Ultimaker S3 Basic Instructions

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Leave a note with your name and student email address
next to the machine, so you can be contacted if necessary.
A – Check that the glass bed is secured and clear of debris
(if not clean see step 4B). The bed is fully secured if the
clips close parallel with the glass bed.
B – Apply a light, single layer of glue to the bed, only on
areas where you have placed models in the slicing
software. Glue is found in the box above each printer.
C – Put your .ufp or equivalent gcode file onto a personal
USB or the printer’s USB. Plug this into the port left side
of the touch screen. Press ‘select from USB’.
Do not change any settings or attempt to perform
maintenance from the touch screen menu. Report issues.
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B
C

Ultimaker S3 Specifications

General

Build Volume	230 x 190 x 200 mm
Print Technology	Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF)
Filament Diameter	2.85 mm
Number of Print Heads	2
Print Speed	Up to 24 mm³/s
Heated Bed	Yes
Dual Extrusion	Yes
Operating Temperature	15 - 32 °C
Nozzle Diameter	0.4 mm
Connectivity	Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet
Supported Materials	PLA, ABS, Nylon, CPE, PC, TPU, PP, PVA, Breakaway
Touchscreen	Yes
Feeder Type	Dual-geared feeder
Build Plate	Glass
Bed Leveling	Automatic
Power Requirements	100-240 V, 50-60 Hz
Layer Resolution	20 - 200 microns (0.0007 - 0.008 inches)