Operation Manual

THE ACTIVE BUILD MENU
The LCD panel includes options and
settings for use during printing. [Fig. 4.5]
To access these settings during a print,
select the le arrow.
Pause. This entry allows you to stop a print
briefly. During Pause, your extruders and build
platform will not move from their current
locations. Use Pause only to stop a print briefly.
MakerBot does not recommend allowing a
heated nozzle to remain stationary and in
contact with your print for long period of time.
Cancel Build. This entry stops a build
permanently. Aer you choose this option,
you will be prompted to confirm that you
want to cancel the build.
Change Filament. This entry allows you to
move the extruders away from your print,
change filament, and then resume the print.
This entry is useful for printing multi-colored
objects or for changing an empty spool of
filament. Aer you change the filament, select
the le arrow button to return to the Active
Build menu. Select the entry for Resume Print.
Sleep (Cold Pause)/Resume Build. This
entry allows you to pause a print for long
periods of time. When you select this option,
your Replicator 2X will complete any queued
commands before moving the extruder away
from your print and allowing the extruders and
build plate to cool. During a cold pause, the
menu option will change to Resume Build.
Press M to resume printing.
ACTIVE BUILD MENU
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Fig. 4. 5