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Installing Ultimaker Cura
For the Ultimaker 2+, we recommend our free slicer software Ultimaker Cura to prepare your 3D print files. Ultimaker Cura
can accurately convert 3D models into 3D print files and preview the objects you want to print.
System requirements
Accepted platforms
• Windows Vista or higher (64 bit)
• Mac OSX 10.7 or higher (64 bit)
• Linux Ubuntu 14.04, Fedora 23, OpenSuse 13.2, ArchLinux or higher (64 bit)
For Windows 32 bit is supported until Ultimaker Cura 2.3.
System requirements
• OpenGL 2 compatible graphics chip
• Intel Core 2 or AMD Athlon 64 or newer
• At least 4Gb of RAM (8Gb or more is recommended)
Compatible file types
• STL
• OBJ
• 3MF
Installation
The Ultimaker Cura software can be found at www.ultimaker.com/software. After downloading, open the installer and run
the installation wizard to complete the installation. When opening Ultimaker Cura for the first time, you will be asked to
select your 3D printer, the Ultimaker 2+. No other configuration is required and you can directly start using Ultimaker Cura.