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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES ................................3 INTRODUCTION ............................................4 FEATURES ..............................................4 CUSTOMER SERVICE ........................................... 4 PACKAGE CONTENTS ........................................5 USING THE MENU SYSTEM ......................................6 UNPACKING, ASSEMBLY, AND SETUP ................................6 FINE TUNING PLATFORM HEIGHT ..................................17 SOFTWARE ..............................................19 Installation ............................................

  • Page 3: Safety Warnings And Guidelines

    SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES  The printer is very sensitive to static electricity. Always contact a grounded object before working with this device. It is recommended to wear an anti-static wrist strap when working with this device.  Power off and unplug the printer from the power source prior to making repairs or alterations.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    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-...

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    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 Monoprice i3 3D printer tower assembly with attached MK10 single step extruder...

  • Page 6: Using The Menu System

    USING THE MENU SYSTEM The Power Supply/Control Box features a knob and an LCD display. Throughout this manual you will be asked to navigate the menu system and select specific menu entries. For example, you may be told to select: Quick Settings >...
  • Page 7 2. Remove the Printer Base from the foam packaging and place it onto a flat surface. 3. Remove the Power Supply/Control Box and place it next to the base. 4. Cut the white ribbon that secures the Extruder Assembly to the Tower Frame. 5.
  • Page 8 6. Insert the Printer Base into the Tower Frame and align the screw holes on the frame with those on the base. 7. Open the accessories box and remove four Hex Screws and the Hex Wrench. Insert a screw into hole on the frame on the left side and tighten it using the hex wrench. Repeat the process on the right side.
  • Page 9 9. Use a carpenter's level to ensure that your flat surface is level. If it is not level, locate a level surface and place the printer on top of it. Next use the carpenter's level to check that the X-axis guide rods are level. If not, raise or lower either side by manually turning the Z-axis couplers on either side of the frame.
  • Page 10 11. You can mount the Filament Stand and Spool Holder onto either the Tower Frame or the Power Supply/Control Box. Use two hex and the hex wrench to secure it to your desired location. If mounting it to the tower frame, ensure that the spool holder is mounted over the center of the tower frame.
  • Page 11 14. Insert the white connector on the shortest of the three cables into the corresponding white connector on the left side Z-axis stepper motor. 15. Insert the white connector on the short cable on the right side of the base into the corresponding white connector of the right side Z-axis stepper motor.
  • Page 12 17. The printer can be operated in either 110V or 220V environments. It ships from the factory set for 110V, however you should double check the switch on the side of the Power Supply/Control Box and flip it to the proper position, as necessary. 18.
  • Page 13 Printer 19. Wait for the printer to warm up and initialize. When it is ready, it will display ready at the bottom of the LCD display. Select Quick Settings > Home All. Wait for the printer to move the build platform and extruder to the home position, then turn the printer off.
  • Page 14 21. Now that the printer is off you can manually move the extruder around the build platform. Because most printing is done near the center of the platform, you should check the nozzle height at points about 2 inches from each corner, as indicated by the blue X marks in the diagram below.
  • Page 15 22. Switch the printer on and wait for it to initialize. Select Position > Z. Pos. Fast, then turn the knob to raise the extruder so that it is at least an inch above the build plate. 23. Select Quick Settings > Preheat PLA. Note that the screen will not change Preheat PLA immediately, but will return to the home screen and display at the...
  • Page 16 25. 17. While holding the filament in place with one hand, select Extruder > Extr. Position. Push gently downward on the filament while turning the knob clockwise. You will feel the filament being pulled into the extruder. Continue until a few inches of filament material extrudes out of the nozzle.

  • Page 17: Fine Tuning Platform Height

    FINE TUNING PLATFORM HEIGHT Getting the platform height correct is critical to a successful print. Examine the extruded material and compare it to the following charts to determine if your build platform is a tad too high, a tad too low, or just right. You may need to make several passes at height adjustment before you are ready for a large, complicated print job.

  • Page 19: Software

    3D printing experience by using Cura to create the Gcode 3D model files. To download the Cura installation program, go to the www.monoprice.com website, type 13860 into the search bar, then download the client from the product page.
  • Page 20 2. Ensure that there is a check mark in all the boxes to install all elements, then click the Install button to continue. 3. The installer will unpack the files to prepare for the installation. When it is done, click the Next button to continue.
  • Page 21 4. Depending on your security settings, the installer will ask you to verify you want to install the unsigned drivers. Click the Install button to continue. 5. Once the drivers are finished installing, click the Finish button to continue installing the Cura client.
  • Page 22 7. Ensure that there is a check mark next to the Start Cura entry, then click the Finish button to continue. First time run wizard 8. Once the client loads, the will automatically launch. Click the Next button to continue.
  • Page 23 9. Click the radio button to the left of the Other (Ex: RepRap, MakerBot, Witbox) entry. By default, the Submit anonymous usage information option is enabled. If you do not want to participate, remove the check mark from the box. Click the Next button to continue.
  • Page 24 10. Click the radio button to the left of the Prusa Mendel i3 entry, then click the Next button to continue.
  • Page 25 11. The Wizard will now save the machine settings. Click the Finish button to complete the process. 12. A Welcome dialog is now displayed. Click the OK button to clear it from the screen.

  • Page 26: Quickprint View

    13. Click the Expert menu, then click the Switch to quickprint... option. Congratulations, the software and drivers have been installed successfully! We will now take you on a guided tour of the software and explain the various options. Quickprint View Quickprint Profile - Select one of the four Quickprint profile options in the...
  • Page 27 Model Files Buttons - The three buttons above the time estimate allow you to Load model files, Save the current model and settings to a model file, or Share your model file on the internet. Model Manipulation Buttons - The three buttons at the bottom left of the 3D view allow you Rotate the model in three dimensions, Enlarge or Shrink the model size, or Flip the model in three dimensions.
  • Page 28 To max - Click the To max button to increase the size of the model to the largest possible size. Reset - Click the Reset button to restore the model's original dimensions. Mirror - Click the Mirror button to display buttons for flipping the model within the X, Y, and Z axes.

  • Page 29: Full Settings View

    Layers - This view allows you to see the toolpath of the printhead so you can ensure that there are no skipped layers or gaps in the model. Drag the white button on the vertical layer selection bar to move up and down through the toolpath layers. Full Settings View Click the Expert menu, then click the Switch to full settings...

  • Page 30: Basic Tab

    Basic Tab Click the Basic tab to view the basic build settings. Layer Height - The Layer Height determines the thickness of each printed layer. The smaller the layer height, the more layers will be needed and the more time will be required to print, but the printed object will have smoother curves and better detail.
  • Page 31 Print Speed (mm/s) - This value determines the overall printing speed. If no other speeds are specified in other areas, your printer will default to this speed. The ideal printing speed varies with different filament types. Printing Temperature (C) - This determines the temperature of the print nozzle. Different filament types print at different temperatures.
  • Page 32 The Brim option creates a single layer of filament contacting and surrounding your model, while the Raft option creates a layer of material beneath the model. Click the ... button to adjust Skirt settings (when None is selected), as well as expert settings for the Expert Brim and Raft options.

  • Page 33: Advanced Tab

    Advanced Tab The options on the Advanced tab control machine, quality, and speed issues. Nozzle Size (mm) - This setting tells the software the size of your nozzle, which determines the width of each printed line. This printer has a 0.5mm nozzle width. Speed (mm/s) - This setting determines how quickly the printer will retract filament if you have the filament retraction option enabled on...
  • Page 34 Bottom Layer Speed (mm/s) - This value determines the printing speed for the initial layer. A slower speed for the initial layer can help improve first layer adhesion. Infill Speed (mm/s) - This value determines the print speed when printing areas inside the model.

  • Page 35: Plugins Tab

    Plugins Tab Plugins are custom functions that can alter your print at specific points. Cura is prepackaged with the Tweak at Z and Pause at Height plugins. You can find more plugins at: http://wiki.ultimaker.com/Category:CuraPlugin To activate a plugin, highlight it and click the down arrow button to move it to the Enabled Plugins box.
  • Page 36 Start/End-Gcode Tab Custom Gcode allows for complex automatic printer movements and operations. By adding custom Gcode into the start or end of your file, you can alter how it prints. A comprehensive list of Gcode commands can at: http://reprap.org/wiki/G-code We recommend that you leave this as provided by the printer profiles until you have gained more experience with Gcode.

  • Page 37: Expert Settings

    Expert Settings Press CTRL+E or select Expert > Open expert settings... menu entry to display the Expert Settings dialog. This will give you more specific control over various functions and consolidates onto one dialog the various expert settings dialogs mentioned above. Retraction The Retraction option allows the printer to retract filament from the end of the nozzle during non-printing moves/travels.
  • Page 38 Enable Combing - This option prevents the printhead from traveling over holes in the layer. This slightly increases print time, but prevents filament strings from extruding into the holes. We recommend leaving this on for all prints. Minimal Extrusion Before Retracting (mm) - This determines the minimum amount of filament that must be extruded between travels before retraction will occur.
  • Page 39 Cool The Cool section controls the operation of the cooling fan while printing. Fan Full On At Height (mm) - This determines the vertical height at which the fan will run at its maximum speed. This is especially useful for high thermal retaining filaments, such as PLA.
  • Page 40 Support If your print has angles or overhangs, it could benefit from using support material. This section controls support structure details. Structure Type - This determines the type of support structure used in the print. You can choose Lines or Grid. With Grid you get a checkerboard grid on the X and Y axes, while the Lines option provides lines in the Y axis only.
  • Page 41 Brim The Brim is a single layer around the base of your print to improve adhesion to the build platform. Brim Line Amount - This value specifies the number of lines to print around the outside of your object. The more lines used, the better the object will adhere to the build platform.
  • Page 42 Surface Layers - This value determines the number of layers used to print the raft's surface. Surface Layer Thickness (mm) - This value determines the thickness of the surface layers. Surface Layer Line Width (mm) - This value determines the width of the surface layer lines.

  • Page 43: Technical Support

    TECHNICAL SUPPORT Monoprice is pleased to provide free, live, online technical support to assist you with any questions you may have about installation, setup, troubleshooting, or product recommendations. If you ever need assistance with your new product, please come online to talk to one of our friendly and knowledgeable Tech Support Associates.

  • Page 44: Notice For Industry Canada

    user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

  • Page 45: Appendix A: Control Box Menu Reference

    APPENDIX A: CONTROL BOX MENU REFERENCE Main Menu Quick Settings >> Opens the quick settings menu. Print file Displays a list of 3D model files on the inserted microSD card. Position >> Opens the position menu, which allows you to automatically or manually position the extruder and built platform.

  • Page 46: Position Menu

    Position Menu Back Returns to the Main Menu. Home All Moves the extruder to the home position for the X, Y, and Z axes. Home X Moves the extruder to the home position for the X axis only. Home Y Moves the extruder to the home position for the Y axis only. Home Z Moves the extruder to the home position for the Z axis only.

  • Page 47: Fan Speed

    Fan Speed Back Returns to the Main Menu. Fan Speed 0% Sets the fan speed to 0% of maximum. Set Fan Off Turns the fan off. Set Fan 25% Sets the fan speed to 25% of maximum. Set Fan 50% Sets the fan speed to 50% of maximum. Set Fan 75% Sets the fan speed to 75% of maximum.

  • Page 48: Configuration

    Dry run on/off When enabled, Gcode execution will continue after a syntax error is encountered. Configuration Back Returns to the Main Menu. General >> Opens the general configuration options menu. Acceleration >> Opens the acceleration configuration options menu. Feedrate >> Opens the feedrate configuration options menu. Extruder >>...

  • Page 49: Configuration >> Acceleration

    Configuration >> Acceleration Back Returns to the Configuration Menu. Print X The possible values are 0-10000 in increments of 100. Print Y The possible values are 0-10000 in increments of 1. Print Z The possible values are 0 - 10000 in increments of 100. Move X The possible values are 0 - 10000 in increments of 100.

  • Page 50: Configuration >> Extruder

    Configuration >> Extruder Back Returns to the Configuration Menu. Steps/MM The possible values are 1.0 - 9999.0 in increments of 1.0. Start FR The possible values are 1 - 999 in increments of 1. Max FR The possible values are 1 - 999 in increments of 1. Accel The possible values are 10 - 99999 in increments of 10.

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