Cura is free software we use to prepare our 3D models to print and get print time estimates on the Lulzbot Mini and Ultimaker. Follow the instructions below and get started with 3D printing!
Cura Lulzbot Edition
- Go to Cura Lulzbot Edition, locate your OS, download the installer
- Run the installer
- Open Cura Lulzbot Edition and click through the welcome screen and agreement
- Set your printer settings as shown in this image
- In the Machine Settings window make sure to scroll to the right and check the LCD checkbox and click Finish
- At the top-right of the screen make sure your Material is set to PLA (Village Plastics)
Ultimaker Cura
- Go to Ultimaker Cura, locate your OS, download the installer
- Run the installer
- Open Ultimaker Cura and click through the welcome screen and agreement
- On the Add a printer popup choose Add a non-networked printer
- Click the radio button next to Ultimaker 3 and click Finish
- At the top of the screen make sure your Material is set to Ultimaker->PLA->and the plastic of your choice (usually White PLA by default)
If you are setting up a 3D model for dual-color printing, be sure to set the second material and nozzle (print core) accordingly. Learn more about dual-extrusion on the Ultimaker 3 support page.