User manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

Your MakerBot Replicator 2X package includes everything you need to start printing,

but here are a few other things that might come in handy as you begin to experiment.

A Craft Spatula. A thin metal craft spatula is a great tool for removing stubborn

prints form the build plate. Carefully work the edge of the spatula under the edge of

your print, making sure to keep the spatula at a low angle. If the spatula is pointing

down too steeply, it’s more likely to damage your Kapton tape. When you’ve used the

spatula to detach as much of the edges from the build surface as possible, twist the

handle slightly. The print should pop right off.

Sandpaper and Files. Files are good for removing small imperfections in a print, or

removing traces of support structures, and sandpaper is great at smoothing out layer

lines. Use progressively finer grades of sandpaper for a smoother and smoother finish.

A Small Brush or Canned Air. You can use either of these tools to clean out the drive

gears on your extruders. The drive gears are accessible through the outside sides of

each extruder’s drive block.

USEFUL TOOLS