Monoprice MP Maker Pro Mk.1, User Manual

Page 1: ...MP Maker Pro Mk 1 P N 33013 User s Manual ...

Page 2: ...W 7 Front View 7 Rear View 8 GOOD 3D PRINTING PRACTICES 9 Before Printing 9 During Printing 9 After Printing 10 ASSEMBLY AND MOUNTING 10 WIRING 15 AUTOMATIC LEVELING 15 MANUAL LEVELING 16 ADDING FILAMENT 17 REMOVING FILAMENT 18 MENU MAP 18 Main Menu 18 Level Menu 18 Utilities Menu 18 Change Filament Menu 19 Settings Menu 19 ...

Page 3: ...ore reaching inside Take care to avoid touching hot parts including heat blocks extruder nozzle extruded filament and the heated bed Do not wear gloves when operating or repairing to avoid entanglement Keep the printer and all accessories out of reach of children Do not remove or disconnect the USB cable when printing from a computer Do not force or tear anything when unpacking and during setup Th...

Page 4: ...fore plugging the unit into a power outlet ensure that the outlet provides the same type and level of power required by the device Unplug this device from the power source when not in use Take care to prevent damage to the power cord Do not allow it 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 ...

Page 5: ...ting temperature less than or equal to 250 C 70mm second maximum print speed 100 400 micron layer thickness 11 8 x 11 8 x 15 7 300 x 300 x 400 mm print area Supports both manual and automatic build plate leveling Can operate with a nominal 110 VAC or 250 VAC line voltage Can print gcode files from a USB connection to a computer or from an SD card CUSTOMER SERVICE The Monoprice Customer Service dep...

Page 6: ...e contact Monoprice Customer Service for a replacement 1x MP Maker Pro Mk 1 3D Printer 1x MK12 Extruder 1x Filament Spool Holder 1x Filament Spool Stand 1x AC Power Cord 1x USB Cable 1x 8GB SD Card 1x Hex Screwdrivers 1x Hex Key Set 6x Hex Bolts 2x Plastic Belts 1x Spool 1 75mm PLA Filament 1x Nozzle Unclogging Tool 1x Quick Start Guide 1x User s Manual ...

Page 7: ...CT OVERVIEW Front View 1 Extruder Cable 2 Near End Filament Feeding System 3 Full Metal Hot End 4 Heated Build Plate 5 Anti backlash System 6 MK12 Full Metal Extruder 7 Locking Level System 8 LCD Touch Screen ...

Page 8: ...8 Rear View 9 Anti backlash System 10 Z Axis Lead Screw 11 Super Precise Nozzle 12 Cable Chain 13 Y Axis Bearing ...

Page 9: ...is level and approximately 0 1mm from the nozzle 4 Check that the Heated Build Plate is clean and dust free and that the nozzle does not have excess material stuck to it During Printing 1 Closely monitor the first layer being printed Most problems will occur in the first layer If problems occur stop the print process remove the extruded filament fix the source of the problems then restart the prin...

Page 10: ... Mat which will affect adhesion for future prints 3 Store the 3D printer in a clean dry environment 4 Store any unused filament in a manner that will not allow it to be exposed to moisture or humidity For best results use a vacuum sealed plastic bag with a silica gel pack inside to absorb any residual moisture ASSEMBLY AND MOUNTING Remove all parts from the box and place them on a flat work surfac...

Page 11: ...cking bolt by turning it clockwise then flip the base onto its other side and install the other Z axis pillar onto the base using the same method Turn the base so that it rests on its feet and the Z axis pillars are vertical Loosen the two locking bolts at the top of the two Z axis pillars marked No 3 and No 4 by about 5mm so there will be sufficient space for the X axis gantry to slide in ...

Page 12: ...nsufficient space for the gantry to fit under the bolt head loosen it a bit more and try again Insert the hex screw driver through the holes in the top of the gantry and tighten the hex bolts Double check all bolts to ensure that they are tight and that the gantry pillars and base assembly is steady and tight Insert the plastic end caps onto the ends of the X axis gantry ...

Page 13: ...axis rail assembly by inserting the X axis spacers in between the rubber wheels on the Z axis steppers You may need to slide the spacers a bit to one side or the other Ensure that the X axis rail is mounted symmetrically and that the extruder holder is facing the front of the printer Using two hex bolts secure the X axis spacers to the Z axis steppers ...

Page 14: ...14 Insert the MK12 extruder into the extruder holder on the X axis rail Using the four remaining hex bolts secure the extruder the X axis rail assembly in four places two on each side ...

Page 15: ... the ribbon cable through the ribbon cable clips before connecting it at each end AUTOMATIC LEVELING Turn the couplers on the Z axis steppers to make the X axis rail level Use a small level on the X axis rail to ensure that it is level It must be level for proper bed calibration ...

Page 16: ...eveling doesn t meet your needs choose the Manual level option and follow the instructions that will appear on screen Congratulations your new 3D printer is now ready for use MANUAL LEVELING While automatic leveling is sufficient for most tasks manual leveling can achieve more accuracy for printing at higher resolutions Perform the following steps to manually level the build plate 1 With the print...

Page 17: ...nd testing until the proper gap is present at all points ADDING FILAMENT Preform the following steps to insert filament into the extruder 1 Open your filament Using a pair of scissors or side cutters diagonally snip the end of the filament to make a point as shown in the images below Place the spool on the Filament Holder 2 Squeeze the filament feed lever on the extruder insert the filament into t...

Page 18: ...ically heat and once the target temperature is reached will remove the filament from the extruder 2 Store any unused filament in an airtight bag For best results store it in a vacuum sealed bag with a silica gel pack to remove any residual moisture MENU MAP Main Menu Print Level Utilities Settings Level Menu Auto Level Manual Level Utilities Menu Home XYZ Move XYZ Cooldown Change Filament Disable ...

Page 19: ...ABS Settings Menu PID Settings Motor Settings Factory Reset DEFAULT SETTINGS The printer has been set at the factory with the following values for optimal print quality General Baudrate 115200 Stepper Inactive 360s Max Inactive 0s Acceleration Print X 1000 Print Y 1000 Print Z 1000 Move X ...

Page 20: ...Z Jerk 0 3 Feedrate Max X 200 Max Y 200 Max Z 2 Home X 40 Home Y 40 Home Z 2 Extruder Steps mm 96 0 Start FR 20 Max FR 50 Accel 5000 Stab Time 1 Wait Units 0mm Wait Temp 150C Control Dead Time DT PID P 7 00 PID I 2 00 PID D 40 00 ...

Page 21: ...t the SD card into a card reader then run the Cura executable on the root directory of the SD card Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation PRINTING FROM SD CARD Perform the following steps to print a model from an SD card 1 With the printer turned off insert an SD card with saved model files into the SD card slot 2 Turn the printer on 3 Press SD Card Print Print File 4 Locate...

Page 22: ...he model by removing any support structures and sanding it as needed Always use eye protection when cleaning the model to prevent particles from getting into your eyes SERVICING Replacing the Print Mat The print mat helps with model adhesion during printing With continued use the mat can become damaged which can negatively affect adhesion and removal of finished models Perform the following steps ...

Page 23: ...to the nozzle 3 Heat the extruder to 215 C 4 Using the included Nozzle Unclogging Tool or a 0 4mm drill bit insert the tool into the nozzle while twisting to drill into the material in the nozzle 5 Remove the tool from the nozzle while twisting 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 three times then follow the steps in the ADDING FILAMENT section Routine Component Maintenance Motor Connections Routinely check the...

Page 24: ...int A3 Verify that the extruder temperature has been set to the correct value for the type of material being printed Try cleaning the nozzle Q4 The model is not sticking to the build plate A4 Ensure that the build plate is clean and free from dust Ensure that the bed is level and set to the correct height 0 1mm Ensure that the print mat is not damaged If it is replace it with another print mat or ...

Page 25: ... aligned with the motor mount and are registering Q9 The extruder and or build plate do not move A9 Disable the stepper motors and verify they the part can be moved Clear anything that is blocking the path Ensure that the motor is turning using the Utilities menu If the motor turns but the belt does not you will need to tighten the motor gear nut Q10 The printer isn t turning on A10 Verify that th...

Page 26: ... com during regular business hours 7 days a week You can also get assistance through email by sending a message to tech monoprice com SPECIFICATIONS Model 33013 Extruder MK12 Extruder with Full Metal Hot End Build Plate Heated Aluminum Build Plate Printing Area 11 8 x 11 8 x 15 7 300 x 300 x 400 mm Supported Materials Any material with a melting point 250 C Filament Diameter 1 75mm Maximum Print S...