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5.1 Update the rmware
Periodically,anewrmwareversionisreleased.ToensurethatyourUltiMakerS7isequippedwiththelatest
features,itisrecommendedtokeepthermwareupdated.
Update over the network
IftheUltiMakerS7isconnectedtoanetwork,itautomaticallychecksforavailablermwareupdates.Whenanew
rmwareisavailable,theprinterwillpromptyoutodownloadandinstallitviathetouchscreeninterface.
Alternatively, check for updates manually under Printer tasks or in the Preferences menu, under
Maintenance → Update rmware.
Donotpowerotheprinterduringthermwareinstallation.
Update using a USB stick
IfyourUltiMakerS7isnotconnectedtoanetwork,youcanupdatetothelatestrmwareviaUSB.Thermware
lesarefoundontheUltiMakerwebsite:
1. Go to ultimaker.com/rmware, and select your printer.
2. DownloadthermwareleandstoreitintherootdirectoryofaUSBstick.
3. Insert the USB stick into the USB port of the printer
4. In the Preferences menu, go to Maintenance → Update rmware and select the new
rmwareintheupdatemenu.
5.2 Material handling and storage
Openedmaterialspoolsmustbestoredproperlywhennotinuse.Ifmaterialisstoredincorrectly,itmayaectits
quality and usability.
TheoptimalstoragetemperatureforPLA,ToughPLA,PETG,CPE,CPE+,PC,Nylon,PP,TPU95A,andBreakawayis
between-20°Cto+30°C.StoreABSbetween15°Cand25°CandPVAbetween10°Cand30°C.Furthermore,a
relativehumidityofbelow50%isrecommendedforPVA,Nylon,andTPU95A.Ifthesematerialsareexposedtoa
higherhumidity,thequalityofthematerialcanbeaected.
Store all materials cool and dry, out of direct sunlight, and in a re-sealable bag with the silica gel desiccant provided.
StorePVAimmediatelyafterusetominimizemoistureuptake.
The Material Station can be used to store up to six spools of material. While the Material Station receives power
andthedoorisclosed,therelativehumidityiskeptbelow40%.Thismeansopenedspoolscanbesafelystored
in the Material Station.