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= Ultimaker S5 =

'''⚠️ HOT SURFACES — NOZZLES REACH 280°C AND THE BED REACHES 140°C. DO NOT TOUCH DURING OR IMMEDIATELY AFTER PRINTING. ⚠️'''

'''⚠️ MOVING PARTS — NEVER REACH INSIDE WHILE THE PRINTER IS RUNNING. ALLOW 5 MINUTES TO COOL BEFORE REACHING IN. ⚠️'''

'''⚠️ 2.85mm FILAMENT ONLY — THIS MACHINE USES 2.85mm FILAMENT, NOT THE 1.75mm USED BY MOST GRM PRINTERS. DO NOT LOAD 1.75mm. ⚠️'''

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The '''Ultimaker S5''' is a large-format, dual-extrusion FDM printer with swappable print cores and a partially enclosed build chamber (front glass doors). It's the bigger, more capable sibling of the [[Ultimaker_3_Extended|Ultimaker 3 Extended]]: same dependable dual extrusion and water-soluble PVA support workflow, but with a much larger build volume, a color touchscreen, a filament-runout sensor, and glass doors that stabilize chamber temperature. Great for tall or wide functional prototypes, dual-material prints, and clean dissolvable-support geometries. With a CC (hardened steel) print core it can also handle abrasive composite filaments.

== Specifications ==
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
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! Property !! Detail
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| '''Technology''' || Fused deposition modeling (FDM / FFF)
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| '''Print head''' || Dual-extrusion with auto nozzle-lifting system and swappable print cores
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| '''Build volume''' || 330mm × 240mm × 300mm (left or right nozzle, or dual extrusion)
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| '''Filament diameter''' || 2.85mm
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| '''Nozzle diameter''' || 0.4mm (standard); 0.25mm, 0.6mm, and 0.8mm cores also available
|-
| '''Layer resolution''' || 20–200 micron (0.4mm nozzle); down to 60 micron (0.25mm), up to 600 micron (0.8mm)
|-
| '''Nozzle temperature''' || 180–280°C
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| '''Build plate''' || Heated glass, 20–140°C, active leveling (capacitive sensor)
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| '''XYZ resolution''' || 6.9 / 6.9 / 2.5 micron
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| '''Build speed''' || < 24 mm³/s
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| '''Enclosure''' || Partial — front glass doors (stabilizes chamber airflow/temperature)
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| '''Connectivity''' || Wi-Fi, LAN (Ethernet), USB; built-in camera for live monitoring
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| '''Interface''' || 4.7-inch color touchscreen
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| '''Filament sensor''' || Auto-pause on filament runout
|-
| '''Software''' || UltiMaker Cura
|}

== Overview ==

The Ultimaker S5 uses '''swappable print cores''' in a dual print head:
* '''Type AA''' — for build materials (PLA, Tough PLA, ABS, Nylon, CPE, PC, etc.) and Breakaway support
* '''Type BB''' — for water-soluble PVA support material
* '''Type CC''' — hardened steel nozzle for abrasive materials (carbon-fiber / glass-fiber filled)

The machine ships with '''two AA 0.4mm cores and one BB 0.4mm core''', so it's ready for two-color printing (two AA) or dissolvable PVA supports (one AA + one BB) out of the box. The auto nozzle-lifting system raises the inactive core during printing to prevent oozing and stringing.

'''Print core sizes:''' Cores come in 0.25mm (fine detail), 0.4mm (standard), 0.6mm, and 0.8mm (fast/draft). Material compatibility differs slightly by core size and type — check in Cura before swapping.

'''Vs. the Ultimaker 3 Extended:''' The S5 has a wider and taller build area, a touchscreen instead of a scroll wheel, glass doors, and a filament-runout sensor. The workflow is otherwise nearly identical, so anyone trained on the [[Ultimaker_3_Extended|Ultimaker 3 Extended]] will find the S5 familiar.

== Software ==

=== ⭐ Recommended: UltiMaker Cura ===
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; border: 2px solid #f0a500;"
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! style="background:#f0a500; color:white; font-size:115%;" | 🏆 Use UltiMaker Cura for This Machine
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'''UltiMaker Cura''' is the recommended slicer for the Ultimaker S5. It ships with tuned S5 profiles, handles the dual-extrusion / PVA support workflow, and can send jobs directly to the printer over the network. Free.

* Select '''"UltiMaker S5"''' when adding the printer so the correct build volume and print core config are set.
* Always use the latest stable version of Cura.

[https://ultimaker.com/software/ultimaker-cura Download UltiMaker Cura →]
|}

'''System requirements:''' Windows/macOS/Linux (64-bit), OpenGL 2 graphics, 4GB RAM minimum (8GB+ recommended).

''Tip: For a dual-color or PVA-support print, assign material colors to each model and merge the models before slicing. For support, choose which extruder prints the support structure — pick the BB/PVA core for dissolvable supports.''

== Startup / First-Print Workflow ==

# Complete mandatory training before use, and sign in on the equipment log.
# Turn on the printer using the power switch at the back.
# Confirm the correct print cores are installed (check slot assignment on the touchscreen) and the correct materials are loaded.
# Verify the glass plate is installed, clean, and seated correctly.
# Apply a thin layer of glue stick to the glass plate for adhesion.
# In UltiMaker Cura, load your model, confirm the print core + material config matches the machine, and slice.
# Send the job via '''network''' ("Print over network") or save G-code to '''USB''' and select it from the print menu on the touchscreen.
# Watch the first layer to confirm good bed adhesion.
# Stay reachable during the print; check in periodically on long jobs.
# Allow the print and bed to cool before removing. Sign out on the log sheet.

'''Loading materials:''' Load material 2 (rear, e.g. PVA) first, then material 1 (front). Use the material guide for material 1 to prevent the spools from tangling. Follow the on-screen prompts — the printer heats the core, feeds the filament, and confirms extrusion.

== Materials ==

=== Approved Materials ===
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
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! Material !! Status !! Notes
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| '''PLA / Tough PLA''' || ✅ || Best all-around choice; use AA core
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| '''PETG / CPE / CPE+''' || ✅ || Good durability; use AA core
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| '''PVA''' || ✅ || Water-soluble support only; use BB core
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| '''Breakaway''' || ✅ || Mechanical support; use AA core
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| '''ABS / ASA''' || ✅ (with care) || Enclosed chamber helps; still ensure adequate room ventilation; use AA core
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| '''TPU 95A''' || ✅ (with care) || Flexible; print slow, use AA core
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| '''Nylon''' || ⚠️ Caution || Keep dry (hygroscopic); use AA core
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| '''PC (Polycarbonate)''' || ⚠️ Caution || High-temp; enclosure helps, but ventilate for fumes; use AA core
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| '''PP (Polypropylene)''' || ⚠️ Caution || Tricky adhesion; ask a volunteer; use AA core
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| '''Carbon-fiber / glass-fiber / abrasive filled''' || ✅ (CC core only) || '''Requires a CC hardened-steel core.''' Do '''not''' run abrasives through an AA/BB core — brass nozzles wear out. Ask a volunteer.
|}

''When in doubt about a material/machine combination, ask a volunteer before printing.''

=== Material Handling & Storage ===
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
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! style="background:#fff3cd; border: 2px solid #f0a500;" | ⚠️ 2.85mm Filament — Cross-Contamination Warning
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| style="background:#fff3cd; border: 2px solid #f0a500; padding:10px;" | The Ultimaker S5 uses '''2.85mm''' filament. This is '''incompatible with every other 1.75mm printer at GRM.''' Never load 1.75mm filament into this machine, and never load S5 (2.85mm) filament into a 1.75mm printer. Keep 2.85mm spools clearly separated from the 1.75mm stock.
|}

* Store spools dry, cool, and out of direct sunlight in a resealable bag with desiccant.
* '''PVA is highly hygroscopic''' — reseal it with desiccant immediately after printing, or it absorbs moisture, gets sticky, and grinds in the feeder.
* Ultimaker's PRO Series 2.85mm filament feeds most reliably through the PTFE tubing.

== Safety ==

'''⚠️ Burns:''' The print head reaches 280°C and the heated bed reaches 140°C. Do not touch either with bare hands. Allow the printer to cool ~30 minutes before maintenance or modifications.

'''⚠️ Moving parts:''' Keep hands out of the reach of the build plate and print head during operation. Control the printer only with the touchscreen or the rear power switch. Allow 5 minutes to cool before reaching inside.

'''⚠️ Ventilation:''' The front glass doors reduce airflow disturbance and help chamber stability, but this is '''not a filtered/sealed enclosure.''' Ensure adequate room ventilation, especially for higher-fume materials (ABS, PC). Non-Ultimaker materials may release VOCs — check the material SDS.

'''⚠️ Electrical:''' Use the supplied power supply and cord with an earthed wall socket. Always unplug before maintenance.

'''General rules:'''
* Complete mandatory training and sign in before use.
* Never leave the first layer unattended.
* Do not store items inside the printer — objects on the bottom panel prevent proper homing and cause errors.
* Use scrapers and cutters carefully — cut and scrape away from your body.
* Report jams, failures, and maintenance issues. Clean the bed and remove scraps when done.

== Troubleshooting ==
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
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! Issue !! Likely Cause !! Fix
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| '''Poor bed adhesion''' || Bed unlevel, no glue, wrong settings || Re-run active leveling, apply thin glue layer, use a default Cura profile
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| '''Under-extrusion''' (thin/missing layers, holes) || Feeder tension, Bowden friction, particles, partial clog || Check feeder tension and Bowden tube; clean print core if clogged
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| '''Warping''' (corners lift) || Material shrinkage / poor adhesion || Active leveling, glue, correct temps, default Cura profile; keep doors closed
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| '''Clogged print core''' (no flow 10+ min) || Dirt / carbonized material || Perform hot & cold pull with cleaning filament (or PLA)
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| '''Print core not recognized''' || Dirty PCB contacts on core || Clean contact points with a cotton swab and alcohol — do '''not''' touch the chip with bare fingers
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| '''PVA grinding in feeder''' || Moisture (most common), coated Bowden tube, clog || Dry/replace PVA, keep humidity below 50%, clean Bowden tube, clean core
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| '''Print paused unexpectedly''' || Filament runout sensor triggered || Reload/replace the spool and resume from the touchscreen
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| '''Error code on display''' || Various (see manual) || Note the ER## code and go to ultimaker.com/ER## for that specific error
|}

== Resources ==
* [https://ultimaker.com/software/ultimaker-cura UltiMaker Cura (slicer download)]
* [https://support.makerbot.com/ UltiMaker / MakerBot Support]
* [[Ultimaker_3_Extended|📄 Ultimaker 3 Extended (sister machine)]]
* [[3D_Printing_Area|📄 Back to 3D Printing Area]]
* '''Full user manual:''' available at the printer / GRM equipment files

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