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1. 3 To install the Print Pad align the aluminum foot with front slot on the Print Plate base Fig 25 4 Place the Print Pad into position when properly installed the magnet will lock it in place Ensure that print pad is fully seated Fig 25 CHECKING THE X Y Z AXIS During shipping your CubeX the X Y and Z axes may have come out of alignment Before starting your first creation please verify that the X Y and Z axes are aligned X Y ZAxis Movements e X Axis Print Jet moves front to back and back to front e Y Axis Print Jet moves left to right and right to left CAUTION Always move the print plate Z Axis down first to avoid collision with the print jet tips When moving the print jet X and Y axis make sure A you do not stray too far from the home switches left rear of the printer as this can cause collision with the printer frame Excessive collisions will damage the printer 1 Scroll to the LEVEL menu and select Fig 26 Tap on the clockwise and counterclockwise position and observe the print jet s print jet tip moves around the print pad from the side of pad Fig 27 LEVEL Z GAP OFFSET 2 After checking that all axes are functioning properly use the control button to go back to the main menu If adjustments are required to the print plate or the print jet tips refer to CubeX Maintenance Leveling Print Plate Fig 26 LEVEL BED CHECKING THE Z G2. CubeX 3o printer User guide INTRODUCTION COPYN VENEN EEE ve Gee Beco etie cid wate Bee E oe eee DER E E ee gene eee en be ce ele ous BEE ae eee cece the eeeeeeees 3 ae sic AA sw nk aes eww ais eee ae ee meek CO REAL ae a a en ae We ae ee ee 3 UV a ee A ee ae te ge ee ee ak 3 EINEN DO Na AMM ea a er re e Ue TI Eee en as EHEN RE a BT E 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Safety symbols and definitions oe dda eee ae eed hae eee nahe a ee mA eRe be Rear be aKa REE Pa 4 Sale GUGCINES carta eee a on ee A CEN Ee OR eRe ee ee AOA ENDEN Cee wee eed ee EKO ERG Oe Eee 4 CUBEX 3D PRINTER FEATURES AND BENEFITS CubeX 3D printer properties ne a mo epee ka oa ch oF vealed Aw i we EHE ET a ae aa ee wa ee oe a ee ew ee ee 5 Prinematenals o nn ae bee Ce ee eae tae eee ee eee os bee eee e oe dee eae eee eee Re ea arate 5 Material color CHOICES saset eoa ir opa O UE In ARRO E en ee ee EEE EE RUE 5 Ata glance ea mina een ae su A ow eae ost ado ee eae ee aero oe E E E ee eRe E Ders E E eae So 6 Requirements for your Nae cece pu aa Be ew wD Em te SR ncn wah Ah ve E Sg ee eve TEN T UNPACKING AND SETTING UP THE CUBEX Whats incl ded iii aa En tthe nekdo eee nn EE ERAR E Ue Ree A A E E e a RR er he ee aa ee R E a ea E ee 7 OPACIDAD AER A a A E AS O E TE eas 8 9 Activate your CubeX and link to your Cubify account un an an nn nn a a RRA 10 Removing the remaining packing materials a e REA A a A E er AA A waded DAA 11 CubeX
3. Fig 81 Fig 81 23 ROTATING A PART Use the rotate buttons to rotate the part in the desired axis The amount the part will be turned is BE tx Mee defaulted to 90 This can be changed to suit your needs Fig 82 EJ v EJ gt z SCALING A PART You can scale a part by pressing the scale button The amount your part will be scaled by is defaulted Uf Scale to 50 This can be changed to suit your needs You can also use the to mm and to inch to scale by to mm YRevert unit conversion Fig 83 to Inch USING THE CUBEX SOFTWARE TO BUILD A CUBEX FILE Fig 84 ax BUILD STYLE PROFILE Use this to select previously saved print settings To save print settings you are using for future quick selection press the save as button and give the profile a name LAYER THICKNESS This is the resolution your part will be printed at e 0 1mm The CubeX 3D Printers finest resolution This layer height takes the longest to print but gives the best quality parts e 0 25mm A middle ground between 0 1mm and e 0 5mm This layer height is faster than 0 1mm but is slightly lower quality e 0 5mm The CubeX 3D Printers fastest resolution This layer height has a lower quality than 0 1mm and 0 25mm but has a much faster print time PART DENSITY This is how much solid fill your part will contain e Hollow The part will have no internal structure e Thin The part will have a small
4. ABS works as an excellent support material for extra large PLA parts MATERIAL COLOR CHOICES Glow in the Glow in the White Black Silver Industrial Grey Natural Magenta dark Neon dark Neon Green Blue Neon Orange Yellow Neon Green Green Blue Teal Purple Brown Natural is only available in PLA plastic not ABS ATA GLANCE Get acquainted with your CubeX 3D Printer before you begin printing This section identifies the important areas that will be discussed throughout this guide CubeX Duo is depicted for illustration purposes only Locations of important areas are the same for the Cube X and Cube X Trio Top area inside printer Li x gt lt EE A DN e o A y Bottom Bottom area inside printer Touchscreen Print Jet 2 Function button Print Jet 3 Jet Wiper Print Jet Tip 1 Z axis Print Jet Tip 2 Print Pad amp Print Plate Print Jet Tip 3 Memory stick USB port and PC connection USB port Material Cartridge Bay 1 for Print Jet 1 Power supply Material Cartridge Bay 2 for Print Jet 2 COI TOTO FO IDO 00000000 Print Jet 1 Material Cartridge Bay 3 for Print Jet 3 REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR CUBEX Weight and dimensions e 515mm w x 515mm I x 598mm h 20 Y x 20 Ya x 23 A inches e 36kg 79 lbs e 37kg 81 5 Ibs Duo e 38kg 84 Ibs Trio Minimum hardware requirements a PC with these minimum requirements will be r
5. Lift the Print Pad from the side and pull up to remove the Print Pad from the Cubex 2 Submerge Print Pad and the base of the part in warm water for five minutes Fig 92 If you do not have the ability to submerge the Print Pad place Print Pad in sink and let hot water run over the base of the part for about 5 minutes 3 Using the scraper included in tool kit gently release your creation from the glass Fig 93 4 Rinse your creation under hot water to ensure all of the Magic CubeX Glue paste has been removed 5 To clean the Print Pad rinse the pad under hot water to clean off any remaining Magic CubeX Glue paste 6 Dry the Print Pad thoroughly before reinstalling it into CubeX REMOVING RAFTS A raft is the flat support structure that is attached to your creation Though we recommend printing without a raft some larger or more complicated parts may require one If you print with a raft the following instructions will help you remove it ABS RAFT PLA PART PLA RAFT ABS PART ABS rafts can be peeled away from PLA parts ABS RAFT ABS PART PLA RAFT PLA PART Use pliers to pull away as much of the raft as possible Then use a rough grade sandpaper to remove the remaining raft followed by a fine grade wet and dry sandpaper to achieve a smoother finish REMOVING SUPPORTS WITH WIRE CUTTERS Use wire cutters to cut away the support structure from your model You should cut the sup
6. Object Size X 68 97mm 12 The CubeX software will then open windows explorer Navigate to the firmware you wish to install and open it Fig 119 13 The CubeX software will now install the firmware onto the CubeX printer Fig 120 14 Once the firmware is installed unplug the printer from the main power for 30 seconds and unplug the USB from the computer If you are upgrading from firmware version 1 01 please skip to the section RESTORING THE Fig 119 SETTINGS TO YOUR CUBEX 3D PRINTER FIRMWARE FROM V1 01 Fig 120 33 15 Plug the USB stick into the CubeX 3D Printer and press the control button you will receive a notification of your settings being restored Fig 121 16 Your firmware has now been upgraded Fig 122 RESTORING THE SETTINGS YOUR CUBEX PRINTER FIRMWARE FROM V1 01 Before following these instructions please follow instruction 1 9 in the section UPGRADING YOUR CUBEX PRINTER FIRMWARE 1 Turn on the CubeX 3D Printer You will see the activation screen 2 Re activate your printer using your activation code if you do not have your activation code you can locate it be going to Cubify com gt MY ACCOUNT gt MY DEVICES and then viewing your registered CubeX 3 Once it is re activated turn off the CubeX 3D Printer 4 Plug the USB stick into the CubeX 3D Printer and turn it on touch the screen and you will receive a notification of your settings being restore
7. Wear all Personal Protective Equipment PPE Do not operate without water in the cleaning tank Damage may occur Never use boiling water Damage may occur 1 Position the unit on a flat and stable work surface Do not knock or move the tank during operation This risks splashing water onto electrical components Pour 0 75 liters of water into the tank Place the models to be cleaned in the tank Close the lid connect the power supply and press the power button to turn on the tank Use the 5 and 5 buttons to set the temperature For best results set the temperature to 80 C gt A e P P Set an alarm for 48 hours Do not use the timer on the tank when using the hot water method This is intended for the ultrasonic operation used with the caustic soda method and will only run for 180 minutes 7 After 48 hours remove your model from the tank using the provided plastic tongs and immediately run under cold water for 1 2 minutes 8 Make sure you turned off the Ultrasonic Support Removal Tank 9 After the model has been washed the PLA support material should crumble away easily You can use a blunt knife to scrape the support away from the model Additional rinsing may help flush remaining support material fragments from the model CAUSTIC SODA METHOD N Caustic soda can burn if handled improperly Never handle caustic soda without using all of the supplied 10 11 12 13 14 19 16 E Personal Protectiv
8. Pad always use print tip 1 as your reference Fig 95 LEVELING THE PRINT PAD Make sure the Print Pad is securely installed onto the Aluminum Print Plate Do not perform leveling function without the Print Pad correctly installed The aluminum print plate is mounted on three sprung bolts which allow you to adjust the height of the Print Plate in three places The Level function moves the extruder carriage around the corners of the print area so the operator can adjust the Print Pad support bolts for leveling 1 Select Level on the touchscreen Fig 96 LEVEL Fig 96 2 Use the Up and Down arrows to raise and lower the print plate to adjust the gap between the print jet tip and Print Plate Start with approximately 10 mm between the tip and the Print Pad This distance will enable rough leveling Fig 97 29 Fig 97 3 Touch the Clockwise and Counter clockwise buttons to automatically move the carriage around the corners of the print area Fig 98 LEVEL BED Fig 98 4 From the side of the printer observe any changes in distance between the Print Plate and the Print Jet during each movement along the side of the Print Plate Fig 99 102 Fig 101 5 Using the 3mm hex driver from the tool kit adjust the height of the Print Pad bolts Fig 103 to make each side level 6 There is a locking nut beneath each of the 3 bed bolts
9. i may result i severe chil of criminal penalties and wil be prosecuted to the maximum extert possible under the law 4 Select a destination for the installation Fig 54 Select Installation Folder The installer yl install Cubex to the tollovang folder To install in thes folder chek Next To install to a diferent folder enter below or chok Browse Folder E Progam Fies SEND Systerns CubeX Browse 5 Click next to begin the installation A message if you want to let the CubeX software make changes to your computer will appear select yes Fig 55 amp 56 cu Confirm Installation The instaler is ready to instat CubeX on your computer Click Next to start the installation 6 The installation is now complete you can open the CubeX software from the icon located on your desktop Fig 57 Cubex Fig 57 CUBEX SOFTWARE OVERVIEW e The CubeX software is used to create the cubex files that your CubeX will use to create your parts The software allows you to orient scale re size and rotate the part before printing Fig 58 Fig 58 e When you first open the CubeX software you will be greeted with a message asking you to configure your printer in the CubeX software Fig 59 Please set your printer configuration in the following dialog 0 Fig 59 18 e Once the printer configuration window opens select the number of Print Jets
10. of water Using the plastic tongs place the model back in the tank Once you have cleaned all caustic soda from the area you may remove your personal protection equipment Repeat the ultrasonic process with the clean water for 30 minutes at 60 C to remove any caustic soda residue that may remain on the model Once you have completed the ultrasonic process for the second time use the provided tongs to remove the model from the ultrasonic tank and rinse it under cold water for 1 2 minutes CUBEX MAINTENANCE RESTORING ROUGHNESS TO THE PRINT PAD To restore roughness to the Print Pad run the sandpaper included in your toolkit diagonally across the bed corner to corner in both directions Fig 94 Fig 94 LEVELING THE JET WIPER HEIGHT If your Jet Wiper is set too low or too high you can adjust it using the orange capped bolt located under the print jet screwing it into the floor to set the Jet wipe lower and unscrewing it to set the Jet Wipe higher Fig 95 It is important that the Print Pad is level in order to get a good print To help you out we make every effort to ensure that the Print Pad is level when the machine leaves our factory However the Print Pad may move in transit making it necessary to check that it is still level when it reaches you You will first need to ensure that your aluminum pad support is level After this you can install the Print Pad and fine tune the leveling NOTE When leveling the Print
11. that must be loosened with the 8mm spanner wrench before the bolt can be adjusted Fig 104 7 It may take several Print Jet movements and bolt adjustments to ensure that the Print Plate is level Fig 104 8 Ensure that axes have been checked from the appropriate side of the printer to better gauge flatness 30 FINE TUNING YOUR PRINT PAD 1 Re install the Print Pad before fine tuning 2 Use the Up and Down arrows to reduce the gap between the print jet and Print Pad to approximately 2 mm This will enable finer leveling Fig 105 3 Use the two remaining visible bolts to repeat the leveling process 4 Click the Function button to leave the Level menu and return to the main menu CAUTION Observe each axis movement and ensure the print jet is not touching the Print Pad Moving the axis when the print jet is A touching the Print Pad will damage both the print jet and the Print Pad If the print jet touches the Print Pad immediately lower the Print Pad using the Down arrow NOTE Remember to lock the 3 Print Pad bolts into position by tightening the lock nut under each with the 8mm spanner wrench To stop the bolt from spinning while you tighten the nut hold it in position with the 3mm hex driver found on the top side of the Print Pad UNBLOCKING THE CUBEX PRINT JET TIP If your CubeX will not jet material you can unblock the print jet tip by going into PJ CONN from the main menu
12. will appear on the touchscreen If you are adding another cartridge select the check box and repeat Steps 1 9 Otherwise select X to return to the main menu REPLACING A MATERIAL CARTRIDGE NOTE The REPLACE functions will take you through the process of installing the material cartridge 1 Press REPLACE on the touchscreen and select the bay that the cartridge be installed Print Jet 1 represents bay 1 Print Jet 2 represents bay 2 and Print Jet 3 represents bay 3 Press Next on the touchscreen a message Heating Print Jet Please Wait will appear on the control panel Fig 39 2 After the print jet is heated the next message will appear asking to Gently Pull Filament From Feed Tube Gently pull the filament in between the cartridge front holder and eyelet as shown Press Next on the touchscreen Fig 40 Fig 40 15 3 A message Install Thumbscrew into Cartridge will appear If a cartridge is being replaced ensure that the thumbscrew is installed into cartridge if it is to be stored Fig 41 Fig 41 4 Press Next on the touchscreen A message Would you like to load a new Print Jet will appear on the touchscreen Select the check box and refer to INSTALLING MATERIAL CARTRIDGE to install the new cartridge CREATE A TEST PRINT A PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE FOLLOWED ALL CUBEX SETUP INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE STARTING A PRINT FAILURE TO DO SO MAY DAMAGE THE CUBEX Print
13. zoom out VIEW Top View Press to view the part from above Front View Press to view the part from the front Left View Press to view the part from the left Right View Press to view the part from the right PRINT PATHS Show Print Jet 1 Toggle to show the print paths for print jet 1in a cubex file Show Print Jet 2 Toggle to show the print paths for print jet 2 in a cubex file Show Print Jet 3 Toggle to show the print paths for print jet 3 in a cubex file Show All Layers Toggle to show all layers or to show one layer at a time Scroll through the layers using the scroll bar found down the right hand side of the window SETTINGS TAB PRINTER CONFIGURATION Opens the printer configuration window BUILD SETTINGS Opens the build settings window FIRMWARE UPDATE Used to update the CubeX 3D Printer firmware THE CUBEX TOUCH PRINT JET TIP HOW TO OPEN FILES IN THE CUBEX SOFTWARE A WARNING PRINT JET TIPS BECOME EXTREMELY HOT DURING SET UP AND OPERATION DO NOT N DO NOT CHANGE CARTRIDGE COLOR OR MATERIAL TYPE DURING PRINTING DOING SO MAY DAMAGE The CubeX software has three different possible ways to open stl files A single part file multiple single part files on one Print Pad and a multi part file assembly e Asingle part file consists of one stl file with one shell on a Print Pad e A multiple single part file consist of multiple stl files opened onto one Pri
14. AP BETWEEN THE PRINT JET TIP AND THE PRINT PAD N CAUTION Do not overdrive the print jet tip into the print pad Doing so can cause damage to the print jet NOTE If more than one print jet is equipped on your CubeX use the first print jet to set the gap 1 Scroll to Z GAP using the arrows on the touchscreen Select Z GAP and using the Up Down arrows move the print pad up so that it is just touching the tip of the print jet Fig 28 29 Z GAP SET Z HEIGHT Offset 19 82 Fig 28 Fig 29 2 Using the Down arrow lower the printpad down by 0 1 from the print jet tip Click on the Control button the next screen will allow you to save the setting Click on the check mark to save or the X to cancel the setting Fig 30 Fig 30 INSTALLING MATERIAL CARTRIDGE NOTE The REPLACE functions will take you through the process of installing the material cartridge 1 Press REPLACE on the touchscreen and select the bay that the cartridge will be installed Print Jet 1 represents bay 1 Print Jet 2 represents bay 2 and Print Jet 3 represents bay 3 Press Next on the touchscreen a message Heating Print Jet Please Wait will appear on the control panel Fig 31 2 Ifthe top cover is on remove cover from the CubeX by lifting up Fig 32 Fig 32 3 Remove the thumbscrew from the new cartridge and retain thumbscrew to use when storing the use
15. E PRINT JET GAP After leveling the Print Pad the print jet must be set to the correct height to ensure that the first printed layer sticks properly if the print jet is too high the filament will not stick to the Print Pad if the print jet is too low the Print Pad may obstruct the print jet Use the Z Gap function to accurately adjust the height of the print jet for the first layer e Select the Z Gap function on the touchscreen Fig 106 e Observe the gap between the print jet and Print Pad from the front of the machine Fig 107 Press and hold the Z buttons to move the Print Pad Fig 108 SET Z HEIGHT Offset 19 82 Fig 107 Fig 108 e Make sure the print jet is clean For cleaning instructions see MAINTAINING YOUR CUBEX gt Cleaning the Print Jet e Starting with a gap between the Print Pad and the print jet move the Print Pad towards the print jet using the up SET Z HEIGHT touchscreen Observe the Print Pad as it approaches the print jet e Stop raising the Print Pad as soon as the print jet touches the Print Pad s surface If the Print Pad goes too far simply move the Print Pad back and repeat the approach e Lower the Print Pad by 0 1 to produce a large enough Z gap for printing CAUTION IF THE PRINT JET PUSHES AGAINST THE PRINT PAD TOO HARD THE PRINT JET WILL BE A FORCED INTO THE PRINT PAD FOR THE ENTIRE FIRST LAYER OF PRINTING THIS WILL DAMAGE BO
16. TH THE PRINT PAD AND THE PRINT JET MAKE SURE THE PRINT PAD SPRINGS ARE NOT COMPROMISED WHEN SETTING THE PRINT JET AGAINST THE PRINT PAD e Clicking the Function button gives the option to save the gap setting to the printer s memory which will be retained even after the printer is powered off This Z gap value will be applied for each subsequent print UPDATING CUBEX FIRMWARE If you are unsure what version of firmware is currently installed on your CubeX 3D Printer navigate to the UPDATE button on the main menu and the version number will be located beneath it Fig 109 Fig 109 5 Plug your USB stick into the CubeX 3D Printer Fig 110 Fig 110 6 Navigate to the Update button on the main menu Press and hold the function button Fig 111 Fig 111 32 7 Press the tick on the screen to put the CubeX 3D Printer into boot loader mode Fig 112 amp 113 Release the function button after Setting saved message disappears Your printer is now in firmware mode 8 Remove the USB stick from the CubeX 3D Printer Fig 114 9 Open the CubeX software on your computer Fig 115 Fig 114 Fig 115 10 Plug your CubeX into the computer using the PC connection USB port Fig 116 amp 117 Fig 116 11 Navigate to the settings tab to the CubeX software and press the Firmware update button Fig 118 MN Printer Build Eume Configuration Settings STL Model
17. TI PART ASSEMBLY FILE 1 Select the Open Model Assembly Fig 72 2 Open the first part of your stl assembly file a screen will appear asking if you wish to add an additional assembly model Selecting OK will bring back the open file window Fig 73 3 Continue following this process until all of your stl files are open Fig 74 N 4 When all the stl files are open click the done button to finish the assembly file This file can now be treated as one stl file with multiple shells Fig 75 Fig 75 USING THE SHELL SELECTOR TOOL The Shell Selector tool is used to select which Print Jets print which parts of a multi material part multiple parts on a Print Pad The color options available will correspond to the material colors you have set in printer configuration Fig 76 Pick red shells Pick blue shells Fig 76 1 Select the shell color you wish to use Fig 77 Pick red shellges Pick blue shells Fig 77 2 Hover over the shell you wish to select Fig 78 Fig 78 3 Left click to color the shell Fig 79 Fig 79 4 Continue this process until all the shells are colored as desired Fig 80 5 When you have finished using the Shell Selector tool press the done button Some features of the software may not be available with the shell selector tool active
18. URCHASE LEASE LICENSE AND OR USE OF THE EQUIPMENT BY YOU OR OTHERS EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE CUBEX 3D PRINTER SAFETY SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS Hot Surface Hazard A hot surface is accessible in the vicinity of this sign or at the Print Jet avoid contact Hot surfaces can cause severe burns Caution Indicates something may happen that could cause loss of data damage to equipment or could cause personal injury Caution Indicates a pinch point hazard that could cause person injury SAFETY GUIDELINES Follow all safety rules in this section and observe all cautions and warnings in this guide Do not modify any safety features or make modifications to the CubeX Doing so is prohibited and voids the warranty Use of print materials other than genuine 3D Systems components may void the warranty Adult supervision is required observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure the CubeX s appropriate use Ensure small 3D prints are not accessible to young children 3D prints are potential choking hazards for young children When the CubeX is operating the tip of the material dispenser Print Jet becomes hot avoid touching this area until it has cooled down CUBEX 3D PRINTER FEATURES AND BENEFITS The CubeX 3D Printer creates the model by pulling filament from the cartridge through the print jets via the delivery tubes The filament is then jetted through the print jet tip in a
19. a test print using one of the creation files that you downloaded from Cubify com to ensure that your printer is functioning properly 1 Insert the USB stick containing your CUBEX file creation files into the USB port on the Cubex Fig 42 Fig 42 Use the Magic CubeX Glue to coat the Print Pad with a layer of glue Turn the CubeX Glue upside down so the glue flows to the tip Fig 43 Remove print pad from print plate and apply three layers of Magic CubeX Glue using a slow circular motion If the print is large ensure that the glue covers the Print Pad surface where the creation will print If it is a smaller print cover the middle of Print Pad with the glue Install print pad on to print plate Fig 44 Fig 43 Fig 44 Select the Print option from the main menu Fig 45 Using the arrows at the bottom of the screen scroll to the CUBEX file you wish to print and tap on the file name Your creation will begin to print Fig 46 Fig 45 Fig 46 NOTE After your creation is printed please refer to Finishing Your Creation in the guide for instructions on how to remove your print from the print pad 16 INSTALL YOUR CUBIFY INVENT SOFTWARE Your Cubify Invent license code is on the Your Cubify Invent card located in the Cubify toolkit Your USB stick can also be found in the toolkit 1 Plug the USB provided with your CubeX into your computer and click on Cubify_ Invent ex
20. amount of internal structure to give it support e Medium The part will have a good internal structure supporting it e Heavy A heavy part with a strong internal structure RAFT MATERIAL Use this to select which material will print your raft or the raftless option We recommend printing raftless but some larger parts may require a raft SUPPORT MATERIAL Use this to select your support material or the no support option Support material may be required when printing parts with overhangs greater than 50 Before printing with supports try rotating your model in the software to see if this can eliminate the overhangs If this is not possible then supports may be required SUPPORT TYPE Choose between points and lines for your support material Does not affect the print if no support is selected FINE DETAIL Enabling this will preserve finer details of your part but may affect accuracy PRESERVATION PART MATERIAL Similar to Printer Configuration this tells the software which materials are loaded into which print jets Part materials works in a similar way to Printer Configuration telling the software which materials are loaded into which print jets Please be sure that the materials selected in part materials correspond to the print jets the materials are allocated too BUILD Once you have selected all of your preferences press the build button to create the cubex file SAVING A CUBEX FILE FOR PRINTING 1 Clic
21. and heating the tip to 260 C Using the 0 5mm drill bit from the tool kit a drill is not needed feed the drill bit into the print jet tip being careful not to bend the drill bit Remove the drill bit and set the motor to 3RPM Repeat this process until the print jet tip jets WARNING THE DRILL BIT AND THE PRINT JET TIP CAN BECOME HOT WHEN UNBLOCKING THE PRINT JET TIP USE HEAT RESISTANT GLOVES WHEN UNBLOCKING THE CUBEX PRINT JET TIP UNBLOCKING THE CUBEX PRINT JET If the print jet tip still won t jet material after unblocking it you may need to unblock the print jet First remove the delivery tube face plate and take out the cartridge removing all filament from the corresponding cartridge bay delivery tube and print jet Then go into PJ CONN from the main menu and set the print jet temperature to 260 C Once this temperature has been reached insert an unfolded paper clip into the print jet through the filament loading hole and push it in as far as possible Run the print jet at 2RPM and gently push down on the paper clip until you feel resistance Start reversing the print jet at 2RPM and slowly pull the paper clip back out of the print jet Reload the cartridge and filament back into the print jet and try to jet material again If your print jet still won t jet material at this point contact Cubify support WARNING PRINT JET TIP BECOMES EXTREMELY HOT DURING SET UP AND OPERATION DO NOT TOUCH PRINT JET TIP SETTING TH
22. ck or save them on your computer e Enter the Activation ID into your CubeX using the numbers on your touchscreen and select the check box Fig 17 your CubeX is now unlocked Make a note of your activation code as this may be required in the future Click on the check box again to return to the touchscreen menu Activate my CubeX Congratulations LubeX ID BULSFEEA Retivatcion Ende b3532 1 O ta e ar da bE DELETE Fig 17 REMOVING THE REMAINING PACKAGING MATERIALS 1 Using left right arrows on the touch screen navigate to the MOVE menu Fig 18 Fig 18 2 Using the up arrow on the right side of screen move the print plate up far enough to remove the foam Fig 19 MANUAL 21 9 186 9 MOVE N 102 3 lt lt gt y Fig 19 3 Remove the last foam piece underneath the build plate Fig 20 Fig 20 4 Move the Print Pad all the way down to install the Jet Wiper Fig 21 MANUAL 2718 186 9 MOVE A 182 3 4 gt y Fig 21 5 To install the Print Wiper insert the wiper s two key holes onto the two rods located at the back right side of printer The wiper s white plastic piece and spring should be facing the front Fig 22 11 CUBEX MAIN MENU OVERVIEW TOUCHSCREEN Tap on the touchscreen to navigate to the main menus using the arrows on the bottom corners of the touchscreen To return to the t
23. d 5 Your firmware has now been upgraded HOW TO CONTACT CUBIFY SUPPORT If you have any problems with your CubeX that cannot be solved using this manual please contact cubifysupport cubify com for your support related issues SETTING THE CUBEX PRINT JET OFFSETS CAUTION Do not use the offset menu unless you have A been advised to do so by Cubify Support as changes to gt this may affect the quality of multi material prints tt ONDN OOTAN HB NMTH ORD O ym 00000000000000000090 w wt wt ot are 1 EA foe fa eS MB a ea a TE MN Al NOAN OOTAN HOH UN TORA 50000000000000000005 34 PRINTING THE CALIBRATION FILE Download the CubeX calibration file from Cubify com Print the CubeX calibration file as you would any other print file READING THE CALIBRATION FILE The lines on the calibration print are offset by 0 1 mm The amount of misalignment can be calculated by counting the amount Scale 2 or 3 is offset from Scale 1 e Scale 1 is printed by Print Jet 1 This is the reference print jet All offsets are relative to Print Jet 1 e Scale 2 is printed by Print Jet 2 This error amount is the amount Print Jet 2 needs its offsets to be adjusted e Scale 3 is printed by Print Jet 3 This error amount is the amount Print Jet 3 needs its offsets to be adjusted HOW TO ADJUST THE OFFSETS Touch the relative offset to activate it a plus and a minu
24. d cartridge that has material inside This will prevent the material from unraveling when stored Fig 33 Fig 33 4 Pull 300mm 11 of material from the new cartridge 5 Cut 50mm 1 5 from the end of the filament Fig 34 14 Fig 34 6 Thread the filament under the cartridge clamp bar and into the feed tube Fig 35 7 Install the new cartridge from the side of CubeX and into the cartridge bay Fig 36 Fig 36 8 Push filament between the front of cartridge and the eyelet through the feed tube and up to the printjet Fig 37 Fig 37 9 When the material jets from the print jet tip the next screen will ask if you want to replace another cartridge If replacing another or adding cartridge select the print jet s material cartridge to be replaced added and repeat LOADING MATERIAL CARTRIDGE instructions Fig 38 NOTE Test creations have been printed on your CubeX before leaving our factory A different material and or color may have been used for the test creation and may have a small amount of this test material in the print jet Therefore when the material jets for the first time the color may be different until the test material is completely jetted from the print jet and your choice of material will become visible during this process 10 Once cartridge is installed press Next on the touchscreen A message Would you like to load a new Print Jet
25. e to download the software to your computer Fig 47 Fig 47 2 Follow the instructions Fig 48 Welcome to the Cubify anni Invent Setup Wizard AL The San VEINE nut ett CL Peet or you computer de Cick Went te comas or Cance to ect the Setup Wizard Fig 48 3 Once set up is completed open Cubify Invent and click Dan on Enter License Key the license key can be found on P the Installation Card located in the toolkit Fig 49 Cubify Invent 4 Enter the license key in the key field and select Finish Fig 50 You Thal has expred Pene enter a Icense bey 5 Congratulations You now have access to Cubify Invent DOWNLOADING AND INSTALLING CUBEX SOFTWARE Go to Cubify com cubex index aspx and click on DOWNLOAD gt Cubify AAA SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWS to your USB stick or save on your computer Ai ees CubeX dal et KJ 1 Go to the directory where the CubeX software was downloaded and og mm A unzip the CubeX software folder 17 2 Run the CubeX Setup file Fig 52 Fig 52 3 Follow the installer wizard Fig 53 a Welcome to the CubeX Setup Wizard The installer will guide you through the steps required to metall CubeX on your computer WARNING The computer program ss protected by copynght law and international treaties Unauthorized duplication or distribution of this program ot any partion of
26. e Equipment PPE gloves goggles and tongs If caustic soda touches the skin wash it away immediately If caustic soda touches the eyes immediately use an eyewash treatment Never operate the unit without water in the cleaning tank Damage may occur Never use boiling water Damage may occur Position the unit on a flat and stable work surface Do not knock or move the tank during operation This risks splashing water onto electrical components Fill the tank with 0 75 liters of cold water The caustic soda will create an exothermic reaction when added which will elevate the temperature of the solution Use of personal protective equipment is essential Never handle caustic soda without using the supplied gloves and eye protection Ensure that the area is cleaned down immediately after use and lock the caustic soda away to prevent misuse N Caustic soda is a harmful substance and can cause permanent damage if it touches the skin or eyes Do not engage the ultrasonic feature while stirring in the caustic soda This will encourage the solution to vaporize Ensure the area is well ventilated and do not directly inhale the vapor from the tank Using scales and a measuring bowl measure out 200 grams of caustic soda Pour the caustic soda into the tank in approximately 40 gram increments stirring thoroughly after each addition Stirring is essential to make sure the caustic soda granules do not collect at the bottom of the tank Immediat
27. e net ar danke tek ated Oe sia Gu wee Dt BE HES A ee Be Oa eee eee 31 Unblocking the CubeX Print Jet tip nnana aaan aaa ae desa re anne as a dad 31 Unblocking the CubeX AA O AR 31 Setting the Print Jet GeO scan anaana aaa a a EEE aaa e FREE 31 32 Updating CubeX firmware nn ee eh ra ner ee rare Be ee A EE A ee es 32 34 Restoring the settings your CubeX 3D printer firmware from V1 01 o o ooooooooooooo nennen nee ne tenn eens 34 Howto contact CUDIy SUPPO cea iio een E a dp oweeaeeee eee eee seeue eee Ste eek E ensag aie oe 34 Setting up the Cubex PrintJelOnsels 202 israel a ink een e dd da ds Es 34 35 Thank you for purchasing the CubeX 3D Printer This printer enables everybody in the family to express their creativity like never before With eighteen different material colors to choose from enjoy the freedom to print in color or mix it up CubeX 3D Printer s ready to print technology provides a new dimension to your imagination and helps you share your creations with others in the Cubify community at Cubify com At Cubify com you can e Upload your creations for sale e Purchase creations from others e Get your creations 3D printed and shipped to you e Buy the CubeX 3D Printer and CubeX Cartridges e Engage with other creative partners COPYRIGHT 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 prop
28. ely line up Because variation is small it may be easiest to spot 3 that look like they all line up If this is the case use the middle one as the correct one Mark this line with a pen for easier identification On X scale 2 count from the center line with the arrow to the marked line If you are counting left the scale the number is negative If you are counting right the scale the number is positive Write down the offset e Inthe example shown in Figure 123 the X offset for extruder 2 is 0 9mm PRINT JET 3X OFFSET Compare the lines on X scale 1 and X scale 3 to find the ones that most accurately line up Because variation is small it may be easiest to spot 3 that look like they all line up If this is the case use the middle one as the correct one Mark this line with a pen for easier identification On X scale 3 count from the center line with the arrow to the marked line If you are counting left the scale the number is negative If you are counting right the scale the number is positive Write down the offset e Inthe example shown in Figure 123 the X offset for extruder 3 is 1 1mm 3D Systems Inc 333 Three D Systems Circle Rock Hill SC 29730 Cubify com 2013 3D Systems Inc All rights reserved The 3D Systems logo CubeX and Cubify are registered trademarks of 3D Systems Inc pn 401647 00 Rev C
29. ely clean measuring bowl and scales to ensure removal of all caustic soda Using the plastic tongs and all the personal protection equipment provided gently lower the model into the caustic soda solution being very careful not to spill any of the solution Close the lid connect the power supply and press the power button to turn on the tank Use the 5 and 5 buttons to set the temperature For best results set the temperature to 60 C Do not set the temperature above 60 C as the reaction between the caustic soda and the water is N exothermic and will continue to elevate the temperature Actual temperature should never exceed 80 C Once the tank has reached 60 C use the 5 and 5 buttons to set the timer for 180 minutes The ultrasonic process will begin as soon as you have set the time After 180 minutes remove your model from the tank using the plastic tongs and wearing the personal protection equipment provided Immediately run under cold water for 1 2 minutes Continue wearing your personal protection equipment when handling the model until the manual tells you it is safe to do otherwise All support material should have dissolved Any remaining supports can be crumbled or scraped away with a knife or rinsed off in the sink Empty the caustic solution from your Ultrasonic Support Removal Tank It is safe to pour it in the sink as caustic soda can be used as a drain cleaner Rinse the tank and refill it with 0 75 liters
30. equired to run the software e Processor Multi core processor 2GHz or faster per core e System RAM 2 GB e Screen Resolution 1024x768 PC requirements e Microsoft Windows 7 e Microsoft Windows XP SP3 or higher e Microsoft Windows 8 Software e CubeX Client Software available at Cubify com Electrical requirements e 110 240v AC Material storage although all polymers degrade with time the following conditions help ensure that the material remains of high quality e Unpack material only as needed e Store material at 10 30 C e Use within 12 months of receipt UNPACKING AND SETTING UP THE CUBEX WHAT S INCLUDED Bo eo ji o 2 S CubeX printer Material cartridge CubeStick x2 Print Pad Jet Wiper Power cord Be m Z 2 USB Stick T 5 fi s 4 N f 0 Ned Snips Needle Wrench Print Pad cleaner Hex Sandpaper Allen Drillbit nose pliers scraper screwdrivers Wrench x3 UNPACKING YOUR CUBEX 1 Open the box and remove the top acrylic lid located between two layers of foam Set aside the two foam inserts for future packing Fig 1 2 With two people remove CubeX from the box lift from the metal frame on both sides of the printer Place CubeX on a table Fig 2 3 Remove the material cartridges and tool kit from the bottom of box Fig 3 Fig 3 4 Using the snips located in the tool kit cut b
31. erty of 3D Systems Inc Cubify CubeX and the 3D Systems 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 This 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 harmful 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 CubeX 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 Guide 3D Systems will promptly repair or replace the CubeX 3D Printer if required to make it free of defects during the warranty period This warranty excludes i normal consumable or expendable parts such as Material Cartridges ii repairs required during the warranty period because of abnormal use or conditions such as riots floods misuse neglect or improper service by anyone exce
32. k the Save Print File button Fig 85 og XE Open Open Model Close Model Assembly tres 2 Your file can be saved on the USB stick or your computer Choose the location you wish to save the cubex file give it a suitable name and click Save Transfer the cubex file to your USB stick for printing or save it on your USB stick Fig 86 Fig 86 PRINTING YOUR CREATION 1 When you are ready to print your creation insert the USB stick containing your cubex file into the USB port on the CubexX Fig 87 Fig 87 2 Use the Magic CubeX Glue to coat the Print Pad with a layer of glue Turn the CubeX Glue upside down so the glue flows to the tip Fig 88 3 Apply 3 layers of Magic CubeX Glue using a slow circular motion If the print is large ensure that the glue covers the Print Pad surface where the creation will print If it is a smaller print cover the middle of Print Pad with the glue Fig 89 Fig 88 Fig 89 4 Select the Print option from the main menu Fig 90 5 Using the arrows at the bottom of the screen scroll to the cubex file you wish to print and tap on the file name Your creation will start printing Fig 91 Fig 90 Fig 91 25 REMOVING YOUR CREATION FROM THE PRINT PAD Before you attempt to remove your creation from the Print Pad please ensure that the CubeX has finished printing and that the Print Pad has moved to the bottom of the CubeX 1
33. lue straps away from cardboard Cut away all blue zip ties securing the printer carriage Fig 4 5 Using the snips cut away all yellow zip ties securing the foam parts in place Remove foam packing material Fig 5 6 Remove all foam fittings Fig 6 Fig 6 7 Lift the cardboard piece from the foam package and remove the foam package This package includes your power cord Cube Stick glue and the jet wiper Fig 7 8 Remove print pad from CubexX Fig 8 9 Using the 4 x 100 hex screwdriver located in tool kit remove plexiglass Z Axis guard by unbolting the 4 screws holding it in place and remove plexiglass and bolts Fig 9 10 To power on plug the power cord into the power supply located underneath the printer base Lift the right side of the printer to gain access to the power supply Fig 10 11 The LED on the control panel should light up indicating the printer has power Remove the Warning label from the touchscreen Fig 11 Fig 11 12 Press the Control button the CubeX Activation Screen will appear You will need to LubeX ID HHESFEBEF register and activate your CubeX to unlock the printer Fig 12 Retivation Code E O SS Be E ae Sas y MELETE Fig 12 ACTIVATE YOUR CUBEX AND LINK TO YOUR CUBIFY ACCOUNT Creating an account on Cubify com is easy and gives you access to all of the great designs and collecti
34. main menu overvieW a ona nn nade eee Gen kod dag Gee ROR OER ee a wa os a da er ame na 12 I stalling MEPINEF Aller een ee A A eee ee eae ER 13 Checking the XYZ gt gt NE Othe Lao ene amen Bataan Cee eas 18 Checking the Z gap between the Print Jet tip and the PrintPad o o oo o ocooroooonn nennen en ee rennen een 14 Installing Material Cartridge 000 ccs aan a bd na E ROA Ra rear Lene eee eS 14 15 Replacing a Material Cartridge en NAAA A ER SAA ESA AEREA 15 16 Create a test print ares Kanaren aaa rer awa ee Rare ada eat e ean eek dE eae 16 INSTALL YOUR CUBIFY INVENT SOFTWARE 17 DOWNLOADING AND INSTALLING CUBEX SOFTWARE 0 2 0 0 ccc cece ees 17 18 CubeX software overvieW caoba 6 do drome ease 206 cn cae hemes bed bh edo Seas ena gb eS a eee Sine edad dde a 18 19 CubeX software user interface Home NA ee oe ee cee sede ase pe seco Gees dees Os cue he ee en eee tn sp eee peewee ea ie e Eee 19 MEW e ee en eee Oe ee ee ee A tee Beha eee IE ERA dt dE DEA IE ERAN ALE ER 20 Settings TOD aa 20a rer unterer ee Sess eae bd idear REE Ree eee EE edb rue ne 20 CREATION FILE PREPARATION amp PRINTING YOUR CREATIONS How to open files in the CubeX software yd ue ee a bi re a a Eee ee Cea Cee eee eee Cee eS oe Swale th 20 21 Opening a sIndle DAR West eseten en Egee ee bo oe te eens eee hee eee eee ee eee oe ee eee the GEE EES EEEE E DE 21 apena UNDE single part Nese Jc fhe catia oe ee eee CE eee ee oe eee ye a ee ee ees en
35. nt Pad these can be selected as one two or three shells e A multi part assembly file consist of multiple stl files designed to create one assembly part These can be treated as one two or three shells OPENING A SINGLE PART FILE 1 Click on Open Model Fig 61 ii View settings me xn Fig 61 2 Select your stl file or creation file and click open Fig 62 Fig 62 3 The file will appear in the middle of the bed in the software Fig 63 Fig 63 4 When printing in a single material be sure to keep Single Shell selected Fig 64 ew sets oO a x A W Single Shell Open Open Model Close Save Model Assembly As STL Model ae Fig 64 OPENING MULTIPLE SINGLE PART FILES 1 With your first stl file open return to the open option Fig 65 2 Open your next stl file Fig 66 Fig 66 21 3 The second part will open in the center of the bed and appear to be merged with the first part Fig 67 f 13 ij N Fig 67 POSITIONING MULTIPLE PARTS e Manual positioning Right click and hold on one of the parts you can now drag it around the bed when using za this method the bed will automatically switch to top view A i Fig 68 amp 69 O 4 e Autoplace Clicking the auto place button will automatically position your parts on the bed for you Fig 70 amp 71 OPENING A MUL
36. oes os Cele a nee 21 22 Positioning UIT Dols estr ewe mnne rado eee cae ee wee ee Rem Oboe ee o ea aaa 22 Opening a multi part assembly Wee see seen ee ee na cee eee Eee ser 22 23 Using she shell Selector tool cerere nenn ee nn ar oe be Cee a ees ep eee ee hE Oe bas eos rare 23 ROOT a ER En ee re EA a ee ee 24 A AE RRA AR SAN 24 Using the CubeX software to build a cubex file dere a ee GES 6 RR re e 24 25 Saving a cube iile fOr DhIMING ernennen arena Eo Ee dic EE ici ib eo ame dice 25 Pining your creatione reee a ea ras varo ee a ee EA ee Et 25 FINISHING YOUR CREATION Removing your creation from the Print Pad 204 2a ete ee naar a a ee ee en ee ee ac ad 26 REMOVING AS ee conn ce be a te aaa heh ie ee ERO eee OLE eRe heehee eee ck Ree ed Reunwa ened eek ee eae ace 2 26 Removing supports with wire CUMCI Sie wars te gee ee be KO a ee Sees maces Ou ate a wee ee Bie sd AAA ESA RRA He Ce eR AA 26 Removing supports with the Ultrasonic Support Removal Tank cccceustceew tr a A AR AA ERA 27 Hot water Me Od creer caro Ada een EEE a E E E o E Na tio le 27 Caustic sou Melba n seerne ardor une bs e aida e iia ic beso EEEN aden ee ce 28 CUBEX MAINTENANCE Restoring roughness to the Print Pad 22 52 20 0 na sario Ener ea ae nee dd edi ae 29 Leveling the Jet Wiper height een ae e eed oe ene es eee Beebe SE er A dd ei eect ai 29 Leveling the Aluminum Print Plate cede eke eee nn ere a En eee sedate Ope ee Fr een 29 30 Pine UN RG YOUR Print ad Ferner ee
37. ons that will drive and inspire your creativity e To create an account type in Cubify com in your web browser and click on Sign Up to open the registration form If you already have an account click on Log In and provide your User ID and Password Fig 13 am Cubify Marketplace 3D Printers Cloud Printing Create Sign Up or Log in Cubify is your 3D destine u ZEN z la ORS Rotge ema gt e MN YE pet Fi Buy now up K e In My Cubify drop down menu Click on Activate my CubeX Fig 14 My Cubity Cubify Marketplace 3DPrinters Cloud Printing Create Howitworks Communi 305 YSTEMS Cubify is your 3D destination sanne sme mycues J EN Sak FEATURED ARTISTS ROB ELFORD sa a Fig 14 e Enter the SERIAL NUMBER the serial number is located on the interior back Cubify AO wall and on the back of the CubeX frame Fig 15 e Enter the CubeX ID this ID can be found on the upper right corner of the CubeX touchscreen and click ACTIVATE Fig 15 CubeX ID BBCIFCE4 Activation Code 1 CAS Go fal IO DERETE e Congratulation Your CubeX is now activated in Cubify com To unlock your CubexX the four digit Activation Code that appears on the screen will be needed Fig 16 Also an email will be sent to you with your Activation Code Click on Marketplace drop down menu and click on Free Files Download the free creation files to your USB sti
38. ouch screen pressing the control button PRINT PRINT View the cubex files that are saved on your memory stick and select a cubex file to print INFO vo PJ MAP INFO Provides Material Cartridge status and printing status during the printing process PJ MAP Allows you to re map your print jets PJ CON N Aa gt PJ CON Allows you to manually jet your print jets giving you control of temperature and RPM MOVE 10 gt MOVE Manually moves your print jet carriage in the X Y and Z directions HOME D HOME Sends the print jet carriage to its home position located in the back left corner of the printer LEVEL Level your print pad in relation to the print tips AVA y Y 7 GAP Z GAP Set the distance between the print pad and print tips during the first layer of printing ers 4 A OFFSET e OFFSET Set the relative distance between each print tip A Do not use the offset menu unless you have been advised to do so by Cubify support changing this may affect the quality of multi material prints UPDATE UPDATE Used to update CubeX firmware INSTALLING THE PRINT PAD 1 Scroll to the MOVE function screen located on the CubeX control panel Fig 23 Fig 23 2 Using the Up and Down arrows on the right side of the screen move the Aluminum Print Plate to its lowest position Fig 24 MANUAL 21 3 186 3 MOVE i 1092 3 gt y v
39. ports at the point where they touch the model REMOVING SUPPORTS WITH THE ULTRASONIC SUPPORT REMOVAL TANK sold separately Caustic soda can burn if handled improperly Never handle caustic soda without using all of the supplied Personal Protective Equipment PPE gloves goggles and tongs If caustic soda touches the skin wash it away immediately If caustic soda touches the eyes immediately use an eyewash treatment Never operate the unit without water in the cleaning tank Damage may occur Never use boiling water Damage may occur The Ultrasonic Support Removal Tank automatically removes PLA support material from ABS models The tank uses one of two methods to remove or weaken the material e Use caustic soda solution in the Ultrasonic Support Removal tank for 3 hours to dissolve the PLA material e Weakening the PLA material for manual removal by lightly scraping or by hot water soak for 48 hours METHOD ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES Hot water Avoid use of corrosive chemicals Support material requires slight physical force to crumble away Support material in hidden cavities may remain if user is unable to reach them Process is relatively extended Caustic soda Quick removal Requires health and safety procedures Support material in hidden cavities will be dissolved without physical force provided the solution can reach the cavity HOT WATER METHOD N This process uses hot water approximately 80 C
40. pt 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 with the CubeX 3D Printer The warranty period for the CubeX 3D printer is the shorter of i 90 days from the date your CubeX 3D printer is activated or ii 24 months after the CubeX 3D Printer is shipped from 3D Systems to the end customer or intermediary 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 consumer protection laws and regulations including but not limited to these additional rights THIS WARRANTY IS THE ONLY WARRANTY PROVIDED FOR THE CUBEX 3D PRINTER TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW 3D SYSTEMS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES FOR THE CUBEX 3D PRINTER AND EACH OF ITS COMPONENTS WHETHER THOSE WARRANTIES ARE EXPRESS IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR INTENDED OR PARTICULAR PURPOSES LIMITATION OF LIABILITY 3D SYSTEMS WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INDIRECT SPECIAL 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 P
41. s will appear at the side of the screen Use this plus and minus to adjust the offset PRINT JET 2 Y OFFSET Compare the lines on Y scale 1 and Y scale 2 to find the ones that most accurately line up Because variation is small it may be easiest to spot 3 that look like they all line up If this is the case use the middle one as the correct one Mark this line with a pen for easier identification On Y scale 2 count from the center line with the arrow to the marked line If you are counting down the scale the number is negative If you are counting up the scale the number is positive Write down the offset e Inthe example shown in Figure 123 the Y offset for extruder 2 is 0 4mm PRINT JET 3 Y OFFSET Compare the lines on Y scale 1 and Y scale 3 to find the ones that most accurately line up Because variation is small it may be easiest to spot 3 that look like they all line up If this is the case use the middle one as the correct one Mark this line with a pen for easier identification On Y scale 3 count from the center line with the arrow to the marked line If you are counting down the scale the number is negative If you are counting up the scale the number is positive Write down the offset e Inthe example shown in Figure 123 the Y offset for extruder 3 is 0 6mm PRINT JET 2 X OFFSET Compare the lines on X scale 1 and X scale 2 to find the ones that most accurat
42. that is installed and the material types that are loaded into the Print Jets Click OK to save these settings Fig 60 rint Jet 1 Material rint Jet 2 Material rint Jet 3 Material CUBEX SOFTWARE USER INTERFACE HOME TAB O rn ca eh gt S pa y eet 1 Open Moel SS y MES STL FILE Open Opens a stl file Open Model Assembly Open a multi part assembly of stl files Close Close the open stl file Save As Save the current open stl file Auto Place Automatically places stl files which are already open Single Shell When checked will automatically select all parts as one shell PRINT FILE Open Opens a cubex file Close Close the open cubex file Save Print File Save the current open cubex file SCALE GEOMETRY Scale Scale your part before creating the cubex file To mm Change a part from inches to mm To inches Change a part from mm to inches Revert Undo changes made using the Scale Geometry options ROTATE GEOMETRY RIV EZ Rotate the part in the X Y or Z axis Revert Undo changes made using the Rotate Geometry options PICK SHELLS BUILD Select which Print Jets print which parts The available options will vary depending on how many Print Jets you have active and what colors are loaded into them Opens the build settings window VIEW TAB ZOOM Zoom In Press to zoom in Zoom Out Press to
43. thin string of molten plastic The print jet movement is coordinated by the print plate which lowers incrementally after each layer is deposited so a new layer can be drawn on top of the last building the part up CUBEX 3D PRINTER PROPERTIES e Plastic Jet Printing technology e Houses up to three print jets for multi color and multi material prints e Choice between ABS and PLA plastic both recyclable e Prints objects up to 275 x 265 x 240 mm 10 75 x10 5 x9 5 e EZ load print cartridge e Fully automated supports peel off supports for ABS and PLA PLA supports can also be removed using the Ultrasonic Support Removal Tank available at Cubify com cubex store_parts aspx PRINT MATERIALS The CubeX can use two different types of print materials PLA and ABS Each material has unique benefits and you can guide your selection based on the properties your part requires PLA This is a hard plastic that has a low environmental impact It is derived from renewable starch based resources We recommend using PLA when printing extra large parts on CubeX as it is a more stable print material PLA is the optimal support material for industrial ABS parts PLA has the ability to dissolve away in caustic soda solutions supported by an ultra sonic tank see page 36 for more information ABS This is a well known plastic known for its strength and industrial properties As a build material ABS is good for both small and large parts
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