Chapter 6. Getting Started Printing
In which the reader goes from contemplating an unboxed Replicator 2 to making their first object appear on the build platform.
With your MakerBot unboxed, you’re probably wondering what to do first. You’re almost ready to go, but there are a few things you need to do before you can get started started printing.
Before you go any further, make sure that you have completely unboxed and prepped your machine (see the instruction manual that came with your Replicator 2 or download it from https://store.makerbot.com/replicator2.html). This chapter assumes you’ve already done the following:
- Removed the cardboard or foam packaging material.
- Removed the cardboard inserts and cut the zip ties that hold the extruder in ...
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