…Whether you're using a printer at home or in a shared space,…it's probably already loaded up with filament when you want to start printing.…We're going to start by unloading the filament and swapping it to a new color.…The Replicator 2 has one spool holder on the left-hand side…and the 2X also has a second spool holder on the right.…The Replicator 2 series uses one kilogram rolls.…If you have a 2X, ABS filament is recommended.…And if you have a Replicator 2, you'll want to use PLA.…
On the LCD display, navigate to the…Utilities menu, and then, To Change Filament.…We're going to choose to Unload.…Wait while the extruder heats up.…Remove the filament tube from the top of the extruder.…When you hear the chime, the motor will start pushing the filament out.…Grab it with your fingers.…On the Replicator 2, you can push down the lever here on the side.…On the 2X, it's on the top.…Now, unwind the spool.…And before the filament comes out of the guide…tube, make sure that you've got your hand on it.…
Now we can pop our filament off the back.…
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5/27/2014Want more? Check out Up and Running with 3D Printing for information on creating your own 3D designs to print and other 3D printing technology on the market.
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 5s
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1. Introducing 3D Printing with MakerBot
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2. Getting Set Up with the Replicator 2 and 2X
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3. Getting Set Up with the Replicator 5th Generation
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4. Preparing a 3D Model
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Orienting a design3m 1s
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Printing via external media2m 42s
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Removing a print1m 23s
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5. Slicing in Depth
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Structure of a 3D print2m 29s
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When to use a raft2m 25s
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Support material1m 37s
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Exploring resolution3m 3s
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Choosing shells and infill1m 57s
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Exploring speed1m 43s
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6. Troubleshooting Problems
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Fixing leveling issues2m 28s
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Fixing scale issues1m 30s
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Fixing incorrect geometry1m 14s
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Conclusion
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Next steps23s
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Video: Loading the filament with the Replicator 2 series