Link: to printer server http://octoprintserver.int.sktw.ca:5000, 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 install MakerBot 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.

Check that the printer bed is clear of any preview prints and plastic debris before starting your print

Using the link above to connect to the octoPrint server. The generic username is “SKTW” and the password is “print”. Personalized account can be made in order to receive email or text message updates from the printer once the service is available.

Once logged in, check the connection status on the top left. If the printer is not connected set the Serial Port to “/dev/tty/ACM0”, the Baudrate to 115200, and the profile to Replicator 2 then click connect. To upload files to the printer simply drag and drop your files onto the left side of the browser or use the upload bottom and locate your files. Your file should appear in the file viewer. To print click on the title of your file, the details will appear under the “State” section. Once ready hit print.

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

• 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