The downloaded file should show as visible and available to install from your USB stick and will be the third item on the list. Go to System -> Maintenance -> Firmware update, and scroll past "Stable" and "Testing". With hundreds of settings and hundreds of community-managed print profiles, Ultimaker Cura is sure to lead your next project to a success. Alternately, you can download the most recent firmware files from Ultimaker's website and save them to your USB stick and place it in the printer. Ultimaker Cura is a state-of-the-art slicer application to prepare your 3D models for printing with a 3D printer.Choose "Stable" or "Testing" from the menu. If your printer is connected to the internet via wifi or LAN, you can update the firmware directly on the printer by going to System -> Maintenance -> Firmware Update.Ultimaker 3 series printers can be updated over the network from the printer itself, or via USB stick after downloading the most recent firmware. Updating the firmware on your Ultimaker 3 or Ultimaker 3 Extended printer is not dependent on the version of Cura you're using. If you update your firmware and the printer no longer functions correctly, see our troubleshooting guide here. You can remove the USB cable once the firmware has been updated.The lights on your printer will turn off while the firmware updates.When the correct model is selected, click "Manage Printers.".If you do not see the correct model, click ADD PRINTER and follow the instructions. Select the model of printer you are using, denoted by a checkmark. In your updated version of Cura, click SETTINGS on the top menu.Turn your printer on and connect it to your computer via the USB cable that came in your accessory bag.For Ultimaker 2 series and Ultimaker Original series printers, use the most recent version of Cura to install the updated firmware on your printer. To do a factory reset on an Ultimaker 3 series printer: System Maintenance Factory Resetįirmware Update-Ultimaker 2 series and Ultimaker Original seriesĭownloading Cura on your computer does not change the firmware that is uploaded on your printer.1) - Standard 2)- Solve Bed adhesion issue 3)- Reduce Warping 4)- Increase Top surface quality 5)- Mechanical Part 6)- Small part 7)- Figurine 8)- Prototype creation 9)- Support settings 10)- Vase 11)- Reduce Material. To do a factory reset on an Ultimaker 2 series printer: Maintenance Advanced Factory Reset 11 types of adjustment to define recommended settings for your current Cura configuration.Never initiate a firmware update while in the middle of printing. We recommend removing filament from your printer prior to installing a firmware update on your printer also, it's helpful to do a factory reset after updating to make sure all aspects of the firmware update have taken effect. When choosing which version to download, make sure you choose the most recent release for your operating system. It will also connect to octoprint as well and works beautifully. You can download updated versions of Cura here. Just an FYI guys Cura 4.8 works on Ubuntu Desktop 18.04,20.04, and 20.10. Cura is the slicer that Ultimaker supports. Periodically, you'll want to update Cura and your firmware.