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3D Systems CubeX Duo User Manual

3D Systems CubeX Duo
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CubeX 3D printer
User guide
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See inside for use and safety information.

Table of Contents

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3D Systems CubeX Duo Specifications

General IconGeneral
Number of Print Heads/Extruders2
Nozzle Diameter0.4 mm
Filament Diameter1.75 mm
Operating System CompatibilityWindows, Mac
Build Volume275 x 265 x 240 mm
Layer Resolution70 microns
MaterialsABS, PLA
ConnectivityUSB
Power Requirements110-240 V
Print TechnologyFused Filament Fabrication (FFF)

Summary

Important Safety Information

Safety Symbols and Definitions

Explains safety symbols and their meanings used in the manual.

Safety Guidelines

General safety rules and precautions for operating the CubeX 3D printer.

Unpacking Your Cubex

Unpacking Your Cubex (Continued)

Connect Power and Activate Printer

Steps to connect power, turn on the printer, and reach the activation screen.

Activate Cubex and Link to Cubify Account

Activate and Unlock Printer

Instructions for activating the CubeX printer using its serial number and ID to unlock it.

Removing Remaining Packaging Materials

Installing the Print Pad

Checking the X,Y,Z Axis

Axis Alignment Verification

How to verify the alignment of the X, Y, and Z axes after shipping.

Using the LEVEL Menu for Alignment

Using the LEVEL menu to check print jet tip alignment with the print pad.

Checking the Z-Gap

Adjusting the Z-Gap

Steps to adjust the Z-GAP to set the correct distance between print jet and print pad.

Installing Material Cartridge

Cartridge Installation Steps

Step-by-step guide to installing a new material cartridge into the printer.

Installing Material Cartridge (Continued)

Threading Filament and Installing Cartridge

Steps for threading filament and inserting the material cartridge into its bay.

Pushing Filament and Checking Jetting

Pushing filament to the print jet and checking initial material output.

Replacing a Material Cartridge

Create a Test Print

Pre-Print Setup and Warnings

Ensuring proper setup, applying glue, and understanding critical warnings before printing.

Insert USB and Select File

Instructions for inserting the USB stick and selecting the .CUBEX file to print.

Initiate Printing

How to select the 'Print' option from the main menu to start the print job.

Install Cubify Invent Software

Software Installation Process

Step-by-step guide for installing the Cubify Invent software and entering the license key.

Download and Install Cubex Software

Software Download and Execution

Instructions for downloading the CubeX software and running the setup executable.

Installer Wizard and Configuration

Following the installer wizard, selecting destination, and beginning installation.

Cubex Software Interface and Preparation

Critical Printing Warnings

Important warnings about hot print jet tips and material changes during printing.

Opening Files in Cubex Software

Using the Shell Selector Tool

Assigning Parts to Print Jets

Tool to select which print jets print which parts for multi-material printing.

Saving and Printing Your Creation

Finishing Your Creation

Removing Supports with Ultrasonic Tank

Ultrasonic Tank Safety and Methods

Safety precautions for the ultrasonic tank and overview of hot water/caustic soda methods.

Caustic Soda Support Removal Method

Caustic Soda Safety Precautions

Essential safety precautions and personal protective equipment for handling caustic soda.

Cubex Maintenance Procedures

Cubex Maintenance: Print Pad Leveling

Fine-Tuning and Unblocking Procedures

Unblocking Print Jet Tip

Procedure for unblocking the print jet tip using a drill bit, with safety warnings.

Unblocking the Print Jet

Steps to unblock the print jet using a paper clip, with safety warnings.

Printer Configuration and Updates

Setting the Print Jet Gap

Finalizing the Z gap setting by observing and adjusting print pad height.

Firmware Update and Support

Adjusting Cubex Print Jet Offsets

Print Jet 2 Offset Calibration

Adjusting the Y and X offsets for Print Jet 2 based on calibration print lines.

Print Jet 3 Offset Calibration

Adjusting the Y and X offsets for Print Jet 3 based on calibration print lines.

Calibration File Printing and Reading

How to Adjust Print Jet Offsets

Activating Offset Adjustment

Touching relative offset to activate plus and minus adjustment buttons on screen.

Adjusting Print Jet Offsets

Detailed steps for adjusting the offsets for Print Jets 2 and 3.

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