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Setup Guide
READ ME
BEFORE
UNPACKING!
2 The Replicator™ Setup Guide
PACKAGE CONTENTS
IN THE REPLICATOR PACKAGE
The Replicator™
SD card (in The Replicator™ SD card slot)
IN THE ACCESSORY BOX FOUND WITHIN
THE REPLICATOR FRAME
Single or Dual Stepstruder®MK8
120 mm Kapton tape
1x or 2x spool holders
Feet and Bolts Kit
Hex Wrench Kit
MakerBot tape applicator
Calibration card
Service Kit
INSIDE THE REPLICATOR™ FRAME AND BELOW THE
PRINTING PLATFORM
(included with Dual Stepstruder®MK8 models only)
UNDERNEATH THE REPLICATOR
Power supply
Power supply cable
USB-A to USB-B cable
SAFETY INFORMATION
CAUTION: The Replicator generates high temperatures and includes moving parts that can cause
injury. Never reach inside The Replicator while it is in operation and allow time for The Replicator
to cool down after operation.
TRADEMARK INFORMATION
MakerBot®, Stepstruder®, BotCave™ and The Replicator™ are trademarks or registered trade-
marks of MakerBot Industries, LLC, all rights reserved.
WARNING
Burn hazard. Hot surface inside.
Allow to cool before servicing.
WARNING
Moving parts can crush and cut.
Keep hands clear while operating.
Vapors / fumes may be irritating at
operating temperatures. Always use The
Replicator in an open, well-ventilated area.
Do not leave The Replicator unattended
during operation.
Contact with extruded material may cause
burns, wait for printed objects to cool before
removing them from the build platform.
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WELCOME!
Hello, and congratulations on your purchase of The Replicator™! Soon, with the help of this
or, as it’s more commonly known, 3D.
You have already proven your wisdom and intelligence by purchasing The Replicator. Still, we
highly recommend that you read this manual before unpacking
easier to start your adventure into the third dimension.
makerbot.com/docs/replicator.
HOW TO UNPACK THE REPLICATOR™
time and be just as careful unpacking it. In this section, the names of important parts and acces-
sories will be in bold type. As you unpack, keep the following warning in mind:
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Replicator.
You’ll be able to see the top of The Replicator now, as well as some cardboard boxes and packing
material. The large box with a thick black cable leading into it is the Accessory Box, where you’ll
Stepstruder®MK8 and other crucial things. Leave it in place for now.
Remove the inner cardboard box.
Do not force or tear anything out of place —
this may damage The Replicator.
Do not grasp The Replicator
by the black cable.
4 The Replicator™ Setup Guide
SETTING UP THE REPLICATOR™
STEP 1.
TAKE THE REPLICATOR OUT OF THE BOX
Now you’re ready to take The
Replicator out of its box. Grasp the
upper frame and be careful to avoid
pinching the internal belts and rods.
Gently pull The Replicator out of its
packaging and place it on your work
surface.
In the packaging underneath you’ll
Power Supply and cable, as
well as the USB-A to USB-B cable and
the Filament Guide Tube(s). Take
these out and set them aside.
STEP 2.
OPEN THE ACCESSORY BOX
Follow the thick black cable to the
Accessory Box. Reach in and grasp
the Stepstruder®MK8 by its sides.
Leave it in its protective bag and set
it down safely out of the way on your
work surface.
Step 1. Lift The Replicator from the outside edge. Avoid pinching internal
belts and rods.
Step 2. Remove the cardboard insert from the Accessory Box.
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STEP 3.
TAKE THE STEPSTRUDER®MK8 OUT OF THE BOX
Now you can carefully remove the
Accessory Box. Be careful of the black
plastic Stepstruder MK8 Mount.
You should be able to see the build
platform: it’s an aluminum plate
covered in Kapton tape and attached
to the rods by two black arms. This is
where your print will form.
STEP 4.
RAISE THE BUILD PLATFORM
You’ll need to raise the build platform
to continue unpacking. You can either
turn the threaded screw just behind
The Replicator™ logo, or grasp the
move it up with gentle pressure.
Move the platform up as far as you
can; it should almost reach the black
Stepstruder MK8 Mount.
Underneath the build platform you’ll
see one or two boxes of MakerBot
Filament
you keep the box it was shipped in for future transport and long-term storage.
Step 3. Take care when handling the Stepstruder MK8.
Step 4. Grasp the platform rmly on both sides and lift with gentle pressure.
SETTING UP THE REPLICATOR™
6 The Replicator™ Setup Guide
THE REPLICATOR™ DIAGRAM
Before we continue, let’s familiarize ourselves with some of the main features of The Replicator
BACK
1. Power switch
2. Power input
3. USB-B input
4. Reset button
5. Right and left spool holders
FRONT
1. Single or Dual Stepstruder®MK8
(attached to mount)
2. Build Platform
3. LCD Interface Panel
4. Filament Guide tubes
5. SD Card slot (on side panel)
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INITIAL HARDWARE SETUP
STEP 5.
INSTALL THE CABLE RETAINER CLIP
With the build platform raised, you
have a clear view of the black cable
that leads from the electronics cavity
to the build platform. Attached to
the cable is a black cable retainer
slightly to the left of center at the
rear of the wooden plate below the
build platform. The clip should snap
easily into place.
STEP 6.
SECURE THE STEPSTRUDER®MK8 ONTO THE MOUNT
Now we’re going to bolt the Stepstruder MK8 into
place. Lower the build platform all the way by turning
the threaded screw behind the platform or by grasping
the black plastic arms at the sides of the platform and
pressing down with steady but gentle pressure. Retrieve
the Feet and Bolts Kit from the Accessory Box. Remove
the two black bolts from the box. Next, locate your Hex
Wrench Kit
Grasp your Stepstruder MK8 by its sides and take it
out of its protective bag. Place it on the Stepstruder
MK8 Mount so the bolt holes line up and the fans face
forward. Secure it with the bolts and wrench.
Step 5. Snap the cable clips into place.
Step 6. Secure the Stepstruder MK8 with the
bolts from your Feet and Bolts kit.
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STEP 7.
INSTALL FEET ONTO THE BOTTOM OF THE REPLICATOR™
While you still have the Feet and
Bolts Kit at hand, remove the four
The Replicator. They work best on the
side panels.
STEP 8.
SLIDE THE SPOOL HOLDER(S) INTO PLACE
Now, grab the Spool Holder(s). If you
have two spool holders, put one on
each side. If you have one, put it on
the left side as you face the rear.
through the rectangular opening and
then slide it down into place.
Step 7. Slide the feet onto The Replicator's side panels.
Step 8. Spool holders t into the slots as shown.
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STEP 9.
INSTALL THE FILAMENT GUIDE TUBE(S)
Next, locate your Filament Guide
Tube(s)
holders at the top of The Replicator’s
back plate. Place the very end of
each tube into its holders and click
them closed with your thumb and
gray ring on top of the corresponding
extruder. Push it in as far as it will go.
If you have a single-extruder
Replicator, you’ll only need to do this
once.
STEP 10.
PLUG IN THE POWER SUPPLY
Power
Supply and cable. Note: this is a
universal PSU which can accept
100–240 V AC at 50/60 hz. It also has
a standard IEC cable input to accept
international cable types if you’re
outside the USA.
Next, plug the cable into the Power Supply, and the Power Supply into the power input port.
Before connecting anything, make sure that The Replicator’s power switch is in the OFF position.
The next step is to locate the USB-A to USB-B cable and plug into the USB-B port on The
Replicator. Don’t plug the other end into anything yet.
Step 9. Snap the tube guide holders closed with your thumb and forenger.
Step 10. Make sure the power switch is in the OFF position when you connect
the power cable.
Don’t stack anything
on your power supply
brick; without air it
can overheat.
INITIAL HARDWARE SETUP
10 The Replicator™ Setup Guide
STEP 11.
MOUNT THE FILAMENT SPOOLS
Open up your box(es) of Filament
and hang the spool(s) on the Spool
Holder(s). When a spool is securely
on, it will lock into place. Mount spools
so they’ll feed plastic up from the
center. If you have two spools, they
Guess what? You’re done with the
initial hardware setup! Take a moment
to relax and prepare for calibration
and printing.
NEXT STEPS
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Here’s a preview of what you’ll learn:
LET YOUR REPLICATOR TELL YOU WHAT TO DO
directions carefully and you’ll be up and running in a few minutes.
Step 11. Make sure your spools of lament feed plastic up from the center.
Follow Instructions on LCD Interface Panel.
INITIAL HARDWARE SETUP
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