The control panel on the MakerBot Replicator allows you to print designs from a USB flash drive or from the internal storage of the Replicator. Files from a USB drive must be in .makerbot format in order to print.

Step 1: Select a File.  

1. If you are using a design that is stored on a USB flash drive, insert the drive into the USB port on the Replicator.
2. Select Print from the Replicator control panel menu.
3. Turn the dial on the control panel to scroll through the list of available locations and push the dial to select the location of the file you want to print.
   1. Select USB Storage to print a file stored on a USB drive inserted into the USB port.
   2. Select Internal Storage to print a file stored on the MakerBot Replicator+. The internal storage has a capacity of 2 GB.
4. Turn the dial to scroll through the list of available files and press it again to select one.

Step 2: Start Print

1. From the File screen you can select one of the following options:
   • Print: print the file.
   • Info: view more information about the object. Turn the dial to toggle between the three screens, including a rendering of your model and more information about your print.
   • Copy: copy a file to internal storage or to an attached USB drive.
   • Delete: delete a file from internal storage or from an attached USB drive.
2. Select Print to begin printing your file. The dial will glow red during printing.

During the printing process, you will be able to view the following information about your print:

• Percentage of the print completed.
• Time elapsed and estimated time remaining in the print.
• While the Smart Extruder+ is heating, the current and target temperatures.
• A rendering of your model or layout.
• File information.
• Print options information.
• Extruder temperature.
• The Print Menu. Press the control panel’s Menu button to open the Print menu. The Print menu contains the following options:
  • Pause: Select this option to temporarily pause your print. You can also pause by pressing the control panel dial.
  • Change Filament: Select this option to load or unload lament.
  • Extruder Info: Select this option to view more information about the Smart Extruder+ in use. 
  • Printer Info: Select this option to view more information about the MakerBot Replicator+, including firmware information, network information, and print statistics.
  • Take a Picture: Select this option to take a picture of the build area with the camera built into the MakerBot Replicator+. Push the dial to take the picture. Next, choose if you wish to save the picture to the internal storage of the Replicator or to a USB drive and push the dial to select. When the picture has saved, you will see a message on the control panel stating the file saved successfully. Select Continue on the dial to return to the Print Menu Screen.
  • Cancel: Select this option to cancel your print. You can also cancel a print by pressing the back button.

Step 3: Complete Print

1. When the print is complete, the dial will glow white. Push the dial to continue to the next menu.
2. You will be asked if you would like to print the object again or return to the storage menu screen. Select your choice with the dial.
3. If you wish to print the object again, make sure to clear the build plate.

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