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Me3D Me2 Getting Started Manual

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Getting Started Guide
Introducing you to your new Me2 printer
Version 1.1.0

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  • Page 1 Getting Started Guide Introducing you to your new Me2 printer Version 1.1.0...
  • Page 2 EVISIONS Date Version Number Document Changes 08/01/2015 1.1.0 Initial Draft This Getting Started guide is provided and maintained by Me3D.com.au Page 1 of 13...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Check your z-height calibration ..............................8 Set up your first print run ................................9 Getting started with your own print ............................11 Appendices ....................................13 Nozzle height diagram ................................13 This Getting Started guide is provided and maintained by Me3D.com.au Page 2 of 13...

  • Page 4: Introducing Your New Best Mate In 3D Printing

    Your Me2 has come to you assembled and tested. From opening the box you will have the Me2 setup and printing your very first thing in less than half an hour. We’ve also done the hard yards to come up with printing profiles for most common materials and quality settings so you don’t need to waste hours and filament on getting set up.

  • Page 5: Out Of The Box And Whats What

    1 Roll - 50mm Blue Scotch Tape All components of your Me2 are stocked separately and are available as replacement parts. If you have an oops moments or find anything missing from this list please contact your friendly local Me3D-er via www.me3d.com.au.

  • Page 6: Putting Her Together

    UTTING HER TOGETHER Prior to shipping, we have put your Me2 together, calibrated it and run a test print for you to make sure she is running smoothly. You will need to do some minor re-assembly of her to get started.

  • Page 7: Download Software

    DOWNLOAD SOFTWARE You now need to obtain our latest custom versions of “MatterControl For Me3D” from www.me3d.com.au/downloads. This is our supported open source program that takes care of slicing and acts as the machine interface controller. More information is available directly from the MatterControl team www.mattercontrol.com.
  • Page 8 If you are having any trouble with this part of the connection process please refer to The online MatterControl guide found here www.mattercontrol.com/articles/mattercontrol-getting-started#setupandinstall This Getting Started guide is provided and maintained by Me3D.com.au Page 7 of 13...

  • Page 9: Check Your Z-Height Calibration

    This is the Z Offset height for that particular extruder. Enter the newly discovered Z Offset position and press SAVE at the top right to complete the setup. This Getting Started guide is provided and maintained by Me3D.com.au Page 8 of 13...

  • Page 10: Set Up Your First Print Run

    You will need to select print settings appropriate to the print you are running. This will normally require some knowledge and experience and is generally achieved by trial and error. Your first test print will be the Me3D-designed spool holder and because we are such nice guys we have included in the print file, settings that are a good start for you to experiment with based on how long you want to print, how much material you want to use and how shiny the result Go to “LIBRARY”, hover over...
  • Page 11 2 minutes. The Me2 will now complete the test print, taking approximately 15-20mins. Inspect the test print to ensure you are achieving the same high quality and then it is time to move onto preparing your own files for printing.

  • Page 12: Getting Started With Your Own Print

    'Pause' or 'Cancel' once the print has begun. After a print has finished, you can choose to reprint the object or select 'Done' to remove it from your print queue. This Getting Started guide is provided and maintained by Me3D.com.au Page 11 of 13...
  • Page 13 Me2 was the best purchase ever, check out the “Create” feature. You can very quickly generate a customised basic print using the simple interface a shown below. This Getting Started guide is provided and maintained by Me3D.com.au Page 12 of 13...

  • Page 14: Appendices

    PPENDICES OZZLE HEIGHT This Getting Started guide is provided and maintained by Me3D.com.au Page 13 of 13...

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