Install Ultimaker Cura
After successfully setting up your printer, please install Ultimaker Cura – our free print preparation and management software.
System requirements
Supported platforms
- Windows Vista or higher (64 bit)
- Mac OSX 10.7 or higher (64 bit)
- Linux Ubuntu 14.04, Fedora 23, OpenSuse 13.2, ArchLinux or higher (64 bit)
System requirements
- OpenGL 2 compatible graphics card
- Intel Core 2 or AMD Athlon 64 or newer
- At least 4 GB of RAM (8 GB or more is recommended)
- A 64 bit processor
Installation
After downloading, run the installer and the installation wizard to complete the installation of Ultimaker Cura. When opening Ultimaker Cura for the first time, you will be asked to select your 3D printer. Select the Ultimaker S5 profile, and you are ready to go. You can now directly connect to the printer and start using Ultimaker Cura.
If you have installed Ultimaker Cura before, you can add the Ultimaker S5 by navigating to Settings > Printer > Add printer.
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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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