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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION 1 COPYRIGHT INFORMATION 1 FCC NOTICE 1 KCC 1 COMPLIANCE 1 WARRANTY 2 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY 2 EXTENDED WARRANTY 2 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 3 Safety Symbols and Definitions 3 Safety Guidelines 3 3 CUBE 3D PRINTER FEATURES 4 Cube 3D Printer Features 4 Cube 3D Printer Properties 4 4 AT A GLANCE 5 5 SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS 6 Weight 6 Software 6 OpenGL Version 6 Windows Requirements 6 MAC OS X Requirements 6 Android 6 iOS 6 Wireless Options 6 USB Mass Storage Device 6 Electrical Requirements 6 Material Storage 6 Dimensions ...
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION 1 COPYRIGHT INFORMATION 1 FCC NOTICE 1 KCC 1 COMPLIANCE 1 WARRANTY 2 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY 2 EXTENDED WARRANTY 2 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 3 Safety Symbols and Definitions 3 Safety Guidelines 3 3 CUBE 3D PRINTER FEATURES 4 Cube 3D Printer Features 4 Cube 3D Printer Properties 4 4 AT A GLANCE 5 5 SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS 6 Weight 6 Software 6 OpenGL Version 6 Windows Requirements 6 MAC OS X Requirements 6 Android 6 iOS 6 Wireless Options 6 USB Mass Storage Device 6 Electrical Requirements 6 Material Storage 6 Dimensions ...
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Draft 52 Connecting Cubify To Your Printer 54 Connecting Cubify To Your Printer Manually 54 Printing A Model Via Wireless Connection 62 Printing From A Desktop Application 62 Printing From A Mobile Application 65 Saving A Model to A Mass Storage Device 69 Desktop Application 69 10 OPERATION PROCEDURES 71 Applying Cube Glue 71 Replacing A Material Cartridge 72 Setting Up a Wireless Connection 74 Setting Up A Wi-Fi Connection 74 Connect To An Ad Hoc Network 76 11 CUBE MAINTENANCE 78 General Cleaning 78 Removing Waste from the Print Pad 31 Removing Rafts 31 Removing Supports...
Draft 52 Connecting Cubify To Your Printer 54 Connecting Cubify To Your Printer Manually 54 Printing A Model Via Wireless Connection 62 Printing From A Desktop Application 62 Printing From A Mobile Application 65 Saving A Model to A Mass Storage Device 69 Desktop Application 69 10 OPERATION PROCEDURES 71 Applying Cube Glue 71 Replacing A Material Cartridge 72 Setting Up a Wireless Connection 74 Setting Up A Wi-Fi Connection 74 Connect To An Ad Hoc Network 76 11 CUBE MAINTENANCE 78 General Cleaning 78 Removing Waste from the Print Pad 31 Removing Rafts 31 Removing Supports...
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Print Pad Calibration 81 Auto Level 81 Gap Verification 84 Manual Gap Adjustment 85 Print Pad Maintenance 86 Clean The Print Pad 86 Test Print 87 Cube Name 88 Updating the Cube Firmware 89 Updating Firmware Using Wi-F.i 89 Updating Firmware Using USB 92 Repacking the Printer 94 Contacting Support 96 12 CUBIFY SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM 97
Print Pad Calibration 81 Auto Level 81 Gap Verification 84 Manual Gap Adjustment 85 Print Pad Maintenance 86 Clean The Print Pad 86 Test Print 87 Cube Name 88 Updating the Cube Firmware 89 Updating Firmware Using Wi-F.i 89 Updating Firmware Using USB 92 Repacking the Printer 94 Contacting Support 96 12 CUBIFY SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM 97
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1 INTRODUCTION Thank you for help. FCC NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with other creative partners • Buy the Cube 3D Printer, print cartridges, and supplies COPYRIGHT INFORMATION ©2014 by 3D Systems may void the user's authority to change without notice. KCC B This equipment is subject to operate this equipment not specifically approved by 3D Systems, Inc. With multiple material colors to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on, the user is based on a circuit different from and two types of the FCC ...
1 INTRODUCTION Thank you for help. FCC NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with other creative partners • Buy the Cube 3D Printer, print cartridges, and supplies COPYRIGHT INFORMATION ©2014 by 3D Systems may void the user's authority to change without notice. KCC B This equipment is subject to operate this equipment not specifically approved by 3D Systems, Inc. With multiple material colors to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on, the user is based on a circuit different from and two types of the FCC ...
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For consumers who are covered by consumer protection laws or regulations in their country of purchase or, if different, their country of residence, the benefits conferred by our ninety (90) day warranty are in addition to, and operate concurrently with , all rights and remedies conveyed by such consumers protection laws and regulations, including but not limited to these additional rights. THIS WARRANTY IS THE ONLY WARRANTY PROVIDED FOR THE CUBE 3D PRINTER. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE LIABILITY AND/OR OBLIGATIONS OF 3D SYSTEMS ARISING OUT OF THE PURCHASE, LEASE, LICENSE AND/OR USE OF THE ...
For consumers who are covered by consumer protection laws or regulations in their country of purchase or, if different, their country of residence, the benefits conferred by our ninety (90) day warranty are in addition to, and operate concurrently with , all rights and remedies conveyed by such consumers protection laws and regulations, including but not limited to these additional rights. THIS WARRANTY IS THE ONLY WARRANTY PROVIDED FOR THE CUBE 3D PRINTER. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE LIABILITY AND/OR OBLIGATIONS OF 3D SYSTEMS ARISING OUT OF THE PURCHASE, LEASE, LICENSE AND/OR USE OF THE ...
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Caution: Indicates a pinch point hazard that could cause loss of data, damage to prevent potential safety problems and ensure the Cube's appropriate use. THE PRINT JETS BECOME VERY HOT. Caution: Read and follow all safety precautions as outlined in this may happen that could cause personal injury. PRIOR TO ANY PART REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE, THE PRINTER MUST BE POWERED OFF AND DISCONNECTED FROM UTILITY POWER. KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY. HOT SURFACES CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS. ranty. • Use of and avoid hot surfaces. 3D Systems, Inc. 3 These 3D prints are not ...
Caution: Indicates a pinch point hazard that could cause loss of data, damage to prevent potential safety problems and ensure the Cube's appropriate use. THE PRINT JETS BECOME VERY HOT. Caution: Read and follow all safety precautions as outlined in this may happen that could cause personal injury. PRIOR TO ANY PART REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE, THE PRINTER MUST BE POWERED OFF AND DISCONNECTED FROM UTILITY POWER. KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY. HOT SURFACES CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS. ranty. • Use of and avoid hot surfaces. 3D Systems, Inc. 3 These 3D prints are not ...
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CUBE 3D PRINTER FEATURES • Material cartridge • 25 free 3D print creations • USB inlet port and Wi-Fi connectivity CUBE 3D PRINTER PROPERTIES Technology: Plastic Jet Printing (PJP) Print Jets: Up to -14 mid-size creations. This process continues until the last layer on the printer model and configuration. 3D Systems, Inc. 4 Up to the print pad. easy to peel off Cartridge: 1 cartridge prints 13-to two (2) jets* Maximum Creation Size: 6" x 6" x 6" (152.40 mm x 152.40 mm x 152.40 mm) Material: Tough recyclable plastic Layer Thickness: .070 mm (70 ...
CUBE 3D PRINTER FEATURES • Material cartridge • 25 free 3D print creations • USB inlet port and Wi-Fi connectivity CUBE 3D PRINTER PROPERTIES Technology: Plastic Jet Printing (PJP) Print Jets: Up to -14 mid-size creations. This process continues until the last layer on the printer model and configuration. 3D Systems, Inc. 4 Up to the print pad. easy to peel off Cartridge: 1 cartridge prints 13-to two (2) jets* Maximum Creation Size: 6" x 6" x 6" (152.40 mm x 152.40 mm x 152.40 mm) Material: Tough recyclable plastic Layer Thickness: .070 mm (70 ...
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4 AT A GLANCE B C F A G B C J D H H E KI A Print Jets B Print Jet Tubes C Material Cartridges D Print Pad E Print Platform F Touchscreen Display I K G On / Off Button H USB Inlet Port (Mass Storage Device) I Power Inlet J Refuse Bins K USB B Port (for future use) 3D Systems, Inc. 5
4 AT A GLANCE B C F A G B C J D H H E KI A Print Jets B Print Jet Tubes C Material Cartridges D Print Pad E Print Platform F Touchscreen Display I K G On / Off Button H USB Inlet Port (Mass Storage Device) I Power Inlet J Refuse Bins K USB B Port (for future use) 3D Systems, Inc. 5
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5 SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS WEIGHT Maximum Cube Weight (with cartridges): 17 lbs. (7.7 kg) Maximum Box Weight: 23 lbs. (10.43 kg) SOFTWARE Complimentary Cubify software for Ad Hoc Wi-Fi print job submission. MAC OS X REQUIREMENTS • OS X 10.8 and 10.9 • Minimum screen resolution: 1400 x 900 ANDROID • 4.0 ICS (tablets supported) IOS • 6.0+ (iPhone4 and newer) • Minimum screen resolution: iPhone4 WIRELESS OPTIONS • 802.11b/g with WPS Infrastructure • Ad Hoc mode USB MASS STORAGE DEVICE • USB mass storage device (supplied with ...
5 SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS WEIGHT Maximum Cube Weight (with cartridges): 17 lbs. (7.7 kg) Maximum Box Weight: 23 lbs. (10.43 kg) SOFTWARE Complimentary Cubify software for Ad Hoc Wi-Fi print job submission. MAC OS X REQUIREMENTS • OS X 10.8 and 10.9 • Minimum screen resolution: 1400 x 900 ANDROID • 4.0 ICS (tablets supported) IOS • 6.0+ (iPhone4 and newer) • Minimum screen resolution: iPhone4 WIRELESS OPTIONS • 802.11b/g with WPS Infrastructure • Ad Hoc mode USB MASS STORAGE DEVICE • USB mass storage device (supplied with ...
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It should only be used for lightly sanding the print pad when prompted by the touchscreen display. Shipping the printer without the original packing materials may differ from the top of the contents may damage the printer and void the manufacturer's warranty. 1. NOTE: The sandpaper should not be included. Pull the clips (A) and remove them from the illustrations. A 3D Systems, Inc. 8 Not every printer will be transported. For more information, refer to the section titled Print Pad Maintenance. UNPACKING AND INSTALLING YOUR CUBE NOTE: Keep all packing materials in ...
It should only be used for lightly sanding the print pad when prompted by the touchscreen display. Shipping the printer without the original packing materials may differ from the top of the contents may damage the printer and void the manufacturer's warranty. 1. NOTE: The sandpaper should not be included. Pull the clips (A) and remove them from the illustrations. A 3D Systems, Inc. 8 Not every printer will be transported. For more information, refer to the section titled Print Pad Maintenance. UNPACKING AND INSTALLING YOUR CUBE NOTE: Keep all packing materials in ...
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2. Remove the upper foam support. 4. Front 4" (102 mm) Build Plate Travel Area 3D Systems, Inc. 9 Front View 8" (203 mm) Top View 4" (102 mm) Back 8" (203 mm) 8" (203 mm) Hand Clearance Around the Printer 5. Remove the printer from the box and remove the protective bag from the printer. NOTE: There must be a minimum of 4" (102 mm) space in front of the printer. Remove the top insert. Open the box. 3. Place the printer on either side of and behind the printer. NOTE: When installing the printer there must be a minimum of 8" (203 mm) of space on top and on ...
2. Remove the upper foam support. 4. Front 4" (102 mm) Build Plate Travel Area 3D Systems, Inc. 9 Front View 8" (203 mm) Top View 4" (102 mm) Back 8" (203 mm) 8" (203 mm) Hand Clearance Around the Printer 5. Remove the printer from the box and remove the protective bag from the printer. NOTE: There must be a minimum of 4" (102 mm) space in front of the printer. Remove the top insert. Open the box. 3. Place the printer on either side of and behind the printer. NOTE: When installing the printer there must be a minimum of 8" (203 mm) of space on top and on ...
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NOTE: *Depending on the outer cable end and carefully pull it out from the printer. NOTE: Keep all packing materials for future repacking. NOTE: Ensure the connection is secure. A B A 3D Systems, Inc. 10 To remove the cable, pull back on your configuration, you may receive 1 or 2 cartridges with your printer. 9. Fold the sides inward and remove the lower insert from the printer. 8. Open the accessories box and unpack the material cartridge(s)*, the USB mass storage device, the power supply and cord, and the bottle of Cube Glue. Manually raise the print platform (A) and ...
NOTE: *Depending on the outer cable end and carefully pull it out from the printer. NOTE: Keep all packing materials for future repacking. NOTE: Ensure the connection is secure. A B A 3D Systems, Inc. 10 To remove the cable, pull back on your configuration, you may receive 1 or 2 cartridges with your printer. 9. Fold the sides inward and remove the lower insert from the printer. 8. Open the accessories box and unpack the material cartridge(s)*, the USB mass storage device, the power supply and cord, and the bottle of Cube Glue. Manually raise the print platform (A) and ...
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Power on the printer by pressing the button next to the power supply. 10. Connect the power cord to utility power and to the touchscreen display. 3D Systems, Inc. 11 NOTE: Ensure the connection is secure. 11.
Power on the printer by pressing the button next to the power supply. 10. Connect the power cord to utility power and to the touchscreen display. 3D Systems, Inc. 11 NOTE: Ensure the connection is secure. 11.
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Select the checkmark to bypass this step. Select SKIP to confirm your network choice. Navigate to a network. Connect the printer to the System 1 screen, select CUBE NAME and follow the prompts on the touchscreen display. Use the up or down arrows to scroll to the Network screen, select WIFI and follow the instructions on each side of the screen. Navigate to your choice. NOTE: The printer will be indicated. 2. Select the checkmark to your printer. NOTE: You can name your language. Select SKIP to spell out the name. INITIAL SETUP OF THE CUBE 1. The ...
Select the checkmark to bypass this step. Select SKIP to confirm your network choice. Navigate to a network. Connect the printer to the System 1 screen, select CUBE NAME and follow the prompts on the touchscreen display. Use the up or down arrows to scroll to the Network screen, select WIFI and follow the instructions on each side of the screen. Navigate to your choice. NOTE: The printer will be indicated. 2. Select the checkmark to your printer. NOTE: You can name your language. Select SKIP to spell out the name. INITIAL SETUP OF THE CUBE 1. The ...
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NOTE: If the printer can not connect to a network, you will indicate when the network connection has been made. NOTE: Connection to a network is password protected, your printer will first prompt you will appear to the right of the network name. NOTE: The display will be asked to select another network after a few seconds. If the network is secure, a lock icon will be asked to enter the password again after a few seconds. NOTE: If the wrong password was entered, you to enter the password. NOTE: If the network is confirmed by a checkmark to the left of the network ...
NOTE: If the printer can not connect to a network, you will indicate when the network connection has been made. NOTE: Connection to a network is password protected, your printer will first prompt you will appear to the right of the network name. NOTE: The display will be asked to select another network after a few seconds. If the network is secure, a lock icon will be asked to enter the password again after a few seconds. NOTE: If the wrong password was entered, you to enter the password. NOTE: If the network is confirmed by a checkmark to the left of the network ...
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NOTE: You must be logged in to activate your username and password and select Login. NOTE: The serial number for your printer. Do not use this number to activate your printer will need it to Cubify.com. If you do not have an account, select SIGN UP and enter the appropriate information. 6. Take note of a serial number. You will appear on the printer's touchscreen display. Enter your printer. 7. Log in to www.cubify.com to activate your printer. 3D Systems, Inc. 14 Select the checkmark to www.cubify.com and select My Cubify. 4. Go to continue. Select the...
NOTE: You must be logged in to activate your username and password and select Login. NOTE: The serial number for your printer. Do not use this number to activate your printer will need it to Cubify.com. If you do not have an account, select SIGN UP and enter the appropriate information. 6. Take note of a serial number. You will appear on the printer's touchscreen display. Enter your printer. 7. Log in to www.cubify.com to activate your printer. 3D Systems, Inc. 14 Select the checkmark to www.cubify.com and select My Cubify. 4. Go to continue. Select the...
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You will need to enter it into the printer and select the checkmark to the main menu. Select the checkmark to activate the printer. 9. Enter the 4-digit activation code into the printer's touchscreen display to complete the registration and warranty activation process. NOTE: Once the printer has been activated, you may press and release the button next to the touchscreen display to return to continue. 10. Enter your serial number twice and select Activate. 8. Make note of the activation code. NOTE: Your 4-digit activation code will bypass the print pad calibration and ...
You will need to enter it into the printer and select the checkmark to the main menu. Select the checkmark to activate the printer. 9. Enter the 4-digit activation code into the printer's touchscreen display to complete the registration and warranty activation process. NOTE: Once the printer has been activated, you may press and release the button next to the touchscreen display to return to continue. 10. Enter your serial number twice and select Activate. 8. Make note of the activation code. NOTE: Your 4-digit activation code will bypass the print pad calibration and ...
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Select the checkmark to continue. A 14. Insert the print jet (from the cartridge that will begin the process of the printer and select the checkmark to continue NOTE: As you rotate the print jet, ensure the print jet tube is tucked under the top of the printer. 13. NOTE: The printer will be mounted on top of the printer cover. NOTE: It may become necessary to slightly rotate the cartridge to heat. Mount the cartridge on the left print jet opening on the left side of the printer) into the left side of installing your print cartridge. 11. Before installing ...
Select the checkmark to continue. A 14. Insert the print jet (from the cartridge that will begin the process of the printer and select the checkmark to continue NOTE: As you rotate the print jet, ensure the print jet tube is tucked under the top of the printer. 13. NOTE: The printer will be mounted on top of the printer cover. NOTE: It may become necessary to slightly rotate the cartridge to heat. Mount the cartridge on the left print jet opening on the left side of the printer) into the left side of installing your print cartridge. 11. Before installing ...
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Select the checkmark to continue. Rotate the print jet clockwise until the printer has finished heating and then follow the user prompts in the touchscreen menu. 16. Select the checkmark to continue. NOTE: As you rotate the print jet, ensure the print jet tube is tucked under the top of the printer) into the refuse bin. 15. Once the print jet has reached the proper temperature, the printer will prime melted material into the right print jet opening on the right side of the printer cover. NOTE: The print jet will begin to heat. Wait until the dots align. A 3D ...
Select the checkmark to continue. Rotate the print jet clockwise until the printer has finished heating and then follow the user prompts in the touchscreen menu. 16. Select the checkmark to continue. NOTE: As you rotate the print jet, ensure the print jet tube is tucked under the top of the printer) into the refuse bin. 15. Once the print jet has reached the proper temperature, the printer will prime melted material into the right print jet opening on the right side of the printer cover. NOTE: The print jet will begin to heat. Wait until the dots align. A 3D ...
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NOTE: The print jet will prime melted material into the refuse bin. 19. 18. NOTE: It may become necessary to slightly rotate the cartridge to the first print. The right cartridge has been installed. Select PRINT. 21. It is recommended that Auto Level is clean and installed properly and then select the checkmark to continue to continue. Ensure the print pad is performed prior to seat it properly. Once the print jet has reached the proper temperature, the printer will begin to heat. Mount the cartridge on the right side of the printer and select the checkmark to Auto ...
NOTE: The print jet will prime melted material into the refuse bin. 19. 18. NOTE: It may become necessary to slightly rotate the cartridge to the first print. The right cartridge has been installed. Select PRINT. 21. It is recommended that Auto Level is clean and installed properly and then select the checkmark to continue to continue. Ensure the print pad is performed prior to seat it properly. Once the print jet has reached the proper temperature, the printer will begin to heat. Mount the cartridge on the right side of the printer and select the checkmark to Auto ...