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  • Page 1 Cube 2nd Generation User Guide 3D Printer...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENT INTRODUCTION ................................4 COPYRIGHT ................................5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ......................... 6-13 Safety Guidelines ............................. 6-13 Cube 3D PRINTER FEATURES AND BENEFITS .....................14 Cube 3D Printer Features .............................14 Cube 3D Printer Properties ..........................14 AT A GLANCE ................................15 REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR Cube .........................
  • Page 3 PRINTING YOUR FIRST CREATION ......................43-47 WI-FI Connection ............................44-46 Cloud Printing from Cubify.com .........................47-49 Printing From the USB Memory Stick ......................46 Aborting Your Print ............................47 REPLACING MATERIAL CARTRIDGE DURING PRINTING ................50 FINISHING YOUR CREATION ........................51-52 Removing your Creation From the Print Pad ....................51 Removing Raft ..............................52 Removing Supports ............................52 MAINTAINING YOUR CUBE ...........................51-52...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    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.

  • Page 5: Copyright

    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.

  • Page 6: Important Safety Information

    • Do not modify any safety features or make modifications to the Cube. Doing so is prohibited and voids warranty. • Use of print materials, or 3D prints other than genuine 3D Systems® components may void warranty. • 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.

  • Page 7: Cube 3D Printer Features

    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 •...

  • Page 8: At A Glance

    AT A GLANCE Cube Tube Print Jet Print Tip Material Cartridge USB Connection- For Print Files Only Power Cord (Right side of printer) Connection Operator’s Touch ON/OFF Push-Button Screen USB Port- For firm- Power Switch & ware updates only Menu Function Button Fuse (Back of printer)

  • Page 9: Requirements For Your Cube

    REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR Cube Software: Non-Wireless Option: • Complimentary Axon 2 conversion software for Windows and USB memory stick, to transfer print files (supplied with the Mac OSX. This application converts your 3D model into lay- Cube) ered slices (G-code), ready for printing on your machine. Mac OSX Requirements : •...

  • Page 10: Unpacking And Setting Up The Cube

    UNPACKING AND SETTING UP THE Cube What’s Included: PLA Material Cartridge The Cube (1) Power Supply (1) Unclog Tool (1) USB Memory Cube Glue (1) Stick(1) USB Cable (1) This Quick Start Up Cube Tube (1) Cube Photo Booth Print Pad (1) Power Cord (1) cable is used to Guide (1)
  • Page 11 Lift foam from the top of Cube. Remove foam from the midsection and below the pad by gently pulling out from the front. 3. 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.

  • Page 12: Activate Your Cube In Cubify.com

    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,”...
  • Page 13 Click on “Activate my Cube” from “My Cubify “ drop down menu. Click Here 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.” Serial Number Click Here Your Cube’s serial number is now activated on Cubify and your Cube will be assigned to your Cubify account.

  • Page 14: Unlock Your Cube

    UNLOCK YOUR Cube Once you have successfully activated your Cube account, next step is to unlock your Cube to begin your creations. 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. Activation Code 2. To start your Cube, press the round button on the front panel; wait five seconds to allow your Cube to warm up.

  • Page 15: Download And Install Cubify Software (Windows)

    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. Main Menu 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.
  • Page 16 2. Click on Setup.exe in the Cube.zip; the next screen will ask if you would like to open this file; click Yes. Click Here and then Here The Cubify Setup Wizard will guide you through the steps to install the software on your computer. Select Next to start the Setup Wizard. Click Next...

  • Page 17: Download And Install Cubify Software (Mac Osx)

    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. • 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. • 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. Double click “Cubify Mac installer dmg,” a new window will open. Drag to install into the “Applications” folder.
  • Page 18 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.

  • Page 19: Download Your Free Creations

    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. Click Here 2. Click on “Extract” folder in the Creation zip file and extract it to your computer. Click Here...

  • Page 20: Cubify Software Overview

    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.
  • Page 21 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 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.
  • Page 22 These icons permit you to view your creation in various view points. After selecting a particular view, place your cursor on the part and hold the mouse button down; rotate the print pad to view different angles of the part. Back Side Top Side Bottom Side...
  • Page 23 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 and the Cube through WI-FI. It also downloads firmware upgrades to your Cube.

  • Page 24: Wi-Fi Set-Up

    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.

  • Page 25: Set Up A Computer (Wps) Network

    Open your “Internet Access” Located in your Network Set- tings. Note: Always select your Cube from your network settings be- fore opening Cubify Software. Scroll and select your Cube on the menu. Click on “con- nect.” This may take several minutes to connect. Once connected, you can send print files from Cubify software straight to your Cube.
  • Page 26 Set up a computer (WPS) network (cont’d) Tap on “WI-FI SETUP” Tap Here 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.”...

  • Page 27: Update Cube Firmware

    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. • 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. •...
  • Page 28 Continue to hold button until “Settings Saved” and then “Cube Firmware Loader XX” 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 you have updated your firmware. 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. 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;...

  • Page 29: Print Pad Installation

    PRINT PAD INSTALLATION 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.
  • Page 30 Finger tap “Set Gap;” The print jet and print pad will move into position to set the gap. Next, place a standard sheet of 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”...

  • Page 31: Material Cartridge Installation

    MATERIAL CARTRIDGE INSTALLATION 1. Remove material cartridge from packaing; using scissors cut top portion of bag and remove the cartridge. Tap “Setup” on Cube touch screen then select “Load Cartridge,” press Next. 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.
  • Page 32 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 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.
  • Page 33 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.

  • Page 34: Printing Preparation

    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 print pad.

  • Page 35: Printing Your First Creation

    PRINTING YOUR FIRST CREATION WARNING –PRINTJET NOZZLE TIP BECOMES EXTREMELY HOT DURING SET-UP AND OPERA- TION. DO NOT TOUCH NOZZLE. 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.
  • Page 36 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 In the software you can orient, scale, and manipulate your creation to ensure that you obtain the optimum printing results.
  • Page 37 4. To prepare your creation file for printing, click on “Build” and save your creation as a .Cube file. Click here 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 Cube.

  • Page 38: Printing From The Usb Memory Stick

    2. 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.

  • Page 39: Aborting Your Print

    2. Tap “Print” on the touchscreen and use left or right arrows until you see your Cube file displayed. Here 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. Here 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.
  • Page 40 CLOUD PRINTING FROM CUBIFY.COM Click on “My Cubify” and select “My Account.” Click on “My Downloads.”...
  • Page 41 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. Click Here 4. Your file can download directly to your Cube by clicking on “PRINT ON MY CUBE;” the Select Cube Printer screen will appear and will search for available Cube printers on your network. Click Here...
  • Page 42 5. If a Cube was not discovered in your network, you can either save the Cube file to your computer or connect through an Ad hoc network. 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.
  • Page 43 REPLACING MATERIAL CARTRIDGE Do not change cartridge or material during printing; doing so can cause damage to your Cube. If 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.

  • Page 44: Finishing Your Creation

    FINISHING YOUR CREATION Removing your Creation From the Print Pad • 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. • Refer to the Cube User Guide for instructions for “Cleaning Print Pad” in Maintaining your Cube, to remove the glue from the print pad.

  • Page 45: Removing Raft

    Removing Raft (If Required) • If supports are present, use small pliers first 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) • Carefully break the supports away from your creation.

  • Page 46: Maintaining Your Cube

    MAINTAINING YOUR Cube Cleaning the Exterior • 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 • Submerge print pad in a container filled with warm city (tap) water.

  • Page 47: Cleaning The Touchscreen

    Cleaning the Touchscreen • Wipe the touchscreen with the soft, lint-free cloth. Do not spray cleaners on the touchscreen. 4 Amp Fuse Replacement Caution: Before replacing the fuse, switch Cube’s power off and unplug power cord. 4 Amp, 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.

  • Page 48: Print Pad Plate Leveling Instructions

    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. 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 •...
  • Page 49 • 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 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.
  • Page 50 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.
  • Page 51 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.
  • Page 52 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...

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