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Let’s open the box

Today we build. We start by carefully unboxing your Ender 3, removing all the foam and packaging, and laying out every part so nothing gets lost. Follow along with the video, then use the written steps and checklist below.
Before you begin, make sure you have a pair of scissors and a clear, spacious workspace. Parts clutter your space quickly, so give yourself room. Kit components are not individually replaceable, so do not lose anything - keep pets and siblings away.

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Step-by-step unboxing

1

Cut the tape and open the flaps

Set the box in front of you. Carefully cut the tape across the top with scissors, cutting away from your body, and fold the four flaps open.
2

Lift out the top foam and manual

Lift out the large top foam insert (use the small finger hole to wiggle it free). Underneath is the Creality Ender 3 quick installation guide - set it aside for reference.
3

Remove the components one at a time

Reach in and slowly lift out the packed items: the LCD panel in a thick static bag, the cables, the two sets of cellophane-wrapped metal rails, and the extruder block (the chunky piece with a QR code).
4

Lift out the printer base

The largest piece is the printer base and bed - a big metal square with the moving bed on top. Lift it out carefully by the base; there are wires attached, so support them as you go.
5

Remove the lower foam and power supply

Pull out the large foam insert underneath. The power supply unit and a lower foam tray of small parts and bags come out with it.
6

Empty the small parts

Pull out the remaining pieces: the Z-axis motor (a metal cube with a cylinder on top), the roller bracket (a triangle with three wheels), the spool-holder tube, the metal scraper, the power cord, the filament, and two plastic bags of screws and parts.
7

Clear the box away

Once the box is empty, move it off your workspace so you have room to lay everything out.

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Store packaging safely

Whenever you remove a wrapper, sticker, or foam piece, drop it straight into the empty box. Keep all packaging - you will want it if you ever move or ship the printer.
Your printer is unboxed and ready for the component check when:
  • All tape, cellophane, and bags are removed and set aside
  • The printer base, LCD panel, rails, extruder, power supply, and Z-axis motor are out
  • The bags of screws, the tools, the spool holder, and the filament are laid out
  • Your workspace is clear and organized
Next up: the component overview. Before we install anything, we lay out and identify every tool and part so you know exactly what each one is for.