Get to know the main components of your Ultimaker 2+ Connect and the optional Ultimaker 2+ Connect Air Manager. Knowing what's what will help you understand your printer and facilitate your onboarding process.
Ultimaker 2+ Connect with Air Manager
| 1. Air Manager | The Ultimaker 2+ Connect Air Manager is an optional but recommended add-on. It consists of a top and front enclosure. For the full list and part description, see the section below. |
| 2. Ultimaker 2+ Connect | The Ultimaker 2+ Connect is an easy-to-use, single extrusion printer with an integrated digital workflow. See the explanation of the individual parts below. |
Ultimaker 2+ Connect
| 1. Print head | The print head moves in the X and Y directions during printing and extrudes filament from the nozzle. |
| 2. Print head cable | The print head cable contains the wires for the heater, temperature sensor, and print head fans. |
| 3. Build plate | The Ultimaker 2+ Connect has a heated build platform with a glass build plate. The build plate (or 'Z-stage') moves down layer by layer during printing. |
| 4. Build plate clamps | The glass build plate is held in place with four clamps. The front two clamps can be opened to remove the glass plate. |
| 5. Display | The intuitive touchscreen display can be used to navigate through menu options and displays information about your print. |
| 6. USB port | Insert a USB device for offline printing or to update the firmware. |
| 7. Spool holder | The material spool used for printing can be placed on the spool holder. |
| 8. Bowden tube | The Bowden tube guides the filament from the feeder to the print head. |
| 9. Feeder | The geared feeder reliably feeds material to the print head. The lever on the side can easily be opened for material loading and unloading. |
| 10. On/off button | Use this button to power your Ultimaker 2+ Connect on or off. |
| 11. OUT port | This port can be used to connect the Ultimaker 2+ Connect Air Manager. |
| 12. Power socket | Connect the cable of the power adapter to this port. Ensure that the flat side of the power cable is facing down. |
| 13. Ethernet port | Connect your printer to the network by inserting an Ethernet cable into this port. |
Ultimaker 2+ Connect Air Manager
The Air Manager for the Ultimaker 2+ Connect consists of a few different parts. One part encloses the top of the printer, while the front enclosure covers the front panel. Both must be installed to benefit from optimal air filtering.
| 1. Filter | This EPA filter removes up to 95% of UFPs during printing. It is a consumable part, and replacement is advised every 1500 printing hours. |
| 2. Top cover | The transparent top cover, or 'hood', encloses the top of the Ultimaker 2+ Connect. |
| 3. Handle | Hold the front enclosure at the handle to install or remove it. |
| 4. Front enclosure | The front enclosure covers the front of the Ultimaker 2+ Connect during printing to ensure optimal air filtering. |
| 5. Hinge profile | The bottom part of the front enclosure aligns with the front panel of the Ultimaker 2+ Connect to keep it securely in place. |
| 6. Fan | The fan will spin during printing to enable air filtering and to reduce the temperature in the build volume. |
| 7. Filter housing | The filter housing aligns with the top panel of the Ultimaker 2+ Connect and contains the fan and connection port. The filter is placed in this part from the front. |
| 8. Air Manager cable | This is the connection cable for the Air Manager, also referred to as the UMB cable. It supplies power from the Ultimaker 2+ Connect and ensures communication. |
| 9. Air Manager release clip | To uninstall the Air Manager, press this clip downwards to release the filter housing from the Ultimaker 2+ Connect. |
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