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Cura Quick Start Guide PDF

This document provides a quick start guide for using the Cura 3D printing software. It outlines the initial setup process including adding a printer. It then describes the main interface and provides a 7 step process for preparing and starting a print: 1) load a model, 2) adjust the model position and scale, 3) check printer settings, 4) choose a print quality profile, 5) select recommended or custom settings, 6) preview the sliced model, and 7) save or send the file to the printer to start printing.

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Cura Quick Start Guide PDF

This document provides a quick start guide for using the Cura 3D printing software. It outlines the initial setup process including adding a printer. It then describes the main interface and provides a 7 step process for preparing and starting a print: 1) load a model, 2) adjust the model position and scale, 3) check printer settings, 4) choose a print quality profile, 5) select recommended or custom settings, 6) preview the sliced model, and 7) save or send the file to the printer to start printing.

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Cura 2.

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Quick
start
guide
Initial Setup
When using Cura for the first time, you will
automatically enter the Add Printer Wizard. To
automatically configure Cura, select your printer from
the list.

If your printer does not appear, you can create your


own profile by selecting Custom FDM Printer. More
information on custom FDM printers can be found
here.

To add, edit or select a different printer, simply return


to the Add Printer Wizard.

Go to Settings > Printer > Add Printer

Interface
After you have added your first printer, the main interface of Cura will become visible. Here is an overview of the interface.

Save print job


Start printing in a few simple steps

1. Load model

Firstly, load one or multiple models by clicking the Load Models button at the top right corner of the screen. Cura
supports all major 3D file types: stl, obj, x3d and 3mf.

2. Adjust the model

Left-click the model to highlight and use the Adjustment Tools. These tools can be used to position, scale and rotate the
object. The following tools are available: Move, Scale, Rotate and Mirror. For more information on the Adjustment Tools,
visit this page.

3. Check printer settings

Printer Settings are displayed in the top right corner of the sidebar. Depending on the printer, you can set Nozzle Size,
Print Cores and Materials. Make sure these settings match your physical setup.

4. Choose profile quality

Cura comes with preloaded Printing Profiles that are tested throughout, to create the perfect print every time.
5. Recommended mode, helper options

Recommended mode is ideal for those using Cura for the first time.
It has 3 simple options to complete the Printing Profile:
• Infill density, to choose the model strength
• Build plate adhesion, to prevent warping
• Support structure, to print bridges and sharp overhangs

6. Preview

Wait for Cura to finish slicing the object, which is visible in the bottom right corner of the screen. All print settings are
set and you can now preview the result. Click on the View Mode icon and select Layers.

The Layer Number box can be used to jump to a specific layer. To go one layer up / down at a time, select the box and
use the arrow keys on the keyboard.

The image below shows the result of the slice. All colors represent a certain model part, making it easier to determine
the proper printing strategy. More information about the layers and their colors can be found here.

7. Print

When you are happy with the preview, save the file or print directly from Cura. Click Save To File, Save to Removable
Disk or Print Over Network in the bottom right corner of the screen.

Tip: Change the Name of the Print job by clicking on it. You can also view the Estimated Print Time and Cost.

Thank you for choosing Ultimaker, happy printing!

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