USER MANUAL
WELCOME.10ABOUT THE MAKERBOT REPLICATOR Z18The MakerBot Replicator Z18 makes solid, three-dimensional objects out of melted MakerBotPLA Filament. Fir
WELCOME.11ABOUT THE MAKERBOT REPLICATOR Z181MAKERBOT REPLICATOR DIAGRAMS4. Control panel5. Filament drawer1. Build plate2. Filament waste bin3. Build
WELCOME.12ABOUT THE MAKERBOT REPLICATOR Z1821MAKERBOT REPLICATOR DIAGRAMS343. USB port1. Power switch2. Power input port 4. Ethernet port
WELCOME.13ABOUT THE MAKERBOT REPLICATOR Z1821MAKERBOT REPLICATOR DIAGRAMS44. Bellows1. Gantry2. Extruder carriage3. Filament guide tube3
GETTING STARTED When you set up your MakerBot® Replicator® Z18 3D printer, remember that it was built and packaged very carefully at the MakerBot fact
GETTING STARTED15ACCESSORY CHECKLISTPOWER CORDBUILD PLATE TAPE USB CABLE 5 MM HEX WRENCHSAFETY BOOKLET MAKERBOT REPLICATOR SMART EXTRUDERLARGE MAKERB
GETTING STARTED162 REMOVE PACKAGING MATERIALSUNPACKING THE MAKERBOT REPLICATOR Z18Cut the straps holding the MakerBotReplicator Z18 box in place and
GETTING STARTED173 REMOVE ACCESSORIESUNPACKING THE MAKERBOT REPLICATOR Z18Take the accessory and filament boxes out of the MakerBot Replicator Z18 and
GETTING STARTED185 ADJUST LEVELING FEETUNPACKING THE MAKERBOT REPLICATOR Z18If the MakerBot Replicator Z18 shows any tendency to wobble, stabilize it
GETTING STARTED19UNPACKING THE MAKERBOT REPLICATOR Z186 REMOVE LIDUse a tool to unlock the lid of the MakerBot Replicator Z18. Pull the lid o and se
1 WELCOME 04 Legal 05 Safety and Compliance 07 About the MakerBot Replicator Z18 102 GETTING STARTED 14 Accessory Checklist 15 Unpacking
GETTING STARTED207 REMOVE GANTRY CLIPSUNPACKING THE MAKERBOT REPLICATOR Z18Remove the orange plastic clips from the top compartment of the MakerBot R
GETTING STARTED21SETTING UP THE MAKERBOT REPLICATOR Z18Locate and unwrap the Smart Extruder and press it against the back of the extruder carriage, wi
GETTING STARTED22SETTING UP THE MAKERBOT REPLICATOR Z183 ROUTE FILAMENT3a. Detach the free end of the filament from the spool and insert it into the h
GETTING STARTED234a. The build plate on the MakerBot Replicator Z18 has two parts: a removable plastic top plate, and a flat, sturdy aluminum base. Tur
GETTING STARTED24SETTING UP THE MAKERBOT REPLICATOR Z185a. Make sure the power switch is in the O position.5b. Locate the power cord and plug it in
STARTUPThe first time you turn on your MakerBot® Replicator® Z18 3D Printer, it will run a setup assistant that will introduce you to the control panel
STARTUP26THE MAKERBOT REPLICATOR Z18 CONTROL PANELThe MakerBot Replicator Z18 is operated by means of a control panel at the lower right of the 3D pri
STARTUP27Your MakerBot Replicator Z18 uses 1.75 mm diameter PLA filament to create 3D printed objects. Once your spool of MakerBot PLA Filament is load
STARTUP28FIRST STEPSOnce you’ve loaded filament into your Smart Extruder, you’re ready to print something. The LCD panel will display the test prints w
STARTUP29FIRST STEPSCONNECT TO YOUR COMPUTERThere are four ways to move files from your computer to your MakerBot Replicator Z18: Wi-Fi, Ethernet, US
Welcome. Let’s get started.6 TROUBLESHOOTING 53 Printing Problems 54 Leveling the Build Plate 57 Updating Firmware 59 Emptying the Filament
MAKERBOT DESKTOPMakerBot® Desktop is a free app for preparing 3D prints and managing your 3D content. Whether you print directly to the MakerBot Repli
MAKERBOT DESKTOP31DOWNLOADING AND INSTALLING MAKERBOT DESKTOP1. Open a browser session and go to makerbot.com/desktop. Click the Download button.2. Se
MAKERBOT DESKTOP325. Select how you will connect your MakerBot Replicator Z18 to your computer. If you will print only via USB drive, clickSkip. You
MAKERBOT DESKTOP33PRINTING FROM MAKERBOT DESKTOPHOW IT WORKSMakerBot Desktop consists of four sections: Explore, Library, Prepare and Store.Explore gi
MAKERBOT DESKTOP34PRINTING FROM MAKERBOT DESKTOPFINDING A 3D MODELEvery 3D print starts with a 3D model. If you design a 3D model yourself, export it
MAKERBOT DESKTOP35PREPARING TO PRINTYou should now see your model or models at the center of a gray rectangle. This is MakerBot Desktop’s representati
MAKERBOT DESKTOP364. Move• • Click the Move button or press the M key to go into Move mode.• • In Move mode, click and drag with your mouse to mov
MAKERBOT DESKTOP379. Add File• • Click Add File to open an Open File dialog.• • Navigate to the location of any STL, OBJ, or Thing file and select t
MAKERBOT DESKTOP38PRINT SETTINGSPRINTING FROM MAKERBOT DESKTOP154623If you want to change any settings before printing, click Settings. This is where
MAKERBOT DESKTOP39PRINT SETTINGSPRINTING TO THE MAKERBOT REPLICATOR Z18PRINTING FROM MAKERBOT DESKTOPWhen you are ready to print, click Print to slice
WELCOME.Welcome to the User Manual for the MakerBot® Replicator® Z18 3D Printer. With the MakerBot Replicator Z18 you can print high-resolution, indus
MAKERBOT DESKTOP40USING THE CAMERAA feed of images from the onboard camera is always available when you’re connected to your MakerBot Replicator Z18 v
THE CONTROL PANELThe control panel on the MakerBot® Replicator® Z18 3D Printer allows you to interact with your 3D printer. You can use it to initiate
THE CONTROL PANEL42HOME SCREEN1. Print: Initiate a print stored on a USB drive or internal storage, or synced from your MakerBot account.2. Filament:
THE CONTROL PANEL43PRINTTurn the dial to scroll through the list of available locations. Push the dial to select the location of the file you want to p
THE CONTROL PANEL442 START PRINT• • If you select a file from the USB drive or internal storage, the control panel will • display the file screen.
THE CONTROL PANEL45PRINT43214. Print Menu. Press the control panel’s Menu button to open the Print menu. The Print menu contains the following options
THE CONTROL PANEL463 PRINT COMPLETEIf you are printing a file from Thingiverse, you will be prompted to share a photo. Photos shared to Thingiverse wi
THE CONTROL PANEL47Select the Filament icon to load or unload filament. To load filament:1. Use the dial to select Load filament.2. Unlock and remove th
THE CONTROL PANEL48FILAMENTTo change filament spools:1. Unload filament. 2. Open the filament drawer and rotate the spool counterclockwise to wind the fil
THE CONTROL PANEL49UTILITIESUse the Utilities menu to access plate leveling, diagnostics and other tools.Level Build PlateSelect to begin the assisted
5LEGALThe MakerBot® Replicator® Z18 3D Printer is covered by a limited warranty. For terms and conditions, see makerbot.com/legal.All information in t
THE CONTROL PANEL50UTILITIESAdditional options are available under System Tools.Home PositionSelect to move the build platform and extruder assembly t
THE CONTROL PANEL51SETTINGSUse the Settings menu to edit network and sharing settings and to personalize your MakerBot Replicator Z18.Network Setting
THE CONTROL PANEL52INFOUse the Info menu to view your 3D printer’s history and statistics.FirmwareView the version number of the firmware currently ins
TROUBLESHOOTINGAs you get to know your MakerBot® Replicator® Z18 3D Printer, you may run into issues with dierent parts of the printing process. Here
TROUBLESHOOTING54PROBLEM SOLUTIONCan’t load filament into the MakerBot Replicator Smart Extruder.Try unloading and loading again. Hold the Smart E
TROUBLESHOOTING55PRINTING PROBLEMSPROBLEM SOLUTIONObject peels o the build plate during printing.Make sure that thebuildplate tape is clean and se
TROUBLESHOOTING56PROBLEM SOLUTIONThe Smart Extruder is installed, but the MakerBot Replicator Z18 does not recognize it.Remove the Smart Extruder an
TROUBLESHOOTING57LEVELING THE BUILD PLATEThe build plate on your MakerBot Replicator Z18 is leveled at the MakerBot Factory and locked into place, but
TROUBLESHOOTING58LEVELING THE BUILD PLATE4. Follow the directions on the control panel. The Makerbot Replicator Z18 will move the Smart Extruder to d
TROUBLESHOOTING59UPDATING FIRMWAREFirmware is the soware that runs on your MakerBot Replicator Z18. Keeping your firmware up to date will help ensure
6LEGALMakerBot does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of the information, products, or services provided by or through this Manual and assumes
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REFERENCE61SPECIFICATIONSPRINTINGPrint Technology: Fused deposition modelingBuild Volume: 30.5 L X 30.5 W X 45.7 H cm[12.0 L X 12.0 W X 18.0 H
REFERENCE62GLOSSARYBACK BUTTON: The button at the top right corner of the control panel’s LCD screen. The back button will oen allow you to return to
REFERENCE63GLOSSARYFIRMWARE: The soware that runs on your MakerBot Replicator Z18.GANTRY: The apparatus that allows the extruder assembly to move aro
REFERENCE64GLOSSARYPROFILE: The settings used to slice your 3D model and create a print file. MakerBot Desktop Soware comes with preset profiles for Lo
REFERENCE65HOW TO USE MAKERBOT SUPPORTAt MakerBot, we take pride in oering expert, responsive, friendly customer support to customers around the worl
REFERENCE66CONTACTSupport makerbot.com/supportOur website has extensive documentation and troubleshooting information about your MakerBot Replicator Z
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WELCOME.7SAFETY AND COMPLIANCERadio and Television InterferenceThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digita
WELCOME.8SAFETY AND COMPLIANCESafety alert symbols precede each safety message in this manual. These symbols indicate potential safety hazards that co
WELCOME.9Caution: The socket outlet must be located near the machine and must be easily accessible.Caution: In case of emergency disconnect the Maker
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