Ultimaker 3D Printers

These are the three models of Ultimaker 3D printers that we have:

Ultimaker 3
 Ultimaker S3
 Ultimaker S5

To get your 3D model to the 3D printer you need to export it to the correct model of printer in a slicer program. The UltiMaker 3D printers use a free slicer program called Cura. The printers are generally the same quality but have different colors of filament. Check in the art studio to see what we have.

In Cura, you can choose different settings like print resolution, infill, support, scale, rotation, and if you want to make multiple copies of your print. To get the file to the printer you will need to save it on one of our flash drives and transfer it to the printer of your choice.

Ultimaker 3 Manual
Ultimaker S3 and S5 Manual

Step by Step 3D Printing Instructions

UltiMaker Cura 

Drag in STL file

Select the printer from the drop down menu in the upper left corner. Check in the shop which filament color is loaded in which printer to inform your decision. 
The three printers we have:
Ultimaker 3
Ultimaker S3 
Ultimaker S5

Click material dropdown 

Select the correct material based off of what is in the machine you are using. If you are using two colors repeat process for material two. 

 

Click to adjust settings.

Resolution will change the amount of time your print will take. 
The Infill Density will change the weight and strength of your print. 
If your print has any overhanging pieces supports are necessary to keep the print from collapsing.
Adhesion is important if your print has only a small surface that is contacting the print bed. 

Click Slice

Preview to ensure everything looks correct before saving to disc

Plug flash drive into computer “Save to Disk” will change to “Save to Removable Drive” once the flash drive is connected.
Click “Save to Removable Drive”

Click “Eject”

Insert flash drive into the correct printer. 

Click “Select from USB” and then select your print.

Start Print

Watch your print for the first layer to make sure it is printing properly, it is possible that the print could fail so continue to check in.