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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    4 - Hardware Setup 7 - A Note About Nozzles 8 - Software Setup 9 - Changing Filament 10 - M3-SE Features 13 - What’s the Function? 14 - Shutdown & Reset Procedures 15 - Maintenance & Storage 16 - Warranty & Support...

  • Page 3: Welcome

    Welcome Your MakerGear M3-SE 3D Printer has arrived! Following minimal setup, your M3-SE is ready to print out-of-the-box. To ensure safety as well as high quality printing, carefully follow the setup instructions included in this User Guide. This printer was assembled at the MakerGear shop in Beachwood, Ohio, USA, and was tested for at least six hours to ensure that it was fully operational at the time of shipping.

  • Page 4: Important Safeguards

    Important Safeguards 1. The following safeguards exist to ensure the safety of users and to avoid potential risks. Ignoring these safeguards can cause damage to the printer and its environment. 2. Unplug the power cord when the printer is not in use. To unplug, grasp the plug and firmly pull it from power outlet.

  • Page 5: What's Included

    What’s Included Power supply and cord. If you power supply has a voltage switch as shown to the right, ensure that it is set to the correct voltage. Tool kit: hex drivers, tweezers, filament guide tube, feeler gauge, brush, and 4 extra glass build plate hold-down clips.

  • Page 6: Hardware Setup

    Hardware Setup 1. Carefully compress and remove the foam from the top of the printer and from inside the printer frame. 2. Remove foam from above and below the 4-legged “spider” inside the frame. Remove the heated build platform from its slot in the foam and place it on the spider with the glass build plate facing up, as shown on page 5.
  • Page 7 4. Remove the binder clip, and rotate the hold-down clips to point to- ward the front and back of the glass build plate in order to secure it in 5. Install the spool holder with the 4 included screws using the 3 mm allen key, ensuring that the longer side is facing up.
  • Page 8 6. Insert the 6-position power supply connector into the 6-position electronics connector, making sure that it is SECURELY IN PLACE in the electronics case. Connect the power supply cord to the power supply. Next, plug the power supply into power outlet, and flip the switch on the power supply to the on position.

  • Page 9: A Note About Nozzles

    SE will damage the hot end. Some of our users choose to print with nozzles that are either larger or smaller than the 0.35 mm nozzle included on the M3-SE in order to accommodate specific printing needs. If you plan to print with different-...

  • Page 10: Software Setup

    Software Setup The onboard software supplied on the MakerGear M3-SE is a special- ized version of OctoPrint called OctoPrint for MakerGear. It is an open- source, easy-to-use tool that gives users total control over their 3D printing workflow. OctoPrint’s basic functions include simple tasks such as controlling and monitoring your printer, as well as more advanced operations like slicing files.

  • Page 11: Changing Filament

    Step 3: OctoPrint will inform you that you are not connected to the internet. Click “Wireless Configuration, ” then select your home network and enter your home network’s password. Connecting may take a few minutes. If OctoPrint continues to say you are not connected to the internet, refresh the page.

  • Page 12: M3-Se Features

    M3-SE Features Front...
  • Page 13 M3-SE Features Rear...
  • Page 14 M3-SE Features X-Stage Assembly...

  • Page 15: What's The Function

    RAMBo board. 40x15 mm Fan (24 V) cools printed layers (as needed). 6-Position Power Connector brings low voltage DC power to M3-SE. Extruder Wire Mount locates and clamps connectors for extruder. Filament Drive pulls filament into extruder.

  • Page 16: Shutdown & Reset Procedures

    1. Navigate to the printer’s OctoPrint interface and click the power button icon. Next, click “Shutdown system, ” then, “Proceed. ” 2. To manually shut down the M3-SE, hold down the reset button for 10 seconds and release the button.

  • Page 17: Maintenance & Storage

    Additionally, fully seal the filament spool in its original bag, preferably with a new desiccant packet inside. • If you are storing the M3-SE for a period of 2 weeks or more, follow all above instructions, THEN cover the entire printer in order to protect it from the buildup of dust and other airborne particles.

  • Page 18: Warranty & Support

    This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference requiring the user to take adequate measures to mitigate. The MakerGear M3-SE can, in very rare cases, stop operating due to electrostatic discharge (ESD). Operation can be restored by...

  • Page 19: About Us

    USA using domestic and foreign parts. Yet despite countless improvements and advancements during the years since MakerGear’s humble beginnings, our dedication to quality and community remains unchanged. Our work revolves around providing three things: quality printers, excellent customer service, and a user-centric 3D printing experience.
  • Page 20 What are you making? Tag #madewithMAKERGEAR for a chance to be fea- @Maker- ©2017 MakerGear. MakerGear LLC 23632 Mercantile Road Unit G Beachwood, Ohio, US 44122...

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