Creality3D CR-10mini Series, CR-10 S4, CR-10 S5, CR-10mini, CR-10 User Manual

CR-10mini Series 3D Printer User
Manual

User Manual is for the CR-10 Series of 3D printers. It is also

applicable for the CR-10S/CR-10 S4/CR-10 S5.
But CR-10 mini without T-Bracket (Right) & Decoration Strip.
Due to the different types of devices ,Hardware and software upgrade. the

devices have little different, it is normal phenomenon. Subject to actual
device received.

Detailed instructions for using are available in the TF card.

V.6.0

Parameters

Basic Parameters

Model

CR-10

CR-10S

CR-10 S4

CR-10 S5

CR-10mini

Printing Size

300*300*400mm

300*300*400mm

400*400*400mm

500*500*500mm

300*220*300mm

Molding Tech.

FDM

Nozzle Number

1

Slice Thickness

0.1mm-0.4mm

Nozzle Diameter

Standard 0.4mm

Precision

±0.1mm

Fliament

1.75mm PLA

File Format

STL/OBJ/AMF

Working Mode

Online or TF card offline

Slice Software

Creality Slicer/Cura/Repetier-Host/Simplify3D

Power Supply

Input:AC 115V/230V 50/60Hz

Output:DC 12V

Total Power

270W

270W

250W

270W

270W

Bed Temp.

≤100℃

≤100℃

≤60℃

≤60℃

≤100℃

Nozzle Temp.

≤250℃

Resume Print

NO

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Filament Detector

NO

Yes

Yes

Yes

NO

Daul Z-Axis

NO

Yes

Yes

Yes

NO

language Selection

NO

EN/CN

Operating System

Windows XP/Vista//7/8/10 MAC/Linux

Printing Speed

≤180mm/s，Normal 30-60mm/s

CONTENTS

Dear consumers,

Thank you for choosing our products. For the best experience, please read the
instructions before operating the Printer. Our 3D team will always be ready to give
you the best service. Please contact us via the phone number or e-mail ad dress
provided at the end when you encounter any problem with the Printer.

For a better experience in using our product, you may learn how to use the Printer in
the following ways:

View the accompanied instructions and videos in the TF card.

Visit our official website www.creality3d.cn You will find relevant software/hardware
information, contact det ails and operation and maintenance instru ctions on the
website.

Introduction................................1

General List................................2

Device Installion.........................3

Cable Connection......................4

Screen Information....................5

Loading Filament...…............…6

Platform Adjustment.................7

Software Installation.................8

For the First Printing................9

NOTES

1. Do not use the printer any way other than described herein in order to avoid
personal injury or property damage.

2. Do not place the printer near any heat source or flammable or explosive objects.
We suggest placing it in a well-ventilated, low-dust environment.

3. Do not expose the printer to violent vibration or any unstable environment, as
this may cause poor print quality.

4. Before using e xp erimental o r exotic fila me nts, we suggest using standard
filaments such as ABS or PLA to calibrate and test the machine.

5. Do no t us e any ot her pow er cable ex ce pt the on e supplie d. Always u se a
grounded three-prong power outlet.

6. Do not touch the nozzle or printing surface during operation as they may be hot.
Keep hands away from machine while in use to avoid burns or personal injury.

7. Do not wear gloves or loose clothing when operating the printer. Such cloths
may become tangled in the printers moving parts leading to burns, possible
bodily injury, or printer damage.

8. When cleaning debris from the printer hotend, always use the provided tools.
Do not touch the nozzle directly when heated. This can cause personal injury.

9. Clean the printer frequently. Always turn the power off when cleaning, and wipe
with a dry cloth to remove dust, adhered printing plastics or any other material
off the frame, guide rails, or wheels . Use glass cleaner or isopropyl alcohol to
clean the print surface before every print for consistent results.

10. Children under 10 years of age should not use the printer without supervision.

A、 Introduction

Z Gantry Frame

Nozzle Kit

TF Slot and USB Port

Display Screen

Control Knob

Voltage Selection

Base Frame

Platform

Filament Holder

Control Box

Nozzle Assembly Connection

Platform Connection

Power Cable Connection

Extruder (E) Stepper

X Limit Switch

X Stepper

Z Stepper

Z Limit Switch

Y Limit Switch

Y Stepper

1

No.

Image

Name

Qty

No.

Image

Name

Qty

No.

Image

Name

Qty

1 Spool & Nuts

1set7

Power Cable

1

13 Spade

1

2 Spool Holder

18

USB Cable

1

14 Cable Ties

1set

3

TF Card & Card

Reader

1set9

PTFE Tubing

(spare part)

1

15

Hex keys, Wrench

& Screwdriver

1set

4 T-Bracket (Right)

110

Nozzle Cleaner

1

16 Spare Parts

1set

5

T-Bracket

& Z Limit Switch

(Left)

111Filament（200g）

1

17 Decorative Strip

1

6

M5X25 Bolt & Lock

Washer

4 sets12Diagonal Pliers

1

18 Thumb Screw

3

B、General List

uTool list

2

Tool Box

Control Box

Base Frame

*CR-10 mini without T-Bracket (Right) & Decoration Strip.

Gantry Frame

C、Device Installtion

u Install the Gantry Frame

M5X25
4pcs

u Install the T-shaped fixing block.

Note : M ake s ure th at the nu t fo r
profil e has b e e n t u r n e d by 9 0 °
before fastening the
T-shaped fixing block.

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*CR-10 mini without T-Bracket (right).

3

◆ Install the Rack

Attach the Bracket
with two thumb screws.

◆ Install decoration strip

Install decoration belt into the
notch, starting from one end.

*The decoration Strip is available in various colors. The pictures above are for reference only.

*CR-10mini without Decoration Strip.

Cut off the excess material with
the diagonal pliers

4

Attach Spool Holder
with included Nuts

Finished

Attach the Decorative Trim to all
parts needing to be decorated.

D、Introduction

Y Stepper and Limit Switch

Extruder (E) Stepper

X Stepper and Limit Switch

Z Stepper and Limit Switch

Connect the Stepper Motors according to
the yellow labels on the 6pin (4-wire) side.

Connect the Limit Switches according to the
yellow labels on the 3pin (2-wire) side.
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Connect the aviation connectors to the
ports with corresponding pins

• Select the correct input voltage to match your local
mains (230V or 115V)

• Damage can occur if voltage is set incorrectly.

• Make sure the power cable is connected.

5

E、 Screen Information

Push：OK/Enter Sub Menu
Turn：Change Option/Value

Print Speed

Device Model

Set Temperature of

the Nozzle

Current Temperature

of the Nozzle

Set Temperature of

the Hot Bed

Current Temperature

of the Hot Bed

Part Cooling Fan

Speed

Current Location of

the nozzle

Print Time

Print Progress

Prompt Message

6

F、Loading Filament

1、Preheat

Method 1

7

Method 2

2、Feed Filament

Press and hold the extruder lever then insert the1.75mm filament through
the small hole of the extruder. Continue feeding until you see filament come out
the nozzle.

Tip：How to Replace the Filament？

1、Cutting filament near the Extruder and slowly feed new filament until they

are fed into the new filament.

2、Preheating the nozzle and withdraw the filament quickly and feed the new

filament.

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7

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G、Bed Leveling

1. Prepare →Auto Home. Waiting for the nozzle to move to the left/front of the platform.→ Prepare→Disable Steppers(Close stepper drive，release
motor）

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The nozzle is too far away from the
platform, so the consumables can not
adhere to the platform.

1

2. Move the nozzle the front/left leveling screw and adjust the
platform height by turning the knob underneath. Use a piece of
A4 paper (standard printer paper) to assist with the adjustment,
making sure that the nozzle lightly scratches the paper.

3. Complete the adjustment of the screw on all 4 corners.

4. Repeat above steps 1-2 times if necessary.

2

8

Filament are extruded evenly, just
sticking on the platform.

The nozzle is too close to the platform,
an d the f i lam e n t ar e not e x t r uded
enough, even scraping the platform.

H、Software Installation

1. Double click to
install the software.

2、Double click to
open the software.

3. Select language→Next→Select your machine→Next→Finish.

9

I、First Printing

1.Slicing

Open the software→Load→Select the file→Wait for slicing to finish ,and save the gcode file to TF card.

2.Printing

10

Insert the TF card→ Print → Select the file to be printed.

After- Sales Service

Service

1, The printer can be returned within seve n d ays, 15 days replacement,
one year warranty, lifetime maintenance.

Replacement requirement

1. The appearance of the product is intact, without damage, scratches,
smudges, cracks, deformation, etc.;

2. Machine parts, tools and others are complete;

3. Provide a complete and valid purchase invoice and warranty, product
number should be the same.

Warranty coverage

1. The following accessories are not included in the warranty coverage
if they are not damaged by transportation: platform sticker; platform
forming plate; acrylic cover; card reader and TF card; platform glass;
USB cable; filament; rack and tools,etc.

2. Profile: Before we deliver the goods, we will do the machine test, so
maybe there will be light scratch, or due to long-distance
transportation, which scratch the profile a little bit. in the premise of
not affecting the normal use, in principle, not within the scope of
warranty;

3. Nozzle assembly (nozzle, heating block, throat pipe,heat sink, Teflon
tube, etc.) warranty period is 3 months, if it is damage after the
warranty expires, you need to purchase another one;

4. Motherboard, LCD display, power supply, hot bed,warranty period is
12 months, if there are quality problems, you can get free
maintenance; over the warranty period, can be sent back to the
original factory maintenance, the users need to bear the return
shipping and maintenance costs;

5. Not included in warranty coverage:
(1) It is not possible to provide an effective after-sales service card or
serial number;
(2) The whole machine and components exceed the warranty period;
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(3) Equipment failure or damage caused by unauthorized modification
of the equipment (private modification includes: 1. modif ication of
the nozzle assembly; 2. modification of the machine structure; 3. use
of third-party components; 4. use of third-party firmware procedures
or change the original Factory firmware program, etc.);

(4) Equipment failure or damage due to incorrect installation and use;

(5) Equipment failure or damage caused by the use of the equipment
in a working environment not specified by the product;

 (6) Equipment failure or damage due improper use (beyond workload,
etc.) or maintenance (moisture, etc.);

(7) Equipment failure or damage due to the use of other branded
components or low quality consumables.

Statement:
For better highlighting the function and effectiveness of 3d printer and
promoting the development of global market economic, strengthening
the user self-discipline of 3d industry and establishing a good image
of 3d pr in ting, since C re ality 3d pr in ter hav e p as sed all kinds of
authorized product certificates and quality management system.hereby
we declare that it is strictly forbidden to use our printer to print any
products or equipment that are in violation of the specific country and
regions legislation.

The revision date: April 24,2019

SHENZHEN CREALITY 3D TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD.

11F&Room1201,Block3,Jin ChengYuan,TongshengC ommunity ,Dal
ang,LonghuaDistrict,S henzhen,China,518109
Official Website: www.creality 3d.cn
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