Wanhao Duplicator i3Mini User Manual

DUPLICATOR

DESKTOP 3D PRINTER

I3 MINI

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

MODEL NUMBER:DUPLICATOR I3 MINI

Important

Read the manual carefully

It will help you get set up with ease

Visit www.wanhao3dprinter.com

We’ve got additional support videos and guides

Email [e-mail]

We’re always happy to help

Join Wanhao Technical Forum for online support

https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/wanhao-printer-3d

Getting the most out of your 3D Printer:

Read the manual carefully

It will help you get set up with ease

Visit www.wanhao3dprinter.com

We’ve got additional support videos and guides

Join Wanhao Technical Forum for online support

https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/wanhao-printer-3d

Google Forum

Email [e-mail]

We’re always happy to help

Warranty Note

If you experience any issues with this product, or it’s
performance is not what you had expected, please contact
us at WANHAO before returning the item to the store.

It is likely that we can resolve any problems for you via
phone or email.

We can be reached through your local distributor. Or on
Phone: [phone](Mon-Sat; 8:30am-5:00pm)

Email: [e-mail]
Web: www.wanhao3dprinter.com

3D Printer

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Warranty Details

The product is guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship and mother board for a period
of 12 months from the date of purchase. The extruder is guaranteed to be free of defects for 90
days. Printing with materials other than WANHAO FILAMENTS which require temperatures above
250 °C or which are different from those recommended on the website www.wanhao3dprinter.
com, will result in the immediate loss of the Warranty. Defects that occur within this warranty
period, under normal use and care, will be repaired, replaced or refunded at our discretion.

The bene ts conferred by this warranty are in addition to all rights and remedies in respect of

the product that the consumer has under the China laws. In case you purchase from WANHAO
distributor, your warranty shall be covered by distributor’s Warranty and honored by WANHAO
distributor too.

Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Chinese Consumer Law.
You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation
for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods
repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to
a major failure.

AFTER SALES SUPPORT

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MODEL: Duplicator I3 MiNi

Safety Instructions

Before you get started, please read these important safety instructions.

CAUTION: The WANHAO 3D Printer generates high temperatures and includes moving parts
that can cause injury. Never reach inside of the WANHAO 3D Printer while it is in operation,
and allow time for the printer to cool down after operation.

HOT SURFACE

Vapours/fumes may be irritating at operating temperatures. Always use the WANHAO
3D Printer in an open, well ventilated area.

Do not leave the WANHAO 3D Printer unattended during operation

Contact with extruded material may cause burns. Wait for printed objects to cool before
removing them from the build platform.

Always take care when using the Scraper. Never direct the Scraper towards your  ngers.

Only use the WANHAO 3D Printer in a clear working area.

• The printer must not be exposed to water or rain, or damage will occur.

• The printer is designed to be used with ambient temperature ranging 15°C - 30°C, and humidity

ranging 20% - 50%. Operating outside these limits may result in low quality models.

• In case of emergency, turn off the 3D printer at the power outlet.

• It is recommended that you use eye protection when cleaning/sanding printed models to avoid

small particles contacting eyes.

• Please read and understand the contents of this installation and user manual carefull.Failure to

read the manual to make the most out of the WANHAO 3D Printer.

• The WANHAO 3D Printer is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical and / or

mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.

• Children should be under constant supervision when using the printer.

• Before installation ,you should make sure that the WANHAO 3D Printer is unplugged from the

power supply. Only use furniture that can safely suppport WANHAO 3D Printer.

• Ensure the mains socket-outlet is near the equipment and is easily accessible.

MOVING PARTS

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Contents

Warranty Details

Safety Instructions

Parts List

Technical Specications

Introduction

1.1 What is 3D Printing?

1.2 From 3D Design to Printed 3D Object

Product Overview

2.1 Printer Front View

2.2 Printer Rear View

2.3 Control Panel

Product Assembly & Intial Setup

3.1 Unboxing and Assembly

3.2 Home Screen

3.3 Navigating the Menus

3.4 Menus Tree

3.5 Adding Filament

3.6 Levelling The Bed

3.6.1 The Levelling Wizard

3.6.2 Manually Levelling the Bed

Printing and Removing Models

4.1 Printing a File

4.2 Good 3D Printing Practices

4.3 Removing 3D Objects from the Bed

4.4 Removing Filament

4.5 Quick Settings

4.6 Advanced Settings

4.7 Filamnent

4.8 Storage

4.9 Creating and Printing your Own Models

4.1.1 During Print Settings

4.7.1 PLA Filament

4.9.1 Saving Files to MicroSD Card

4.9.2 Creating a WANHAO File Using Cura

4.9.3 Installing Cura

4.9.4 Adding your WANHAO 3D Printer to Cura

4.9.5 Loading a 3D Design into Cura

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Servicing

5.1 Servicing your Duplicator I3 MiNi

5.1.1 Replacting the Print Mat

5.1.2 Nozzle Cleaning

5.1.3 Routine Component Check

Finishing

6.1 Finishing Techniques

5.1.4 Storing

6.1.1 Useful Tools/Equipment

6.1.2 Removing Support Material

6.1.3 Sanding

6.1.4 Surface Coating

Maintenance
Disposal of Packaging
Disposal of Product

Troubleshooting

10.1 Troubleshooting

10.1.1 Printing Problems

10.1.2 Commectivty Problems

10.2 Useful Terms

10.1.3 Other Problems

Appendix

References

Repair and Refurbished Goods or Parts Notice

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Parts List

1 x WANHAO 3D Printer

1 x Filament Spool Stand

1 x Power Cable

1 x USB Cable

1 x 4GB MicroSD Card

1 x Scraper

1 x PTFE Tube

1 x Hex Key Set

1 x Cable Ties

1 x 10m PLA Filament

1 x Spare Print Bed Mats

1 x Instruction Manual

(Not Shown)

1 x Getting Started Guide

(Not Shown)

1 x Warranty Card

(Not Shown)

1 x Levelling Card

1 x Solid glue

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Technical Specications

Printing

Print Technology: Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF)
Build Volume: 120 x 135 x 100 mm(Width x Depth x Height)

Layer Resolution: 0.1 – 0.4mm
Positioning Accuracy: X 0.012mm

Y 0.012mm

Z 0.004mm
Extruder Quantity: Single Extruder
Nozzle Diameter: 0.4mm

Print Speed: 10mm/s - 70mm/s
Travel Speed: 10mm/s - 70mm/s
Supported Print Materials: WANHAO Branded PLA, PLA Wood

Temperature

Ambient Operating Temperature: 15°C – 30°C
Operational Extruder Temperature: 170°C - 260°C

Software

Slicer Software: Cura Wanhao Edition
Cura Input Formats: .STL, .OBJ, .DAE, .AMF
Cura Output Format: .GCODE
Connectivity: Micro SD Card, USB port (Firmware updating only)

Electrical

Input Rating: 85~264V AC, 47~63HZ,

0.95A/115VAC 0.56A/230VAC

Physical Dimensions

Printer Frame Dimensions: 325 x 240 x 380 mm(Width x Depth x Height)
Weight: 7KG

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INTRODUCTION

1.1 What is 3D Printing?

3D Printing is a process whereby a real object is created from a 3D Design. Fused Filament

Fabrication (FFF) is one of the most common technologies used by 3D Printers to achieve this.FFF

works on an 'additive' principle by laying down material, such as PLA or ABS lament,in layers to

create a 3D object.

1.2 From 3D Design to Printed 3D Object

3D Design Slice to GCODE Setup WANHAO 3D Printer
3D Printing Process 3D Printed Object

3D Design

Having a 3D design is the rst step to creating a 3D Object.

There are a number of free 3D Designs that can be downloaded
and printed for personal use. Websits such as Thingiverse.com,
Pinshape.com and YouMagine.com are a good place to start,
but there are many more available!

Alternatively,you can create your own 3D Design using 3D Modelling Software. Programs such as
Sketchup or Blender allow this, however this can take some practice before successfully modelling

your 3D Design. After you've nished your 3D Design,you can export it as an. STL le,to be imported

into a 'Slicer' program such as Cura.

Slice to GCODE

A 'Slice' converts a 3D Design (usually an .STL or .AMF format)into
individual layers. It then generates the machine code (such as GCODE)
that the 3D Printer will use for printing.

We recommend the program Cura as it uses a simple interface and includes a large amount of

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support material.

Setup WANHAO 3D Printer

It's important to check your printer before every print.We've included
some steps on page 21 in section 4.2 Good 3D Printing Practices

for you to quickly refer to each time.

3D Printing Process

Now that you've loaded a GCODE file onto the printer,it will
commence heating up the Extruder, then start printing. While
printing, the nozzle will move along the X and Y acis as each layer is
printed. This can take some time,depending on the size of the 3D
model, print speed of the 3D printer and resolution of each layer.

Here is an example of how size,in ll,and resolution can affect printing time:

Dimensions:

In ll:

Resolution:
Print Time:

Filament Used:

3D Printed Object

Once the printer has completed all of the layers, you will have a 3D Printed Object. The
results are certainly worth it, with 3D models ranging from simple to complex.

62.5 x 25.75 x 67.75mm 70 x 70 x 140mm

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2.54m

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6hr 40min

45m

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13hr 12min

45.67m

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Product Overview

2.1 Printer Front View

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1. Filament Tuble

2. X-Axis Frame

3. Cooling Fan

4. Nozzle

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5. Print Bed

6. Front Thumbwheels

7. Control Panel

8. Filament Clamp

9. Tower Frame

10. Spool Holder