Monoprice 21711 User manual

MONOPRICE

Select Mini 3D Printer V2

P/N 21711

User's Manual

CONTENTS

SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES.......................................................................................................................................3

INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................................................................................4

FEATURES..............................................................................................................................................................................................................4

CUSTOMER SERVICE....................................................................................................................................................................................5

PACKAGE CONTENTS.................................................................................................................................................................................5

PRODUCT OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................................................................................6

USING THE MENU SYSTEM....................................................................................................................................................................6

SETUP........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7

WI-FI SETUP........................................................................................................................................................................................................11

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND SETUP..................................................................................................................................12

Installing Cura for Windows.........................................................................................................................................................12

Repetier-Host............................................................................................................................................................................................18

TECHNICAL SUPPORT..............................................................................................................................................................................20

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE.............................................................................................................................................................20

Notice for FCC .........................................................................................................................................................................................20

Notice for Industry Canada..........................................................................................................................................................20

SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES

Be careful not to damage the yellow film on the build plate.

Do not remove the insulating tape on the extruder nozzle.

Take care to avoid touching hot parts, including heat blocks, extruder nozzle,

extruded filament, and the heated build plate.

Do not wear gloves when operating or repairing to avoid entanglement.

Keep the printer and all accessories out of reach of children.

Do not remove or disconnect the USB cable when printing from a computer.

Do not pull or twist the black cable at any time.

Do not force or tear anything when during unpacking and setup. This may cause

damage to the printer and/or its accessories.

Do not reach inside the printer during operation.

Always allow the printer and extruded filament to cool before reaching inside.

Ensure that the printer is turned off and unplugged from its power source before

making repairs or performing service.

Do not install this device on an unstable surface where it could fall and cause either

personal injury or damage to the device and/or other equipment.

Do not subject the product to extreme force, shock, or fluctuations in temperature

or humidity.

This device is intended for indoor use only.

Do not expose this device to water or moisture of any kind. Do not place drinks or

other containers with moisture on or near the device. If moisture does get in or on

the device, immediately unplug it from the power outlet and allow it to fully dry

before reapplying power.

Do not touch the device, the power cord, or any other connected cables with wet

hands.

Use only in a well-ventilated area. Do not use in close, confined spaces.

Prior to operation, check the unit and power cord for physical damage. Do not use if

physical damage has occurred.

Before plugging the unit into a power outlet, ensure that the outlet provides the

same type and level of power required by the device.

Unplug this device from the power source when not in use.

Take care to prevent damage to the power cord. Do not allow it to become

crimped, pinched, walked on, or become tangled with other cords. Ensure that the

power cord does not present a tripping hazard.

Never unplug the unit by pulling on the power cord. Always grasp the connector

head or adapter body.

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing this 3D printer from Monoprice! This printer features a single

extruder, which is capable of printing in PLA, ABS, and other materials. You can print from a

Windows® or Mac® PC using a USB connection or can print from 3D model files stored on a

microSD™card, without the need for a PC connection of any kind. This printer is easy to

setup and easy to use following the instructions in this manual.

FEATURES

Single extrusion print head

Can print PLA, ABS, and other materials

Open frame design for ease of use and maintenance

Includes 256MB microSD™card with Cura, Repetier-Host, and a sample 3D model

CUSTOMER SERVICE

The Monoprice Customer Service department is dedicated to ensuring that your ordering,

purchasing, and delivery experience is second to none. If you have any problem with your

order, please give us an opportunity to make it right. You can contact a Monoprice

Customer Service representative through the Live Chat link on our website

www.monoprice.com during normal business hours (Mon-Fri: 5am-7pm PT, Sat-Sun: 9am-

6pm PT) or via email at [email protected]

PACKAGE CONTENTS

Please take an inventory of the package contents to ensure you have all the items listed

below. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact Monoprice Customer Service for a

replacement.

1x 3D printer

1x Filament rack

1x Plastic scraper

1x USB cable

1x MicroSD™card

1x Hex wrench

1x Power adapter

1x AC power cord (NEMA 5-15 to IEC 60320 C13)

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

1. Feed Mechanism

2. Filament Rack

3. Extruder

4. LCD Display

5. Micro USB and MicroSD Ports

6. Input Power Jack and Power Switch

USING THE MENU SYSTEM

The menu system is displayed on a lighted LCD screen.

The menu selection highlight or pointer is moved by pressing the top and bottom

buttons to the right of the display.

Pressing the top button moves the highlight/pointer to the left and up.

Pressing the bottom button moves the highlight/pointer to the right and down.

Pressing the top button while editing a value decreases that value.

Pressing the bottom button while editing a value increases that value.

Press the center button to activate the selected menu item or to save an edited

value.

SETUP

Warning! Take care not to remove or damage the yellow tape on the build platform. This

tape is essential to ensure the 3D model properly adheres to the build platform during

printing. If this tape becomes damaged or wears out, replace it with painter's tape,

Kapton® tape, or ordinary masking tape.

Perform the following steps to prepare the printer for use.

1. Remove the printer from its packaging and place it on

a flat, stable surface with plenty of ventilation and a

nearby AC power outlet.

2. Open the Accessories box and remove the Filament

Rack. Slide the tab at the flat end into the slot on the

left side of the printer frame.

3. Ensure that the power switch on the rear panel is in the OFF position (Oside

depressed). Plug the C13 end of the included AC Power Cable into the C14 panel

connector on the AC Power Adapter, then plug the other end into a nearby AC

power outlet. Depress the Iside of the power switch to power the printer ON.

4. Rotate the control wheel clockwise to move

the highlight to the Move entry, then press the

center of the control wheel to open the Move

menu.

5. Rotate the control wheel clockwise to move

the highlight to the Home Axis entry, then

press the center of the control wheel to activate the Home Axis function. The

printer will move the extruder head to the "home" position.

6. Turn the printer off by depressing the Oside of the power switch.

7. Slide a sheet of A4 paper between the build platform and the extruder nozzle. The

extruder height above the build platform should be 0.05mm, which is the thickness

of a sheet of A4 paper. The extruder is at the correct height when the sheet of

paper can be slid between the nozzle and the

platform without binding. When the extruder

head is moved or when the paper is moved

under it, there should be a slight amount of

resistance, but the paper should not be

dragged with the extruder when it is moved.

If the height is incorrect, use the included hex

wrench to make slight adjustments to the

platform height by turning the screws at each

corner of the platform. Turn the screws

clockwise to lower the platform and

counterclockwise to raise the platform. Turn

the wrench no more than 1/4 turn each time,

then recheck the height. Continue checking

and adjusting until the height is correct at all

points on the platform.

8. Insert the included microSD™card into the slot

on the right side of the printer.

9. Turn the printer on by depressing the Iside of

the power switch on the rear panel.

10. Rotate the control wheel clockwise to

highlight the Temperature entry, then press

the control wheel to open the Temperature

menu.

11. Use the control wheel to highlight the Extruder

entry, then press the control wheel to edit the

value. Rotate the control wheel to set the

temperature to the target temperature for the

type of filament you plan on using.

12. Using the same procedure, set the Platform temperature to the target temperature

for your filament type.

13. If the button under the Extruder and Platform reads Start Preheat, use the control

wheel to highlight the Start Preheat entry, then press it to start preheating the

extruder and build platform. The button will change to read Stop Preheat and the

Extruder and Platform buttons will read the actual temperatures.

14. While the printer is heating, open your filament. Using a pair of scissors or side

cutters, diagonally snip the end of the filament to make a point, as shown in the

images below.

15. Using the control wheel, navigate to the Move menu, then select the Z Axis option

and press the wheel. Turn the control wheel counterclockwise to raise the extruder

off the build platform.

16. Place the filament reel on the filament rack on

the left side of the printer.

17. While squeezing the lever on the Feed

Mechanism, insert the filament and push it into

opening. Keep pushing until you feel resistance

as it hits the extruder. Release the lever on the

Feed Mechanism.

18. Using the control wheel, highlight the Extruder

entry on the Move menu. Press the control

wheel, then turn it counterclockwise to feed

filament into the extruder. Continue until

filament starts to extrude out of the nozzle.

Wait until filament is no longer coming out of

the nozzle.

19. Using the included plastic scraper, clean the extruded filament from the nozzle and

build platform.

20. Using the control wheel, select the Print option

from the main menu. The printer will read the

contents of the microSD™card and display

them on screen. Highlight the cat.gcode file,

then press the control wheel to start printing

the model.

21. After the first layer has been laid down, use

the control wheel to Pause or Cancel the

printing operation. Examine the layer and

compare the printed material with the images

in the table below. If the result is wrong, turn

off the printer and re-adjust the platform

height as indicated. Clean off the printed material using the included plastic scraper,

then print the model print again. Keep repeating this process until the result is

correct.

Wrong

The nozzle is too far from the

platform. This can result in the

extruded material not sticking to the

build platform.

Correct

The nozzle is at the correct height

above the platform.

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