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[MD-400D 3D Printer]
*Please read this guide carefully before using this printer
Shenzhen MINGDA Technology Co.,Ltd
V1.3

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  • Page 1 User Manual [MD-400D 3D Printer] *Please read this guide carefully before using this printer Shenzhen MINGDA Technology Co.,Ltd V1.3...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Cautionary Notes ……………………………………………………………………………………………...…..........1 Overview …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..2 Device Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………......Device Parameters ……………………………………………………………………………………………...….......... Packing List ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………........... 3 Operational Steps ……………………………………………………………………………………......Part assembly ..……………………………………………………………………………………………..........Install the warning light ………………………………………………………………………………..........Install the antenna ………………………………………………………………………………..……..........Power on ………………………………………………………………………………....……..........Power off ………………………………………………………………………………....……..........Startup Configuration ………………………………………………………………………………………..........Printer Calibration …………………………………………………………………...………...…............

  • Page 3: Cautionary Notes

    Thank you for choosing MINGDA Technology's products! For the best experience, please read this user manual carefully and follow the instructions to operate the printer. If you encounter any issues with the printer, please contact us using the contact information provided at the end of this user manual.

  • Page 4: Overview

    Thank you for choosing our product, and we wish you a pleasant experience! 2. Device Introduction Device Parameters Basic Parameters Product Model MD-400D Machine Dimensions 690*790*910mm Max. Build Dimensions 400*400*400mm Duplicate Mode...

  • Page 5: Packing List

    Packing List Tool List Auxiliary U-disk Nozzle*2 Diagonal pliers 7mm Sleeve calibration board Power cable Allen wrench Warning lights Antenna Note: The 400D is equipped with a hardened steel nozzle. If you frequently print high-temperature materials, long-term printing will cause wear to the nozzle. We recommend replacing the nozzle every 500 printing hours.

  • Page 6: Operational Steps

    3. Operational Steps Part assembly 1. Install the warning light. Rubber Ring Green light: Indicates that the printer is working properly. light: Indicates that the printer is in an emergency stop or fault state, requiring immediate attention or repair by the user. For example, overload, short circuit, or error message on the screen. Yellow light: Indicates that the printer is in a warning or abnormal state, requiring user attention or intervention.

  • Page 7: Power On

    3. Power on Insert a power socket, Press the switch Press the power to turn on the printer 4. Power off When you turn off the printer, please don't press the power directly! Click "Settings-System-Shutdown-Printer" to turn off the printer Click the "System"...

  • Page 8: Startup Configuration

    Startup Configuration 1. Select Language and Time Zone Select timezone, click to confirm, and Click to choose the language, click to next step. and click to proceed to the [Time zone settings will take effect after next step. connecting to Wi-Fi and restarting the system.] 2.

  • Page 9: Printer Calibration

    Printer Calibration Tip: Please follow the sequence shown in the diagram to calibrate step by step. Z Calibrate → Leveling → XY Offset → Z Offset → Input Shaper 1. Z Calibrate Click "Start" , wait Z axis calibrating Click "Z Calibrate" and click "Accept"...

  • Page 10: Xy Axis Offset Calibration

    3. XY Axis Offset Calibration The camera was coverd with the PEI, Put the Auxiliary calibration board on the remove the PEI at first. center of platform After the camera Led light up, Click "Start" , and Click "XY Offset" the left extruder will move to the calibration camera's position.

  • Page 11: Z Axis Offset Calibration

    4. Z Axis Offset Calibration Safety Reminder: To ensure that the nozzle correctly lands on the sensor, please calibrate the XY axis before calibrating the Z axis. While the extruder is moving downward, pay close attention to its movement. If there is excessive deviation or signs of extreme extrusion pressure, click the return in the top left corner of the screen or the emergency stop in the bottom left corner to stop the calibration.

  • Page 12: Operating Interface Introduction

    4. Operating interface introduction Main interface Primary interface Explain Temperature Temperature display area. Time Time display. Move Adjust the value of the XYZ axis. Preheat Pre-set nozzle & hotbed’s temperature. Extrude To unload or load filament. Calibrate Printer Calibration Settings Printer’s printing value adjustment.
  • Page 13 Calibrate: Secondary interface Explain Z Calibrate Calibrate Z offset Leveling Auto-leveling Offset Calibrate XY axis Offset Calibrate Z axis Input Shaper Test the resonance compensation value. Ajust Z offset Pos Ajust Z offset Pos...
  • Page 14 Settings: Secondary interface Explain Network To connect Wi-Fi Cooling fan adjustment Leds Turn on/off Light System Machine shutdown, restart, reset function Manual Manual Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Cautions Cautions Includes some basic settings such as time, language, More screen timeout, notification sound toggle, and automatic shutdown after printing completion.
  • Page 15 Printing Interface: Figure 1 Figure 2 Secondary interface Explain Cancel Stop printing Pause Pause printing Adjust Z-offset, Printing Speed, Printing Flow Fine Tuning [Please refer to Figure 1.] Basic setting, browse camera, adjust cooling fan, light and Settings Exclude object. [Please refer to Figure 2.]...

  • Page 16: Insert Filament

    5. Insert filament 1. Put the filament on the holder (Pay attention to the direction of feeding filament) 2. Pull the filament out from the other end of the tube, insert it in the extruder.
  • Page 17 3. Feed out the filament Click the "Extrude" Click Extruder “T0” , select Distance “100mm” and Speed”5”, click Load Click Accept , hot end will be Click Extruder “T1” , repeat the heated up automatically. step 2 and 3 again. 4.

  • Page 18: Unload Filament

    6. Unload Filament Click the "Extrude" Select the extruder you want to unload filament and heat it up to 240°C. Click “unload” and wait for the extruder to unload the filament automatically.

  • Page 19: Resume Printing

    7. Resume Printing 400D is equipped with a resume printing function to assist you in resuming the print from the point of interruption. 1. After power failure After power restored, turn on the Please wait the printer resuming. After reaching the specified temperature, printer, click “Accept”...

  • Page 20: Slicing Software Installation And Usage

    8. Slicing Software Installation and Usage Installation: Search "www.3dmingda.com/download" in any Broswer. Download "MINGDA OrcaSlicer" Configuration: If you are the first time to use MingDa OrcaSlicer, you will enter the configuration wizard. Select MingDa MD-400D, Click ”Confirm”. Select the desired filament type.

  • Page 21: Usage

    Usage Click “Prepare”. Select the printer model, filament type and printing parameter. Click , upload your STL in your slicer, adjust your model parameter, after finishing, click “Slice plate” to create the Gcode file.

  • Page 22: Printing

    Printing Local Printing Find the folder and Click the arrow Select the test gcode which Insert the U-disk, then click the on the right was preset in the U-disk. "Print" . LAN Printing Ensure that the printer and the computer host are on the same local network. Click "Settings"...
  • Page 23 File Transfer: Click the dropdown icon in the top right corner , select "Print." Click "Print" and choose "Upload and Print."...
  • Page 24 Device Connection After successful connection, click on "Device" Enter the control interface below the diagram 1.Task List 2.Temperature Control 3.Camera 5.Printer Limits 6.Console 4.Movement Control 1. Task List: Drag G-code files to this task list for printing. 2. Temperature Control: Displays machine temperature changes and allows pre-setting nozzle and bed temperatures.

  • Page 25: Print Mode

    Print Size: X * Y * Z: (2*200) * 400 * 400mm In duplication mode, select the MingDa 400D 0.4mm nozzle (Left) for slicing. The models should be placed on the left side and not exceed the centerline of the platform, as shown in the image.

  • Page 26: Mirror Mode

    Print Size: X * Y * Z: (2*160) * 400 * 400mm In mirror mode, select the MingDa 400D 0.4mm nozzle (Left) for slicing. Place the models on the left side, ensuring they do not exceed the red area on the platform in the image to prevent nozzle collisions.

  • Page 27: Print Two Colors

    Print Two Colors Printing size: 400 * 400 * 400mm Selecting the MingDa 400D 0.4 nozzle (Dual) 1. In the filaments column on the left side of the interface, click "+" to add another filament. 2. Choose and modify the filament information.
  • Page 28 Double extrusion: Start the Prime tower Because there is always one printer in standby mode during the printing process, it is easy to cause defects such as wire drawing and material leakage. Prime tower can solve this problem, the extruder will print a prime tower before each layer printing. Any material leakage will be printed on the tower, effectively avoiding the phenomenon of material leakage when replacing the extruder.

  • Page 29: Printing Support

    Printing Support Printing size: 400 * 400 * 400mm Selecting the MingDa 400D 0.4 nozzle (Dual) 1. On the left side of the interface, in the filaments column, click "+" to add another filament. 2. Choose and modify the filament information.

  • Page 30: Printing

    Printing Open the settings interface in the Printer tab, and check 'Auxiliary Part Cooling Fan' under "Basic Information-Accessory". Due to the different feature of filament, if you do not need an auxiliary fan or need to adjust the fan speed, please go to the Filament tab, open the settings interface, and choose Cooling-Auxiliary Part Cooling Fan.

  • Page 31: Maintenance And Care

    9. Maintenance and Care Cleaning the Nozzle: After printing is complete, promptly clean the residue on the nozzle using a tool and taking advantage of the nozzle's residual heat. Avoid touching the nozzle directly with your hands to prevent burns. Replacing Filaments: Timely replace filaments based on the type and actual usage.
  • Page 32 Shenzhen MINGDA Technology Co., Ltd Tel: 0086-13530306290 Email: support@3dmingda.com www.3dmingda.com Address: No. 20, Dahe Industrial Zone, Longhua District, Shenzhen, 518110, Guangdong Province, China. Official Website Customer Support...

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