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Equipment tested and complies with FCC rules for Class A digital devices.
Details on WLAN RF frequency range, protocol, antenna type, and specifications.
Warnings about moving parts, high temperatures, and risk of shock.
Cautions regarding printing materials, socket outlet, emergency disconnect, ventilation, cooling, supervision, and dust.
Explains how the printer melts materials layer by layer using FDM technology.
Technical specifications for printing, software, physical dimensions, temperature, electrical, and camera.
Labeled diagram of the MakerBot Method printer's components like power button, touchscreen, extruders.
Step-by-step guide for unpacking the printer and connecting power.
Instructions for conflicting information and on-screen setup guidance.
Detailed steps for installing Model-1 and Support-2 Performance Extruders.
Instructions for loading material spools into Material Bay 1 and Bay 2.
Initial setup process via UI: connecting to internet, authorizing, attaching extruders, calibration, loading, test print.
Instructions to reset to factory settings to rerun the Guided Setup.
Overview of touchscreen options: Print, Extruders, Settings, Info, Material, Advanced.
Steps to select a file and initiate printing from USB or MakerBot Print.
Monitoring progress, temperatures, and accessing print menu options.
Instructions for loading and unloading material spools.
Options for firmware update, Wi-Fi configuration, calibration, and diagnostics.
Assistance for attaching and verifying Performance Extruder attachment.
View firmware, network, and print statistics from the INFO icon.
Steps to download and install, and overview of features like preparation, management, arranging, orienting, and scaling.
Methods to start, pause, or cancel prints via touchscreen or software.
Steps to add an offline printer and instructions for removing prints and dissolving supports.
Routine for positioning extruders correctly relative to the build plate.
Information on the Grip Surface and when to replace it.
Link to support for issues not covered in the chapter.
Definitions for terms like Build Platform, Extruder Assembly, Firmware, Grip Surface, Slicing, etc.
Contact information and resources for technical support.
Contact information for sales inquiries about products and materials.
General| Accuracy | 0.2 mm |
|---|---|
| Printing material | PVA, Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol (PETG), Polylactic acid (PLA), Tough Polylactic acid (PLA) |
| Layer thickness (max) | 0.4 mm |
| Layer thickness (min) | 0.02 mm |
| Number of printing colors | - |
| Maximum build size (WxDxH) | 190 x 190 x 196 mm |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Card reader integrated | No |
| Print resolution | - DPI |
| Input current | 4 A |
| AC input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
| Power consumption (typical) | 400 W |
Weight and Dimensions| Depth | 437 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 413 mm |
| Height | 649 mm |
| Weight | 29500 g |
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