Ultimaker 3 Original Manual

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4.4 Installing Ultimaker Cura
For the Ultimaker 3, we recommend our free software Ultimaker Cura to prepare your model for 3D printing. For novices, it
makes it easy to get great results. For experts, there are over 200 settings to adjust to your needs.
For the Ultimaker 3 you must use Ultimaker Cura 2.3 or higher. It is recommended to always use the latest stable version.
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)
Windows 32 bit versions are only supported until 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)
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 3 or Ultimaker 3 Extended. No other configuration is required and you can directly
start using Ultimaker Cura.

Ultimaker 3 Specifications

General

Manual	Yes
Bundled software	Cura 2
Included filament roll weight	0.35 kg
Number of filament rolls included	2
Storage temperature (T-T)	0 - 32 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	15 - 32 °C
Input current	4 A
AC input voltage	100-240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (typical)	221 W
Package depth	380 mm
Package width	390 mm
Package height	560 mm
Package weight	15500 g
Card reader integrated	-
Accuracy	0.0125 mm
Nozzle width	0.4 mm
Print technology	Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF)
Printing material	Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE), ABS, Nylon, Polylactic acid (PLA), PVA
Layer thickness (max)	0.2 mm
Layer thickness (min)	0.02 mm
Layer thickness supported	0.02, 0.2 mm
Maximum build size (WxDxH)	- mm
Filament thickness supported	2.85 mm
Maximum vertical build speed	300 mm/sec
Control type	Buttons, Rotary
Product color	White
Model file formats supported	obj, stl
Maximum extruder tip temperature	280 °C
Maximum print platform temperature	100 °C

Weight and Dimensions

Width	342 mm
Height	389 mm