Cube Print software is an easy-to-use tool that simplifies the printing process. Software for Windows or OS X is available after login to your account at https://www.3dsystems.com/shop/account/login. The iOS mobile application is available from the App Store and the Android mobile application is available from the Google Play Store.
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NOTE: Windows computers can only communicate with printers that are connected to the same wireless network. |
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NOTE: By selecting the checkbox, you agree to the license terms and conditions. |
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NOTE: The Cube Print Installer will begin to install the software. |
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NOTE: Apple OS X computers can only communicate with printers that are connected to the same wireless network. |
2. Go to http://3dsystems.com/shop/cube/downloads. Scroll down to Cube Print App and select Mac. You can also download the Mac software by clicking here.
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NOTE: If the Drag to Install window did not open, locate the Cube Print driver in your device panel. Select Cube Print to download the software. |
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NOTE: Safari users will not have to unzip the .dmg file; it unzips as it downloads. |
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NOTE: Cube Print can be opened by navigating to the Applications page and double-clicking the Cube Print icon. |
The PRINTER utility enables you to find and connect to your printer on your wireless network.
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Available Printers | Select a printer on your wireless network. |
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Offline Cube | Select Offline Cube if you intend to use a printer that is not connected to your network. |
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Offline EKOCYCLE Cube | Select Offline EKOCYCLE Cube if you intend to use an EKOCYCLE Cube printer that is not connected to your network. |
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Find Cubes on Network | Refresh the list of printers on your network. |
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Add Cube Manually | Manually add a printer to your network by entering an IP address. |
Your printer must be connected to the same wireless network as your computer or mobile device to transfer print files wirelessly or to view the printer properties.
If you would rather print from a non-network printer, select Offline Cube (C) or select your EKOCYCLE printer (D).
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NOTE: If your printer is not listed, select Refresh (E) and then select your printer from the list. You an also manually connect to the printer by entering its IP address and selecting ADD (F). |
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NOTE: Android devices can only communicate with printers that are connected to the same wireless network. |
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NOTE: iOS devices can only communicate with printers that are connected to the same wireless network. |
Cube Print is an application where users can upload their favorite 3D models and the desktop app can prepare them for printing with your printer.
Cube Print is available for Windows® and OS X® operating systems as well as Android® and iOS® mobile platforms. Desktop applications have a full suite of features and the mobile apps monitor your prints. The following overview illustrates the desktop applications and some features may not be available on mobile platforms.
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Tool Ribbon | The tool ribbon provides access to your library of models and to the print utility. |
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My Library | Upload your favorite 3D models to your library. |
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You may connect to your printer on your wireless network and transfer print files wirelessly or you can use the printer offline and transfer print files using the USB mass storage device. You may also specify the colors and materials to be used for printing. |
My Library is your personal storage place where you can manage your creations.
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FILTER | Sort the items in My Library by Name or Date. You may also filter your items by file type. 3D files include .STL files. Print files are .cube3 files, optimized and ready to print. |
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ADD | You can add items to your library. |
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Info | Select the information button to view information about the selected item. |
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Export | Export a selected file to your hard drive. |
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Deselect | Deselect a selected part. |
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Delete | Delete a selected item from your library. |
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Search | Search the items in your library. |
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Menu | Verify your application settings, get help and verify the software version. |
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Print Now | Select Print Now to prepare the selected item for printing. |
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Cube Icon | This Cube icon represents print optimized for Cube. |
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Item Selection | The checkmark indicates that the item has been selected. |
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Cube Icon | This Cube icon represents a print-ready Cube file. |
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EKOCYCLE Icon | The EKOCYCLE icon indicates a print-ready EKOCYCLE Cube file. |
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ADD | Add a creation to the print pad from MY SHELF or from a file location. |
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REMOVE | Select and remove a creation from the print pad. |
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UNDO | Undo your last action. |
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REDO | Redo your last action. |
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MOVE | Move the model on the print pad. |
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ROTATE | Rotate the model on the print pad. |
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SCALE | Scale the model. |
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CENTER | Center the model on the print pad. |
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RESET | Reset the model to its original state. |
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IN | Zoom in on a model. |
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OUT | Zoom out on a model. |
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VIEW | Change the view of the model. |
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PRINTER | Locate and connect to your printer on your wireless network. |
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Printer Name | The name of the printer connected to your network. The printer is considered offline if it is not connected to a wireless network. |
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Help | Find help for navigating the print tab in the application. |
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Cartridges | Change the cartridge colors and material type of a non-networked printer. |
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Print Pad | A representation of the printer’s print pad |
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Build | Set the build and print settings. |
Print Settings allow you to set the parameters of your print and build them into your print file. There are four (4) different options for setting the print parameters.
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Layer Resolution |
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Density |
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Select Draft for prints that do not require strength or fine detail.
Layers: | 0.200 mm |
Density: | Hollow |
Fill Pattern: | Lines |
Select Standard for strong prints that do not require fine detail.
Layers: | 0.200 mm |
Density: | Strong |
Fill Pattern: | Diamonds |
Layers: | 0.070 mm |
Density: | Strong |
Fill Pattern: | Diamonds |
Select Custom to view the current print settings. You can personalize the settings by selecting a category and then selecting the arrows to expand your options.
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Sidewalks (A) are mesh boundaries that print around the outside diameter of a part. Its main purpose is to reduce the tendency of warping especially when printing flat parts with ABS material. They should not be used for parts that have fine details.
Supports are used when printing creations that need a supporting structure to print properly. These parts may have overhangs, cavities or other openings that will not print correctly without a supporting structure.
To add a model to the print pad, select the ADD button. Selecting From My Library will take you to the My Library tab. Selecting From File will allow you to browse to the file on your computer where you can drag and drop the file directly to the print pad.
To remove the model from the print pad, select the Remove button. Select Yes to confirm your decision. You can find the model again by selecting My Library.
Changing the color of the model is easy. Select the color wheel and drag the color to the part you want to color. For models with multiple parts, select and drag a color to the part of the model you want to color.
For mobile applications, press and hold the color wheel and then drag it to the part you want to color. For models with multiple parts, press, hold and drag the color wheel to the part of the model you want to color.
The Move tool provides a way to change the position of the model on the print pad. This is especially helpful when printing more than one model at the same time.
To move the model, select the model and then select the Move tool. Freely move the model by selecting it and then dragging it across the print pad. You can also select an arrow on the Free Move section of the Move toolbar. Precision movements can be made by entering a value in the Exact Move field, selecting the X-axis or Y-axis, and selecting Move.
When finished, close the Move toolbar and select the Move button to deselect it.
To rotate the model on the print pad, select the part and then select the Rotate tool. To use the Free rotate option, select the X-axis, Y-axis, or Z-axis and then select either the right or left arrow. You can also rotate the model by selecting an axis and entering a value in the Exact Rotate field. Select Rotate to rotate the model to the specified amount.
When finished, close the Rotate tool and select the Rotate button to deselect it.
The Scale tool provides a way to increase or decrease the size of the model on the print pad. Select the model and select the Scale tool. For free scale, select the up arrow to increase the size or the down arrow to decrease the size. You can also enter a percentage value in the Exact Scale field and select Scale. Entering 50 will reduce the model to half of the current size. Entering 200 will double the size of the model. The value 100 will have no effect.
When finished, close the Scale tool and select the Scale button to deselect it.
Select the model and then select the CENTER button to center the model on the print pad.
The Reset Tool enables you to revert any changes back to default. If the model has been moved, rotated, scaled or centered, select the model and then select RESET to revert it back to its original state. Select Yes to confirm your decision to reset the model.
Zoom in on a model by selecting it and then selecting IN. ZOOM IN does not affect the size of the model but brings it closer for better viewing.
Zoom out on a model by selecting it and then selecting OUT. ZOOM OUT does not affect the size of the model but pushes the print pad away for another perspective.
Select VIEW and then select the camera viewing angle.
Sidewalks (A) are mesh boundaries that print around the outside diameter of a part. Its main purpose is to reduce the tendency of warping especially when printing flat parts with ABS material. They should not be used for parts that have fine details.
Supports are used when printing creations that need a supporting structure to print properly. These parts may have overhangs, cavities or other openings that will not print correctly without a supporting structure.
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NOTE: To print a file, ensure the software application and the printer are connected through a wireless network. |
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NOTE: Transferring the print file over a wireless network may take more time than transferring a print file from a USB mass storage device. |
The Cube Print application includes useful tools to place a creation in the optimum position for printing. The model can be moved or rotated using a mouse.
Zoom In/Out: | Rotate the mouse wheel in either direction. |
Move the Print Pad: | Press and hold the mouse wheel and drag the mouse. |
Rotate the Print Pad: | Right-click and drag the mouse to rotate the print pad. |
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NOTE: Cube Print will begin to generate the print file and then transfer it to the connected printer. |
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NOTE: For best results, allow the glue to dry before printing. |
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NOTE: To ensure proper adhesion, the glue area should be larger than the base of your printed creation. |
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NOTE: The print jets will heat to operating temperature. |
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NOTE: The printer will begin to print. |
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NOTE: Follow the steps in the section titled Finishing Your Creation. |
For printers not connected to a wireless network, you can save Cube Print models to a USB mass storage device and then transfer the print files by inserting the device into the USB port on the printer.
Pan/Zoom: | Rotate the mouse wheel in either direction. |
Move The Print Pad: | Press and hold the mouse wheel and drag the mouse. |
Rotate The Print Pad: | Right-click and drag the mouse to rotate the state. |
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NOTE: For a list of available colors and material types, please visit www.3dsystems.com/shop/cube. |
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NOTE: Selecting My Shelf will save the print file to My Library. The original 3D file will remain there as well. |
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NOTE: Cube Print will generate a print file. |