Ultimaker 3 User Manual

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Table of Contents
1. Safety and compliance 6
Safety messages 7
Hazards 8
2. Introduction 9
Main components Ultimaker 3 or Ultimaker 3 Extended 10
Specifications 11
3. Unpack and install the hardware 12
Unboxing 13
Installing the hardware accessories 15
4. Set up for rst use 17
Print core installation 18
Loading materials 19
Installing WiFi and firmware 21
Installing Cura 22
5. Operation 23
Control and display 24
Materials 25
Preparing a print with Cura 26
Starting a print 28
Monitoring your print 30
Removing the print 31
Removing support material 32
Changing materials and print cores 33
6. Maintenance 34
Updating the firmware 35
Calibrations 36
Lubricating the axles 39
Keeping the printer clean 40
Tensioning the belts 42
Storage and handling of materials 43
7. Troubleshooting 44
Error messages 45
Clogged print core 46
Grinding PVA 48
Print core not recognized 49
Print quality issues 50

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