Ultimaker 3D Printer FAQ's

How do I download Ultimaker Cura Software?

https://ultimaker.com/software/ultimaker-cura

What do the different lights on the print cores mean?

• Blue – idle state (print core is safe to remove)
• Blinking orange – heating up or cooling down
• Solid orange – hot
• White – print is active

What are the different print cores?

• Type AA: printing build materials and Ultimaker breakaway material
• Type BB: water-soluble support material (PVA)

What filaments can the Ultimaker S5 &S3  handle?

PLA, Tough PLA, Nylon, ABS, CPE, CPE+, Polycarbonate, TPU 95A, Polypropylene, PVA, and Breakaway

How do I load the filament?

https://support.ultimaker.com/hc/en-us/articles/360011427140

How do I change the material and/or the print core?

https://support.ultimaker.com/hc/en-us/articles/360011580799-Changing-materials-and-print-cores-on-the-Ultimaker-3

Any questions regarding the Material Station can be found at this link:

https://support.ultimaker.com/hc/en-us/sections/360003474400-Ultimaker-S5-Material-Station

What is the Air Manager?

https://support.ultimaker.com/hc/en-us/articles/360011548140-What-is-the-Air-Manager-

Which filament should I use?

https://support.ultimaker.com/hc/en-us/articles/360011940320-Which-Ultimaker-material-should-I-use-

What are the S5 material and print core compatibilities?

• https://support.ultimaker.com/hc/en-us/articles/360011543699-Ultimaker-S5-Material-compatibility