Going from unboxing to printing with the Pulse XE is an easy and intuitive process. We've gone ahead and put together some handy guides to get you started and on your way into the 3D printing community.

Have a different model of the Pulse than the one you see in this guide? Download previous versions of our Getting Started Guide at the bottom of the page.

Hardware Setup

Step 1 - Unboxing

  • Remove printer, LCD, and accessories from the packaging.
  • Visually inspect for any damage that may have occurred in shipping.

Step 2 - Remove RED Zip Ties

  • Cut and remove RED zip ties. These help protect your printer during shipping. (A)
  • DO NOT cut or remove any BLACK zip ties; they are used for wire management and are meant to remain in place.
Location of red zip ties can be found on the tool head, the back of the printer, the front of the printer, and on the LCD control panel interface (if one was purchased).
Location of red zip ties can be found on the tool head, the back of the printer, the front of the printer, and on the LCD control panel interface (if one was purchased).

Step 3 - Mount Screen

  • Slide the screen into place as shown. (B)
Slide the LCD Control Panel Interface straight down onto the two dovetail mounts located in the front of the printer.
Slide the LCD Control Panel Interface straight down onto the two dovetail mounts located in the front of the printer.

Step 4 - Attach Spool Holder Rod

  • Slide the spool holder rod into place as shown. (C)
Slide the spool holder rod in the designated slot located on side of the power supply.
Slide the spool holder rod in the designated slot located on side of the power supply.

Step 5 - Connect the Power Supply

  • Connect the power supply to your Pulse. (A)
    • Make sure the power adapter coming from the Pulse isn't coming through the wires that go to the bed.
  • Turn the power switch on. (B)
Connecting power and turning on Pulse.
Connecting power and turning on Pulse.

Step 6 - Plug USB Cable Into Pulse

  • Locate the USB input on the back of your Pulse 3D printer and plug the USB cable in. (C)
  • DO NOT plug the USB cable into your computer yet. Doing so may cause difficulties with the initial connection setup.

Step 7 - Clear the Bed

  • Every Pulse 3D printer is tested before it is shipped out. Remove the test print from the bed. (D)
Plug USB and remove test print.
Plug USB and remove test print.

That wraps up the unboxing of your Pulse XE. From here, you are ready to setup and connect your Pulse to MatterControl.

Connecting Your Pulse to MatterControl

Now that your Pulse XE is removed from the box and things are settled on the hardware side of things, it's time to set up the software. Head on over to "MatterControl Setup for Pulse" to get a quick rundown of installing and setting up MatterControl, the software that Pulse is designed to be paired with.

Many of the settings and wizards in MatterControl have been created specifically for the Pulse
Many of the settings and wizards in MatterControl have been created specifically for the Pulse

What's Next?

With both hardware and software setup, you're ready to go to start printing. Head on over to the "Starting Your First Print on Your Pulse" to dive into load material, setting up your bed surface, and starting a test print. If you'd like a deep dive into the Pulse XE's specs, check out "Tech Breakdown: Pulse 3D Printer".

As always, we've got your back.

We don't expect you to run into any problems, but if you do, please do not hesitate to contact a MatterHackers Technician at support@matterhackers.com or by phone at (949) 613-5838. We're here to help!

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