SainSmart ENDER3 User Manual

ENDER3 3D PRINTER

USER MANUAL

Contents

I. PREFACE

II. NOTICE

III. PACKAGE LIST

IV. QUICK START

1. Assembly Guide

2. Build Plate Leveling

3. Basic Printing

V. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

VI. MENUS

1. Prepare

2. Control

3. No card/print from SD

4. Init.SD-Card/Change SD-Card

5. Tune

VII. TROUBLESHOOTING

VIII. SUPPORTS & SERVICE

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I. Preface

Notice: Each device must be tested before leaving factory. If there are some residues in extruder or some tiny scratches

on the build tape, it is normal and won’t affect the printing quality.

The SainSmart Ender-3 3D Printer User Guide is designed for the Ender-3 users to start their printing journey. Even if

you are familiar with 3D printing technology, we still recommend that you read through this guide, as there is lots of

important information about the Ender-3 for you to get a better 3D printing experience. To achieve that, you can refer to

the following materials:

Quick Start

Guide Users will find the Quick Start Guide together with the printer accessories. The Quick Start Guide will help you

start your print journey as soon as possible.

Official Website (www.sainsmart.com):

Visit our official website for the up-to-date information concerning software, firmware, etc.

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II. NOTICE

Read all the instructions in the manual and familiarize yourself with the SainSmart Ender-3 3D Printer User Manual

before setting-up and using your 3D printer. Failure to comply with the warning and instructions may result in individual

injury, fire, equipment damage or property damage.

PLEASE STRICTLY FOLLOW ALL THE SAFETY WARNINGS AND NOTICE BELOW ALL THE TIME.

1. Work Environment Safety

Keep your work place tidy. Do not operate SainSmart Ender-3 3D Printer in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or

dust. SainSmart Ender-3 should be placed out of children and untrained people’s reach.

2. Electricity Safety

Please always use the SainSmart Ender-3 3D Printer with a properly grounded outlet.

Please use the power supply provided by SainSmart in case of device damage.

Please unplug the device if you do not use it for long in case of uncertain accident.

Do not refit SainSmart Ender-3 plug.

Do not use SainSmart Ender-3 in damp or wet locations.

Do not expose SainSmart Ender-3 to burning sun.

Avoid using the device during thunderstorm weather.

3. Personal Safety

Do dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.

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Do keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts.

Do not touch the nozzle and build plate during printing.

Do not touch the nozzle after finishing printing.

Do not operate the device while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.

4. Cautions

Do not leave the device unattended for long.

Do not make any modifications to the device.

Do not remove the models with force.

Do operate the device in a well-ventilated environment.

To lower the build plate before loading/unloading filament. The distance between the nozzle and build plate should be

kept for at least 50mm.

Never use the device for illegal activities.

Never use the device to make any food storage vessels.

Never use the device to make any electrical appliance. Never put the model into your mouth.

Notice: Environment Requirements Temperature: RT 15-30 C

Moisture: 20%-70%

5. Filament

Do not abuse the filament.

Do not unpack until filament is needed.

Storage all polymers degrade with time.

Filament should be stored in clean and dry conditions.

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III. PACKAGE LIST

Parts

3.5inch

LCD display

Extruder parts Belt tensioner Z-axis motor Z-axis limit module Spool holder

3D Printer base

（with extruder

connected）

Power supply

110/220V

Roller bracket Nozzle parts

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Power cableCover Belt

Sections

Right-rails Left-rails Lead-screw X-rails Top-rails

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Fasteners

Tools

M5x8mm x 4pcs M5 T-Nut x 2PCS M4x20mm x 2pcs

M5X25 x 4PCS M4X16 x 4PCS

M4X18-P x 2PCS M5X45 x 4PCS

TF card with Reader

TF

x 1PCS

Screwdriver

x 1PCS

Allen wrench 1.5# 2.0#

2.5# 3.0# 4.0# x 5PCS

Wrench 6# x 1PCS
Wrench 8-10# x1PCS

PLA filament 50g

x 1PCS

Cable tie

x 10PCS

Nozzle 0.4mm

x1PCS

Pneumatic fittings

x1PCS

Needle for nozzle

x1PCS

Removal tool

x 1PCS

Pliers

x 1PCS

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IV. QUICK START

1. Assembly Guide

Step 1

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4pcs

M5X45

L

R

Ba

Shorter

Front

RL

Longer

Shorter

Step 2

2pcs

M5X8

S

2pcs

M4X20

P

Front

Select the correct input voltage to
match your local mains (220V or 110V)

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Step 3

10

Zl

Front

X

≈32mm

Step 4

Back

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2pcs

M4X18P

1

T8

Zm

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