Monoprice Maker Ultimate 2 User Manual
Maker Ultimate 2 3D Printer
P/N 36045
User's Guide
CONTENTS
SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES ....................................................................................................................................... 4
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
FEATURES .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
CUSTOMER SERVICE .................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
PACKAGE CONTENTS ................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
PRODUCT OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Right Side View ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
MENU SYSTEM ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Menu Map .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Menu Operation ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Main Menu .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Info Screen ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Prepare Menu ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 12
Move Axis Menu ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Control Menu ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 14
Temperature Menu .............................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Door Open Check Menu .................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Set Filament_Check Menu ............................................................................................................................................................ 16
Set Z_Offset Menu ............................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Machine Info Screen ........................................................................................................................................................................... 17
WIIBUILDER SLICING SOFTWARE .................................................................................................................................................. 17
Installation ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
WiiBuilder Setup ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Speed Tab ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Infill Tab ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Support Tab ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
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Build Plate Adhesion Tab ............................................................................................................................................................... 26
Retraction Tab ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
Material Tab ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Travel Tab ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Machine Tab .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 29
Line Width Tab ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 30
Dual Extrusion Tab ................................................................................................................................................................................ 31
Warping Precaution Tab ................................................................................................................................................................. 32
Seam Tab ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 32
Others Tab ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 33
GETTING STARTED ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 35
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................................................................. 37
Cleaning the Nozzle ........................................................................................................................................................................... 37
Clearing a Blocked Nozzle ............................................................................................................................................................ 37
Replacing the Tape on the Build Platform ..................................................................................................................... 39
Optical Shaft and Screw Rod Maintenance .................................................................................................................. 39
Cleaning the Feed Gear ................................................................................................................................................................... 39
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 41
TECHNICAL SUPPORT .............................................................................................................................................................................. 42
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE ............................................................................................................................................................. 42
Notice for FCC ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 42
Notice for Industry Canada .......................................................................................................................................................... 43
EU Declaraton of Conformity ..................................................................................................................................................... 43
WEEE Information ............................................................................................................................................................................... 44
Safety Notice ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 45
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SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES
Please read this entire manual before using this device, paying extra attention to these
safety warnings and guidelines. Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
Do not reach inside the printer during operation.
Always allow the printer and extruded filament to cool before reaching inside.
Take care to avoid touching hot parts, including heat blocks, extruder nozzle, build
platform, and extruded filament.
Do not wear gloves when operating or repairing to avoid entanglement.
Keep the printer and all accessories out of reach of children.
Do not force or tear anything when unpacking and during setup. This may cause
damage to the printer and/or its accessories.
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.
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.
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This device uses a grounded power cord and requires a ground connection for safe
operation. Ensure that the power source has a proper ground connection. Do not
modify the plug or use a "cheater" plug to bypass the ground connection.
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.
Use only in a well-ventilated area. Do not use in close, confined spaces.
Take care when using a scraper to remove a model. Never direct the scraper
towards your fingers or body.
The printer is designed to operate with an ambient temperature ranging from +41°F
(+5°C) to +104°F (+40°C). Printing outside these limits may result in low quality
prints.
Use eye protection when cleaning or sanding the printed models to avoid getting
small particles in your eyes.
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this Maker Ultimate 2 3D Printer! This printer uses the FFF (Fused
Filament Fabrication) method of printing. It features a metal frame, fully enclosed
structure, and heated build platform. It can print 1.75mm ABS, PLA, metal fill, wood fill, and
other filament types with melting points below 250°C. It has a 200 x 150 x 150 mm print
area and can print at speeds up to 150mm/sec. It can print from a computer using a USB
connection or from sliced gcode files stored on a microSD™ card. It supports auto leveling,
has a removable and a heated glass build plate.
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FEATURES
Supports auto leveling
Includes a heated, removable, glass build platform
Can print using a USB connection to your PC or from a sliced gcode file on a
microSD™ card
Supports ABS, PLA, metal fill, wood fill, and other filament types with melting
points below 250°C
200 x 150 x 150 mm print area
Can print at speeds up to 150mm/sec.
Includes WiiBuilder slicing software
Includes 8GB microSD™ card
Fully assembled
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 or via email at support@monoprice.com. Check the website for
support times and links.
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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 500g spool of PLA filament
1x Filament holder
1x 8GB microSD™ card
1x microSD™ card reader
1x Metal scraper
1x USB cable
1x Switch cable
1x Motor cable
1x Set of Allen keys
1x Roll yellow tape
1x Spanner
1x Stick of water washable glue
1x US power cord
1x UK power cord
1x EU power cord
5x User's manuals (English, Deutsche, Español, Français, Italiano)
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Front View
1. Top Cover
2. Front Door
3. AC Power Socket and Power Switch
4. LCD Display
5. Control Knob
6. Heated Build Platform
7. Nozzle
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Right Side View
1. Filament Holder
2. microSD™ Card Slot
3. USB Port
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MENU SYSTEM
In fo Screen B ack
Prep are
N o zzle
Filam ent In
R etract
A uto h om e
M ove axis
C an cel all
Leve l b ed
Tem p erature
D o or O p en C heck
Set Filam ent C h eck
Set Z O ffset
M achine In fo
G cod e files list
C ontrol
Print from SD
B ed
Menu Map
Menu Operation
The Control Knob to the right of the LCD Display is used to manipulate the menu.
If on a menu or submenu, turn the Control Knob counterclockwise to move the
menu highlight up or to the left.
If on a menu or submenu, turn the Control Knob clockwise to move the menu
highlight down or to the right.
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If on a menu or submenu, push the Control Knob to enter the highlighted submenu
or to select the highlighted entry for editing.
If editing a value, turn the Control Knob counterclockwise to decrease the value.
If editing a value, turn the Control Knob clockwise to increase the value.
If editing a value, push the Control Knob to save the displayed value and return to
the previous menu or submenu.
Main Menu
Info Screen: Displays the printer information screen.
Prepare: Opens the Prepare submenu. When printing a model, the Prepare
operation is replaced with the Tune option.
Tune: Opens the Tune submenu. When not printing a model, the Tune option is
replaced with the Prepare option.
Control: Opens the Control submenu.
Print from SD™: Displays a list of gcode files on the inserted microSD™ card. If a
microSD card is not inserted, the line will read No SD card.
Pause/Resume print: When printing a model, select Pause print to pause the print.
While the print is paused, select Resume print to resume printing.
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Stop print: When printing a model, select Stop print to cancel the print operation.
Info Screen
Press the Control Knob to exit the Info Screen.
Prepare Menu
Main: Select the Main option to return to the Main Menu.
Filament In: Loads filament.
Retract: Unloads filament.
Auto home: Moves the extruder and build platform to their home positions.
Set home offsets: Displays the Set Home Offsets screen.
Move axis: Opens the Move Axis menu.
Cancel all: Cancels all printer operations.
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Move Axis Menu
Prepare: Returns to the Prepare Menu.
Move 10mm: Selecting the Move 10mm option displays the movement screen, as
shown on the left above, allowing you to move the X and Y axes only.
Move 1mm: Selecting the Move 1mm option displays the movement screen, as
shown on the right above, allowing you to move the X, Y, and Z axes, as well as the
extruder.
Move 0.1mm: Selecting the Move 0.1mm option displays the movement screen, as
shown on the right above, allowing you to move the X, Y, and Z axes, as well as the
extruder.
Move axis: Select the Move axis option to return to the Control Menu.
Move X: Select the Move X option to open the Move X Edit Screen. Rotate the
Control Knob to move the extruder along the X axis, then press it to save the value
and return to the Move Axis Menu.
Move Y: Select the Move Y option to open the Move Y Edit Screen. Rotate the
Control Knob to move the extruder along the Y axis, then press it to save the value
and return to the Move Axis Menu.
Move Z: Select the Move Z option to open the Move Z Edit Screen. Rotate the
Control Knob to move the build platform up or down, then press it to save the
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value and return to the Move Axis Menu. This option will only be visible when
choosing 1mm or 0.1mm.
Extruder: Select the Extruder option to open the Move Extruder Edit Screen. Rotate
the Control Knob to push filament in or out, then press it to save the value and
return to the Move Axis Menu. This option will only be visible when choosing 1mm
or 0.1mm.
Control Menu
Main: Select the Main option to return to the Main Menu.
Level bed: Starts the bed leveling process.
Temperature: Opens the Temperature Menu.
Door Open Check: Opens the Door Open Check Menu.
Set Filament_Check: Opens the Set Filament_Check Menu.
Set Z_Offset: Opens the Set Z_Offset Menu.
Machine Info: Displays the Machine Info Screen.
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