How to Use a 3D printer

Make sure the filament is full

Pick the side you want to extrude from (You will need to input this information when you prepare your file)

Use the spray cleaner and paper towels to clean any leftover oil from the platform (Oil buildup may cause the plastic to stick)

Press the menu button and scroll through the options

Click the Utilities option under the option box

Select Level Build Plate option

The plate on the maker bot must be made perfectly level

Turn the front leveling knob to change the angle from front to back

Turn the right knob to change the angle from left to right

Press the "Begin Set-up" button on the control panel to start the process of making sure the plate is level

Slip a business card between the extruder and the plate, as extruder pauses at the four waypoints on the plate

On the control panel select Start Extrusion

Once you see filament start to come out of the tip, select Stop Extrusion on the control panel

Use the dial and select Test File 1 for a dragon and Test File 2 for a street cone

Push the dial and you will be taken to a file info page

Select Print

When the print is done, you should have a 1/2" plastic dragon or pyramid

Let the object cool before removing it

Notice the details of the object, if something does not look right, you should repeat the setup before you print off your design

If the test object looks perfect then it is time to print off your design

Insert a thumb drive that has the .makerbot file you want printed into the USB port on the right of the Control Panel

Select Upload File on the LCD Panel

The LCD panel will display all compatible files on the thumb drive

Select the file that you want to upload to the MakerBot

Repeat step 6 selecting the .makerbot file you want to print

When the object has cooled remove it from the 3D printer and admire it deeply