Monoprice 35435, User Manual

Page 1: ...MP Mini SLA LCD High Resolution Resin 3D Printer P N 35435 User s Manual ...

Page 2: ...VIEW 8 CONTROL BUTTONS 8 MENU FUNCTIONS 9 Main Menu 9 Control Menu 9 Print Menu 10 Finish Screen 11 PREPARING THE PRINTER 11 QUICK START GUIDE 12 WI FI SETUP 13 ACCESSING THE WEB UI 14 WEB UI DETAILS 15 Main UI 15 Web Slicer UI 17 USING THE WEB SLICER 18 AUTO CALIBRATION 19 ABOUT RESINS 19 Resin Storage 19 Resin Operation 19 ...

Page 3: ...se keep this manual in a safe place for future reference This device is intended for indoor use only Do not expose this device to water or moisture of any kind Do not place drinks or other containers with moisture on or near the device If moisture does get in or on the device immediately unplug it from the power outlet and allow it to fully dry before reapplying power Do not touch the device the p...

Page 4: ... to become crimped pinched walked on or become tangled with other cords Ensure that the power cord does not present a tripping hazard Never unplug the unit by pulling on the power cord Always grasp the connector head or adapter body This printer has many moving parts Do not reach inside during printing For best results the ambient room temperature should be 59 86 F 15 30 C and the relative humidit...

Page 5: ...pped with a 2K screen to print at higher resolutions The height of the object is the main determinant on how long it will take to print the object Additional models across the build platform will not increase time as long as the height does not increase Supports should be included in any areas that would be Islands or areas that would not be touching the already printed parts of the model They sho...

Page 6: ...ey stick a little too well Isopropyl Alcohol Isopropyl alcohol is used for cleaning the finished print and any tools that have come in contact with resin Spare Containers Spare containers are always useful with liquid resin They can be used to store used resin which you will recycle to wash your finished print be sure that the container can be used with isopropyl alcohol or to hold tools after the...

Page 7: ...Service representative through the Live Chat link on our website www monoprice com or via email at support monoprice com Check the website for support times and links 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 3D printer 1x microSD me...

Page 8: ...perform the following functions Press the top button to move the highlight left or up Press the top button while editing a value to decrease the value Press the bottom button to move the highlight to the right or down Press the bottom button while editing a value to increase the value Press the center button to select the highlighted menu item or to save an edited value ...

Page 9: ...his option to control the movement of the Z axis 2 Home Select this option to move the printer to the Home position The Home position for this printer is when the printing platform is at its lowest point in the resin vat 3 Clear Select this option to turn the UV lamp on for 10 seconds This can be used to clean the resin vat by curing an entire layer and peeling it from the FEP liner 4 Back Select ...

Page 10: ...n to adjust the number of seconds to expose each layer other than the three layers Use the top and bottom buttons to change the value Press the center button to save the changes 6 RaiseDistance Select this option to adjust the number of millimeters to raise the platform between each layer Use the top and bottom buttons to change the value Press the center button to save the changes 7 Pause Select ...

Page 11: ...screw Use the Z Axis option on the Control Menu to raise the build plate to near the top of the printer Verify that the FEP liner in the Resin Vat is clean and clear of any packaging material or cured resin Verify that the LCD Display and UV Lamp are functional by selecting the Clear option on the Control Menu while observing the bottom of the empty Resin Vat If any issues arise while checking the...

Page 12: ...selecting the Clear option on the Control Menu The display will turn on for about 10 seconds 5 Ensure that the Resin Vat and build plate are clean and free of packaging material and debris Refer to the CLEANING THE RESIN VAT section for details 6 Shake the resin bottle to ensure it is properly mixed 7 Fill the Resin Vat about half way using the included sample resin 8 Select the Back option on the...

Page 13: ...work Use of Wi Fi is not required you can print from the microSD card if you do not wish to use a Wi Fi connection Note that the printer can only connect to a 2 4GHz Wi Fi network The Web UI can only be accessed using a Wi Fi connection 1 Plug in and power on the printer The first time it is powered on the following screen will be displayed 2 Open your web browser on your computer then navigate to...

Page 14: ...card If you need to change the Wi Fi login information repeat steps 2 6 above ACCESSING THE WEB UI Once you have established a Wi Fi connection you can access and control the printer using your web browser Perform the following steps to access the Web UI 1 If you have not already perform the steps in the WI FI SETUP section above 2 Power the printer on The Wi Fi IP is displayed in the upper left c...

Page 15: ...current print 3 Upload the print files by dragging and dropping sliced print files from your PC into this window The file will be copied to the microSD card using the Wi Fi connection Sliced files are generated using the Web Slicer Creation Workshop or Print Studio 4 This window displays a list of print files on the microSD card Select a print file click Print then select a profile to begin printi...

Page 16: ... or changes the cure time for the layers other than the base three layers Different manufacturers have different cure times for their resins Monoprice resin has a nominal cure time of 8 seconds for layers other than the first three layers Separation Displays or changes the raise distance which is the number of millimeters that the printing platform lifts between layers to allow the uncured resin t...

Page 17: ...face but will take less time to print b Exposure Time The amount of time that the UV light will expose each layer during printing Different manufacturers have different cure times for their resins Monoprice resin has a cure time of 8 seconds for layers other than the base three layers c Lift Height The number of millimeters that the Printing Platform is lifted out of the Resin Vat between layers D...

Page 18: ...ze of the build area This defaults to the maximum print size for the printer and should rarely need to be changed 5 Use the controls in the Transformations section to rotate mirror or scale the model 6 Click the Slice button to begin slicing the model 7 After slicing is finished click the Download button to download the finished GIF file to your computer Alternatively click the Print button to sen...

Page 19: ...perature range Lower temperatures can extend the shelf life The official shelf life is one year Resin Operation Wear gloves when working with resin to prevent direct skin exposure If resin does get on your skin wash the exposed area immediately with soap and warm water Cured resin is safe to handle without gloves Printed models should not be used for food applications Safety and Resin There are ma...

Page 20: ...sin is fully cured PRINTING TIPS Check the Resin Vat and Printing Platform before printing to ensure they are clean After removing the model cover the lid to prevent the remaining resin curing After printing is finished store the remaining resin in another container or leave it in the Resin Vat The shelf life will be significantly shorter for used resin Adding fresh resin can increase the shelf li...

Page 21: ...displayed when the Creation Workshop program is executed Click the button to load an STL or OBJ model file Click the button to save the loaded model file in Creation Workshop format Click the button to slice the loaded model file ...

Page 22: ... add a support to that location Click to add bottom supports Click to automatically add necessary supports to the model You can control the size and shape of supports using the Support Shape portion of the screen Note that the top of the support must not be less than 0 25mm and the base must not be less than 0 6mm Note that if you model using PRO E or CREO the FRONT face is the bottom of the model...

Page 23: ...mm button allows you to easily and quickly locate the model file Clicking the button reveals the following options Click to fit the base This should be done prior to each cut Click to move the XYZ axis absolute to the middle Click to move the model to the middle of the build platform Click the Configure button then click Configure Slicing Profile to display the following screen ...

Page 24: ...th holes a shorter curing time is better For models with smaller columns the longer the curing time the better the effect Bottom Exposure ms The default exposure time for the bottom layers is 60 seconds When printing smaller and simpler models the exposure time can be as short as 5 seconds Increase the exposure time if the model won t stick to the build platform The longer the exposure time is the...

Page 25: ...s in the Build Size mm section Click Apply Changes to save your settings SLICING WITH CREATION WORKSHOP Perform the following steps to slice a model using Creation Workshop 1 Run the Creation Workshop software program on the included microSD card 2 Click the button to load a model file STL or OBJ 3 Click the button to save the loaded model file in Creation Workshop format 4 Click the button to sli...

Page 26: ...hed place the model in a sunny location or under a UV light The curing time will depend on the type of resin used CLEANING THE RESIN VAT It is not uncommon for cured resin to stick to the FEP lining in the bottom of the resin vat Perform the following steps while wearing gloves to clean this type of obstruction 1 Use the included hex wrench to remove the protruding screw on the left side and the p...

Page 27: ... that there are no small particles from previous prints in the resin vat as this will disrupt the leveling process Keeping the resin vat clear of small pieces of cured resin in an absolute necessity Run the Clear function on the Control Menu to verify that the LCD screen is turning on and off 2 If the first layers are present but the rest of the model is missing there can be two reasons The cure t...

Page 28: ...e chat button on our website www monoprice com or through email by sending a message to tech monoprice com Check the website for support times and links SPECIFICATIONS Model 35435 Maximum Print Size 4 6 x 2 6 x 4 3 118 x 65 x 110 mm Resolution 0 05mm UV Wavelength 405nm Interface Wi Fi microSD card File Format STL OBJ Software Creation Workshop Web Slicer Print Studio Input Power 12 VDC 5A AC Adap...