ACCESSORY CHECKLIST

Safety booklet MakerBot ® Replicator ® Smart Extruder Large MakerBot ® PLA Filament spool

Build plate tape Power cord USB A-to-B cable 5 mm hex wrench

GETTING TO KNOW THE CONTROL PANEL DOWNLOAD THE USER MANUAL

For more in-depth information on setting up and using your MakerBot Replicator Z18

3D Printer, download the full MakerBot

Replicator Z18 User Manual online.

Available languages include English,

French, German, Spanish and Japanese.

w makerbot.com/um_rep_z18

Visit our Support page for more advanced information on the MakerBot Replicator

Z18 and MakerBot Desktop.

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LCD

Screen

Push to go back or cancel an action.

Push to see additional options.

Rotate to scroll. Push to select.

USB

Port

MAKERBOT DESKTOP

To prepare files for your MakerBot Replicator Z18 to print, you’ll need the MakerBot

Desktop app.

DOWNLOAD

Go to makerbot.com/desktop to download the software for free.

INSTALL

Open and run the MakerBot Desktop installer

OPEN

Start up MakerBot Desktop and choose how you will connect to your MakerBot

Replicator Z18. The app will guide you through the rest of the setup process.

SUPPORT

The expert MakerBot Support team is standing by to help you out with any issues you may encounter while using your

MakerBot Replicator Z18.

e [email protected]

t 1.347.334.6800

MakerBot Support is available Monday through Saturday

9am - 6pm EST.

The MakerBot Replicator Z18 is covered by a Limited Warranty. For terms and conditions, see makerbot.com/legal

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MAKERBOT ® REPLICATOR ® Z18 3D PRINTER

1. Remove packaging materials and protective film

2. Remove filament and accessory box 3. Place on a low, stable surface 10. Feed filament by hand until it emerges in top compartment

We Can’t Wait to See What You Make!

11. Rotate latches and remove build plate 12. Apply tape to build plate

NOTE: Hold on to these packaging materials in case you need to transport your MakerBot Replicator Z18 in the future.

4. Adjust feet for stability 5. Unlock lid

Note: You will need to remove the lid of the MakerBot

Replicator Z18 to complete the setup process. Make sure you have access to the top of the printer.

6. Remove lid 13. Replace build plate 14. Plug in and power on 15. Press dial and follow instructions

7. Remove gantry clips 8. Install Smart Extruder 9. Load filament spool 16. Guide filament under extruder guard and insert into the Smart Extruder

17. Replace lid 18. Choose a test print

Caution: Two people are required to lift the MakerBot Replicator Z18. Do not lift alone. To prevent injury, lift with your legs, not your back.

Exercise caution when accessing the top compartment, and always keep it locked when your MakerBot Replicator Z18 is in use. It contains hot surfaces and moving parts.

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