Ultimaker S5 User Manual

Table of contents
Disclaimer 2
Preface 4
Certications 5
Safety and compliance 6
1.1 Safety messages 7
1.2 Hazards 8
Introduction 9
2.1 Main components Ultimaker S5 10
2.2 Specifications 11
Unboxing 12
3.1 Unboxing 13
3.2 Installing the hardware accessories 15
Set up for rst use 17
4.1 Build plate selection 18
4.2 Print core installation 19
4.3 Load materials 20
4.4 Network installation and firmware update 22
4.5 Install Ultimaker Cura 23
Operation 24
5.1 Touchscreen 25
5.3 Prepare a print with Ultimaker Cura 28
5.4 Start a print 30
5.5 Remove the print 32
5.7 Change the printer configuration 35
5.8 Calibration 36
Maintenance 39
6.1 Update the firmware 40
6.2 Material handling and storage 41
6.3 Maintenance schedule 42
6.4 Clean the printer 43
6.5 Lubricate the axles 47
6.6 Check for play on the axles 48
6.7 Check the tension of the short belts 49
6.8 Check for debris in the front fan of the print head 50
6.9 Check the quality of the nozzle cover 51
6.10 Lubricate the lead screw of the Z motor 53
6.11 Clean the feeders 54
6.12 Clean the print cores 55
6.13 Lubricate the feeder gear 58
6.14 Replace the Bowden tubes 59
6.15 Clean the system fans 61
6.16 Lubricate the hinges 62
Troubleshooting 63
7.1 Error messages 64
7.2 Print core troubleshooting 65
7.3 Print quality issues 66

Ultimaker S5 Specifications

General

Build Volume	330 x 240 x 300 mm
Layer Resolution	20 - 600 microns
Filament Diameter	2.85 mm
Max Nozzle Temperature	280 °C
Max Build Plate Temperature	140 °C
Print Technology	Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF)
Number of Print Heads	2
Build Plate	Heated glass build plate
Operating Sound	50 dBA
Print Speed	Up to 24 mm³/s
Display	4.7-inch color touchscreen
Operating Temperature	15 - 32 °C
Nozzle Diameter	0.25, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8 mm
Connectivity	Ethernet, Wi-Fi, USB
Supported Materials	PLA, ABS, Nylon, CPE, PVA, TPU 95A, PC, PP
Dimensions	495 x 585 x 780 mm
Feeder Type	Dual-geared
Print Head Movement Speed	300 mm/s
Build Plate Heating Time	Less than 4 minutes
Power Consumption	350 W
Travel Speed	300 mm/s
Operating Humidity	20 - 80% (non-condensing)