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UltiMaker S8 Installation and user manual
4. Operation
This chapter explains exactly how to use the UltiMaker S8, from material handling and printing to changing
the configuration and calibrations.
4.1 Touchscreen
You can control the UltiMaker S8 by using the touchscreen at the front of the printer.
The main menu offers several options, represented by the following icons:
The Status overview lets you start a print from USB or view the progress of the print while printing.
The Configuration overview shows which print cores are installed, which materials are preloaded in the
Material Station, and you can change the configuration.
The Options overview consists of three sub-menus: Settings, Maintenance, and Network:
In the Settings menu, you can change general settings such as the language or lighting.
In the Maintenance menu, you can perform the most important maintenance, calibration, and
diagnostics procedures.
The Network menu allows you to change network settings or to perform the Wi-Fi setup.
Tip: The Settings menu also shows pending printer tasks, if there are any. This can include installing new
firmware or performing recommended calibrations.
4.2 Materials
Material compatibility
The UltiMaker S8 supports all UltiMaker 2.85 mm materials that are currently available, except UltiMaker PPS CF.
Tip: Find an overview of the complete S8 and S series material compatibility on support.ultimaker.com.
All UltiMaker materials have been extensively tested and have optimized profiles in UltiMaker Cura to ensure
the best print results. Therefore, it is advised to use one of the default profiles in UltiMaker Cura for the highest
reliability. Using UltiMaker materials will also allow you to benefit from the NFC detection system. UltiMaker spools
will be automatically recognized by the material bays. This information is directly transferred to UltiMaker Cura when
connected to a network, for a seamless connection between the printer and UltiMaker Cura software.
The UltiMaker S8 has an open material system that also allows printing with third-party materials. Visit the
UltiMaker Marketplace to find and download compatible material profiles. These profiles are extensively tested by
our material partners for optimal print results.
Note: The UltiMaker S8 is only compatible with 2.85 mm materials.
Spools with the following dimensions are compatible with the Material Station:
Width: 50 – 70 mm
Diameter: 197 – 203 mm
Core diameter: > 98 mm
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