Start a print
Once a print file has been prepared and put on the SD card, it’s time to start the first print!
With the UltiController you can directly start the print by navigating to “Print from SD” and selecting the file that you want to print. Once a print file has been chosen the Ultimaker Original+ will prepare itself by homing the print head and build plate and heating up the build plate and nozzle. Please note that this can take up to 5 minutes.
While printing, the display will show the progress of the print as "SD%". Once finished, wait for the heated bed to cool down and then remove the print from the build plate.
Tip: For good platform adhesion it is recommended to apply a thin layer of glue to the glass plate. Therefore you can use the glue stick that was provided with the Ultimaker Original+. You only need to apply glue to the area where the model will be printed.

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Ultimaker 3
- Get started
- Operation
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Maintenance
- Updating the firmware
- Storage and handling of materials
- Maintenance schedule
- Clean the printer
- Lubricate the axles
- Check for play on axles
- Check the tension of the short belts
- Check for residue in the front fan of the print head
- Check the quality of the silicone nozzle cover
- Lubricate the lead screw of the Z motor
- Clean the print cores
- Clean the feeders
- Replace the Bowden tubes
- Troubleshooting
- Downloads
- FAQ
- More support
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Ultimaker 2+
- Get started
- Operation
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Maintenance
- Updating the firmware
- Build plate calibration
- Storage and handling of materials
- Hardware maintenance
- Clean the printer
- Lubricate the axles
- Check for play on axles
- Check tension of short belts
- Lubricate the lead screw of the Z motor
- Retighten the hot-end isolator
- Clean the feeder and replace the Bowden tube
- Troubleshooting
- Downloads
- More support
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Ultimaker Original+
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Assembly
- Assembly
- What's in the box?
- Preparing the panels
- Assembling the frame
- Attaching various parts
- Sliding blocks
- Attaching the caps
- X and Y axles
- Z stage assembly
- Z stage installation
- Print head assembly
- Print head installation
- Aligning the print head
- Feeder assembly
- Bowden tube
- Spool holder
- UltiController
- Mounting the main board
- Connecting
- Electronics cover
- First use
- Printing
- Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Additional information
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Assembly