, use only light finger pressure to make selections . Using anything sharp will damage the touchscreen display and will void the manufacturer’s warranty .

  • Page 28: Printer Calibration

    . This Test Print is the same Welcome Message test print that is printed when first setting up and activating your printer . CUBE NAME CUBE NAME is a utility that allows you to change the name of your printer .

  • Page 29: Ekocycle

    EKOCYCLE RECYCLED BOTTLES RECYCLED BOTTLES Selecting will display the number of recycled bottles used to print your creations . INSTALLING A MATERIAL CARTRIDGE Before the printer will print a creation, at least one cartridge must be installed . If you try to print a creation and no cartridges have been installed, the display will prompt you to install a cartridge .
  • Page 30 NOTE: The printer will begin to heat . Wait for the printer to heat 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 . Rotate the print jet clockwise until the dots (A) align .
  • Page 31 The left cartridge has been installed . Select the checkmark to complete the procedure . NOTE: Once the cartridge has been installed, the print jet will cool down . 3D Systems, Inc.

  • Page 32: Printing Your Creation

    PRINTING YOUR CREATION There are many 3D creations available at www .cubify .com . In addition, you can create your own with Cubify Invent and Cubify Sculpt software available at www .cubify .com . The printer can only print .cube3 files . Other file formats (like .stl) must be processed through Cubify software to become printable .
  • Page 33 . Select the checkmark to continue . Apply two thin layers of Cube Glue to the center of the print pad . Select checkmark to continue . NOTE: Ensure that the area where glue is applied is larger than the dimensions of the base of your creation .
  • Page 34 NOTE: The print jets will begin to heat . CAUTION: Do not touch the print jets until they have cooled to room temperature . NOTE: The estimated time to completion is noted at the bottom of the screen . NOTE: The blue bar is a progress indicator that shows the status of the print jet heating process .

  • Page 35: Finishing Your Creation

    FINISHING YOUR CREATION REMOVING YOUR CREATION FROM THE PRINT PAD CAUTION: Before attempting to remove your creation from the print pad, ensure that the printer has finished printing . Once printing has completed, the print platform and print pad will move to the bottom of the printer .

  • Page 36: Cubify Software

    . Go to www .cubify .com/ekocycle/activate . Select WINDOWS . Navigate to the Downloads folder . Double-click the Cube installation file and select Run . To install the software, select the checkbox and select Install .
  • Page 37 NOTE: Cubify setup will begin . Select Next to continue . Next Select to install the application in the listed location or select Change and browse to a different location . Select Install . NOTE: Please wait while Cubify installs . Select Finish .

  • Page 38: Installing Cubify For Apple Os X

    NOTE: Apple OS X computers can only communicate with printers that are connected to the same wireless network . Go to www .cubify .com and log in with your username and password . Go to www .cubify .com/ekocycle/activate . Select MAC . Double-click the Cubify .dmg installer file . Drag the Cubify icon into the Applications folder .

  • Page 39: Installing Cubify For Android

    Installing Cubify for Android NOTE: Android devices can only communicate with printers that are connected to the same wireless network . Open the Play Store from your Android browser . Select the Search icon . 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 40 Enter Cubify in the search box . Cubify Select the application and install it . 3D Systems, Inc.

  • Page 41: Installing Cubify For Ios

    Installing Cubify for iOS NOTE: iOS devices can only communicate with printers that are connected to the same wireless network . Locate the Cubify application from the App Store and select it . Download the application to your iOS device . 3D Systems, Inc.

  • Page 42: Cubify Overview

    . Cubify is an application for the EKOCYCLE Cube that can connect to your www .cubify .com account . You can find free creations or purchase other creations from a large number of available 3D models . Cubify imports 3D content files (such as .stl and .ply,) and prepares them for printing with your EKOCYCLE Cube .

  • Page 43: Account Settings

    Account Settings Logout Select Logout to log out of the application . Your account page on Cubify .com where you can My Account find information about your orders Order Order cartridges from Cubify .com through the Cartridges Cubify application . Select your unit of measure to either inches or App Settings millimeters .

  • Page 44: Design Feed Tab

    Shelf . For some creations, you may select the option to have Cubify print it for you . For more information, please visit www .cubify .com . NOTE: Items shown without a Cube icon are not printable on an EKOCYCLE Cube printer . NOTE: Some models can be purchased . To purchase a creation, select the option to add to the cart .

  • Page 45: Shop Tab

    Shop Tab The store is organized into several categories . Select a category from the Shop menu to view the available sub- categories . This allows for quicker access to your favorite design types . Category Dropdown Select a category from a dropdown list . Featured List Select a category from a list .
  • Page 46 Select the category dropdown list to narrow your search . Categories are divided into product types and collections . After selecting a category, you can select a collection or a type . 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 47 Select a creation from a collection . After selecting a creation, you can find more information about the item, purchase it, print it (free files only) or add it to your shelf . Some models have multiple views . Select the navigation buttons (A)* to see other views . *Not an available feature for mobile applications .

  • Page 48: My Shelf Tab

    You can select an item to print . The Cube icon indicates an optimized .cube3 Cube File printable file . Cube Icon This Cube icon represents a print-ready .cube3 file . *Not an available feature for mobile applications . 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 49 Item Selection Select the information button to view information about Information* the selected item . Save* Save the item to your device storage Deselect* Deselect a selected item Remove* Remove an item from My Shelf Print Now Select Print Now to prepare the item for printing . Selected The checkmark indicates that the item has been selected .

  • Page 50: Print Tab

    Print Tab Change the print settings Zoom In* Zoom out on the model and view EKOCYCLE Cube Settings Information and the Recycle Statistics Zoom Out* Zoom out on the model Undo* Undo your last action Change Views Change the view of the model...

  • Page 51: Settings

    SETTINGS Select Settings to change your print settings and view EKOCYCLE Cube information and recycle statistics . Choose between Custom, Standard Print Settings and Draft build settings . Update your printer firmware and EKOCYCLE Cube Info review the printer system information .

  • Page 52: Print Settings

    Print Settings Print Settings allow you to set the parameters of your print and build them into your print file . There are three (3) different options for setting the print parameters . Custom: Allows you to set the layer thickness, density, and fill pattern . You may also enable or disable supports and rafts .

  • Page 53: Print Settings - Custom

    Print Settings - Custom Select Custom to view the current print settings . You can personalize the settings by selecting a category and then selecting the arrows to expand your options . Layers: • 0 .200 mm Density: • Hollow •...

  • Page 54: Print Settings - Standard

    Print Settings - Standard Select Standard for strong prints that do not require fine detail . Layers: 0 .200 mm Density: Strong Fill Pattern: Diamonds Supports: Rafts: 3D Systems, Inc.

  • Page 55: Print Settings - Draft

    Print Settings - Draft Select Draft for prints that do not require strength or fine detail . Layers: 0 .200 mm Density: Hollow Fill Pattern: Lines Supports: Rafts: 3D Systems, Inc.

  • Page 56: Ekocycle Cube Info

    EKOCYCLE Cube Info If new firmware is available for your connected printer, Download select Download . Refresh Find printers on your network Enter IP Find a printer manually by entering an IP address 3D Systems, Inc.

  • Page 57: Recycle Statistics

    RECYCLE STATISTICS Select Recycle Statistics to view the number of recycled average 20oz bottles used in printing your creations . Select to close the window . 3D Systems, Inc.

  • Page 58: About

    ABOUT Select About to view the current software version . 3D Systems, Inc.

  • Page 59: Connecting Cubify To Your Printer

    Offline Cube Info (C) from the pop out menu . Cube 3 Select if EKOCYCLE Cube is not specified (D) . If the printer type (D) is listed as EKOCYCLE Cube, proceed to step 6 . EKOCYCLE Cube Select (E) .
  • Page 60 Color The Model Changing the color of the model is easy . Select the color wheel and drag the color to the model . For models with multiple parts, select and drag a color to the part of the model you want to color . For mobile applications, press and hold the color wheel and then drag it to the part you want to color .
  • Page 61 Move Tool The Move tool* provides a way to position the model on the print pad . This is especially helpful when printing more than one model . To move the model, select the model and then select the Move tool . Freely move the model by selecting it and then dragging it across the print pad .
  • Page 62 Rotate Tool To rotate the model on the print pad, select the model and then select the Rotate tool* . To use the Free Rotate option, select the X-axis, Y-axis, or Z-axis and then select either the right or left arrow . You can also rotate the model by selecting an axis and entering a value in the Exact Rotate field .
  • Page 63 Scale Tool The Scale tool* provides a way to increase or decrease the size of the model on the print pad . To scale the model, select the model and select the Scale tool . For free scale, select the up arrow to increase the size or the down arrow to decrease the size .
  • Page 64 Remove Model Tool To remove the model from the print pad, select the model and then select the Unload Model* button . Select confirm your decision . You can find the model again on Shelf . *Not an available feature for mobile applications . 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 65 Center Model Tool Select the model and then select the Center Model* button to center the model on the print pad . *Not an available feature for mobile applications . 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 66 Change Views Change Views Select and then select your preferred viewing angle . 3D Systems, Inc.

  • Page 67: Printing A Model Via Wireless Connection

    PRINTING A MODEL VIA WIRELESS CONNECTION Printing From A Desktop Application NOTE: To print a file, ensure the software application and the printer are connected through a wireless network . NOTE: Transferring the print file over a wireless network may take more time than transferring a print file from a USB mass storage device .
  • Page 68 NOTE: Cubify will transfer the file to the printer . Apply two thin layers of Cube Glue to the print pad and select OK . PRINT Select on the printer’s touchscreen display . checkmark Select the to continue . NOTE: For best results, allow the glue to dry before printing .
  • Page 69 NOTE: The print jets will heat to operating temperature . NOTE: The printer will begin to print . When the printer has finished printing, select the checkmark continue . NOTE: Follow the steps in the section titled Finishing Your Creation . 3D Systems, Inc.

  • Page 70: Printing From A Mobile Application

    Printing From A Mobile Application Both Android and iOS are similar in function but the layout may have some differences . NOTE: To print a file, ensure the mobile device and the printer are connected on the same wireless network . NOTE: Transferring the print file over a wireless network may take more time than transferring a print file from a USB mass storage device .
  • Page 71 Select an item from My Shelf . Select Print Now . 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 72 Press, hold and drag a color wheel to the model to change the color . Select Print . NOTE: The application will generate a .cube3 file and then transfer it to the printer over the wireless network . Select PRINT on the printer’s touchscreen display .
  • Page 73 Apply two thin layers of Cube Glue to the print pad . Select the checkmark to continue . NOTE: For best results, allow the glue to dry before printing . NOTE: To ensure proper adhesion, the glue area should be larger than the base of your printed creation .

  • Page 74: Saving A Model To A Mass Storage Device

    SAVING A MODEL TO A MASS STORAGE DEVICE Desktop Application For printers not connected to a wireless network, you can save Cubify models to a USB mass storage device and then transfer the print files by inserting the device into the USB port on the printer . Pan/Zoom: Rotate the mouse wheel in either direction Move the Stage:...
  • Page 75 Select Save to File . NOTE: Selecting Save to Shelf will save the print file to My Shelf . The original 3D file will remain there as well . NOTE: Cubify will generate a print file . Once the file has been generated, browse to the USB mass storage device and select Save .

  • Page 76: Operation Procedures

    APPLYING CUBE GLUE Cube Glue contains water-soluble glue that adheres the part to the print pad . It is important that glue is applied to the print pad before starting any print to ensure that the creation does not move during the printing process .

  • Page 77: Replacing A Material Cartridge

    REPLACING A MATERIAL CARTRIDGE Caution: Material cartridges should only be replaced by performing the following procedure . Replacing the cartridge without using the printer menu can damage the printer or print jets and void the manufacturer’s warranty . Select SETUP . Select CHANGE CARTRIDGE .
  • Page 78 Remove the right side material cartridge . Select the checkmark continue . NOTE: Press the two cartridge tabs inward to release the cartridge from the printer . CAUTION: The cartridge must be removed first before proceeding . Attempting to remove the print jet before being prompted to do so will damage the cartridge .

  • Page 79: Setting Up A Wireless Connection

    NOTE: The print jet will begin to heat . Once the print jet has reached the proper temperature, the printer will prime melted material into the refuse bin . checkmark Select the to complete the procedure . SETTING UP A WIRELESS CONNECTION Wireless connections can be made on a Wi-Fi network or an ad hoc network .
  • Page 80 Select WIFI . NOTE: The printer will search for area networks . Using the up or down arrows, browse to your network name and select it . NOTE: Connection to a network is confirmed by a checkmark to the left of the network name . If the network is secured, a lock icon will appear to the right of the network name .

  • Page 81: Connect To An Ad Hoc Network

    NOTE: If the printer could not connect to the network, you will be directed to enter the passcode again . NOTE: If the printer could not connect to the network, you will be prompted to connect to a different network . NOTE: The printer will indicate that it has successfully connected to a network .
  • Page 82 Select WIFI . Select ADHOC . Select the On/Off button to turn on the Ad Hoc connection . checkmark Select the to exit the utility . In Windows®, select Start > Control Panel . Type network in the search box . Select Network and Sharing Center .

  • Page 83: Ekocycle Cube Maintenance

    EKOCYCLE CUBE MAINTENANCE GENERAL CLEANING Waste material from the printing process can accumulate inside the printer . Using a slightly damp, lint-free cloth, wipe the interior of the printer, including the print pad and anywhere else you might find pieces of plastic waste material . Print material can also collect around the belt area on the left side of the printer .

  • Page 84: Replacing The Jet Wipers

    REPLACING THE JET WIPERS After a predetermined number of print jet cycles over the jet wipers the display will prompt you to replace it before printing another creation . NOTE: When the left jet wiper has reached the end of its useful life, the printer will prompt you to replace it .
  • Page 85 Pull the jet wiper (A) upward . Install the new jet wiper onto the purge bin and reinstall the purge bin assembly into the printer . NOTE: Ensure the jet wiper is fully seated before reinstalling the purge bin assembly . checkmark Select the to confirm the replacement of the jet wiper .

  • Page 86: Print Pad Calibration

    PRINT PAD CALIBRATION Print pad calibration is performed at the factory but should be performed routinely to ensure quality printing . The printer may occasionally prompt you to perform the Auto Level and Auto Gap procedures . If your creations are not printing as expected, check the level of the print pad .
  • Page 87 NOTE: If the print pad is out of range, you will have to perform a manual adjustment . checkmark Remove the print pad and select the to continue . NOTE: To remove it, lift up the front of the print pad and pull it out of the printer .
  • Page 88 Reinstall the print pad and select the checkmark to perform the Auto Level procedure again . NOTE: Select SKIP to bypass the Auto Level procedure . Auto Level should be performed again . Once Auto Level is successful, the printer will begin checking the Z-gap . NOTE: The printer will perform an automated gap measurement .

  • Page 89: Gap Verification

    Gap Verification Print a test print from the System 1 menu . Once you have removed it 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 90: Manual Gap Adjustment

    Manual Gap Adjustment If Auto Gap is not successful, you may perform a manual gap adjustment to ensure the first layer of the part prints properly . NOTE: The print pad must be clean and free from glue and print material . NOTE: Ensure the print jet nozzles are clean and free from print material .

  • Page 91: Print Pad Maintenance

    PRINT PAD MAINTENANCE Auto Level and Auto Gap can be affected by residual glue or print material adhered to the print pad . The procedures can also be affected by a print pad that is too shiny . If Auto Gap is unsuccessful after two consecutive attempts, select PLATE MAINTENANCE .

  • Page 92: Printer Calibration

    PRINTER CALIBRATION Printer Calibration is originally performed by the manufacturer . When Level Gap, Auto Gap and Manual Gap have been successful but the bottom layer of your print appears stringy and not tightly fused together, your printer should be calibrated .
  • Page 93 Using the up arrow, slowly raise the print pad one press at a time . While the print pad is being raised, slide the gap gauge back and forth under the left print jet . Once you feel a slight resistance on the gap gauge, remove the gap gauge from the print pad .
  • Page 94 NOTE: The printer will set the Auto Gap . 11 . Compare your recorded CAL 1: value with the Auto Gap value . NOTE: If the recorded CAL 1: value is within +/- 0 .05 of the value displayed on the Auto Gap Successful screen, press the power button next to the touchscreen display and do not save the value .
  • Page 95 14 . Once the Auto Level procedure has completed, select the checkmark continue . If Auto Level is successful, proceed to step 20 . NOTE: If the print pad is out of range, you will need to perform a manual adjustment . 15 .
  • Page 96 18 . When prompted, tighten the lock screw enough to ensure the checkmark adjustment knob does not easily turn . Select the continue . Caution: Do not over-tighten the lock screw . This can damage the adjustment knob and void the manufacturer’s warranty . checkmark 19 .
  • Page 97 . Once the Manual Gap Adjustment procedure has been performed, note the final reading for future reference . 22 . Navigate to http://cubify .com/en/EKOCYCLE/Activate . Select CALIBRATION FILES . 23 . Extract the files to your computer .
  • Page 98 27 . Apply two thin layers of Cube Glue to the center of the print pad . Select checkmark to continue . NOTE: Apply enough glue to cover a square area of 3” (8 cm) . NOTE: For best results, allow the glue to dry before printing .
  • Page 99 NOTE: Once the print has completed, the print jets will begin to cool . CAUTION: Do not touch the print jets until they have cooled to room temperature . 29 . Remove the test print from the print pad . NOTE: For more information, refer to the section titled Finishing Your Creation .

  • Page 100: Test Print

    NOTE: If the color built into the test print does not match a color of one of the installed cartridges, the printer will assign an installed cartridge color to the test print . Apply two thin layers of Cube Glue to the print pad . Select the checkmark to continue .

  • Page 101: Cube Name

    Once the printer has finished printing, select the to go back to the main menu . CUBE NAME CUBE NAME allows you to change the name of your printer . Navigate to the System 1 screen and select CUBE NAME .

  • Page 102: Updating The Printer Firmware

    UPDATING THE PRINTER FIRMWARE The printer firmware can either be updated via wireless connection or by using a USB mass storage device . NOTE: Whenever a firmware update is performed, you must perform the Auto Level and Auto Gap procedures . Updating Firmware Using Wi-Fi Select SETUP .
  • Page 103 NOTE: If the printer can not connect to the server, select RETRY to connect to the server . Select CANCEL if you do not want to update the firmware . NOTE: The printer will check for a firmware update . NOTE: The printer will begin downloading new firmware .
  • Page 104 NOTE: The firmware will begin to install . The blue bar is a progress indicator . NOTE: The installation could take a few minutes . WARNING: DO NOT POWER OFF OR DISCONNECT THE PRINTER FROM UTILITY POWER DURING THE UPDATE PROCESS .

  • Page 105: Updating Firmware Using Usb

    Updating Firmware Using USB www .cubify .com When using a USB mass storage device to update the firmware, log in to and download the latest firmware for your printer to your USB mass storage device . Select SETUP . Navigate to the System 3 screen and select FIRMWARE . Select KEY .
  • Page 106 NOTE: The printer will check for a firmware update . NOTE: The printer will begin to transfer new firmware . The blue bar is a progress indicator . NOTE: The transfer could take a few minutes . WARNING: DO NOT POWER OFF OR DISCONNECT THE PRINTER FROM UTILITY POWER DURING THE UPDATE PROCESS .

  • Page 107: Repacking The Printer

    Securely repack all of the accessories into the accessories box and place it in the original printer box . NOTE: Refer to the Contents list in the section titled Unpacking and Setting Up Your EKOCYCLE Cube . 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 108 Carefully lift the print platform (A) and tape the spacer (B) to the printer in the location shown . Place the lower insert on top of the print pad and fold the sides outward . Manually move the print jet mount to the center of the printer and place the top insert over the mount .

  • Page 109: Contacting Support

    10 . Close the box and install the clips in the cutouts on top of the box . 11 . Place the printer box into the outer box and seal the outer box . CONTACTING SUPPORT Support for the EKOCYCLE Cube is available at cubifysupport@cubify .com . 3D Systems, Inc.

  • Page 110: Cubify Sustainability Program

    EKOCYCLE Cube 3D printers use eco-friendly plastics that can be recycled, re-purposed or composted responsibly . 3D Systems invites all EKOCYCLE Cube and Cubify consumers to partner in creating a cleaner world, one printed part at a time, by participating in the Cubify Sustainability Program .
  • Page 111 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 . C ubify .com | www .3dsystems .com...

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