Ultimaker S3 and Ultimaker S5 EN 01/2020 v2.
Table of contents 1. Safety and compliance 1.1 Safety messages 1.2 General safety information 1.3 Hazards 1.4 Health and safety 1.5 FCC / ISED regulatory notices 4 4 4 5 6 2. Introduction 2.1 Main components 2.2 Specifications 8 9 3. Installation 3.1 Unboxing 3.2 What’s in the box 3.3 Hardware installation 3.4 Welcome setup 3.5 Firmware update 3.6 Install Ultimaker Cura 11 11 11 12 14 14 4. Operation 4.1 Touchscreen 4.2 Materials 4.3 Preparing a print with Ultimaker Cura 4.
Disclaimer Please read and understand the contents of this installation and user manual carefully. Failure to read the manual may lead to personal injury, inferior results or damage to the Ultimaker printer or its peripherals. Always make sure that anyone who uses this 3D printer knows and understands the contents of the manual to make the most out of the Ultimaker printer.
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1.1 Safety messages This guide contains warnings and safety notices. The information provided below is applicable to the Ultimaker S3 and Ultimaker S5. Provides additional information that is helpful to do a task or to avoid problems. Warns of a situation that may cause material damage or injuries if the safety instructions are not followed. 1.2 General safety information • Ultimaker 3D printers generate high temperatures and have hot moving parts that can cause injury.
Mechanical safety ltimaker products are compliant with the Machine Directive 2006/42/EU. The EC declaration of conformity U can be found on our website. The Ultimaker 3D printers contain moving parts. No damage to the user will be expected from the drive belts. The force of the build plate may cause minor injury, so stay out of the reach of the build plate during operation. Always unplug the product before performing maintenance or modifications.
1.5 FCC / ISED regulatory notices Modification statement Ultimaker has not approved any changes or modifications to this device by the user. Any changes or modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Interference statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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2.1 Main components Ultimaker S3 2 3 4 7 8 9 1 6 5 13 12 11 10 Ultimaker S5 2 3 4 7 8 9 1 6 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Glass door(s) Print head Build plate Build plate clamps Touchscreen 5 13 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Ultimaker S3 and Ultimaker S5 user manual USB port Feeder 2 Bowden tubes Feeder 1 Power socket and switch 12 11 10 11. Ethernet port 12. Double spoolholder with NFC cable 13.
2.2 Specifications Properties Physical dimensions Electrical requirements Software Warranty Technology Fused filament fabrication (FFF) Print head Dual-extrusion print head with a unique auto-nozzle lifting system and swappable print cores Build volume (XYZ) Ultimaker S3 230 x 192 x 200 mm (9 x 7.4 x 7.9 in) Layer resolution 0.25 mm nozzle: 150 - 60 micron 0.4 mm nozzle: 200 - 20 micron 0.6 mm nozzle: 300 - 20 micron 0.8 mm nozzle: 600 - 20 micron XYZ resolution 6.9, 6.9, 2.
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3.1 Unboxing The Ultimaker S3 and Ultimaker S5 come in reusable, durable packaging, specially designed to protect your 3D printer. Follow the steps below properly to unpack your Ultimaker printer: I t is recommended to remove the packaging with the box placed on the floor for safety. Please retain all packaging for warranty purposes. 1. 2. 3. 4.
Place and connect the NFC spool holder 1. Insert the spool holder into the back panel and push until it snaps into place 2. Secure the cable from the spool holder behind the cable clips in the back panel 3. Connect the cable to the NFC socket at the back of the printer Place the glass build plate 1. 2. 3. 4.
Do not touch the contact points on the back of the print core with your fingers. Make sure you keep the print core completely vertical while installing it so it will smoothly slide into the print head. 3. Carefully close the print head fan bracket and Confirm to proceed with the welcome setup Load materials Before you can start printing on the Ultimaker S3 / S5, you need to load materials into the printer.
Set up Wi-Fi To connect your Ultimaker S3 / S5 to a wireless network, you will need a computer or a smartphone. Start the Wi-Fi setup and follow the steps on the touchscreen: 1. Wait until your printer has created a Wi-Fi hotspot. This may take a minute 2. Use a computer or smartphone to connect to the printer. The name of the Wi-Fi network is shown on the touchscreen of the printer 3. A pop-up will appear on the display of your computer or smartphone.
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4.1 Touchscreen You can control the Ultimaker S3 / S5 by using the touchscreen at the front of the printer. When turned on for the first time, the Ultimaker S3 / S5 will run the welcome setup. After this, the main menu will be shown when the printer is turned on. Interface The main menu offers three options, represented by the following icons: The status overview is automatically shown next to the main menu.
4.3 Preparing a print with Ultimaker Cura Interface After you have added the Ultimaker S3 / S5 in Ultimaker Cura, the main interface will become visible. Here is an overview of the user interface (UI): 1 2 3 4 5 9 8 7 6 UI elements: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Open file Printer selection panel Stages Configuration panel Print settings panel Action panel 3D viewer Camera position tool Adjustment tools The Ultimaker Cura workflow is arranged in three stages, seen at the top of the interface.
Prepare stage Load a model and prepare it for slicing in the prepare stage of Ultimaker Cura. 1. Load the model(s) by clicking the ‘open file’ folder icon 2. In the configuration panel select the material type you wish to print with hen printing with a networked printer, the loaded configuration is detected. You can select this configuration W to prepare your print faster. 3.
4.4 Remove the print Once your 3D print is finished it must be removed from the build plate. There are several methods to do this. hen using a brim, be aware of the danger of cutting yourself when removing the print from the build plate. W Use a deburring tool to remove the brim once the print is taken from the build plate. Wait for cooldown If you printed directly onto the build plate, simply allow the build plate and the print to cool down after printing.
4.5 Remove support material Dissolve PVA support PVA support structures can be removed by dissolving the PVA in water. This takes several hours and leaves no trace afterwards. Follow the steps below and refer to the Ultimaker website for additional tips and information. 1. 2. 3. 4.
4.6 Change the printer configuration Change materials Materials can be changed easily on the Ultimaker S3 / S5 by using the procedure from the menu. Besides changing a material, you also have the option to only load or unload a material. Make sure compatible print cores are installed before you insert materials. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
4.7 Calibration Build plate leveling While using the Ultimaker S3 / S5, build plate calibration should be performed to ensure reliable adhesion of the print to the build plate. If the distance between the nozzles and build plate is too wide, your print won’t adhere properly to the glass build plate. On the other hand, if the nozzles are too close to the build plate, it can prevent material from extruding.
XY offset calibration Besides the vertical offset, the horizontal distance between the nozzles in the X and Y direction also needs to be configured. The print cores that are supplied with the Ultimaker S3 / S5 are already calibrated, but when the printer detects a new combination, you will need to perform an XY offset calibration. This calibration must only be done once; after this, the information is stored on the printer. A correct XY calibration will ensure that the two colors or materials align well.
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5.1 Update the firmware Periodically, a new version of the Ultimaker S3 / S5 firmware is released. To ensure that your Ultimaker S3 / S5 is equipped with the latest features it is recommended to keep the firmware updated to the latest version. Update over the network If the Ultimaker S3 / S5 is connected to a network, it automatically checks for available firmware updates. When a new firmware is available, the printer will prompt you to download and install it via the touchscreen interface.
5.3 Maintenance schedule To keep your Ultimaker S3 / S5 in optimal condition, we recommend the following maintenance schedule, based on 1,500 printing hours per year. If the usage frequency is higher, we recommend performing more frequent maintenance on your printer to ensure optimal printing results. Every month Every three months Every year Clean the printer Keep the Ultimaker S3 / S5 clean for optimal printing results.
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6.1 Error messages When the printer detects that something is wrong, or when it reads values outside of the allowed range, an error will occur. The display will give a short description of the detected issue along with its unique error code. For example: • This print job is not suitable for this printer. Go to ultimaker.com/ER42 Go to the specified page to learn more and for troubleshooting tips. 6.
Grinding PVA Incorrect material handling or storage can lead to grinding of the material. PVA should be printed and stored at a low humidity to avoid problems while printing. We advise a humidity below 50% for storage and below 55% while printing. It is also recommended to keep the ambient temperature below 28 °C while printing. When PVA is ground down by the feeder, there are three main causes: • Incorrect storage. Ensure that the PVA is stored in the recommended conditions • Coated Bowden tube.
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7.1 General Ultimaker grants a standard warranty on the Ultimaker S3 / Ultimaker S5 (“Product”) in the country where the product was purchased. From the date the product is sold and delivered to an end-customer for the first time, as evidenced by the original customer’s purchase invoice, Ultimaker warrants the product is free from defects in material, design and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months.
7.3 Notification The Ultimaker resellers deal with this warranty on behalf of Ultimaker. Therefore, any notification on the basis of this warranty must be made to the Ultimaker reseller from whom the product was originally purchased, even if this is not in the customer’s present country of residence. Any warranty claim must first be recognized as justified, either by Ultimaker’s reseller or by Ultimaker. If so, the reseller is obliged to rectify the defects free of charge according to this warranty.
