3D Printers

The 3D printers are set up in the Physical Computing Center, Library building 2708.
On the second floor on the Library building make a left at the entrance to the library, down the hall and across from Media Loan.

There is one Makerbot Replicator 2 printer in the room.
- Use the Makerbot software to export your model as an X3G for the Replicator 2
- Transfer your files onto the printer with the SD cards.

There is one Lulzbot Mini.
Connect to it with the Cura application on the computer in the room with a USB cable.

It is OK to prop the door open while printing is you are in the room or in the hallway.
If you leave the area while printing make sure to close the door.
- Do not leave for more than 15 minutes. The printers can jam and stop printing.
You'll need to copy the X3G file to the SD card. There is a computer with an memory card reader in the room.
Make sure that there is enough filament on the spool and that it feeds freely.
Don't make the filament very loose on the spool--it can tangle and bind up
Use the key pad to choose "Build from SD". find the file and print.
The printer will heat the extruder, draw an initial line and start the print

Watch the first two layers closely to make sure that they stick to the bed.
If the first layer fails, cancel the print, clear the bed and try again.
Watch for print not sticking to the bed.
Watch and listen for the feed stopping. This often makes a repeating clicking sound and no plastic coming out of the nozzle.
Continuously check that the filament is feeding off of the spool.

If there are problems with the printer go to the Multimedia Lab or contact Aaron Kruse
Do not try to do repairs or maintenance on the printers.