MUTOH Value 3D MagiX MF-1100 Operation Manual

MF-1100

Thank you for buying the Value 3D MagiX MF-1100. Please read
this manual before using this products for long term usage. This

product has been adjusted before shipment from the factory.

OPERATION

MANUAL

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[Warranty Regulations]

■Repairs shall be charged for in the following cases even during the warranty period.

(a) Malfunctions caused by misuse (for example, by performing operations not described in

this Operation Manual)

(b) Malfunctions caused by use of supplies which is not qualified by

MUTOHENGINEERING INC.

(c) When the equipment has been repaired, remodeled or disassembled by someone other than

MUTOH ENGINEERING INC. or a designated contractor

(d) Malfunctions caused by fire, natural disaster, natural calamity, lightning strikes, abnormal

voltage, etc.

(e) Malfunctions caused by immersion in water, falling, mud, sand, dust, gas (e.g. sulfide-

containing gas), etc.

(f) Malfunctions caused by deficiencies in storage (e.g. storage under abnormal temperature or

humidity conditions)
(g) Malfunctions caused by improper maintenance
(h) Malfunctions or damage caused by transportation, transfer, falling, etc. after purchase
(i) Malfunctions and damage caused when the equipment is loaded on a vehicle, ship, etc.
(j) When the warranty is not presented
(k) When the date of purchase, purchaser's address, purchaser's name, and the name of the store of

purchase is not entered in the warranty or these have been altered
(l) When the main unit has been resold
(m) Replacement of supplies, etc.

This warranty is valid only in Japan.

■This warranty shall not be re-issued even if it has been lost. Keep it stored in a safe place.

■We shall make no guarantee whatsoever for any direct or indirect damages arising from use

or malfunction of the product.

■Name, address, telephone number, and other details provided by the customer may sometimes be
used for product servicing and safety check activities for after service.

■The firmware of the MF-1100 is open source, and is licensed under the General Public License (GPL).
The source code can be provided upon request. However, that we cannot provide support for source
code. Also, corrections made to the software by the user and distribution of the software performed by
the user shall be the responsibility of the user in accordance with the GPL. We shall not assume any
liability whatsoever for corrections and distribution performed by the user.
For the full text of the GPL, refer to the following web site:

http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html

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Contents

1. Safety Precautions 4

2. Checking Accessories 5

3. Names of Parts 6

4. Installing the Main Unit 8

5. Installing the Software 15

6. Initial Setup of the Slicer 17

7. Installing the Driver on the PC Connected to the Printer 18

8. Initial Setup of the Control Software 21

9. Preparing the Filament 23

10. Basic Operations 25

Details of Pronterface 33

11. Printing from MicroSD Cards 35

12. Reattaching Polyimide Tape 36

13. Replacing the Heater Head 37

14. Using the MagiX LED Light 39
(Supplementary Explanation 1) Glossary 40
(Supplementary Explanation 2) Troubleshooting 41
(Supplementary Explanation 3) Main Unit Specifications 42

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1. Safety Precautions

This section describes items that should be strictly observed to prevent injury to the user and others
and damage to property. Before reading the main descriptions in this manual, fully understand the
content (indications/graphic symbols) described below and observe the descriptions provided.

[Explanation of Indications Used in This Manual]

Indications

Meaning

WARNING

This indicates that mishandling of the product by the user
may result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

This indicates that mishandling of the product by the user
may result in injury or damage to property.

[Explanation of Graphic Symbols Used in This Manual]

Graphic Symbol

Meaning

PROHIBITED

This indicates a "prohibited action" that must not be performed.

INSTRUCTION

This indicates an "instruction" that must be performed.

WARNING

1. Never allow pets or other living creatures inside the equipment. The
equipment and printing will not function properly.

2. During printing, be sure to keep the front cover closed, and do not put

your hands inside the equipment.
Otherwise, your hands may get caught by rotating parts and get injured
or burned by hot parts.

WARNING

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CAUTION

3. If the previous printed model or other obstacles are on the heat table, the
equipment and printing will not function properly. This is also may result in
equipment malfunction.

4. Safety cannot be assured when molded objects are used as houseware.

5. Never use MUTOH ENGINEERING INC. products for making objects that

violate the Ordnance Manufacturing Act, Swords and Firearms Control
Law (known more by its official name the Law to Control the Possession

of Firearms and Swords), regulations for the upbringing of young people

and other laws and ordinances, and public order and standards of decency.
MUTOH ENGINEERING INC. accepts no liability whatsoever for items
produced as indicated above and for their use.

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2. Checking Accessories

The following are the accessories for this equipment. Check that all accessories are provided in the
packing case.

Q'ty

1 pc

1 pc

1 pc

4 sheets

Accessory/Name

AC adapter for main

1 pc

AC adapter for LED lighting

(See "14. Using the MagiX LED Light.")

PLA filament (white) 1 kg

USB cable, 1.5 m

1 pc

Spanner (13 mm)

Polyimide tape

*This is attached to the table.

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3. Names of Parts

Front Inside

Front side

Adjuster foot (4 locations)

Top

Filament shaft

Filament stopper

Filament guide

Print head

Heat
table

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Left side panel

Micro SD card slot

USB terminal

Power terminal

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4. Installing the Main Unit

1. Open the top of the cardboard packing case.

2. Remove the pad from the top and the corner pads on all four corners.

CAUTION

・ When using a box cutter to open the cardboard packing case, take care not to

insert the blade of the box cutter too deep.

・

Doing so,it might damage the main unit.

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Top side view

3. Remove the main unit.

Filament

4. Take out the accessories. The accessories are secured in place by tape
under the main unit.

CAUTION

・ This work should be performed by at least two personnel.
・

When removing the main unit, hold the frame at the sections marked in

red.

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The following are the accessories for this equipment. Check that all accessories are provided in the
packing case.

5. Install at a sturdy, level and stable location.

Q'ty

1 pc

1 pc

1 pc

4 sheets

Accessory/Name
AC adapter

1 pc

AC adapter for LED lighting

PLA filament (white) 1 kg

USB cable, 1.5 m

1 pc

Spanner (13 mm)

Polyimide tape

*This is attached to the table.

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WARNING

・

Install the main unit so that the power plug can be easily removed.

(A power switch is not provided on the main unit. So, remove the power plug when the
main unit is not to be used for a long time.)

・ Install the main unit at a level and stable location where it will not tip over or fall in the

event of an earthquake, for example.

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At the installation site, ensure at least 30 mm of space away from inflammable materials in the

surrounding area.

6. Adjust the adjuster feet.

■Prepare the 13 mm spanner (supplied).
(1) Adjust the adjuster feet so that all four feet are in contact with the surface of the installation

site.
(2) Turn the top ring to adjust the height of the adjuster feet.

(3) To lower the feet, turn left of the top ring. To left the feet, turn right of the ring.

*In the initial state, the feet are raised.

(4) When all four feet are in contact with the surface of the installation site, tighten the nut of the
adjusted feet with the spanner to secure the feet in place.

Tighten with the
spanner to
secure feet in
place

Falls Rises

Turn

30

30

30

View from top of main unit

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7. Remove the fixing brackets for the packaging.

■Two fixed brackets for the packaging are secured in place, one to secure the print head and one to

secure the heat table.

(1) Press the in packed bracket on the front face marked "PUSH" to open the door.
(2) Turn the nut and screw of the fixing bracket installed on the left side of the print head to

unfasten the bracket, and remove the bracket while opening it out.

(3) A fixing bracket is attached to the heat table on the front right side. In the same way as for

the print head, turn the nut and screw of the fixing bracket to loosen the bracket, and
remove the bracket while opening it out.

Turn the nut and screw to
remove

Remove while

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8. Connect the USB cable to the PC.

■Prepare the supplied USB cable
(1) Insert one end of the USB cable into the USB terminal on the left side panel of the main unit.
(2) Insert the other end of the USB cable into the USB terminal on the PC.

USB terminal

CAUTION

・ Allow sufficient slack in the cable. If the cable is taut, vibration may cause

the connection to become loose, which will result in communications being

disconnected and printing interrupted.

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9. Connect the power cable.

■Prepare the AC adapter (supplied).

(1) Insert the cable (supplied) into the AC adapter main unit.

(2) Insert the round plug of the AC adapter into the power terminal on the side of the main unit.

Power terminal

(3) Insert the plug of the AC adapter into the power outlet.

Firmly insert the power plug into the 100 VAC power outlet properly.
We recommend to use ground for the usage of plug.