AnkerMake M5 FDM User manual
51005003671 V01
Anker Innovations Limited. All rights reserved. AnkerMake and AnkerMake Logo are
trademarks of Anker Innovations Limited, registered in the United States and other
countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Product Name: AnkerMake M5
Model: V8111
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01 EN
Important Safety Instructions
• The power cord shall be connected to socket-outlet with earthing
connection.
• The power supply should be installed near the equipment, and the socket-
outlet must be easily accessible.
• Only use the power cord provided by the manufacturer. Using unauthorized
power cords may cause danger and violate the authorization of the product
and the guarantee.
• The power cord plug is considered as the disconnect device. Once
unplugged, the product is considered to be disconnected from the power
source.
• Do not use the device in an environment where the temperature is too high
or low. Never expose the device to strong sunshine or wet environments.
• The suitable temperature range for the product and its accessories is 59 ℉-
95 ℉/ 15℃-35℃.
• It is recommended to operate the device in an environment with a
temperature that ranges from 59 ℉/15℃to 77 ℉/25℃.
• When operating, place the device in an environment that has a normal
room temperature and good ventilation.
• This equipment is not suitable for use in locations where children are likely to
be present. This equipment is not intended for use by children.
• CAUTION - Moving parts. Keep body parts away from moving parts.
• CAUTION - Hot parts. Do not touch.
•Do not use the product in any way other than described herein in order to
avoid personal injury or property damage.
•User should comply with the laws and regulations of his/her corresponding
country and region where the equipment is located (used), abide by
professional ethics, pay attention to safety obligations, and strictly prohibit the
use of our products or equipment for any illegal purposes. Our company will
not be responsible for any violators' legal liability under any circumstances.
EN 02
Support
Please visit www.ankermake.com for video tutorials, the user manual,
and more information.
FAQ
What's in the Box
M4
M5
M2.5
Platform
Screws Power Cord Filament Toolbox
Gantry Frame Filament Holder
03 EN
At a Glance
USB-C Port
Touch Screen
Camera
Extruder
Nozzle
Power Socket
Indicator Light
PTFE Feeding Tube
Extruder Clip
Gantry Frame
Platform
PEI Plate
Power Switch
Ventilation Holes
EN 04
Assembling the Printer
Step 1. Installing Gantry Frame
What You Need
M5
Open the box, then place the foam cover (A) on a at, stable surface.
Take out all the accessories in the foam (B), then place the foam (B) next to the
foam cover (A) as support.
Platform Screws ToolboxGantry Frame
05 EN
Take out the gantry frame with its packaging foam (C) and place it on the foam (B).
Move the gantry frame as shown below.
Detach the bottom cover from the platform.
EN 06
Route the USB-C cables through the holes, then insert the two supports of the
gantry frame into the base holes.
Fasten 8 screws into the platform to rmly x the gantry frame.
M5×8
07 EN
Step 2. Wiring
What You Need
M2.5
Connect the motor wires and make sure that the connector's pin side is facing
outside.
Screws Toolbox
EN 08
Connect and secure the USB-C cables with screws.
M2.5×4
Put the bottom cover back onto the platform.
Make sure to rmly secure
the USB-C cables with screws.
09 EN
Step 3. Installing Filament Holder
What You Need
M4
Secure the lament holder with screws.
M4×4
Option 1
Option 2
ScrewsFilament Holder Toolbox
EN 10
Step 4. Connecting to Power
What You Need
Remove the foam on the platform.
Connect the printer to a power outlet with the power cord, then switch on the printer.
The power light will turn steady red.
①
②
Follow instructions on the touch screen to complete the initial setup.
Power Cord
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Leveling Heatbed
Tear off the protective lms on the touch screen.
On the touch screen, follow the onscreen instructions to complete the leveling and
other operations.
Avoid moving the printer during the auto-leveling process.
You can tap Skip, but make sure to level the heatbed before the rst use.
Please set up the system in the AnkerMake app while waiting for leveling to nish.
Steady Green: Working
EN 12
Setting Up the System
Download and install the AnkerMake app, then sign up for an account.
ankermake
Follow in-app instructions to add the printer to your device list and connect it to Wi-Fi.
13 EN
Loading Filament
Place the lament onto the holder.
Straighten the lament at least 0.78 inches
/ 2 cm and cut the tip of the lament at a 45°
angle.
45°
EN 14
Insert the lament. Then press and hold the extruder clip while continuing to insert
the lament. Stop when you feel some resistance.
On the touch screen, tap Control > Extrude > Load. Wait until lament ows out of
the nozzle, then tap Stop.
Indicator Light* Description
Flashing Orange Slowly Heating Up
Fading Green Repeatedly Printing
Flashing Red Alert
Steady Green Normal
15 EN
Installing the AnkerMake Slice
For the best printing experience, download and install the AnkerMake Slicer to your
computer from
ankermake.com/software
The AI recognition capabilities will be not available when the printer works with
other 3D slicer software, such as Cura and Simplify3D.
Printing
On the touch screen or in the AnkerMake app, select a le from Internal or USB to start
printing, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the printing. You can also
start printing via the AnkerMake Slicer.
EN 16
Notice
FCC Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Warning: Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures: (1) Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna. (2) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. (3) Connect the
equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. (4)
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Radio Frequency Exposure Statement
The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirements. The device can be used
in xed/mobile exposure condition. The min separation distance is 20cm.
Notice: Shielded cables
All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain
compliance with FCC regulations.
The following importer is the responsible party
Company Name: Fantasia Trading LLC
Address: 5350 Ontario Mills Pkwy, Suite 100, Ontario, CA 91764
Telephone: 1-800-988-7973
This product complies with the radio interference requirements of the European
Community.
Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, Anker Innovations Limited declares that this device is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU.For the declaration of conformity,
visit the Web site: https://ankermake.com.
This product complies with the radio interference requirements of the United Kingdom
Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, Anker Innovations Limited declares that this device is in compliance with Radio Equipment
Regulations 2017(SI 2017/1206). The full text of the UK declaration of conformity is available at the
following internet address: https://ankermake.com.
RF exposure information:
The Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) level has been calculated based on a distance of
d=20 cm between the device and the human body. To maintain compliance with RF exposure
requirement, use product that maintain a 20cm distance between the device and human body.
Frequency bands and power are as below:
Function Bands Operation Frequency Max.Power
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz 2412-2472MHz EIRP 19.84 dBm
Bluetooth 2.4GHz 2402-2480 MHz EIRP 9.18 dBm
The following importer is the responsible party (contract for EU matters):
Anker Innovations Deutschland GmbH I Georg-Muche-Strasse 3, 80807 Munich, Germany
The following importer is the responsible party (contract for UK matters):
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