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    X and Y dimensions on prints too short

    I have a Makerbot Replicator 2 that has seen 7 years of use. I recently noticed that the x and y dimensions of parts are off by about 1/16th of an inch if it fills the plate. That is a lot. I...
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    Outside edges not accurate

    I am printing some fan guards on my replicator 2 and have noticed that my outside edges are not accurate and some are. You can see gaps between the fill and edge. It is not the fill but the edges...
  3. I suspect that the model is not watertight as it...

    I suspect that the model is not watertight as it is not normal for makerware to show anything but solid.
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    Hmmm. Not sure how to slow the feed rate. I can...

    Hmmm. Not sure how to slow the feed rate. I can slow the print speed. Is that what you mean? It is already fairly slow. Not sure how to thicken the roof up with makerbot desktop. I did clean...
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    Waves on large flat tops

    Getting fairly consistent prints with my Replicator 2 except for when I have large flat top surfaces. Either on the front or back I will get an area of waves. The rest of the top will print fine. ...
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    I would send an email to fargo3dprinting.com as...

    I would send an email to fargo3dprinting.com as they do repairs. I mailed them my print head once and they fixed it.
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    Viewing the settings of a .x3g file

    I have a replicator 2 so I can't see the detailed settings of a .x3g file. Settings such as if rafts are on or if supports are on. Any way to view these settings?
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    Printing a solid object

    This for all printers really but I use a replicator. I find that many models on thing inverse are Solid objects so that you can control the wall thickness yourself. But you have to stop the build...
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    What print material does your printer use? Blue...

    What print material does your printer use? Blue painter tape is used for PLA and does not want to be heated up. Which printer did you get?
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    I bought this 2GB SD card and it was formatted...

    I bought this 2GB SD card and it was formatted correctly! Only 7$ with shipping.
    http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/729930-REG/Transcend_TS2GSDC_2GB_SDHC_Card.html
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    Yep. Fargo3dprinting.com now carries 1GB cards.

    Yep. Fargo3dprinting.com now carries 1GB cards.
  12. Is there a way to print one item at a time when several on plate

    I was watching a video about Ultimaker and it allowed for printing each object completely when several are on a build plate. Might lessen warping. Anyway to do that with a replicator 2?
  13. Metal replacement arms that hold the build plate

    Was wondering if anyone has ever replaced the plastic arms that hold the build plate with the after market metal ones. I can not seem to find them anymore but I saw them awhile back. Might make the...
  14. I had something similar and I needed a Makerbot...

    I had something similar and I needed a Makerbot upgrade. It was the feed mechanism, not sure what it is called now. It is a spring tensioner with a little handle. It is best to use the Makerbot...
  15. I once used an off Brand and it created a lot of...

    I once used an off Brand and it created a lot of hair that stuck to different parts. 50 bucks for 2.2 lbs is not too bad.
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    Replacement SD Card

    Does Makerbot do anything special to their SD cards to get them to work? I want a 2nd one so I popped in one and my replicator 2 would not read it. Hmmm.
  17. Not sure what you mean.

    Can you please explain.
  18. Getting some curling on the bottom corner of some blocks

    I am doing 9 small blocks on my Replicator 2 using PLA. I am getting some curling on the bottom, one or two corners. It is Makerbot PLA. The painters tape is brand new. Thanks for any advice.
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  19. It could be the 3 leveling screws are all 3 just...

    It could be the 3 leveling screws are all 3 just too loose. This is a little tricky. The 3 screws just need to be in sync with each other along each of their screws. There is a spring that keeps...
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