Monoprice Select Mini Pro, User Manual

Page 1: ...Select Mini Pro 3D Printer P N 33012 33286 33287 User s Manual ...

Page 2: ...NTS 5 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 6 SETUP 7 AUTO LEVELING 11 LIVE LEVELING 12 WI FI SETUP 12 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND SETUP 13 Installing Cura 13 Repetier Host 17 TECHNICAL SUPPORT 19 SPECIFICATIONS 20 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE 21 Notice for FCC 21 EU Declaration of Conformity 22 WEEE Information 23 Safety Notice 24 ...

Page 3: ...ays allow the printer and extruded filament to cool before reaching inside Ensure that the printer is turned off and unplugged from its power source before making repairs or performing service Do not install this device on an unstable surface where it could fall and cause either personal injury or damage to the device and or other equipment Do not subject the product to extreme force shock or fluc...

Page 4: ... INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this 3D printer from Monoprice This printer features a single extruder which is capable of printing in PLA ABS and other materials You can print from a Windows or Mac PC using a USB connection or can print from 3D model files stored on a microSD card without the need for a PC connection of any kind This printer is easy to setup and easy to use following the i...

Page 5: ...tive through the Live Chat link on our website www monoprice com during normal business hours Mon Fri 5am 7pm PT Sat Sun 9am 6pm PT or via email at support monoprice com 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 Filamen...

Page 6: ...6 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 1 Feed Mechanism 2 Filament Rack 3 Extruder 4 LCD Touch Screen 5 Micro USB and MicroSD Ports 6 Input Power Jack and Power Switch ...

Page 7: ... into a nearby AC power outlet 4 Insert the included microSD card into the slot on the right side of the printer 5 Turn the printer on by depressing the I side of the power switch on the rear panel 6 Once the printer has initialized and the home page is displayed touch the Preheat button to enter the Preheat Menu 7 Touch the Nozzle button then set the temperature of the nozzle to the value appropr...

Page 8: ... to return to the Main Menu then touch the Move button on the Main Menu to enter the Move Menu Touch the button to raise the extruder above the build platform 12 Place the filament reel on the filament rack on the left side of the printer 13 While squeezing the lever on the feed mechanism insert the filament and push it into the opening Keep pushing until you feel resistance as it hits the extrude...

Page 9: ...n until several centimeters of filament have been extruded 15 Using the included plastic scraper clean the extruded filament from the nozzle and build platform 16 Touch the button to return to the Main Menu then touch the Print button to display the contents of the microSD card Touch the cat gcode entry to begin printing the model 17 After the first layer has been printed touch the Pause or Cancel...

Page 10: ...uch the Cancel button then perform the steps in the AUTO LEVELING section Wrong The nozzle is too far from the platform This can result in the extruded material not sticking to the build platform Correct The nozzle is at the correct height above the platform Wrong The nozzle is too close to the platform This can result in damage to the nozzle and build platform ...

Page 11: ...nce between the build platform and the nozzle and will automatically set the gap to the proper value 3 If you have added something to the build surface e g glass sheet steel sheet etc you will need to account for the thickness of the surface to prevent the extruder from driving into it With the ability to adjust the offset locally in the menu system swapping surfaces is much easier than managing t...

Page 12: ...e following steps to setup the Wi Fi connection for your device 1 Download the free MP 3D Printer WiFi Connect app from the Google Play Store or from iTunes depending on which type of mobile device you have 2 Disconnect the USB cable from the printer You cannot use USB and Wi Fi connections at the same time 3 Power on the printer 4 Start the MP 3D Printer WiFi Connect app 5 The SSID of your Wi Fi ...

Page 13: ...om a gcode file on a microSD card and this is the preferred method as it does not require a continuous connection to your computer You can download gcode files to the microSD card and print them without having to build any model files However you can create your own gcode files using an open source program such as Cura or Repetier Host which are pre installed on the microSD card that comes with th...

Page 14: ...button on the Welcome screen then click the I Agree button on the License Agreement screen 3 Use the file browser to select an install directory or accept the default directory recommended Click the Next button to continue ...

Page 15: ...ick Install to continue 5 Click Finish to complete the installation and launch the Cura program 6 Click Printer Printer Add Printer 7 Click the Other option then choose the Monoprice Select Mini V2 E3D entry Click the Add Printer button to continue ...

Page 16: ... the Finish button to continue You can now use Cura to print models and create gcode files for your printer Congratulations you have installed Cura and connected to your PC to your new 3D printer Refer to Cura s documentation for operating instructions ...

Page 17: ...17 Repetier Host You can also install Repetier Host from the file on the included microSD card The screenshots below show the proper Repetier Host settings to use for this printer ...

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Page 19: ...ct 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 our website www monoprice com during regular business hours 7 days a week You can also get assistance through email by sending a message to tech monoprice com ...

Page 20: ...touch screen Printing Area 4 7 x 4 7 x 4 7 120 x 120 x 120 mm Supported Materials ABS PLA PETG etc Filament Diameter 1 75mm Maximum Print Speed 75mm sec Layer Thickness 0 1 0 3 mm Connectivity Wi Fi microSD card USB Offline Printing Yes with microSD card Supported Software Cura Repetier Host etc Input Power 12 VDC AC Adapter Input Power 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Weight 8 4 lbs 3 8 kg ...

Page 21: ...tection 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 not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference t...

Page 22: ...al is in compliance with below applicable directives The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available at the following internet address https www monoprice com product c_id 107 cp_id 10724 cs_id 1072403 p_id 33012 seq 1 format 2 or the CE DoC can be found within this user manual EMC Directive 2004 108 EC Low Voltage Directive 2014 35 EU RoHS2 Directive 2011 65 EU WEEE Directive 2012 ...

Page 23: ...is symbol and or its packaging must not be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste The symbol indicates that this product should be disposed of separately from regular household waste streams It is your responsibility to dispose of this and other electrical and electronics products via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or local authorities Correct disposal and recyclin...

Page 24: ... WARNING Use this product in a well ventilated area Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Apple Mac and OS X are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries SD and microSD are trademarks or registered trademarks of SD 3C LLC in the United States other countries or both DuPont and Kapton are tradema...