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+====== Use the UP Mini ======
+In order to use the UP Mini there are a few things you'll need to do.
+  - Check Printer Filament
+    - Take a look at the printer filament spool and ensure there's enough filament on the roll for your print.
+    - A good rule of thumb is for every square CM of your print there should be 15CM on the spool.
+  - Initialise Printer
+    - On the attached PC, run the 'UP 2.18' software. <callout type="info" icon="true">Make sure you have opened Up 2.18, the 'Up Studio' software currently does not work with this printer.</callout>
+    - On the Main Menu click 3D Print and then Initialize.
+  - Insert Bed
+   - Check the printer has a bed inserted, if not find a spare perfboard which should be with the printer.
+   - Slide the perfboard into the slots on the 2 sides of the platform, using your hands to support the platform and pushing down and forward with your thumbs.
+  - Test extrusion.
+    - On the Main Menu click 3D Print and then Maintenance
+    - Hit "Extrude" button.
+    - The printhead will start to heat up, within 5 minutes the printhead temperature will reach 260 degrees then the printer will buzz and the print head starts to extrude.
+    - Watch the printer push the filament out, making sure it's not coming out sideways. If it is, report it to the #digifab chat.
+    - When it completes it will beep again, pull the filament out and it should be a nice smooth coil of filament. <alert type="danger" icon="fa fa-warning">Do not reach up towards the nozzle, reach down towards the bed.</alert><callout type="info" icon="true">If the filament is bubbly or textured or doesn't come out at all, report this to #digifab chat..</callout></WRAP>
+  - Set up Print
+  - Clean off Bed
+Changing Filament