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USER MANUAL

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A WELCOME. LET’S GET STARTED 04

Speciﬁcations 06

How Does it Work? 07

B SETTING UP YOUR MAKERBOT REPLICATOR 2 DESKTOP 3D PRINTER 08

What’s in The Box 10

MakerBot Replicator 2 Diagram 11

Unpacking Your MakerBot Replicator 2 12

Installing Build Plate 14

Installing Filament Guide Tube and Spool Holder 15

Mounting Filament Spool and Attaching USB Cable 16

Attaching Power Supply and Powering On 17

C STA RT UP PROCESS: LEVELING, LOADING, TESTING 18

Leveling the Build Plate 20

Loading MakerBot PLA Filament 23

Unloading MakerBot PLA Filament 27

Making a Test Object from the SD Card 28

D MAKING AN OBJECT WITH MAKERBOT MAKERWARE 30

E TROUBLESHOOTING, DIAGNOSTICS, AND MAINTENANCE 42

Troubleshooting 44

Diagnostics 46

LCD Panel | Top-Level Menu 46

LCD Panel | Utilities Menu 47

LCD Panel | Info and Settings Menu 48

Maintenance 49

Lubricating the Threaded Rod and the X-Axis Idler Pulley 49

Cleaning the Drive Gear 51

Glossary of Terms 54

Safety and Compliance 57

Warranty, Returns, and Replacement Policy 58

F TERMS OF SERVICE 58

TABLE OF CONTENTSV4

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Welcome.

Let’s get started.

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WARNING: The MakerBot Replicator 2 generates high temperatures and includes moving parts that

can cause injury. Never reach inside the MakerBot Replicator 2 while it is in operation. Always allow the

MakerBot Replicator 2 to cool down before reaching inside.

WARNING: Do not leave the MakerBot Replicator 2 unattended during operation.

CAUTION: If opening the MakerBot Replicator 2 for service, ensure that the power supply is turned o

and the cord is disconnected.

This User Guide is designed to start your journey

with the MakerBot

Replicator

2 Desktop 3D Printer

in the right direction. Even if you are familiar with

earlier MakerBot machines, it is essential that

you read through this guide, as there are several

important and exciting updates with the MakerBot

Replicator 2.

In chapters A and B, you will learn the basics

of the MakerBot Replicator 2, how to unbox safely,

and how to get set up. Chapters C–E will take

you through leveling, printing, maintenance,

and troubleshooting.

MakerBot is excited to welcome you to the world

of the MakerBot Replicator 2. Following this guide

will help ensure that you are getting the most out

of your machine, and that you continue to make

amazing things.

A WELCOME, LET’S GET STARTED

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6 A WELCOME, LET’S GET STARTED

PRINTING

Print Technology: Fused Filament Fabrication

Build Volume: 11.2 L x 6.0 W x 6.1 H in

[28.5 x 15.3 x 15.5 cm]

High 100 microns [0.0039 in]

Standard 200 microns [0.0078 in]

Low 300 microns [0.0118 in]

Positioning Precision: XY: 11 microns [0.0004 in];

Z: 2.5 microns [0.0001 in]

Filament Diameter: 1.75 mm [0.069 in]

Nozzle Diameter: 0.4 mm [0.015 in]

SOFTWARE

Soware Bundle: MakerBot MakerWare

™

File Types: .stl, .obj, .thing

Supports: Windows (XP 32 bit/7+)

Ubuntu Linux (12.04+)

Mac OS X (10.6 64 bit/10.7+)

PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS

Without Spool: 19.1 x 12.8 x 14.7 in [49 x 32 x 38 cm]

With Spool: 19.1 x 16.5 x 14.7 in [49 x 42 x 38 cm]

Shipping Box: 23 x 21.5 x 17 in [59 x 55 x 43 cm]

Weight: 25.4 lbs [11.5 kg]

Shipping Weight: 37 lbs [16.8 kg]

TEMPERATURE

Ambient Operating 15° – 32° C [60° – 90° F]

Temperature:

Storage Temperature: 0° – 32° C [32° – 90° F]

ELECTRICAL

AC Input: 100 – 240 V,

2 amps, 50 – 60 Hz

Power Requirements: 24 V DC @ 6.25 amps

Connectivity: SD card [FAT 16, max. 2GB]

MECHANICAL

Chassis: Powder-coated steel

Body: PVC Panels

Build Platform: Acrylic

XYZ Bearings: Wear-resistant,

oil-infused bronze

Stepper Motors: 1.8° step angle with

1/16 micro-stepping

SPECIFICATIONS

Layer Resolution

Settings:

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7A WELCOME, LET’S GET STARTED

The MakerBot Replicator 2 makes solid, three-dimensional objects out of melted MakerBot

PLA Filament. Your 3D design ﬁles are translated into instructions for the MakerBot

Replicator 2 and sent to the machine via SD card. Then the MakerBot Replicator 2 heats

the MakerBot PLA Filament and squeezes it out through a nozzle to make a solid object

layer by layer. This method is called Fused Filament Fabrication [FFF].

HOW DOES IT WORK?

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Setting Up Your

MakerBot

Replicator

Desktop 3D Printer

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When you set up your MakerBot

Replicator

Desktop 3D Printer, remember that it was built and

packaged very carefully at the MakerBot factory.

We hope you’ll take your time and be just as careful

unpacking it and getting it set up.

NOTE: Do not force or tear anything during unpacking and setup.

This may damage the MakerBot Replicator 2 Desktop 3D Printer.

B SETTING UP YOUR MAKERBOT REPLICATOR 2 DESKTOP 3D PRINTER

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10 B SETTING UP YOUR MAKERBOT REPLICATOR 2 DESKTOP 3D PRINTER

Filament guide tube

Power supply

and cable

Hex wrenches PTFE-based grease

Spool holder

USB-A to

USB-B cable

Support card Blue tape sheets

SD card

1 1

4 1 1 3

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

MakerBot PLA Filament

[1lb Spool]

Build plate

More options available at makerbot.com/store

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11B SETTING UP YOUR MAKERBOT REPLICATOR 2 DESKTOP 3D PRINTER

MAKERBOT REPLICATOR 2 DIAGRAM

[1] GANTRY SYSTEM

[2] LCD PANEL

[3] KEY PAD

[4] THREADED Z-AXIS ROD

[5] BUILD PLATE

[6] BUILD PLATFORM

[7] FILAMENT GUIDE TUBE

[8] EXTRUDER CABLE

[9] EXTRUDER

[10] FILAMENT SPOOL

[11] SPOOL HOLDER

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UNPACKING YOUR MAKERBOT REPLICATOR 2

1a. Place the MakerBot Replicator 2 box on

the ground. Open the box and remove the

top cardboard sheet.

1b. Remove the MakerBot Replicator 2 User

Manual. We recommend that you use the

manual to guide you through the setup

process and keep it at hand as you unpack

the contents of the box. If you ﬁnd that

anything described in the manual is

missing, email us at support@makerbot.com.

1c. Remove the layer of foam and the sheet

of cardboard underneath.

1d. Remove the two protective foam pieces

from the sides of the Replicator 2.

NOTE: You can download a PDF copy of this manual

at makerbot.com/support/replicator2.

Opening the Box 1

B SETTING UP YOUR MAKERBOT REPLICATOR 2 DESKTOP 3D PRINTER

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UNPACKING YOUR MAKERBOT REPLICATOR 2 CONTINUED

3a. Remove the two remaining protective

foam pieces from the bottom of the

Replicator 2’s box.

3b. Li out the accessory box. This box

contains the remaining items from the

“What’s in the Box” section.

NOTE: Your MakerBot Replicator 2 should now be

fully unpacked. We recommend that you keep the

box and foam inserts in case you need to transport

your MakerBot Replicator 2 in the future.

2a. Open the plastic covering and ﬁrmly grasp

the frame of the MakerBot Replicator 2 from

the outside. Li it out of the box and place it

on a stable surface.

NOTE: The black cable is not a handle. Do not pull

or twist the black cable at any time.

Removing the Accessory Box 1

Removing the MakerBot Replicator 2 from the Box

B SETTING UP YOUR MAKERBOT REPLICATOR 2 DESKTOP 3D PRINTER

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INSTALLING BUILD PLATE

B SETTING UP YOUR MAKERBOT REPLICATOR 2 DESKTOP 3D PRINTER

5a. Use strong scissors or a wire cutter to

cut the zip ties holding the gantry system

in place. Discard the zip ties and the plastic

pieces holding them in place.

NOTE: Operate scissors with care.

5b. A small plastic piece attached to the

X-axis belt and gantry rods prevents the

extruder from moving. Carefully snap the

piece o of the rods and tilt it to slide it o

of the belt.

Freeing the Extruder

4a. Locate and unwrap the build plate. Tilt

and ﬁt the notch in the build plate onto the

tab at the back of the build platform. Fit the

tab in the build plate between the two pegs

at the front of the build platform.

4b. To remove the build plate, gently push

the tab on the front of the build plate

toward the back of the build platform

to release the tab from the pegs. Lift

the build plate from the build platform.

Installing the Build Plate

Plate-Locking Pegs

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INSTALLING FILAMENT GUIDE TUBE AND SPOOL HOLDER

B SETTING UP YOUR MAKERBOT REPLICATOR 2 DESKTOP 3D PRINTER

6a. Locate the ﬁlament guide tube. Insert one

end into the hole at the top of the extruder

and push the tube in as far as it will go.

6b. Insert the other end of the ﬁlament guide

tube into the le guide tube holder [when

viewed from the back] on the back of the

MakerBot Replicator 2. Make sure that the

end of the ﬁlament guide tube is ﬂush with

the bottom of the guide tube holder. The

ﬁlament guide tube should not hang down

past the bottom of the guide tube holder.

7a. Locate the spool holder. Tilt the spool

holder and insert the square end into

the le side opening on the back of the

MakerBot Replicator 2 [when viewed from

the back].

Installing the Filament Guide Tube

Installing the Spool Holder

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9a. Locate the power supply and cable.

Attach the cable to the power supply.

9b. Ensure that the power switch on

the MakerBot Replicator 2 is set to the

OFF position.

9c. Insert the power supply connector

into the power input on the back of the

Replicator 2. Ensure that the ﬂat side of

the connector faces down.

Attaching the Power Supply

MOUNTING FILAMENT SPOOL AND ATTACHING USB CABLE

B SETTING UP YOUR MAKERBOT REPLICATOR 2 DESKTOP 3D PRINTER

8a. Open the box containing the MakerBot

PLA Filament. Remove the spool from its bag.

8b. Fit the spool onto the spool holder.

Ensure that the MakerBot PLA Filament

unwinds counterclockwise [when viewed

from the back] . Squeeze the spool holder

and push the spool on until it locks.

Mounting the Filament Spool

Power Supply

Spool

Holder

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ATTACHING POWER SUPPLY AND POWERING ON

MOUNTING FILAMENT SPOOL AND ATTACHING USB CABLE

10a. Plug the AC power cord into an

electrical outlet.

10b. Set the power switch to the ON position.

10c. The MakerBot Replicator 2 will display

welcome text on the LCD panel. This is the

beginning of the startup script that will

guide you through initial calibration and

your ﬁrst build.

Powering On the MakerBot Replicator 2

B SETTING UP YOUR MAKERBOT REPLICATOR 2 DESKTOP 3D PRINTER

CAUTION: Do not use an extension cord or power

supply other than the ones shipped with your MakerBot

Replicator 2. Ensure that the plug is easily accessible in

case the Replicator 2 needs to be disconnected.

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Startup Process:

Leveling,

Loading,

Testing

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THE LCD KEYPAD

• Four arrow buttons surround a central M

button. Use the arrows to navigate through

the LCD menus and make selections.

• The le arrow usually allows you to go

back or cancel an action.

• A solid red M means the MakerBot

Replicator 2 is working.

• A blinking red M means the MakerBot

Replicator 2 is waiting for user input.

NOTE: If you don’t see the Startup Script, use the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through the

top-level menu on the LCD panel, and use the M button to select Utlities. Scroll to Run Startup Script and

select it. You can use these menus to return to the Startup Script at any time. You can also ﬁnd a video of

this process at makerbot.com/support/replicator2/videos. If you have problems or questions, refer to the

troubleshooting chapter in this manual or contact MakerBot Support at support@makerbot.com.

Aer you power on the MakerBot

Replicator

Desktop 3D Printer, the LCD panel will light up and

display text. The LCD panel will now run the Startup

Script. The Startup Script will guide you through

leveling the build plate, loading MakerBot PLA

Filament, and creating your ﬁrst build.

C STARTUP PROCESS: LEVELING, LOADING, TESTING

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Aer the initial welcome message, the Startup Script will display the following:

• If the build platform is too far from the extruder nozzle, or if one part of the plate is farther

away from the nozzle than another part, your builds might not stick to the build plate.

• If the build platform is too close to the extruder nozzle, the build plate can block the MakerBot

PLA Filament from extruding from the nozzle. This can also scratch the build plate.

• Leveling your build plate oen will help ensure that objects adhere well to the plate.

To level the build plate, you must adjust the three knobs under the build platform. These

three knobs lower and raise the build plate.

• Tightening the knobs [turning them to the right] moves the build plate away from the

extruder nozzle.

• Loosening the knobs [turning them to the le] moves the build plate closer to the

extruder nozzle.

• The distance between the extruder nozzle and the build plate should be about the

thickness of the MakerBot Support card included with your MakerBot Replicator 2.

LEVELING THE BUILD PLATE

Why Leveling Is Important

How to Level the Build Plate

C STARTUP PROCESS: LEVELING, LOADING, TESTING

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LEVELING THE BUILD PLATE CONTINUED

C STARTUP PROCESS: LEVELING, LOADING, TESTING

Leveling

Knobs

Support

Card

When directed by the LCD screen, tighten

each of the three knobs under the build

platform about four turns.

Make Some Room Between the Build Plate and the Nozzle

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LEVELING THE BUILD PLATE CONTINUED

C STARTUP PROCESS: LEVELING, LOADING, TESTING

The script will prompt you to adjust the

knobs individually. As you adjust each

knob, make sure the MakerBot Support

card just slides between the nozzle and

build plate. You should feel some friction

on the support card but still be able to

easily pass the card between the plate

and the extruder nozzle without tearing or

damaging the card.

Adjust the Knobs as Directed

The script will prompt you to adjust each

knob again. This allows for fine tuning.

This time, the MakerBot Support card

should slide between the build plate and

nozzle with more friction.

Adjust Each Knob Again

Aer the second set of adjustments, the

nozzle will move to the center of the build

plate. Conﬁrm that the MakerBot Support

card slides between the nozzle and plate

with a moderate amount of friction.

Conﬁrm your Adjustment

NOTE: If you have problems, or if you need to level your build plate again, you can use the up and down arrows

to scroll through the top-level menu on the LCD panel and use the M button to select Utilities. Scroll to Level

Build Plate and select it. You can use these menus to return to the leveling script at any time. For a demonstration

of this process, see the MakerBot Replicator 2 video page at makerbot.com/support/replicator2/videos.

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LOADING MAKERBOT PLA FILAMENT

C STARTUP PROCESS: LEVELING, LOADING, TESTING

When you have completed the initial leveling tasks, the LCD menu will display the following

text: “Aaah, that feels much better. Let’s go on and load some plastic!” Before building,

you must load the MakerBot PLA Filament into the extruder. The extruder will heat the

MakerBot PLA Filament and use the melted material to build things.

What You Will Do

• Remove the end of the

ﬁlament guide tube from

the hole in the top of

the extruder.

• Feed the free end of the

MakerBot PLA Filament

from the spool into the

end of the ﬁlament guide

tube where it attaches to

the back of the MakerBot

Replicator 2.

• Push the MakerBot

PLA Filament all the

way through the

ﬁlament guide tube.

• Insert the free end of the

MakerBot PLA Filament

into the hole in the top of

the extruder.

• Wait for the MakerBot

PLA Filament to heat

and extrude.

• Return the lament guide

tube to the hole in the top

of the extruder.

Filament

Guide Tube

Extruder

Filament

Spool

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LOADING MAKERBOT PLA FILAMENT CONTINUED

Free the end of the MakerBot PLA Filament

from the ﬁlament spool. With a pair of

scissors, cut a clean edge. Feed the end of

the MakerBot PLA Filament into the end

of the guide tube where it attaches to the

back of the MakerBot Replicator 2. Feed the

MakerBot PLA Filament through the guide

tube until it emerges from the other end of

the tube.

NOTE: To avoid ﬁlament jams, ensure that the

MakerBot PLA Filament feeds from the bottom of

the spool toward the top of the spool. Ensure that

the MakerBot PLA Filament is mounted on the le

spool holder when viewed from the back and that

it unspools counter-clockwise.

Feed the Filament Through the Filament Guide Tube

C STARTUP PROCESS: LEVELING, LOADING, TESTING

Locate where the ﬁlament guide tube

attaches to the top of the extruder. You

must remove the ﬁlament guide tube from

the extruder. To remove the tube, gently pull

it out of the hole in the top of the extruder.

Detach the Filament Guide Tube

Pull here

Filament

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25C STARTUP PROCESS: LEVELING, LOADING, TESTING

Aer you’ve fed the MakerBot PLA Filament

all the way through the guide tube, press

the M button on the LCD menu. The

MakerBot Replicator 2 will start to heat

your extruder.

WARNING: Do not touch the extruder while it is

heating — it heats to 230° C.

Aer the extruder reaches 230° C, the LCD

panel will prompt you to load the MakerBot

PLA Filament into the extruder. Click

through the message until your MakerBot

Replicator 2 asks you to press the M when

you see plastic extruding.

Press the M to Begin Heating the Extruder

Press the M to Continue

LOADING MAKERBOT PLA FILAMENT CONTINUED

Press the M

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Push down on the Extruder Arm.

Continue to hold it down as you insert the

free end of the ﬁlament into the hole in the

top of the extruder. Push the ﬁlament in as

far as it will go. You will see plastic start to

emerge from the extruder nozzle.

Release the extruder arm.

Push the Filament into the Extruder

LOADING MAKERBOT PLA FILAMENT CONTINUED

C STARTUP PROCESS: LEVELING, LOADING, TESTING

The extruder motor will grab onto the

ﬁlament and continue to draw it in. Watch to

make sure plastic is still extruding from the

nozzle aer you release the extruder arm.

Then press the M button to stop extrusion.

NOTE: Don’t be surprised if the ﬁlament that

initially comes out of the nozzle is not the color

you expected. There’s probably some ﬁlament

inside the extruder le over from our testing

process at the MakerBot Factory. Wait until you

see the color that you loaded come out of the

nozzle before you press the M button.

Stop Extrusion

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27C STARTUP PROCESS: LEVELING, LOADING, TESTING

Push the guide tube back into the opening

on the top of the extruder.

NOTE: If you have problems or need to load the

MakerBot PLA Filament again, you can use the up

and down arrows to scroll through the top-level

menu on the LCD panel and use the M button to

select Utilities. Scroll to Change Filament and select

it. Then select Load. You can use these menus to

return to the load script at any time.

Return the Filament Guide Tube

LOADING MAKERBOT PLA FILAMENT CONTINUED

Wait a few minutes for the extruded PLA

to cool, then pull it o the nozzle. You can

discard this extra ﬁlament. Don’t touch the

nozzle; it may still be hot.

Don’t leave plastic clinging to the extruder

nozzle. This can cause newly extruded

plastic to stick to the nozzle instead of the

build platform.

Remove the Extruded PLA

Unloading MakerBot PLA Filament

To unload MakerBot PLA Filament, go to the LCD panel and select Preheat > Start Preheat.

Wait for the extruder to heat to the set temperature. Then push down on the Extruder

Arm and continue to hold it down as you gently pull the ﬁlament out of the extruder.

Release the extruder arm.

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28 C STARTUP PROCESS: LEVELING, LOADING, TESTING

Aer you have successfully leveled the build platform and loaded the MakerBot PLA Filament

into the extruder, the LCD panel will ask you: “How’d it go? Ready to make something?”

Select “Yes” and the LCD panel will display: “Awesome! We’ll go to the SD card menu and

you can select a model!”

2a. Use the up and down arrow buttons to navigate through the list of models on the SD card.

2b. To select a model, press M.

2c. The MakerBot Replicator 2 will begin to build your object. You can use the LCD panel to

monitor the temperature of the extruder and the status and progress of your object.

MAKING A TEST OBJECT FROM THE SD CARD

Select a Project from the SD Card

The MakerBot Replicator 2 package

includes an SD card pre-loaded with ﬁles

for making test objects. The SD Card is

located in the SD port directly behind the

LCD Panel.

Locate the SD Card

SD Card

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29C STARTUP PROCESS: LEVELING, LOADING, TESTING

MAKING A TEST OBJECT FROM THE SD CARD CONTINUED

Projects Available on the SD Card

CHAIN LINKS

File Name: Chain Links

Make Time: 15 Minutes

Design By: Sal

Thingiverse:28405

NUT AND BOLT SET

File Name: Nut and Bolt

Make Time: 30 minutes

Design By: aubenc

Thingiverse:9095

COMB

File Name: Comb

Make Time: 26 Minutes

Design By: repraprook

Thingiverse:1140

MR JAWS

File Name: Mr Jaws

Make Time: 18 minutes

Design By: Mahoney

Thingiverse:14702

STRETCHY BRACELET

File Name: Stretchlet

Make Time: 22 minutes

Design By: Emmett

Thingiverse:13505

NAME:

File Name:

Make Time:

Design By:

Thingiverse:

Space for

additional ﬁles

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Making an Object with

MakerBot MakerWare

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How to make an object using a computer and

MakerBot

MakerWare

™

D MAKING AN OBJECT WITH MAKERBOT MAKERWARE

™

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USING MAKERBOT MAKERWARE

D MAKING AN OBJECT WITH MAKERBOT MAKERWARE

1c. Open the installer and follow the

directions to install the soware.

NOTE: You can ﬁnd a video of this tutorial at http://www.makerbot.com/support/replicator2/videos.

1a. Go to your computer and open a browser session.

1b. Enter the URL makerbot.com/makerware and download the correct MakerWare installer

for your operating system.

Download and Install MakerBot MakerWare

MakerBot MakerWare is soware that prepares 3D models for printing and turns them

into instructions for your MakerBot Replicator 2X.

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Thingiverse is a website where MakerBot users and others can share design ﬁ les.

2a. Open a browser session and go

to www.thingiverse.com. Use the

search ﬁ eld at the upper right to

search for “Minimalist NYC buildings.”

Your search results should include

“Minimalist NYC buildings by

JonMonaghan.” Click on the link.

2b. At the right of the page you will

see a button that says “Download This

Thing!” Click this button to open the

Downloads window.

2c. For this example we chose the

Flatiron Building and the Woolworth

Building. Find “FlatIron.stl” and

“Woolworth.stl” in the list of available

downloads and click the ﬁ le names to

save them to your computer.

USING MAKERBOT MAKERWARE CONTINUED

Download an Object From MakerBot Thingiverse

D MAKING AN OBJECT WITH MAKERBOT MAKERWARE

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USING MAKERBOT MAKERWARE CONTINUED

Open MakerBot MakerWare

[1] CAMERA HOME: Resets MakerWare to

the default view of the object.

[2] +/-: Zoom in and out. You can also use the

scroll wheel on your mouse to zoom in and out.

[3] LOOK: Click the Look button or hit the

L key to go into Look mode. In this mode,

click and drag with your mouse to rotate

the plate and the object. Use the arrow

at the side of the selected Look button to

open the Change View submenu for Top,

Side and Front views.

[4] MOVE: Click the Move button or hit the

M key to go into Move mode. In this mode,

click and drag with your mouse to move an

object around the plate. Use the arrow at

the side of the selected Move button to open

the Change Position submenu and move an

object by a speciﬁc distance and direction.

[5] TURN: Click the Turn button or hit the

T key to go into Turn mode. In this mode,

click and drag with your mouse to to rotate

the object. Use the arrow at the side of the

selected Turn button to open the Change

Rotation submenu and rotate an object by

a speciﬁed angle and direction.

[6] SCALE: Click the Scale button or hit

the S key to go into Scale mode. In this

mode, click and drag with your mouse to to

enlarge or shrink your object. Use the arrow

at the side of the selected Scale button to

open the Change Dimensions submenu

and scale by a percentage or to a speciﬁc

measurement.

[7] ADD: Click this button to add an object

to your build plate. You can add as many

objects as you can ﬁt on the plate.

[8] MAKE IT: Click this button to open

the Make dialog, where you can specify

print resolution and other options and save

instructions for your MakerBot Replicator 2

to an SD card.

[9] SAVE: Allows you to save the current

plate as a ﬁle for later use.

[10] HELP: Opens a guide to MakerWare’s

basic functions.

[11] STATUS BAR: Displays the status

of your connection to your MakerBot

Replicator 2.

D MAKING AN OBJECT WITH MAKERBOT MAKERWARE

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USING MAKERBOT MAKERWARE CONTINUED

Open MakerBot MakerWare | Continued

1 2 7 8 9 10

D MAKING AN OBJECT WITH MAKERBOT MAKERWARE

NUT AND BOLT

Design By: aubenc

Thingiverse: 9095

6 5

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Minimalist NYC buildings

Design By: JonMonaghan

Thingiverse: 12762

4a. Click on the Add button.

Navigate to the location of the ﬁle

FlatIron.stl and select it. The ﬁle will

open at the center of the build plate.

4b. Select the Move button and

click and drag the Flatiron Building

to the le.

4c. Click on the Add button again.

Navigate to the location of the ﬁle

Woolworth.stl and select it. Now you

should see both the Flatiron Building

and the Woolworth Building models

in your virtual build space.

4d. With both models open, you

can manipulate them separately or

together. Select one of the models,

then click the Turn button or use the

T key and rotate it.

Open the .stl ﬁles in MakerBot MakerWare

USING MAKERBOT MAKERWARE CONTINUED

D MAKING AN OBJECT WITH MAKERBOT MAKERWARE

TIP: You can also duplicate objects by using the Add button. Select the object and use Ctrl/Command+C

to copy and Ctrl/Command+V to paste.

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4e. Click on the Flatiron Building to

select it. Hold down the shi key and

click on the Woolworth Building. Then

release the shi key. Both models

should be selected.

4f. Select the Scale button. Click and

drag to change the size of both

models together.

Open the .stl ﬁles in MakerBot MakerWare | Continued

5a. Select the Save button. The save

dialog gives you the option to save

your plate as an STL or a .thing ﬁle.

STLs can be opened by a wide range

of programs, but .thing ﬁles allow you

to continue to edit the components of

a plate separately.

Specify a name and location for the

ﬁle. For example, you could name the

ﬁle ﬂatiron_woolworth.thing.

Save your model and toolpath ﬁles

USING MAKERBOT MAKERWARE CONTINUED

D MAKING AN OBJECT WITH MAKERBOT MAKERWARE

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Save your model and toolpath ﬁles | Continued

USING MAKERBOT MAKERWARE CONTINUED

D MAKING AN OBJECT WITH MAKERBOT MAKERWARE

[1] MAKE WITH: Select The

Replicator 2, if not already selected.

[2] MATERIAL: Choose the type of

plastic your are building with.

[3] QUALITY: Specify the quality

of your build. Smaller layer heights

result in more detailed models and

longer build times.

[4] RAFT: Select this to have your

object built on a ra. Ras provide

a base for supports and help your

object stick to the build plate.

[5] SUPPORTS: Select this to have

your object include easily removable

support structures under overhanging

parts of the object.

[6] ADVANCED OPTIONS: Click

here to open a menu with more

options. For information on how to

use these options, go to http://www.

makerbot.com/support/makerware/

documentation/advanced.

[7] CANCEL: Click here to cancel

this process.

[8] EXPORT!: Save the toolpath to

an SD card so that you can print it on

your MakerBot Replicator 2.

5b. Select the Make It button. The Make dialog appears, with the following options:

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5c. Insert your SD card into an SD card reader attached to your computer.

5d. Accept the default settings and click the Export! Button. MakerWare will open the

Export dialog.

5e. Set the following options in the Export dialog:

• Navigate to the location of your SD card and select it.

• Enter “atiron_woolworth” as the le name.

• Ensure that X3G is selected from the le type dropdown menu.

Then click the Save button. MakerWare will slice your ﬁle and save the toolpath to your SD card.

TIP: You can cancel a slice or build by clicking the X at the corner of the slicing progress bar or the cancel

button in the Status submenu.

6a. Eject your SD card from your computer’s SD card reader and insert it into

the SD card port behind the MakerBot Replicator 2’s LCD interface.

6b. Use the arrow buttons on the LCD interface’s keypad to navigate to “Build from SD”.

Press the M button to view the list of ﬁles available on your SD card.

6c. Use the arrow buttons to navigate to the ﬁle “ﬂatiron_woolworth.x3g”.

Press the M button to build the selected ﬁle.

Your MakerBot Replicator 2 will use the toolpath you created to build your model.

Save your model and toolpath ﬁles | Continued

Print your ﬁle

USING MAKERBOT MAKERWARE CONTINUED

D MAKING AN OBJECT WITH MAKERBOT MAKERWARE

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40 D MAKING AN OBJECT WITH MAKERBOT MAKERWARE

USING MAKERBOT MAKERWARE CONTINUED

Updating MakerBot MakerWare

We are always improving our products – including MakerWare. Be sure to update your copy

of MakerWare to the latest version so that you always have access to the newest features.

A pop up will appear in MakerWare when a new version is available for download.

You can also use the open source ReplicatorG soware to view and manipulate ﬁles

from http://www.thingiverse.com and to send ﬁles to your MakerBot Replicator 2.

To download the ReplicatorG soware, go to http://www.replicat.org/download.

To conﬁgure the ReplicatorG soware to work with your MakerBot Replicator 2,

go to http://www.makerbot.com/support/replicatorg/documentation/usage.

USING REPLICATORG

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NOTES

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Troubleshooting,

Diagnostics, and

Maintenance

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This chapter describes basic troubleshooting and

maintenance tasks for your MakerBot

Replicator

Desktop 3D Printer. For details on more advanced

troubleshooting and maintenance tasks, go to

makerbot.com/support.

E TROUBLESHOOTING, DIAGNOSTICS, AND MAINTENANCE

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Can’t load MakerBot

PLA Filament

into the extruder

Make a fresh cut at the end of the MakerBot PLA Filament.

Cut the ﬁlament at an angle—a narrow tipwill help with

loading. It is also important that the ﬁlament have no

bends in it.

If you are still having trouble, remove the fan assembly

as described in the “Cleaning the Drive Gear” section

beginning on Page 49. Load the ﬁlament again, watching

to see that it goes straight down through the extruder.

Extruder makes a clicking

noise when loading

MakerBot PLA Filament

This may mean a piece of ﬁlament is stuck in your extruder.

Use the “Cleaning the Drive Gear” section beginning on

Page 49 to remove the fan assembly and motor assembly.

Any ﬁlament stuck in the lower portion of the extruder can

be pulled from the heated extruder using a pair of pliers.

PROBLEM SOLUTION

Object is stuck to

build plate

Wait for the object to cool down. Objects will detach more

easily aer they have cooled.

If the object is still stuck, take a thin metal cra spatula and

carefully work the blade under the edge of the object. When

the blade is most of the way under the object, twist the handle

slightly. The object should come free.

E TROUBLESHOOTING, DIAGNOSTICS, AND MAINTENANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING Common Problems and How To Fix Them

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PROBLEM SOLUTION

E TROUBLESHOOTING, DIAGNOSTICS, AND MAINTENANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING CONTINUED

Can’t Remove MakerBot

PLA Filament

from the Extruder

Object won’t stick

to build plate

Object is stuck to build

plate (Continued)

Press down on the extruder arm and push a short length of the

ﬁlament through the heated extruder. Then, continuing to hold

down the extruder arm, try pulling the ﬁlament free again.

Relevel your build plate. Inconsistent plate height will lead

to inconsistent adhesion. If any one part of your object

does not adhere well to the build plate, the whole object

might peel o of the plate.

Ensure that the plate is clean. Tears, dust and oil from your

hands can prevent objects from sticking to the plate. Wipe

down the build plate with a clean, lint-free cloth.

If you are building on blue tape, consider building on the bare

acrylic plate instead. Objects will adhere better to the acrylic.

If you continue to have adhesion problems, loosen each of

the plate-leveling knobs about a quarter of a turn to bring

the plate slightly closer to the nozzle.

In the future, you can cover your build plate with blue tape.

This allows your objects to stick to the build plate but be

removed more easily.

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46 E TROUBLESHOOTING, DIAGNOSTICS, AND MAINTENANCE

DIAGNOSTICS LCD PANEL | TOP-LEVEL MENU

BUILD FROM SD Displays the list of models on the SD card. Select one to start a build

PREHEAT Allows you to preheat the extruder.

UTILITIES Tools that allow you to conﬁgure and maintain your

MakerBot Replicator 2.

INFO AND SETTINGS Optional settings and information about the MakerBot Replicator 2.

LCD: The Top-Level Menus

PROBLEM SOLUTION

TROUBLESHOOTING CONTINUED

Extrusion stops during

a build

Your build plate might be so close to the extruder that it is

preventing plastic from coming out of the nozzle. Tighten

each knob on the bottom of the build plate by a quarter

turn to move the platform farther from the extruder nozzle.

Extrusion could also stop if your MakerBot PLA ﬁlament has

been kept heated for too long. Unload the ﬁlament, cut a

fresh edge, and load the ﬁlament again.

NOTE: For more detailed troubleshooting information, see the MakerBot Replicator 2 Troubleshooting

page makerbot.com/support/replicator2/troubleshooting. For video walkthroughs of troubleshooting

issues, see the MakerBot Replicator 2 video collection makerbot.com/support/replicator2/videos.

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47E TROUBLESHOOTING, DIAGNOSTICS, AND MAINTENANCE

UTILITIES

Monitor Mode

Displays the current temperature of the extruder. When

making an object, displays the percent completed.

Level Build Plate

Script that walks you through the process of leveling

the build plate.

Home Axes

Moves the build plate and the extruder to the default

“home” positions.

Jog Mode

Allows you to control the movements of the extruder

and platform via the LCD panel.

Run Startup Script

Script that walks you through initial tasks to conﬁgure

the MakerBot Replicator 2 for your ﬁrst build.

Enable Steppers

Engages the stepper motors. You cannot manually

move the build platform or the extruder when the

stepper motors are engaged. This option appears only

when the stepper motors are disengaged.

Disable Steppers

Disengages the stepper motors. You can manually

move the build platform or the extruder only when the

stepper motors are disengaged. This option appears

only when the stepper motors are engaged.

Blink LEDs

Blinks the LED lights on the MakerBot Replicator 2 at

about 4 blinks per second. When the LED lights are

blinking, this option is replaced by Stop Blinking.

Change Filament

Scripts that walk you through tasks associated with

the MakerBot PLA Filament.

LOAD: Script that walks you through the process of

loading the MakerBot PLA Filament.

UNLOAD: Script that walks you through the process

of unloading the MakerBot PLA Filament.

DIAGNOSTICS LCD PANEL | UTILITIES MENU

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48 E TROUBLESHOOTING, DIAGNOSTICS, AND MAINTENANCE

INFO AND SETTINGS

Bot Statistics

Displays the estimated total hours and minutes of

building in the lifetime of your Makerbot Replicator 2 and

the duration in hours and minutes of the last build.

Preheat Settings

Allows you to change the temperature setting for the extruder.

Use the up and down arrows to change the temperature, and

press the M button to save your setting. The preheat settings

also set Load and Unload temperatures.

General Settings

Optional settings and information.

SOUND: Turns the MakerBot Replicator 2’s indicator sounds

on or o.

LED COLOR: Allows you to turn o the LED lights or select

a color. Choices are Blue, Green, Pink, Orange, Purple, White,

and O.

ACCELERATE: Allows you to turn acceleration o.

Acceleration allows your MakerBot Replicator 2 to operate

more smoothly, and is turned on by default.

HEAT HOLD: Speciﬁes a time period for your extruder to

continue heating when a 3D print is canceled.

HELP TEXT. Speciﬁes whether you want verbose help text

[On] or abbreviated help text [O].

HEAT LEDs. Changes LED colors when the MakerBot

Replicator 2 is heating. When this option is set to On, the

LED color will change from blue to red during the heating

process and will return to the default color when the

process is complete.

TOOL COUNT: Speciﬁes how many extruders your MakerBot

has. The MakerBot Replicator 2 has a single extruder.

HEATED PLATE: Speciﬁes whether your MakerBot has a

heated build plate. The MakerBot Replicator 2 does not

have a heated build plate.

DIAGNOSTICS LCD PANEL | INFO AND SETTINGS MENU

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49E TROUBLESHOOTING, DIAGNOSTICS, AND MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE

Aer approximately 50 hours of build time, you should lubricate the threaded rod on your

Z-axis and the X-axis idler pulley. To lubricate the threaded rod and the idler pulley:

1. Find the tube of PTFE-based grease

included with your MakerBot Replicator 2.

2. Grasp both sides of the build platform

and push it gently to the bottom of the

MakerBot Replicator 2.

3. Use a clean, lint-free rag [or your ﬁnger]

to spread the PTFE-based grease onto the

top section of the threaded rod.

4. Make sure you get the grease inside of

the threads themselves.

5. Grasp both sides of the build platform and move it to the top of the MakerBot Replicator 2.

6. Use a clean, lint-free rag [or your finger] to spread the PTFE-based grease onto

the bottom section of the threaded rod. Make sure you get the grease inside of the

threads themselves.

Lubricating the Threaded Rod and the X-Axis Idler Pulley

INFO AND SETTINGS

Version Number

Displays the version number of the ﬁrmware.

Restore Defaults

Returns all the settings on the MakerBot Replicator 2 to

factory settings. When you select this option, a new menu

appears. Choose Yes or No.

DIAGNOSTICS LCD PANEL | INFO AND SETTINGS MENU

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50 E TROUBLESHOOTING, DIAGNOSTICS, AND MAINTENANCE

Lubricating the Threaded Rod and the X-Axis Idler Pulley | Continued

7. Locate the X-axis idler pulley. If you are

facing the front of the MakerBot Replicator 2,

the idler pulley is at the top le side. The idler

pulley is one of the pulleys that allow the

rubber belt to move the extruder from le to

right, or along the X-axis. The pulley at the

other side of the gantry is called the timing

pulley and does not require lubrication.

8. Squeeze a small amount of the PTFE-

based grease directly onto the exposed

area of the dowel inside the idler pulley and

manually move the pulley back and forth to

spread the grease.

MAINTENANCE CONTINUED

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