Monoprice 44091, User Manual

Page 1: ...MP Voxel Pro Fully Enclosed 3D Printer P N 44091 User s Manual ...

Page 2: ...ernal and Extruder Views 9 Internal View 10 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 10 GETTING STARTED 11 USER INTERFACE 15 Main Menu 15 Build 16 Preheat 19 Filament 20 Settings 21 Maintain 24 Calibration 25 Change Extruder 27 Maintenance Advice 28 MAINTENANCE 29 HEPA Filter 29 Extruder Guide Rails 30 Unclogging the Nozzle 30 Replacing the Nozzle 30 ...

Page 3: ...REGULATORY COMPLIANCE 34 Notice for FCC 34 RF Exposure Statement for FCC 35 ISED Statement 35 EU Conformity with applicable directives 36 UK Conformity with the relevant Union harmonization legislation 37 Disposal and Recycling Information 37 ...

Page 4: ...ive vibration or extreme force shock or fluctuations in temperature or humidity Do not expose this device to excessively high temperatures Do not place it in on or near a heat source such as a fireplace stove radiator etc Do not leave it in direct sunlight Do not place or install this device in an area where it can be exposed to excessive amounts of dust humidity oil smoke or combustible vapors Us...

Page 5: ... power source before replacing the fuse in the rocker switch power socket Clean using a soft dry cloth only Do not use chemical cleaners solvents or detergents For stubborn deposits moisten the cloth with warm water This device is intended for use by persons 14 years of age or older Adult supervision is required Take care to avoid touching hot parts including heat blocks extruder nozzle extruded f...

Page 6: ...mer 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 Voxel Pro 3D Printer...

Page 7: ...7 1x Screwdriver 1x Clog Removal Tool 1x Allen Wrench 1x Packet of Grease 1x USB Flash Drive 1x Leveling Card 1x Spool Filament 3x AC Power Cords US UK EU 1x User s Manual ...

Page 8: ...ont and Right Side View 1 Power Switch 2 Power Connector 3 Filament Door 4 Filament Spool Holder 5 Filament Intake Cover 6 Front Door 7 Build Platform Base 8 Build Plate 9 Touchscreen Interface 10 USB Port 11 Ethernet Jack ...

Page 9: ...9 Internal and Extruder Views 12 Extruder 13 Filament Guide Tube Joint 14 Cable Slot 15 Extruder Cooling Fan 16 Model Cooling Fan 17 Buckle 18 Air Duct 19 Nozzle 20 Camera ...

Page 10: ...navigate to https www monoprice com then type 44091 into the search bar and hit ENTER Scroll to the bottom of the page to find the Support Files section which has the full manual the FlashPrint software package and any other related files The website will always have the most recent version of FlashPrint as well as the latest version of the manual and any firmware updates that may be available so ...

Page 11: ...structions in the SOFTWARE INSTALLATION section above 2 Ensure that the Power Switch on the printer is in the OFF O position 3 Plug one end of the included AC Power Cord into the Power Connector on the printer then plug the other end into a nearby AC power outlet 4 Flip the Power Switch on the printer to the ON I position ...

Page 12: ... so it is a good idea to do at least a single point calibration On the Touchscreen Interface touch Maintain Calibration Normal Mode Follow the on screen instructions for the first point You can then either exit or finish the full Nine Point Auto Calibration For more information refer to the USER INTERFACE Calibration section ...

Page 13: ...ol Holder 7 Remove the Filament Intake Cover then insert the end of the filament into the filament intake Push the filament into the feeding wheel until some resistance is felt 8 On the Touchscreen Interface touch Prepare Filament Load then follow the on screen instructions to load the filament ...

Page 14: ...ld USB Device The system will display the files on the flash drive Touch a model image to display the file details then touch the Build button to start printing the file 10 When the print is finished wait for the printer and model to fully cool down to room temperature Once they are fully cooled remove the Removable Build Plate then slightly bend the plate to detach the model ...

Page 15: ...ic maintenance This section details key elements of the user interface with instructions on how to perform basic functions Note that the interface is subject to change with subsequent updates so this should be considered a general guide to the interface Main Menu When the system finishes powering up the Main Menu will be displayed on the Touchscreen Interface ...

Page 16: ...m will display the File Location Selection screen 2 Touch the Local Files icon to select files stored in the printer s internal memory Otherwise touch the USB Device icon to select files stored on a USB flash drive inserted into the printer s USB port The system will display a list of files in the selected location ...

Page 17: ...multiple files for printing The icon for each selected file will be highlighted and the finished prints will be indicated with a checkmark 4 The File Details screen displays the following information about the model Extruder temperature and target temperature Time required to print the model Amount and type of filament required Print speed Layer thickness Build plate temperature and target tempera...

Page 18: ...gs pop up dialog contains three icons for additional actions Begins the process for changing the filament Turns the internal LED light on or off Displays the Print Parameters screen 7 The Print Parameters screen allows you to adjust several settings on the fly Touch the OK button to save any changes Adjust the extruder target temperature Adjust the build plate target temperature Adjust the print s...

Page 19: ...e for the Extruder and or Platform build plate Press and hold the buttons to rapidly change the target temperature Touch the Start button to begin preheating While preheating the system displays a progress bar and the current temperature Touch the Cancel button to cancel preheating The maximum Extruder temperature is 265 C which is set by the selected nozzle setting This depends on the installed n...

Page 20: ...will begin heating the Extruder to the target temperature Insert the filament into the filament intake until some resistance is felt but do not push it into the tube Follow the on screen instructions The system will automatically use Fast or Slow loading You may hear a noise during Fast loading When filament comes out of the Extruder loading is complete Remove the extruded filament 4 Touch the Cha...

Page 21: ...arget temperature Select the amount of filament to extrude 100 200 or 300 mm when loading Touch the Load or Unload buttons to manually load or unload filament Note that Manual loading is preferred when there is remaining filament in the tube Settings Perform the following steps to adjust the printer s settings 1 Touch the Settings icon on the Main Menu The system will display the Settings screens ...

Page 22: ...the Chamber Cooling Fan at the top of the printer on or off Status Displays the printer status including the temperature X Y Z position etc Brightness Adjusts the screen brightness Network Allows you to connect to a hotspot WLAN Flash Cloud Polar Cloud etc Language Allows you to select the language used in the User Interface ...

Page 23: ...the extruder on or off FilamentDetect Turns the filament check sensor on or off PrinterName Allows you to change the name of the printer Buzzer Turns the printer sounds on or off The sounds include system startup screen selection click etc FactoryReset Resets all printer settings to their factory default values About Displays information about the printer ...

Page 24: ...e if a firmware update is detected Calibration Displays a series of screens that guide you through the calibration process Maintain Displays the Maintenance advice screen with helpful tips for maintaining your printer Log If there is an abnormal condition or operation you can send the Log file to Technical Support for troubleshooting assistance ChangeExtruder Displays a series of screens that guid...

Page 25: ...Expert Mode you can manually adjust the distance between the nozzle and the build plate Insert the included Leveling Card between the nozzle and the build plate to gauge the distance setting Use the button to move the extruder up away from the build plate and use the button to move the extruder down toward the build plate The proper distance is when there is a slight amount of resistance when movi...

Page 26: ... and build plate to judge the proper distance The proper distance is when there is a slight amount of resistance when moving the Leveling Card between the nozzle and the build plate Normally this is all the calibration that is needed However if you find you cannot print large models you should finish the full Nine Point Auto Calibration After the full calibration the system will calculate the mean...

Page 27: ... printed on the bag The default nozzle type installed on this printer is 0 4 240 2 After setting the compensation value touch the Next button to display the Select Extruder screen Touch the extruder that you just installed then touch Complete to finish the process The system will change the maximum extruder preheat value based on the selected extruder so it is important to select the exact model e...

Page 28: ...28 Maintenance Advice The Maintenance advice screen displays a system FAQ which informs you how to perform certain actions or helps with troubleshooting a problem ...

Page 29: ...eks Perform the following steps to replace the filter 1 Open the Front Door and locate the Chamber Fan at the top of the printer 2 Open the Chamber Cooling Fan cover remove the old filter cotton and replace it with a new filter cotton Close the Chamber Cooling Fan cover ...

Page 30: ...pect the end of the filament to see if is smooth If not use a pair of scissors or side cutters to make a smooth cut Reinsert the Filament Guide Tube into the Filament Guide Tube Joint then load the filament Refer to the USER INTERFACE Filament section above for details on how to load filament 4 If filament extrudes the clog is cleared If not carefully reach into the printer and insert the included...

Page 31: ...w nozzle then release the Buckles 5 Inspect the Buckles and compare their condition to the images below The image on the right is what they look like when the nozzle is fully inserted into the Extruder If it looks like the image on the left repeat the steps above to remove the nozzle then reinsert it fully 6 Turn the printer on ...

Page 32: ...L 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 Technical support is available through the online chat button on ou...

Page 33: ...A PC PETG PLA CF ASA PETG CF Supported Software MP FlashPrint FlashPrint Input File Types 3MF STL OBJ FPP BMP PNG JPG JPEG FlashPrint Output File Types GX G Connectivity USB Flash Drive Wi Fi Ethernet RF Operating Frequency 2400 2497 MHz Maximum RF Power 7 1 dBm USB Flash Drive File System FAT32 Input Power 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 13 3A Maximum Power Consumption 320 watts Fuse Type T10AL250V 5 x 20 m...

Page 34: ...pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will no...

Page 35: ...receiver s that comply with Innovation Science and Economic Development Canada s licence exempt RSS s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device The digital apparatus complies with Canadian CAN ICES 3 B NMB 3 B Cet appareil contient d...

Page 36: ...mité This equipment complies with Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d exposition aux rayonnements du Canada établies pour un environnement non contrôlé This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé à une distan...

Page 37: ...lity to dispose of this and other electrical and electronics products via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or local authorities Correct disposal and recycling will help prevent potential negative consequences to the environment and human health For more detailed information about the disposal of your unwanted product please contacts your local authorities waste disposal...