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- Page 1 MP10 Mini 3D Printer P/N 34438, 34579, 34580 User's Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES ............................3 INTRODUCTION ........................................ 4 FEATURES ..........................................4 CUSTOMER SERVICE ....................................5 PACKAGE CONTENTS ....................................5 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ....................................6 INSTALLATION ........................................7 SETUP ............................................8 ASSISTED LEVELING ....................................12 GLOBAL Z OFFSET LIVE LEVEL ................................. 13 OPTIONAL WI-FI SETUP .................................. -
Page 3: Safety Warnings And Guidelines
SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES Be careful not to damage the PC paper on the build plate. 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. ... -
Page 4: Introduction
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 memory card, without the need for a PC connection of any kind. -
Page 5: Customer Service
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 or via email at support@monoprice.com. -
Page 6: Product Overview
PRODUCT OVERVIEW 1. Extruder 2. LCD touch screen 3. Filament rack 4. Feed Mechanism 5. Micro USB and microSD™ ports 6. Power switch 7. AC power connector... -
Page 7: Installation
INSTALLATION 1. Use the included 2.5mm hex wrench and 4x M5x20 screws to secure the vertical frame to the horizontal frame from the bottom. 2. Use the included 2.5mm hex wrench to loosen the screw marked with the red circle. Remove the screw rod, then re-tighten the screw. -
Page 8: Setup
6. Use the included 2.5mm hex wrench and 2x M4x6 screws to attach the filament holder to the frame. SETUP Warning! Take care not to remove or damage the printing surface on the build platform. This paper is essential to ensure the 3D model properly adheres to the build platform during printing. - Page 9 7. Touch Start Preheat. The printer will start preheating the nozzle and heated print bed to the target values. The option on the screen will change to read Stop Preheat and the Extruder and Platform buttons will read the actual temperatures. 8.
- Page 10 10. 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. 11. Touch the button in the E column on the Move Menu to feed the filament into the extruder.
- Page 11 15. After the first layer has been printed, touch the Pause or Cancel button to stop printing. 16. Compare the first layer with the images in the table below to determine whether the build platform needs to be leveled or not. If it does need adjustment, touch the AUTO LEVELING Cancel button, then perform the steps in the section.
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Page 12: Assisted Leveling
ASSISTED LEVELING If the gap between the nozzle and the build platform is not correct, use the Auto Level function to adjust the gap. You will want to perform Auto Leveling before using the printer for the first time or after it is moved. Note that the Auto Level function will determine the local offsets for each location on a 5"x5"... -
Page 13: Global Z Offset Live Level
4. Once the gap is where you want it, touch the button to save the data and exit the menu. GLOBAL Z OFFSET LIVE LEVEL While printing is in progress, you can adjust the global Z offset. To do this, touch the Tune button on the print screen, then touch the CLOSE button to decrease the gap between the nozzle and the print bed or the FAR button to increase it. - Page 14 7. Locate and select the WiFi.gcode file. Once the printer centers the print head, the process has been completed and your printer should connected to your Wi-Fi® network. Notes: 1. You may have difficulty connecting to the Wi-Fi® network if you have a 2.4GHz and 5GHz network with the same SSID.
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Page 15: Software Installation And Setup
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND SETUP As you've seen, you can print a model directly from a gcode file on a microSD card and ™ this is the preferred method, as it does not require a continuous connection to your computer. You can download gcode files to the microSD card and print them without having to build any model files. - Page 16 3. Use the file browser to select an install directory or accept the default directory (recommended). Click the Next button to continue. 4. Ensure that all boxes are checked, then click Install to continue. 5. Click Finish to complete the installation and launch the Cura program.
- Page 17 6. Click Printer > Printer > Add Printer... 7. Click the Other option, then choose the Monoprice MP10 Mini entry. Click the Add Printer button to continue.
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Page 18: Repetier-Host
8. The Machine Settings screen will be displayed. Click the Close button to finish the Cura installation. Repetier-Host You can also install Repetier-Host from the file on the included microSD™ card. The screenshots below show the proper Repetier-Host settings to use for this printer. -
Page 20: 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 21: Eu Declaration Of Conformity
EU Declaration of Conformity Monoprice, Inc. declares the product described within this user guide or manual is in compliance with below applicable directives. The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available at the following internet address: https://www.monoprice.com/product?c_id=107&cp_id=10724&cs_id=1072403&p_id=3443... -
Page 22: Weee Information
Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). This document contains important information for users with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Monoprice products. Consumers are required to comply with this notice for all electronic products bearing the following symbol: For Consumers in the European Union: This EU Directive requires that the product bearing this symbol and or its packaging must not be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste. -
Page 23: Safety Notice
Safety Notice WARNING: Do not use this product near water, for example, in a wet basement or near swimming pool or in an area where accidental contact with water or liquid might occurs. WARNING: Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from the surge caused by lightning.