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MakerBot Replicator 2

- Link to printer server Link, this link only works at Techworks.

This printer is a classic in the shop. Its a 2012 printer with a print volume 285x153x155mm.

To print using this printer you must first download and installMakerBot Desktop.

Launching the application you will be greeted with a virtual view of the print bed. Drag and drop your STLs into the view space. Your model can be adjusted using the scale, move, and rotate tools on the left. Once your happy with your print you can click on preview in the top right to view the sliced print. From the preview screen you can export. If you are uploading to the print server you must export as gcode. If you are printing with a SD card you must export as a x3g file.

Printing from Server

Printing with a SD card

SD cards MUST be 2gb or less. Simply save the exported file to the SD card. Walk the SD card over to the printer and insert it just above the display. Use the arrow keys to go to “Print from SD” and select your files

Notes - SD card slot is limited to 2gb cards - SD card MUST be formatted as x3g files - Server Based prints Must be formatted as gcode files