Ultimaker 3 Extended Original Manual

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Table of Contents
Preface 4
Certications 5
1. Safety and compliance 6
1.1 Safety messages 7
1.2 Hazards 8
2. Introduction 9
2.1 Main components Ultimaker 3 or Ultimaker 3 Extended 10
2.2 Specifications 11
3. Unpack and install the hardware 12
3.1 Unboxing 13
3.2 Installing the hardware accessories 15
4. Set up for rst use 17
4.1 Print core installation 18
4.2 Loading materials 19
4.3 Installing Wi-Fi and firmware 21
4.4 Installing Ultimaker Cura 22
5. Operation 23
5.1 Control and display 24
5.2 Materials 25
5.3 Preparing a print with Ultimaker Cura 26
5.4 Starting a print 28
5.5 Removing the print 30
5.6 Removing support material 31
5.7 Changing materials and print cores 33
5.8 Calibrations 34
6. Maintenance 37
6.1 Updating the firmware 38
6.2 Storage and handling of materials 39
6.3 Maintenance schedule 40
6.4 Clean the printer 41
6.5 Lubricate the axles 44
6.6 Check for play on axles 45
6.7 Check the tension of the short belts 46
6.8 Check for residue in the front fan of the print head 47
6.9 Check the quality of the silicone nozzle cover 48
6.10 Lubricate the lead screw of the Z motor 49
6.11 Clean the print cores 50
6.12 Clean the feeders and replace the Bowden tubes 53
7. Troubleshooting 56
7.1 Error messages 57
7.2 Print core troubleshooting 58
7.3 Print quality issues 59

Ultimaker 3 Extended Specifications

General

Build Volume	215 x 215 x 300 mm
Layer Resolution	20 - 200 microns
Print Technology	Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF)
Filament Diameter	2.85 mm
Operating System	Windows, MacOS, Linux
Print Speed	Up to 24 mm³/s
Software	Ultimaker Cura
Weight	11.3 kg
Print Head	Dual extrusion
Nozzle Diameter	0.4 mm
Supported Materials	PLA, ABS, Nylon, CPE, PVA
Connectivity	USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi
Display	4.7" color touchscreen
Power Requirements	100 - 240 V / 50 - 60 Hz
Travel Speed	Up to 300 mm/s