Unboxing
The Ultimaker 2+ comes in reusable, durable packaging, specially designed to protect your Ultimaker 2+. To properly unpack your Ultimaker 2+, please follow the steps described below.
Start unpacking
Take the Ultimaker 2+ out of the cardboard box and loosen the strap by opening the buckle.
Accessory box
Take out the accessory box. In this box, you will also find the quick start guide.
Remove the styrofoam packaging
Take the spool with PLA filament and factory test print out of the styrofoam. Then, remove the styrofoam packaging, take the Ultimaker 2+ and place it on a flat surface.
Remove the protection
Manually lift the build plate and remove the packaging material under the build plate. At last, cut the zip tie that secures the print head.
This is in the box
The Ultimaker 2+ is supplied with several hardware accessories. Check if all these accessories are included before continuing.

- Material spool PLA (750 g)
- Nozzle kit
- Power adapter and cable
- Glass plate
- Calibration card
- Hex wrenches (2 mm, 2.5 mm)
- Spool holder
- Glue stick
- Magnalube (for lead screw Z motor)
- USB cable
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Ultimaker S5
- Get started
- Operation
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Maintenance
- Update the firmware
- Material handling and storage
- Maintenance schedule
- Clean the printer
- Lubricate the axles
- Check for play on the axles
- Check the tension of the short belts
- Check for debris in the front fan of the print head
- Check the quality of the nozzle cover
- Lubricate the Z screw of the Z motor
- Clean the feeders
- Clean the print cores
- Lubricate the feeder gear
- Replace the Bowden tubes
- Clean the system fans
- Lubricate the hinges
- Troubleshooting
- Downloads
- More support
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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