MakerBot METHOD X 3D Printer - Manual (Page 23)

CHAPTER 5
MAKERBOT PRINT TM
The MakerBot ® Method™ Performance 3D Printer streamlines 3D print
preparation and file management using MakerBot Print™software.
MakerBot Print is a free desktop application that allows you to discover,
prepare, manage, and share 3D prints.
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DOWNLOADING AND INSTALLING
MAKERBOT PRINT™ (WEBSITE)
1. Go to MAKERBOT.COM/PRINT. Click the Download button.
2. Select your operating system from the drop-down menu on the download pack and click Download.
3. Double-click the MakerBot Print installer to run the installation wizard. Follow the installation instructions.
HOW IT WORKS
MakerBot Print streamlines 3D print preparation and file management. PC users can also import and manipulate
native CAD files. MakerBot Print allows you to Arrange, Orient, Scale, and View your 3D models and prepare them for
print. You can also access print settings to modify your print.
USING MAKERBOT PRINT
Please visit our MakerBot Print Learning Page to get our most up-to-date instructions and guides on how to use the
MakerBot Print application.
Note: The default print settings have been tuned to give you the best overall print quality. It is recommended you
keep the default settings.
CONNECTING TO YOUR MAKERBOT METHOD VIA USB
If you have not already, you will need to download MakerBot Print. Once installed, open MakerBot Print and use the
included USB A to USB B cable to connect your MakerBot Method to your computer. The USB B port on the MakerBot
Method is located on the back of the printer. Once connected, your MakerBot Method will appear under the printers
menu in the bottom right corner of MakerBot Print.
INTERACTING WITH THE PURGE TOWER IN MAKERBOT PRINT
When you open MakerBot Print and the MakerBot Method is selected as your printer, you will notice that the Purge
Tower appears as a square model on the virtual build plate, along with your model.
The Purge Tower can be moved around the build plate to accommodate the size and shape of your model. You can
do this by clicking and dragging the Purge Tower around the virtual build plate. The Purge Tower can be removed
by right clicking on the tower in Makerbot Print and selecting “Delete”. The purge tower is necessary for ideal print
quality, and removing it may reduce print quality or cause print failures. We recommend keeping the purge tower, to
achieve optimal print quality.