# Printer Setup

## Unpacking your V-One

The V-One will arrive in a single box with all the included tools and accessories inside. The ink and paste will arrive in a separate padded envelope along with the box. If you also purchased the optional drill attachment, this will be included in the box as well.

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Once you’ve opened the box, remove the Tools and Accessories box as well as the power cable box. Place them aside for now, and remove the V-One in its foam from the box. Avoid picking the V-One up by the bridge. Instead, use two hands and lift it from the base.

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{% hint style="info" %}
The pictures above represent the packaging including the optional V-One Drill Attachment add on.&#x20;
{% endhint %}

The V-One comes with all the tools and accessories you need to get started:

### Tools & Accessories

* 1 - Probe
* 2 - Dispensing Units
* 3 - Tip caps
* 1 - USB Cable
* 1 - Power Cable
* 4 - Thumbscrews
* 2 - Board Clamps
* 1 - Tweezers
* 1 - Voltera Disposable Nozzles - 25 Pack

### Consumables

* 1 - Conductive Ink Cartridge
* 1 - Solder Paste Cartridge
* 1 - Solder Wire Spool
* 1 - Hello World Circuit Kit
* 10 - 2" x 3" FR1 Substrates
* 6 - 3" x 4" FR1 Substrates

{% hint style="warning" %}
The Conductive Ink and Solder Paste Cartridges will be shipped in a separate envelope.
{% endhint %}

## Printer Anatomy

Take some time to get comfortable with the parts of the V-One. We will be working with them over the next couple of sections.

#### Probe:

![](https://images.ctfassets.net/e6vf9wdhbae5/13mah3ssiY2LkVZwNSqjBf/781be631991d51f1cf0d8634a4c463a6/labeledProbe-min.png)

#### Dispenser:

![](https://images.ctfassets.net/e6vf9wdhbae5/2g3xBLjL8v1caRsWAT1sLI/4e384bbb8470d26ffab27eb47a6cdbb0/labeledDispenser-min.png)

#### V-One:

![](https://images.ctfassets.net/e6vf9wdhbae5/66qSOCHVise2jIl2L0oTck/74b722406b2d3860d869df75477ce654/diagram-v-one-scaled.jpg)

## Software Installation

Download the V-One software installer for your operating system. Open the file and install on your system.

{% content-ref url="../downloads/download-the-v-one-software" %}
[download-the-v-one-software](https://docs.voltera.io/docs/v-one/downloads/download-the-v-one-software)
{% endcontent-ref %}

## Setting Up Your V-One

#### Find a spot for your V-One.

* A flat, level surface with minimum vibration is optimal.
* A well ventilated area is recommended.
* Do not place the V-One on a surface that is susceptible to heat damage.
* Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures – room temperature is ideal.

#### Connect your V-One.

* Connect the USB cable to the V-One, then to your computer.
* Connect the power cable to the V-One, then to an outlet.
* Open the Voltera V-One software.

{% hint style="warning" %}
The V-One may require a firmware update on startup. Do not disconnect or turn off the V-One during the firmware update!
{% endhint %}

Now you are ready to get printing!


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