Project Dashboard Canceled Guides Cura Installation Guide for Windows 8.1 Workflow

1 Download Installer

Cura LulzBot Edition can be found at LulzBot.com/Cura.

  • Download the Windows version of Cura and save the file to your Desktop if prompted.

2 Launch Installer

Once saved, launch the installer by double clicking on the downloaded file on your Desktop. You may be able to open the file from the download section of your browser.

3 Installation Wizard

Once the installation wizard is open, click Install to continue through the installation process. Click Next or Yes when prompted.

The Installation Wizard will also prompt you to install the driver used to communicate with the LulzBot 3D printer. Click Next, Install or Next to allow the driver installation process to finish.

4 Launch Cura

The first time Cura is opened you'll be shown the First Run Wizard. It is important to completely finish this process as it will set up Cura to work with your specific model of LulzBot 3D printers.

5 First Run Wizard

  • Select your preferred language.

6 Select Your Machine

  • Select your machine, either LulzBot Mini or LulzBot TAZ.

7 Wizard Completed

The wizard should now say Cura is now ready to be used with your LulzBot 3D printer.

Continue with the Driver Installation process in the next step.

8 Manual Driver Installation

Currently Windows 8.1 users will need to manually download and install the RAMBo driver in order to communicate with the LulzBot 3D printer.

9 Download Drivers

Download the file below * Right click over the link and select Save as. * RAMBo USB Driver * Save the file to your Desktop

10 Extract Drivers

  • Right click on the file you downloaded, called RAMBo_USBdriver.zip.
  • Select Extract Here.

11 Install Drivers

  • Right click on the file called rambo.inf or rambo.
  • Select Install Driver.
  • If prompted to authorize the installation do so by selecting Yes or Next.
  • If you are not able to complete this step please contact your local IT administrator or the LulzBot support team by sending an email to Support@LulzBot.com

Continue with the Quick Start Guide included with your LulzBot 3D printer to print your first object with Cura. The Quick Start Guide can be downloaded from LulzBot.com/Cura

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