Monoprice 33012 User Manual

Select Mini Pro 3D Printer

P/N 33012, 33286, 33287

User's Manual

CONTENTS

SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES ....................................................................................................................................... 3

INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 4

FEATURES .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4

CUSTOMER SERVICE .................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

PACKAGE CONTENTS ................................................................................................................................................................................. 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

Notice for Industry Canada .......................................................................................................................................................... 22

SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES

 Be careful not to damage the printing surface on the build plate.  Do not remove the insulating tape on the extruder nozzle.  Take care to avoid touching hot parts, including heat blocks, extruder nozzle,

extruded filament, and the heated build plate.

 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 pull or twist the black cable at any time.  Do not force or tear anything when during unpacking and setup. This may cause

damage to the printer and/or its accessories.

 Do not reach inside the printer during operation.  Always 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 fluctuations in temperature

or humidity.

 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 power cord, or any other connected cables with wet

hands.

 Use only in a well-ventilated area. Do not use in close, confined spaces.

 Prior to operation, check the unit and power cord for physical damage. Do not use if

physical damage has occurred.

 Before 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 unit by pulling on the power cord. Always grasp the connector

head or adapter body.

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 instructions in this manual.

FEATURES

 Automatic or manual bed leveling  Live leveling allows for gap adjustment while printing  LCD touch screen interface  Single extrusion print head  Can print PLA, ABS, and other materials  Open frame design for ease of use and maintenance  Includes microSD  Can print using USB connection, Wi-Fi® connection, or microSD card

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card with Cura, Repetier-Host, and a sample 3D model

CUSTOMER SERVICE

The Monoprice Customer Service department is dedicated to ensuring that your ordering,

purchasing, and delivery experience is second to none. If you have any problem with your

order, please give us an opportunity to make it right. You can contact a Monoprice

Customer Service representative 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 Filament rack

1x Plastic scraper

1x USB cable

1x MicroSD™ card

1x Hex wrench

1x Power adapter

1x AC power cord (NEMA 1-15 to IEC 60320 C7)

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

SETUP

Perform the following steps to prepare the printer for use.

1. Remove the printer from its packaging and place it on

a flat, stable surface with plenty of ventilation and a

nearby AC power outlet.

2. Open the Accessories box and remove the Filament

Rack. Slide the tab at the flat end into the slot on the

left side of the printer frame.

3. Ensure that the power switch on the rear panel is in

the OFF position (O side depressed). Plug the AC

Power Adapter into the power input jack on the printer. Next, plug C7 end of the

included AC Power Cable into the C8 panel connector on the AC power adapter,

then plug the other end into a nearby AC power outlet.

4. Insert the included microSD

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

appropriate for the type of filament being

printed.

8. Touch the Bed button, then set the

temperature of the build plate to the value

appropriate for the type of filament being

printed.

9. Touch the Start Preheat button to start preheating the nozzle and build plate. Once

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card into the slot on the right side of the printer.

the target temperatures are reached, the button will change to Stop Preheat and

the displayed nozzle and bed temperatures should be at or near your target values.

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