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
2. Ultimaker 2+ Connect

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 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
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 power adapter to this port
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 out 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 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. 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