Troubleshooting guide

3D Printer Guide Makerbot Replicator 2X
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Rafts and Supports
Raft Supports
If there is little surface area between the build plate and model, a raft can be added. A raft is a
printed base that can be easily removed from the model.
To add a Raft, select the drop down button and select either “color-matched, left extruder, or
right extruder”. If you don’t want the raft to be printed with the same color select right or left
extruder depending on how the filament is loaded in the printer.
Supports are support material built around (under) areas of the model that cantilevers
To add a support, select the drop down and select “On”