User Guide
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1. HA Cart 0 MY AC Logout amp iy Profile i My Creations iS My Orders SS My Cubes My Downloads SES Authorized Apps A View my Cubity page Profile Picture Ge wa waa bo daa Personal Information Fiver pama Anka du gu AD Sven Ueda PA Geier HAP Pat TE 20 Prnterz CHANGE EMAIL CHANGE PASSWORD L t ams Botia ssy Daer zwet Dee of Den E Dasz Dr we EEEE Ae pos Sonn at CN pLa Lovett kam re ad oe Cnzo ki kt Ad Ne ae rant CM 0 kai Hang k ia mar Selle t GUNYA Trap wa Wu VAN Te Ga vie IZ FA ech Cat map Callactions Blog Mr ACCOUNT Lutte ig YA Creo IS My Drawa Cem pea newe Gub nag a UL 47 3 If you would like to download a file to save on your computer or print using Cube software click on DOWNLOAD The file will download to the Cube software on your computer to save your creation iy tay Be ert it 2b Cubify Stop Grat 3D Printers collations Biog o Ce WR My Downloads MY GCC OUNT L ede Requires Be a Date Filanama Download Count Cube E r rins Software wie Cotes 1 TRANI Min T Dram gen ma m pe mr D cc Wierm neu i gem Gum dh rarer EnE NN An Click Here Build DAD sala Kaa KEELT DS 4 Your file can download directly to your Cube by clicking on PRINT ON MY CUBE the Select Cube Printer screen will appear and w2. 4 Amp Fuse Replacement A Caution Before replacing the fuse switch Cube s power off and unplug power cord 1 4Amp 250V fast blow fuse is located on the back left side of your Cube 2 Using a flat screwdriver turn screwdriver counterclockwise to remove fuse from the fuse holder 3 Using a flat screwdriver turn screwdriver clockwise to install new fuse into the fuse holder After new fuse is installed plug power cord into outlet and switch power on 54 PRINT PAD PLATE LEVELING INSTRUCTIONS Your print pad pad may become un leveled when transporting your Cube If this occurs please follow these instructions to level your print pad pad for optimum creation experience Q The print pad pad can be leveled with the two adjusting bolts located underneath the front and back of the pad Rear Knob Bolt Front Knob Bolt e Press the power button on the Cube control panel e Ensure print pad is properly installed on print pad pad e Finger tap SETUP on the touchscreen and scroll through the menu until LEVEL PLATE appears Press LEVEL PLATE the print pad will move up to print jet tip PRINT SETUP LEVEL SET e ege 4 PLATE CA rd 55 Touch the clockwise and counter clockwise buttons to automatically move the print jet around the four corners of the print pad During each movement along the sides of the print pad observe any gaps between the pad and the print jet If there are
3. part and hold the mouse button down rotate the print pad to view different angles of the part Right Side Left Side Front Side Back Side Top Side Bottom Side Click on Color and choose Background and select a color for your software background WI EW Wil i 9 Background PE P ETE To change your creation color select Model and Model EITTITEIT choose color LLL NOTE The color you select for either background Ha or model does not affect the color of your part to be created Choose how you want to view your 3D print size inches or millimeter wei Turn Raft and Supports ON or OFF by clicking on the buttons CD Save Options Click on the Info button to view your creation informa tion i 8 Model Number of Triangles Volume Units MM Extents Minimum Center Maximum 116 To save your creation without printing click on save The changes that you made to the print will be P 3 Organize s 27 saved i 4 amp Favorites Ja Downloads ep Recent Places AR Desktop 4 9 Libraries 5 Documents d Music gt amp Pictures RB Videos Filename cup LG v sti Save as type STL File stl sti To delete the file from the print pad click on Unload A message will appear asking if you are sure you want to un load your model Select Yes to delete the 3D print or No if you would like to continue Allows connection between your computer
4. Cube Date modified BraceletBearing_10mm_D57 cube 6 29 2012 8 35 AM CUBE File BraceletClassic_l0mm_D70 cube 6 29 2012 9 01 AM CUBE File Classic 10mm DS 7 3 2012 10 39 AM CURE File 2 9012 11 fen Nem NOD eke rac assic 10mm _D57 cube 7 2 2012 3 57 PM CUBE File 7 2 2012 3 52 PM CUBE File No preview available On the Cube touchscreen finger tap check box to start the build file or tap the X box to cancel The Cube will begin a ten minute heating process During the heating process the print tip and the print pad will reach the temperatures that have been preset by the manufacturer Once these temperatures are reached your creation will begin to print NOTE During printing operation please do not place a cover over your Cube The Cube generates heat during printing and if covered it can cause damage to the Cube Tap here WARNING PRINTJET NOZZLE TIP BECOMES EXTREMELY HOT DURING SET UP AND OPERATION DO NOT TOUCH NOZZLE A Do not change cartridge material during printing doing so may damage the Cube Printing From the USB Memory Stick 1 Ifyou are using your USB memory stick to download your Cube file please install the USB memory stick into the USB port on your computer Open the file folder where your Cube file is located and save it on the USB memory stick Remove memory stick and install it into the Cube s USB port Build Orient amp Scale Center Organize v New folder 5 N
5. Material Tough Re cyclable plastic e Layer Thickness 10 mil 0 01 inches 250 microns 0 25 mm e Supports Fully Automated Easy to peel off e Cartridge 1 Cartridge prints 13 to 14 mid sized creations e Material Color Choices See Cubify website for color choices gq _ J AT A GLANCE Cube Tube d i Jet Print Tip Material Cartridge USB Connection For Print Files Only Power Cord j Connection j Right side of printer SperatorS Touch ON OFF Push Button USB Port For firm SEH Power Switch A Fuse ware updates only Menu Function Button Back of printer 15 gag iA REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR Cube Software Complimentary Axon 2 conversion software for Windows and Mac OSX This application converts your 3D model into lay ered slices G code ready for printing on your machine Minimum Hardware Requirements APC with these minimum requirements will be required to run the Cubify Software Processor Multi core processor 2GHz or faster per core System RAM 2 GB Screen Resolution 1024x768 Windows Requirements Cubify Software runs on 32 and 64 bit Operating Systems Windows XP Professional or Home Edition with Service Pack 3 Windows 7 Windows is required for ad hoc WiFi Print Job submission NOTE Ad Hoc WI FI connection will not connect to Win dows XP operating systems If not already installed the Cubify Software installer will auto matically install the Micr
6. Save thumbscrew Remove and retain screw 38 3 4 Locate the clear tube Cube tube in packaging and thread the material through the Cube tube until it comes out of the other end of tube Cube Tube Th d new filament eege Cube Tube AA Insert material coming from tube into print jet continue to hold material and press Next on the touchscreen Continue pressing material until it feeds through the print jet Inzert filament Into Pript Jet 39 5 Material will then be drawn into the print jet until a small amount of material comes out of the heated print tip on the bottom of the print jet Remove the jetted material being careful not to touch HOT print tip Dispose of jetted material press Next PRINTJET NOZZLE TIP BECOMES EXTREMELY HOT DURING SET UP AND OPERATION DO NOT TOUCH NOZZLE Remove the jetted material 6 Insert Cube tube clear tube into print jet and press Next loading of the cartridge is completed If the first attempt at loading the cartridge is not successful because the material did not jet from the print tip remove the material from the print jet Repeat the Material Cartridge Installation Insert Cube tube into print jet 40 UU PRINTING PREPARATION NOTE The Cube Glue will have to be applied on the print pad every time you start a new creation Caution Do not use any other type of glue other than Cube Glue Doing so can damage your print tip and the prin
7. axis Rotate X turns your creation front to back and back to front Rotate Y turns your creation right to left and left to right Rotate Z turns your creation in a circular motion Translate X moves the creation from side to side on the build pad Translate Y moves the created front to back Scale increase or decrease your creation Kideg Yideg Zideg NOTE Reset the dials and slides to zero to restore the part Cell e oo to its original postion Center your creation on the print pad by clicking on the Center icon If multiple items are loaded the center func tion will auto position all items Any positioning changes you made previously may be lost Click on Build to create the Cube file for your creation Any changes that you made to your creation file will be saved Once the file is created support structures will begin to generate and the slicing process will begin to prepare your creation to print Click on Print to transfer your creation to the Cube The two methods of sending your creation to print are Set up Ad hoc or WPS WI FI modes USB memory stick connected to your computer for downloading your creation for print See Cube 2nd Generation Guick Start Guide for more details aeebhbEokpart tibki ECH Reset Apply Rimm Ymm L _ 67 6 46 9 These icons permit you to view your creation in various view points After selecting a particular view place your cursor on the
8. gaps on one side of print pad and the print jet tip is barely touching the print pad on the other side the print pad pad is not level Please refer to the FRONT TO BACK or SIDE TO SIDE instructions on how to turn the adjusting knob bolts to level the pad properly LEVEL PrintPad Fold a sheet of standard paper in half and place it between the print tip and the print pad where the adjustment needs to be 56 made If the paper can not slide between the print tip and print pad tap the down arrow key on touchscreen LEVEL PrintFad ROLL SIDE TO SIDE If the gap between the print pad and print jet tip is at the right or left side adjust the pad using the rear adjusting knob bolt EXAMPLE If the gap appears on the side of print pad the pad is too low and will need to be moved up To Adjust e If the pad needs to be moved up turn thea front djusting knob bolt clockwise to loosen and then turn the rear adjusting knob bolt clockwise To move the pad down turn the rear adjusting knob bolt counterclockwise e While adjusting slide the paper between the print jet tip and print pad where the adjustment was needed the paper should slide back and forth with no resistance If resistance is felt the pad is too high Please repeat the adjustment e Once adjustments are made tighten the adjusting knob bolts Turn front adjusting knob bolt clockwise to bring front of pad up Turn adjusting knob bolt clockwise to
9. A Di BraceletClassic_10mm_ D70_Small creati _ BraceletClassic_10mm_D57_Small creation BraceletClassic_10mm_D63_Small creation BraceletLinks_15 facet_Small creation gt gt BraceletMacedonia_ D63_Medium creaiti Heal Orient amp Scale Center Build File name BraceletClassic_l10mm_D57_Smalli creatio e STEE RES SAH Corner Top Om Colors Settings Modellnfo Save 3 In the software you can orient scale and manipulate your creation to ensure that you obtain the optimum printing results Refer to Section 11 Cubify Software Overview to understand the different functions your software pro vides Orient amp Scale Center Rotate Translate Scale n oo 00 oo kK amp Back Tap Botlom Colors Settings Mochel dn Save Uniood Configure Helo 43 4 44 To prepare your creation file for printing click on Build and save your creation as a Cube file Click here 20 Se ve As to H Search CreationFlles 2 Date modified _ BraceletBearing_10mm_D57 cube 6 29 2012 8 35 AM BraceletClassic_10mm_ D70 cube 6 29 2012 9 01 AM il File name BraceletClassic_l0mm_D57 cube 4 Hide Folders Printing with WI FI Connection 1 If have a WI FI connection click on Print and select the Cube file saved from your creation file click on Open to send your file to the
10. AD Cube Lee E 2nd Generation User Guide 3D Printer TABLE OF CONTENT INTRODUCTION ua AA AAA 4 GOPYRIGHT AAA 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION sek namana namana nana nanunua manana manana manana manana manana nananananazananazanananananazananazananza 6 13 Sani AE e a ia 6 13 Cube 3D PRINTER FEATURES AND BENEFITS sssmmmanana manana unaanza n ananuna nanunua nana nanunua nananunananunananuzanaauzaaaanuna 14 Cube 3D Printer Features AA 14 Cube 3D Printer Properties 2 26 conto hee es eee ee ee ce hart eee 14 PV Le E 15 REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR Cube ssssssssasaza nana nana manana manana manana manana kanuna kanuna manana manana na nananananananazanananananzzaaanzanana 16 UU Re E 16 No Wireless UA AAA 16 SOMWA LA wA aa aa 16 PG e TN E 16 Electrical Requirements II 16 Material SIONI TEE 16 Ober alin ERIO EE 16 Cube Weight amp DIMENSIONS E 16 SPACE REA DEU EE 16 UNPACKING AND SETTING UP THE Cube ssmssaasanz aana nz nana nz nana nana nuna manana aanza manana nanu nananunananznananunaaanznaaana 17 19 ACTIVATE YOUR CUBE IN CUBIFY COM sss2saasa sanasana nana nana manana manana manana manana manana na nanananananananananznanananananzazawa 19 20 UNLOCK YOUR Cube EE 20 21 DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL CUBIFY SOFTWARE WINDOWS ccccccsesseeeeseeneeeeseesseeeseaeeeesseenseeseeaenneees 22 23 DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL CUBIFY SOFTWARE MAC OSX nassnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
11. ES E All My Files Ah i S AirDrop aN BS ub A Applications E Desktop Kl Documents Downloads Cubify Mac Libra installer dmg ER Drag to install H Movies l JI Music gt Pictures Applications 24 Si If the Drag to install window did not open locate the Cubify driver in your device panel Click on Cubify to download soft ware Note Safari users will not have to unzip the dmg it will unzip as it downloads Ja Music Pictures DEVICES O Cubify 25 DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE CREATIONS Download your free 25 Free creations by following these simple steps 1 Click on Download free creation your download will start immediately QCubity ce S boy an eh Cube MY ACCENT Afs View and track your downloads Search downloads Name Location Actions creation files zip 12MB 496 at 342 KB sec cubify com 5 min 19 sec remaining DOWNLOAD FREE GREA THH MA TESLA SAFETY ODATA SHEETS SmartScreen Filter is tumed off Click Here Options 2 Click on Extract folder in the Creation zip file and extract it to your computer File Actions View Help New Archive Open Archive Add Address Name Type J CreationFlles ak Computer d amp OS C Click Here eg READER D ji RN DVD RW Drive E BH sv gt ge Public bur strup Y P Ge cht Actual size 37 files 124 MB Archive size 113 MB eS eee _ SmartScreen Filter is turned
12. T TOUCH NOZZLE PRINT FINISHED Print time 62 82 Aborting Your Print To abort your creation during warm up or printing finger tap the STOP button on touchscreen The next screen will read Are you sure you want to abort the print Finger tap the check box to abort or tap the X box to cancel Wait until the print tip and the print pad completely cools before touching ABORT PRINT Are you sure you Want to abort the print ABORTED COOLING WARNING PRINTJET NOZZLE TIP BE COMES EXTREMELY HOT DURING SET UP AND OPERATION DO NOT TOUCH NOZZLE 46 CLOUD PRINTING FROM CUBIFY COM 1 2 Click on My Cubify and select My Account CD stage 3d elb 836423348 us west 1 elb amazonaws com account download_list aspx Ww NY Cubify Express Yourself jn X 2 Cubify S0DSYSTEMS Shop Create My Downloads 10 11 12 13 14 Date 16 Jan 2013 16 Jan 2013 16 Jan 2013 20 Dec 2012 18 Dec 2012 8 Nov 2012 18 Dec 2012 25 Sep 2042 24 Sep 2012 2 Nov 2092 24 Sep 2012 24 Sep 2012 20 Dec 2012 24 Sep 2012 3D Printers Filename Download Count UFO st cube st Jewelleny zip CubePhoto st ScuiptureCase_ipSpurple st Jewelleny zip Jewellery zip sale 489407 zip sale 372997 zip Grown st HelloWorld st Jewellery zip license st Jewellens st Click on My Downloads My Profile 73 Collections Blog Requires Cube Software
13. XX 3D Printer The warranty period for the CubeXX 3D Printer is ninety 90 days and shall start on the earlier of the date your CubeXX 3D printer is activated or the thirtieth day after your purchase of the CubeXX 3D printer THIS WARRANTY IS THE ONLY WARRANTY PROVIDED FOR THE Cube 3D PRINTER TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMIT TED BY LAW 3D SYSTEMS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES FOR THE CubeXX 3D PRINTER AND EACH OF ITS COMPONENTS WHETHER THOSE WARRANTIES ARE EXPRESS IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING WARRAN TIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR INTENDED OR PARTICULAR PURPOSES LIMITATION OF LIABILITY 3D SYSTEMS WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL EXEMPLARY OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS LOSS OF PROFIT OR EMPLOYEE S TIME REGARDLESS OF THE REASON IN NO EVENT SHALL THE LIABILITY AND OR OBLIGATIONS OF 3D SYSTEMS ARISING OUT OF THE PURCHASE LEASE LICENSE AND OR USE OF THE EQUIPMENT BY YOU OR OTHERS EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE CubeXX 3D PRINTER Safety Symbols and Definitions Hot Surface Hazard A hot surface is accessible in the vicinity of this sign or at the printjet avoid contact Hot surfaces can cause severe burns Caution Indicates something may happen that could cause loss of data damage to equipment or personal injury Caution Indicates a pinch point hazard that could cause person injury Safety Guidelines A A A A e Follow all safety rules in this section and observe all cautions and warnings
14. ame Date modified BraceletBearing_10mm_D57 cube 6 29 2012 8 35AM CUBE File BraceletClassic_10mm_ D70 cube 6 29 2012 9 01 AM CUBE File BraceletClassic_10mm_D57 cube 7 3 2012 10 39AM CUBE File KATLcube 7 2 2012 3 57 PM CUBE File KATI L cube 7 2 2012 3 52 PM CUBE File WW b File name BraceletClassic_10mm_D57 cube v Cube File cube cube 7 45 2 Tap Print on the touchscreen and use left or right arrows until you see your Cube file displayed Tap SETUP a AA Here a J YA Ji r d J d Ken Zi jF K d 3 Tap on your Cube file the print touchscreen will appear showing the total time it will take to print your creation and the time left to complete it during printing It also shows the maximum height of your creation and the current height while printing SELECT PRINT FILE Tar name to select Clawmod _e Tap Here 4 The Cube will begin a ten minute heating process During the heating process the print tip and the print pad will reach the temperatures that have been preset by the manufacturer Once these temperatures are reached your creation will begin to print Once the creation is finished printing your touch screen will display Print Finished press the check box to confirm Wait until the print pad is completely cool before removing your print WARNING PRINTJET NOZZLE TIP BECOMES EXTREMELY HOT DUR SE ine ING SET UP AND OPERATION DO NO
15. and the Cube through WI FI It also downloads firmware upgrades to CS Eegen on LAN via Wi Fi Load New Cube Firmware USB Cable Required Click on the Help button to access the Cube 3 D Printer User Guide and Material Safety Data Sheet MSDS 30 EE WI FI SET UP Set up a computer ad hoc network NOTE Ad hoc will not connect to operating systems running Windows XP An ad hoc network is a temporary connection to your Cube Printer through your computer or your wireless smart phone Ad hoc networks can only be wireless so you must have a wireless network adapter installed in your computer to setup or join an ad hoc network 1 Tap on SETUP in the main menu and scroll until you come to the WI FI set up screen Tap Here 2 Tap on WI FI SETUP Tap Here 3 Tap on Ad Hoc in the menu screen The next screen will show Ad Hoc mode enabled meaning it is ready to connect to your computer Tap Here WI FI SETUP WI FI SETUP So WPS J Ad Hoc mode enabled 31 Wi Fi Looking for Networks 4 Open your Internet Access Located in your Network Set Vote SS Turn Wi Fi Off tings Cube 5e24 s 3DAdmin ae f 3DGuest Note Always select your Cube from your network settings be Cube Se2a A 3DSystems ae fore opening Cubify Software ee S SES 5 Scroll and select your Cube on the menu Click on con Cube a SE z nect This may take several minutes to connect Once DE os C
16. bring right side of pad down 57 TILT FRONT TO BACK If the gap between the print pad and print jet tip is at the front or back of pad adjust the pad using the adjusting knob bolt EXAMPLE If the gap between the print jet tip and the print pad is too low the pad is too low and will need to be moved up To Adjust e If the pad needs to be moved up turn the front adjusting knob bolt clockwise to loosen and then turn the back adjusting knob bolt clockwise To move the pad down turn the back adjusting knob bolt counterclockwise e While adjusting slide the paper between the print jet tip and print pad where the adjustment was needed the paper should slide back and forth with no resistance If resistance is felt the pad is too high Please repeat the adjustment e Once adjustments are made tighten the adjusting knob bolts Turn front adjusting knob bolt clockwise to bring front of pad up Turn back adjusting knob bolt clockwise to bring pad down 58 3D Systems Inc 333 Three D Systems Circle Rock Hill SC 29730 www cubify com 2012 3D Systems Inc All rights reserved The 3DS logo and Cube are registered trademarks of 3D Systems Inc pn 350341 01 Rev A
17. eaning the Prnt Pad AAA 52 cleaning NE PTN TID EE 52 Cleaning the TOUCHSCOrEGI AA 53 4 Amp Fuse Replacement eep ie rans eieiei GEESS nnmnnn nnmnnn nnen 53 ER INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing The Cube It s portable plug and print design enables everybody in the family to express their creativ ity like never before With ten different material colors to choose from enjoy the freedom to print in your true colors or to mix it up Cube 3D Printers ready to print technology provides a new dimension to your imagination and helps you share your creations with others in the Cubify community at http cubify com At Cubify com you can e Upload your creations for sale e Purchase creations from others e Get your creations 3D Printed e Buy the CubeXX 3D Printer e Engage with other creative partners 2013 by 3D Systems Inc All rights reserved This document is subject to change without notice This document is copyrighted and contains proprietary information that is the property of 3D Systems Inc The user does not have the right to copy reproduce or translate this document in any way or to any media without the prior written consent of 3D Systems Inc No copies of the document may be sold or given to any person or other entity Cubify CubeXX and the 3DS logo are registered trademarks of 3D Systems Inc Use of the Cubify com website constitutes acceptance of its Terms of Service and Privacy Policy FCC NOTICE Thi
18. en nter on your Cube to Serial number Confirm serial number ACTIVATE 7 Click Here Get e 4 Your Cube s serial number is now activated on Cubify and your Cube will be assigned to your Cubify account Your activation code will be displayed and sent to you in an e mail along with links to help you get started creating 5 Using the links in your activation code e mail or the My CubeXs section in your account download your free software and gifts from Cubify e 25 Free creations all by top artists ready for printing on your Cube e The Cubify Software To create the print files and submit it to the Cube for printing Itis required that the software is downloaded and installed before you can start your creation e Cube 2nd Generation3D Printer User Guide This guide is also found on your USB memory stick e Material Safety Data Sheets 20 o UNLOCK YOUR Cube Once you have successfully activated your Cube account next step is to unlock your Cube to begin your creations 1 Your unique activation code appears in the Congratulations screen after you activated your Cube account your code was also sent to your e mail account Activate My Cube Congratulations Fa i You have successfully activated your Cube Your activation r code is 601123456 Please enter this code on your Cube to activate it and start Activation E Code We have emailed you ihe activation code for your records To star
19. ill search for available Cube printers on your network Ce ee NN An iy Cotes Wi ee it 2h Cubify Shop Cr ate JD Printers Gotootiopnz Biog a Mu Downloads AY GpCDUMT Ba Fonts Requires Wy Cesis Date Fllanams Download Count Cube te Aen Soattware Rb 1 Ti aa PO Baaai mr an Bir ia IE Mr Doain EE rdw ai au D Click Here Discovering 48 5 Ifa Cube was not discovered in your network you can either save the Cube file to your computer or connect through an Ad hoc network WEN WE d mm Wm Wm E d eee bs ta uc EE Connectto Cube ad hoc network or Save to dek Be sure to connect PC to wireless cube before clicking on Ad hoc Ad hoc Connect Cube not discovered 6 If a Cube is discovered in your network click on the printer you wish to print the file and then click Print The file will transfer to your Cube SR Select Cube Printer Seles Select Cube Printer 132 165 1 3 Lube PE 192 168 1 8 Cube 5e0a 192 168 1 2 Cube 5e15 Select Cube and Press Print File Transfer in Progress 49 REPLACING MATERIAL CARTRIDGE A Do not change cartridge or material during printing doing so can cause damage to your Cube lf your material cartridge does not have enough material to complete your creation you will need to replace your cartridge It is important that the same color of material that is being used must be installed Do not change to a different color
20. in this guide e Do not modify any safety features or make modifications to the Cube Doing so is prohibited and voids warranty e Use of print materials or 3D prints other than genuine 3D Systems components may void warranty e Adult supervision is required observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure the Cube s appropriate use Ensure small 3D prints are not accessible to young children These 3D prints are potential choking hazards for young children e When the Cube is operating the print tip on the printjet becomes hot avoid touching this area until it has cooled down e Do not change color of material during printing doing so may damage the Cube gd Cube 3D PRINTER FEATURES The printjet print tip heats the material and produces a thin flowing material of plastic creating layers that adheres to the print pad After each layer is produced the print pad lowers so that a new layer can be drawn on top of the last This is the process continues until the last layer on the top of the creation is jetted Cube 3D Printer Features e Prints objects up to 5 5 X 5 5 X 5 5 in 140 x 140 x 140 mm e EZ Load Print Cartridge e Durable ABS 8 PLA Plastic e 25 Free 3D Print creations e USB amp WI FI Connectivity Cube 3D Printer Properties e Technology Plastic Jet Printing PJP e printjets Single Jet e Max Creation Size 5 5 x 5 5 x 5 5 14 x 14 x 14 cm e
21. ll until you come to the WI FI set up screen Tap Here 32 Set up a computer WPS network cont d 5 Tap on WI FI SETUP Tap Here 6 Tap on WPS in the menu screen The next screen will show your printer connecting to your computer and then if WPS connection was successful If connection was not successful unplug the power to your Cube and then plug your Cube in Repeat the WPS WI FI set up until you the touch screen reads WPS Connection Tap Here WI FI SETUP MUPS Ad Hoc Switching from ad hoc to WPS connection or vice versa 1 2 3 4 Close out Cubify Software Disconnect the Cube s wireless connection through the Internet Access menu on your operating system Now follow steps for WPS ad hoc set up Re open your software after your Cube successfully connects to WPS ad hoc 33 E Non Wireless Computer Set Up without WI FI options If you are not connected to a network you can download your creations from your computer and save them to your USB memory stick for printing e When printing with the USB memory stick the file must be in the main folder located on the memory stick If it is put into another folder it cannot be accessed from Cube screen e Install your USB memory stick into your computer s USB connection and save your creation to your USB memory stick e When you are ready to print your creation install your memory stick into the Cube s USB connectio
22. n and print your cre ations Update Cube Firmware 1 Tap on Setup on the Cube touch screen and scroll to Update Firmware Finger tap Update Firmware een UPDATE Tap Here F IRMHARE Tap Here One Time 2 If your USB memory stick is connected to the Cube please remove the memory stick the screen will display the directions to do this Tap the NEXT arrow on the display locate the USB cable and connect the cable to the Cube USB port located on the back of the Cube again these instructions will be displayed on the screen Connect the other end of cable to your Computer e USB port NOTE Never leave the USB cable connected except when upgrading the firmware 3 Tap the NEXT arrow SETTINGS SAVED will be displayed at the top of the screen You will have 6 seconds to press and hold the control button until firmware loader appears on the screen If the button is released before the firmware screen appears the screen will go blank Repeat Step1 to restart the update firmware process 2 Remove USB Memory Stick UPDATE FIRMWARE _ To update firmware remove the USB stick 3 Press and hold the control button Ewe FIRMWARE LOADER Connect USB Cable 34 4 Continue to hold button until Settings Saved and then Cube Firmware Loader KK appears on the touch screen You are now in the correct mode to update your firmware NOTE Be sure to disconnect the USB cable after
23. nn nnna 24 25 DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE e ut Le LE 26 CUBIFY SOFTWARE OVERVIEW wws2amanz manani zana aina nanunua manana nana na kanuna aana a akana na kanuna manana nanananananananunananunanananaaauna 27 30 Key FIS TYPES geet 27 TE e Ka TE EN Set upa computer ad NOC NEW ON Getters 31 Set up a computer WPS network mmssamezama ninauza anaua anaua a anakana namana Ana AAA KAKENANUNINEKENANE KANUNI AANIKA NE EEN KENE EN 31 32 Wired Computer Set Up without WI FI Options w wmmsmmamnzanz namuna nuna anunua auza naa KEREN REENEN ENNER EEN RRE EE REENEN 34 Update Cube d IulET CHE 34 35 PRINT PAD INSTALLATION WEE 36 SETTING PRINT JET GAP naaassnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn ennan nenna nnne na 36 37 MATERIAL CARTRIDGE INSTALLATION sssssasazanana manana manana nana manana manana namana namana aa nanaaanznaaaznaaaananaaananaaanzazana 38 41 PRINTING PREPARATION wwssssaamaza manaa nunua anauza naa aanza nana nuna na aanza nakama naa aanza ananunua naa aana una nanu naanza aaauazunananununaaanununawa 42 WI FI Connection EEN 44 46 Cloud Printing from CUDI EE 47 49 Printing From the USB Memory Suck EE 46 PUDONG bh d d EE 47 Removing your Creation From the Print Pad s smmsasmmz nam zuna nana zana maaana nazani RRE EE RRREENRRE ERR E En 51 Ke VIG GE 52 Removing SUDANI AAA 52 Cleaning TINS ES ai AAA AA AA E T 52 Cl
24. of mate rial doing so can cause damage to your Cube Please follow these steps to replace the cartridge 1 Pull Cube Tube away from top of print jet Please do not pull the material out until the touch screen instructs you to do so Cube Tube 2 Pull material out of print jet and press Next NOTE After the material is pulled out from the print jet It may be necessary to remove material debris from the print tip that could be clogged in the print tip Using the unclog tool insert the tool s point into the print jet if debris is present it will protrude from the print tip Unclog Tool Pull Material Out 3 Remove cartridge from Cube and remove the Cube Tube from material Re place thumb screw into cartridge to hold the unused material in place Refer to Material Cartridge Installation for instructions on how to install your new cartridge Cube Tube Thumb Screw 50 FINISHING YOUR CREATION Removing your Creation From the Print Pad e Place print pad with the creation in a container not supplied filled with regular warm tap water and let soak approxi mately five minutes or until your creation becomes free from the print pad Clean and dry print pad before next use e Refer to the Cube User Guide for instructions for Cleaning Print Pad in Maintaining your Cube to remove the glue from the print pad 51 Removing Raft If Reguired e If supports are present use small pliers first
25. off Open Explorer window Overwrite existing files Skip older files Selected files folders AN files folders in current folder Options All files folders in ard Files in Archive 26 e CUBIFY SOFTWARE OVERVIEW The Cubify Software allows you manipulate your design before sending it to the Cube for printing It simulates the Cube s print pad so you can orient scale re size and rotate the 3D print to get the best result when printing Become familiar with the software and understand the functions before starting your first print A ke impatt Heol Onent E Scale Center a Zeen e d E A ji P i ji a By gE F a e o Log Hah Le Hii Dr o Dolor Coon Being Akex Hin og Leg Corfo zg Key File Types e STL Files A 3 dimensional solid Computer Aided Design CAD file that describes the geometry to be printed This is typically output by the design tool or software being used e Creation Files These files are 3 D models that can be downloaded from Cubify com and are optimized for your Cube Import your creation file into the Cubify Software and click on Build to prepare your creation for print e Cube File This is the machine code file that the Cube printer will read to build your creation 27 Click on Import and select a creation file your 3D print will appear on the print pad Click on Heal to fix your creation Orient your creation on the print pad in X Y Z
26. ollow the step by step instructions Then resume these instructions and follow the steps below to connect to your Cube These steps apply to both Ad Hoc and WPS connections 1 Open Cubify Software and click on Configure Click on your Cube model in the dialog box and click on Connected Your computer is now connected to your Cube em ALE TM eaiz e Lux AR A vir JIM NANT PW a ke OU VIY WHET DN 9U o Import Cubes Currently on LAN via Wi Fi 169 254 1 1 Cube 6584 Ss Click here Connect second Load New Cube Firmware USB Cable Required Click here third Z2ERKR ZC MKWELI Aa e 7 D onfigu Hel Click here first 42 2 Click on Import and select a file from the creation files that you downloaded from Cubify com or a STL file The creation that you selected will appear on print pad The software s print pad is a simulation of your Cube print pad Click here Organize New folder T O A k 3 Name Date modified Type H BraceletBearing_10mm_D57_Small creati 5 24 20128 03AM CREATION F BraceletBearing_10mm_D63_Small creati 5 24 2012 8 06 AM CREATION d E BraceletBearing_10mm_D70_Small creati 5 24 2012 8 05 AM CREATION F 5 24 2012 8 06 AM CREATION F 5 24 2012 8 08 AM 5 24 2012 8 08 AM 5 24 2012 8 09 AM 5 24 2012 8 10 AM BraceletMacedonia D57 Medium creation 5 24 2012 8 11 AM RrareletMarerinnia NIN Medium rreatinon 5 94 7017 2 11 AM CREATI
27. orting 1 Remove white plastic inserts from each side of box Pinch and bend insert out Next pull insert out of box to remove Lift top of carton up and remove Plastic Inserts Pinch amp Bend Out Remove Insert 17 18 2 3 4 5 Lift foam from the top of Cube Remove foam from the midsection and below the pad by gently pulling out from the front Lift Cube out of the box and place on table that has a flat working surface which is at least 4 times as large as base of the Cube Remove Foam Remove print pad from foam under Cube and set aside Lift foam that Cube was sitting on to access power supply and other accessories Note Retain packaging and Cube carton for future transporting 6 Plug round connector into the round power receptacle located on the back of the Cube 7 Plug cord into power supply and then into outlet or approved power strip ACTIVATE YOUR Cube IN CUBIFY COM If you have not created an account in Cubify com please do so now to receive your one time activation code Once your se rial number is entered in Activate my Cube your activation code will be sent to your e mail account If your e mail was not received because spam filtered it please check your spam e mail This code will be used to unlock your Cube so that you can start creating 1 Enter http cubify com in your web browser and click on Sign Up to create an account If you already have an acco
28. osoft NET 4 0 Framework Wireless Options 802 11b g with WPS Infrastructure or Ad hoc Mode Cube Weight amp Dimensions Weight without cartridge 4 3 kg 9 5 Ibs Side View Front View 11 25 28 6 cm Non Wireless Option USB memory stick to transfer print files Supplied with the Cube Mac OSX Requirements Cubify Software runs on Mac OSX 10 8 Electrical Requirements e Outlet requirements 100 240 Volts at 50 60 Hz e Cube electrical rating 24VDC 3 75 amp Material Storage e All polymers degrade with time The following condi tions ensure the material remains high quality e Do not unpack until material is needed e Store at room temperature 16 29 C 60 85 F Operating Environment S Room Temperature 16 29 C 60 85 F e Nozzle 280 C 536 F e Print Pad 66 77 C 150 170 F e Non condensing Relative Humidity 5 25 Space Requirement Power Outlet 8 20 3 cm 8 20 3 cm Table Top UNPACKING AND SETTING UP THE Cube What s Included CG Mme PLA Material Cartridge Power Supply 1 Unclog Tool 1 USB Memory Cube Glue 1 Stick 1 1 gt 2 CubeX 3D Printer L es Print Pad 1 USB Cable 1 This Quick Start Up Power Cord 1 Cube Tube 1 Cube Photo Booth cable is used to Guide 1 Insert 1 Use asa download firmware backdrop to display only your creations Note Retain packaging and Cube carton for future transp
29. paper between the print tip and the print pad If the paper can not slide between the print tip and print pad tap the down arrow key on touchscreen LEVEL PLATE er Y Tap Here 3 Press the Z up key to move the print pad upward to the print tip until the paper is tight between the print pad and the print tip Finger tap the down key until the paper slides back and forth with no resistance 4 Press the check mark to save setting to printer s memory Press the X in box to cancel setting If saving the setting the Gap value will be applied for each subsequent print 5 If you have issues printing after the gap have been saved you can change the gap at anytime using this procedure 6 Once gap is set tap PREV to start Load Cartridge process CES SET GAP Tap Here 37 MATERIAL CARTRIDGE INSTALLATION 1 Remove material cartridge from packaing using scissors cut top portion of bag and remove the cartridge 2 Tap Setup on Cube touch screen then select Load Cartridge press Next SETUP P J 3 Remove thumbscrew on the side of the material cartridge Remove the blue tape from material Retain screw to re install in cartridge when you need to store cartridge again Press Next to begin the cartridge installation Do not pull material until thumbscrew is removed from cartridge Doing so will damage cartridge Remove thumbscrew from new cartridae
30. s equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harm ful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their expense WARRANTY 3D Systems warrants that the CubeXX 3D Printer will be free from defects in materials and workmanship during the applicable warranty period when used under the normal conditions described in the documentation provided to you including this user s guide 3D Systems will promptly repair or replace the CubeXX 3D Printer if required to make it free of defects during the war ranty period This warranty excludes i normal consumable or expendable parts such as material cartridges print pads and Cub Glue ii repairs required during the warranty period because of abnormal use or conditions such as riots floods misuse neglect or improper service by anyone except 3D Systems or its authorized service provider and iii repairs required during the warranty period because of the use of non integrated non approved or non licensed materials in the Cube
31. t you should absolutely download the User Guidi and Cubity Client Software below It is required It would be great if you can read this guide as if has some key information that makes sure you have the best extreme with you Cube Cube User Guide This software is absolulely required to convert your cr ation ind a print me and send d to your Cube You need to downlac and install it on a PC Download ef de We have 25 free creations from world renowned artists ali ready for you Just download the package ie unzip them anc pr init them on your Cube Liownload Free Cresima 2 To start your Cube press the round button on the front panel wait five seconds to allow your Cube to warm up 3 Tap on the touchscreen to view the Unlock Code screen 2 Press Here 3 Tap Here 21 4 Tap in your activation code and then tap on the check box to unlock your Cube If an error is made while entering your code finger tap Delete and re enter your code tap on the check box Your Cube is unlocked and you can now start your creation You are now at the main menu PRINT SETUP Unlock Code e ds DELETE Tap Here DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL CUBIFY SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWS While your first creation is being built download the Cubify Software to begin experimenting with the software to create your own prints It is required to download the Cubify software so you can import STL or crea
32. t pad 1 Stand Cube Glue on it s cap until the glue flows to the cap remove cap 2 Remove print pad from the Cube slowly paint a coat of glue in rows moving the bottle up and then down until the glue is evenly distributed on the entire print pad Check the pad after applying the glue to ensure there are noticeable gaps where glue was not applied If so apply glue to the gaps Replace glue cap after use Place print pad on the print pad platform 41 PRINTING YOUR FIRST CREATION WARNING PRINTJET NOZZLE TIP BECOMES EXTREMELY HOT DURING SET UP AND OPERA TION DO NOT TOUCH NOZZLE A Do not change color of material or cartridge during printing doing so may damage the Cube NOTE Your Cube will have printed test creations before leaving the factory These test creations may have been printed in a different material color than you are using Therefore a small amount of material may be remaining in the print jet The start of your first creation may have some of this material color until it transitions over to your material color To get started printing your first creation the creation files that were downloaded when you activated your account or a STL file will need to be converted to a Cube file This is the machine code file that the Cube printer will read to build your creation WI FI Connection if you wished to connect to WI FI via Ad hoc or WPS connection please refer to Section 12 WI FI Set Up and f
33. ties e Unauthorized duplication or distribution of this program or any portion of it may result in severe civil Click or criminal penalties and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under the law Next lt Back Next gt Cancel 23 GE DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL CUBIFY SOFTWARE FOR MAC OSX While your first creation is being built download the Cubify Software to begin experimenting with the software to create your own prints e It is required to download the Cubify software so you can import STL or creation files into the software to convert them to a Cube file e The Cube file is a machine code file that the Cube printer can read 1 In the menu Click on Download Cube software Double click on the zip file and the Cubify Mac installer dmg will appear eoo Gi Downloads FAVORITES E All My Files AirDrop ak Applications H CG Desktop o M Documents ZP 000 Downloads Downloads Cubify Mac dal El news Leya K a ew GJ Library EEN FAVORITES Sree E All My Files A y A JA Music Airorp ZN Pi Applications i E Desktop Kl Documents Downloads Cubify Mac Cubify Mac Library installer dmg installer dmg zip 18 MB 17 8 MB ZIP Movies J Music Pictures 2 Double click Cubify Mac installer dmg a new window will open Drag to install into the Applications folder 000 2 Downloads FAVORIT
34. tion files into the software to convert them to a Cube file e The Cube file is a machine code file that the Cube printer can read 1 In the menu Click on Download Cube software for MAC or Windows platform Click Here Learn More TE 3 ACTIVATE MY CUBE Download software for Q vy gt First generation Cube owner C About Us Learn More Store na Follow us O 22 2 Click on Setup exe in the Cube zip the next screen will ask if you would like to open this file click Yes 1 lt 2 iZip cube_client zip etm File Actions View Help e e 2 P BB New Archive Open Archive Add Extract View Style Address gem Name Type iZip security warning fi Cubify msi Window S ubifymsi i Bp The requested file setup exe may be potentially unsafe E setup exe Applicat 2 Make sure to open it only if you aware of this file content and trust its source Would like to open this file Click Here and then Here S Do not ask me again Actual size 2 files 13 MB Archive size 1 Ve The Cubify Setup Wizard will guide you through the steps to install the software on your computer Select Next to start the Setup Wizard ifs Cubify Welcome to the Cubify Setup Wizard The installer will quide you through the steps required to install Cubify on your computer WARNING This computer program is protected by copyright law and international trea
35. to remove support from part Use pliers to remove the raft away from the bottom of your creation In places where the supports are inside your creation and are hard to get to use little wire snips or needle nose pliers to remove the supports Removing Supports If Required e Carefully break the supports away from your creation In places where the supports are inside your creation and are hard to get to use small needle nose pliers not supplied to remove the supports 52 MAINTAINING YOUR Cube Cleaning the Exterior e Clean the Cube s exterior with a lint free cloth and water Dampen the cloth with water and wipe the outer surfaces of any debris that is visible Cleaning the Print Pad e Submerge print pad in a container filled with warm city tap water Please do not use well water it contains certain min erals that may make your creation difficult to remove from the print pad e Rinse pad under tap water and dry using a lint free wipe Cleaning the Print Tip e Using the small pliers pull away any plastic debris away from the nozzle tip e If the debris is stubborn the nozzle may need to be heated to make the debris soft enough to remove WARNING PRINTJET NOZZLE TIP BECOMES EXTREMELY HOT DUR ING SET UP AND OPERATION DO NOT TOUCH NOZZLE 53 Cleaning the Touchscreen e Wipe the touchscreen with the soft lint free cloth Do not spray cleaners on the touchscreen
36. ube 34e5 connected you can send print files from Cubify software Cube 5c46 CH i Aii ni Cube 5e06 e straight to your Cube Cube Se10 EN Cube 5e10 S bh Cube Selz Ka Cube 5e07 i Cube 5e2a Ka Cube 656e Other Network all Cube 657b A Cube 658f Open Network and Sharing Center Cube 659d gt Cube 65ad gt Be i all D 4 06 PM d 63h9 Set up a computer WPS network WPS WI FI Protected Setup allow easy establishment of a secure wireless network All new wireless routers are set up for WPS To be sure look for the WPS logo on your wireless router box WPS connection will allow you to connect to your printer through the Cubify Software Wi Fi Looking for Networks 3 Cube 65ba Turn Wi Fi Off Cube 5e24 3DAdmin a 3DGuest 3DSystems 1 Press and hold the WPS button on your wireless router until the button starts flashing 2 Open your Internet Access located on your Computers taskbar A A A Cube 5e2a Cube 5e0a ae Cube Cube l1dc9 Cube 1dd5 Cube5e27 Cube 34e5 Cube 5c46 Cube S5e06 Cube 5e10 Cube 5e10 Cube 5e15 Cube 5e07 Cube Se2a Cube 656e Cube 657b Cube 65 8f Cube 659d Cube 65ad Cube 65b9 3 Scroll and select the network for your router on the menu Click on connect This may take a few minute to connect Cube 5e3b Other Network all Open Network and Sharing Center D A A A 9 A A A A D A aaa a Me BF Ai 4 06PM 4 Tap on SETUP in the main menu and scro
37. unt please log in to your account H es C u b ify Shop Create 3D Printers Collections Blog Q BOSYSTEMS ge Click Here WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH YOUR CUBE Fix it with a DIY project P Cube Creativity reimagined A home 3D printer for you Starting at 1290 Financing available now with MBill eLater ORDER NOW gt ORDER SUPPLIES WHICH 3D PRINTER IS BEST FOR YOU gt 19 2 Click on Activate my Cube from My Cubify drop down menu AI C u b ify Shop Create 3D Printers Collections Blog a De SSY STEMS OH be WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH YOUR CUBE Fix it with a DIY project Cube Creativity reimagined A home 3D printer for you Starting at 1299 Financing available now with Bill VeLater d ORDER NOW gt a ORDER SUPPLIES gt WHICH 3D PRINTER IS BEST FOR YOU gt eam More E E gt Download software for E ist generation Cube owner f ORDER SUPPLIES gt Click Here 3 On the Cube Activation Form enter your Cube 12 digit letter serial number located on the back of Cube in the activation screen and click on Activate H ai Cubify Shop Create 3D Printers Collections Blog lt DOSY STEMS Serial Number Activate My Cube You need to activate your Cube before you can use it Activation is a ss Enter the serial number of your Cube below and our serial number will be activated on Cubify ssigned to your Cubify account You will th
38. you have updated your firmware CUBE FIRMWARE LOADER WA 5 Open Cubify Software and click the Configure icon click on Load New Cube Firmware Once you see the pop up mes sage Firmware Updated Successfully click OK Cubes Currently on LAN via Wi Fi m Connect Load New Cube Firmware USB Cable Required WO E 5 KR amp 6 Disconnect the USB cable from your Cube and computer unplug the Cube power cord Plug power cord back in and press the Cube power button a message will display on the touchscreen Setting restored click on the check mark to save settings This does not change your previous settings that you have made Your new firmware is now installed SETTINGS restored 35 PRINT PAD INSTALLATION 1 Place print pad magnetic strip onto the magnetic strip on print plate Rough side of print pad is facing up SETTING PRINT JET GAP The print tip must be set to the correct distance between the print tip and the print pad to ensure the first printed layer sticks properly When the Cube is operating the print tip on the print jet nozzle becomes hot avoid touching this area until it has cooled down 1 Finger tap Set Up on the touchscreen and press Next until Set Gap appears PRINT e SETUP Tap Here 36 2 Finger tap Set Gap The print jet and print pad will move into position to set the gap Next place a standard sheet of
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