Operation Manual

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A WELCOME. LET’S GET STARTED 04
Specifications 06
How Does it Work? 07
B SETTING UP YOUR MAKERBOT REPLICATOR 2 DESKTOP 3D PRINTER 08
What’s in The Box 10
MakerBot Replicator 2 Diagram 11
Unpacking Your MakerBot Replicator 2 12
Installing Build Plate 14
Installing Filament Guide Tube and Spool Holder 15
Mounting Filament Spool and Attaching USB Cable 16
Attaching Power Supply and Powering On 17
C STA RT UP PROCESS: LEVELING, LOADING, TESTING 18
Leveling the Build Plate 20
Loading MakerBot PLA Filament 23
Unloading MakerBot PLA Filament 27
Making a Test Object from the SD Card 28
D MAKING AN OBJECT WITH MAKERBOT MAKERWARE 30
E TROUBLESHOOTING, DIAGNOSTICS, AND MAINTENANCE 42
Troubleshooting 44
Diagnostics 46
LCD Panel | Top-Level Menu 46
LCD Panel | Utilities Menu 47
LCD Panel | Info and Settings Menu 48
Maintenance 49
Lubricating the Threaded Rod and the X-Axis Idler Pulley 49
Cleaning the Drive Gear 51
Glossary of Terms 54
Contact Us 56
Safety and Compliance 57
Warranty, Returns, and Replacement Policy 58
F TERMS OF SERVICE 58
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