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To download the latest version of Ultimaker Cura, go to A version may be on the SD card but the latest version will be available on the website.

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Cura is fully featured, well supported and is free to use. SainSmart recommends the Ultimaker Cura Slicer, others are available with varying features and while a lot are open source or free to use some are not. Select Prepare ↓ Cooldown ↓ unless you will be printing immediately.Select Prepare ↓ Auto Home ↓ again and repeat the adjustment at each corner performing any fine tuning of the height which may be necessary.Repeat, positioning the nozzle to each levelling point in turn and adjusting the height at that corner.Use that corners bed height adjuster to raise (or lower) the build plate height so that you feel resistance when moving the paper between the nozzle and the build plate.The approximate positions of the levelling points are as X/Y coordinates 30/30, 30/205, 205/205, 205/30.Coordinates are always absolute offsets from the home position. To move the nozzle across the bed use the Prepare ↓ Move↓ Move X/Y ↓ commands, then rotate the control knob to set the position and Tap to execute the move.From the printers control screen select Prepare ↓ Auto Home ↓.Place a sheet of thin paper on top of the bed.Then (or for any subsequent times the bed needs re-levelling): Heat the build plate and nozzle to a working temperature by Prepare ↓ Preheat PLA ↓ or Prepare ↓ Preheat ABS ↓.Turn the bed height adjusters to lower the bed.Make sure the glass plate is clipped on, after removing any protective film.The bed and Nozzle must be preheated to a working temperature before levelling the bed to allow for heat expansion of the materials of the build plate, adjusters, hot end and nozzle!

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Full instructions on how to level the bed can be found here. The bed must be levelled correctly before using the printer. The knob is also a push switch which is used to select the highlighted item or confirm a change.

The printer is controlled by using the rotary knob at the bottom of the display to select the menu options, or to increase or decrease a selected number. Connect the wiring to the stepper motors and limit switches according to the labels on the wires.CAUTION Select the correct input voltage on the power supply, If not set correctly this can damage your printer!.Slide the extruder knob onto the top of the extruder stepper motor shaft.Push the covers onto the ends of the top gantry profile.Push the collar on the Extruder in, slide the Bowden tube fully in, release the collar and secure with the clip on spacer.Assemble the filament holder and attach it to the top profile with 2 M5x8 screws and T Nuts (flat side to the back).

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Install Filament holder, covers, Bowden tube and Extruder knob

Attach the display screen to the right side of the frame, connecting the cable.

Install the top gantry profile using 4 M5x25 screws.

Adjust the tension of the drive belts, not too tight but taught.

Slide the V pulleys into the vertical profiles along with threading the lead screw into the Brass nut on the Extruder assembly.

Thread the drive belt through the tensioner, Attach the tensioner to the X axis Gantry and attach the ends of the belt into the slots on the Nozzle assembly.

Screw the Z axis Roller bracket assembly onto the X axis profile using 2 M4x16 screws.

Slide the Nozzle assembly onto the X axis profile over the drive belt.

Wrap the drive belt around the pulley in the XE-axis Assembly.

Bolt the XE-axis Assembly onto the X axis profile using 2 M4x16 screws.

Fit the pneumatic joint into the Extruder.

Insert the Lead screw into the motor coupler and tighten.

Attach the Z axis motor to the left hand Z profile with 2 M4x18 screws into the bottom holes on the profile.

Install Z-axis Motor Assembly and Lead Screw

Tighten the limit switch at it’s lowest position.

Slide the Z axis limit switch onto the left Z-Axis profile (2 holes at the bottom) and use the M5x45 screws to secure the profiles to the base.

Install Z-axis Limit Switch Assembly and Z-axis Profiles Full and detailed assembly instructions is available here. This guide contains a quick summary of the assembly steps.

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We still recommend that you read through the User Manual before starting assembly and use. This Ender-3 V2 3D Printer Quick Start Guide is designed to aid Ender-3 V2 users in the assembly and use of their new printer and to help in getting started with 3D Printing.

Selecting and modifying the Print ProfileĬongratulations on your purchase of the Ender-3 V2 3D Printer from SainSmart.

Install Filament holder, covers, Bowden tube and Extruder knob.

Install Z-axis Motor Assembly and Lead Screw.

Install Z-axis Limit Switch Assembly and Z-axis Profiles.