EasyThreed E3D Minnie User manual

E3D Minnie USER'S MANUAL
Please watch operation video in Website or YouTube
Channel:Easythreed 3D

Thank you for purchasing E3D Minnie 3d printer. Minnie is a kind of consumer 3D printer.
Its very good and very easy for kids to use.
This Manual is subject to change. For updated information, please visit
www.easythreed.com
1，Un-Boxing Minnie 3d printer
1:Lift The Minnie from its packaging box.Remove all bubble wrap,foam,and tape(may
repuire scissors).
2:Inside is an Minnie 3d printer and an accessories box with a user manual,3D
filament,USB Cable,power adapter,TF card,card reader,scraper,filament holder and
screw driver.
3:Be sure to remove the”Gantry Clips” located on the front left and front right corners of
the printer.The clips are only for protection during transportation.(As shown in the figure 1)
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4:Place the filament holder at the left or right side of the printer（best is the right
side）,then hang filament on(As shown in the figure 2)
Precaution:Do not place the filament holder at the front or back of the printer,which will
affect the printing quality.
2，Slicer software application (STL format 3D file need be sliced
to gcode format that printer can recognize).
(1).This 3d printer runs with it’s own developed slicing software named Easyware ,
it is in the TF card included in the accessories box , please copy it to your
computer and no need installation ,you can also download Easyware from
official website, and you can watch Slicer operation video in Youtube channel..
Easyware slicer can recognize STL format 3D file.
(2). STL format 3D file need be sliced to .gcode format, and save to TF card, and
Insert TF card to printer, then can print 3D file. (3D Printer can recognize gcode
format file only).
3，Connect and Power The Minnie
1:Plug the provided original Minnie power adaptor into the socket and the print button
indicator light should be on.
2:If need to power off the Minnie after printing completed.Then unplug the power adaptor
from the back of the printer .
4，Steps to Print

4.1 Install 3D filament
Feed: before print need load filament inside the nozzle, step as followed, Insert filament
into the guiding tube until it can not go further,and gently press the filament to stop it runs
back. Then use another hand to operate the screen , choose “prepare” and confirm,
and choose “in/out filament” and confirm . then choose”in filament” and confirm, The
printer head has a heating process when feeding. Please wait patiently for a while. wait
till there will be 10cm silk filament come out from the nozzle. Filament feed successfully.
Choose”Stop in/out filament” to return.
4.2 slice model and save to TF card.
Ause our Easyware Slicer software to slice the model .STL file.(pls visit our
website to watch our Slice Video Video to learn how to use our Slicer) , after slice
save gcode file to TF card. And insert TF card to printer.
Note: there is a gcode file inside the TF card when it come from factory.
4.3 Start to print.
From the screen you can choose” print from SD” and enter inside the TF card,
Choose the gcode file inside the TF card And confirm . then printer start to print.

4.4 Pause/Restore
during printing, choose”Pause print”press button , then printing paused.
If need to continue print , choose”Resume print”press button , the printer goes
back to print .
4.5 Stop Print
If you want to stop print during printing , choose”Stop print”press button,
the machine will stop printing, then printing cancelled.
4.6 Retract:
If want to replace another roll of filament or the machine does not print for long time.Then
needs to retract the filament. Step as followed, operate the screen choose”prepare”and
confirm, and choose “in/out filament” and confirm .then choose”out filament” and
confirm, The printer head has a heating process when retracting. Please wait patiently for
a while.Filament will retract successfully in the normal situation. Please Pay attention to
that,gently pull up the material to help till filament completely get out of the printer.
Choose”Stop in/out filament” to return.

Precaution:Printing bed leveling and removable platform plate
If found the bed is not leveled in the process of printing, then needs to adjust the screws in
the bed, Gently rotate the screws clockwise,the bed will goes down,rotate the screws
anti-clockwise,the bed will goes up.
After print you can take off the platform magnet plate (can use a pen to assist with )
5. Online printing(For Experts):

5.1:Install the USB driver(in TF card or download from easythreed.com)to computer.
5.2:Install Cura-15.04.6 slicing software(in TF card or download from easythreed.com)
5.3:The above software installation and how to print online,please refer to the electronic
version of “Nano online printing user manual”(in TF card or download from
easythreed.com)
Safety Considerations
Caution:Hot!Keep your fingers away from the Nozzle Tip and Black Insulator when
the printer is on as these areas reach temperatures over 200 degrees
Celsius.Always be sure to keep your hands away from moving parts when Minnie is
in operation.
6. Maintenance
Do not try to use the methods those not described in this manual to disassemble or modify
this machine,in order to avoid damage to the printer or other more serious accidents.
When power is cut off,regularly clean the printer with a cloth to wipe off dust and residue.If
a wet cloth is needed,do not use flammable solvents to touch the internal circuit of the
printer to avoid fire or electric shock.
Recommended temperature for the working environment:5℃-30℃，do not air the
machine body with a fan during the printing process.
Recommended humidity for the working environment:Relative humidity should not exceed
80%,the minimum should not be less than 20%.

7. Safety
(1) Safety and Warnings:
Children under the age of 10 should use the product under adult supervision.the
printhead,exposed nozzle,extruded plastic,and areas near the nozzle may be extremely
hot.Keep finders away from the printhead and extruded material unless it has been
unplugged for at least 10 minutes.Use the products in a well-ventilated area.Use the
printer only as intended,as described by the user manual.Do not leave the product
running while unattended.
(2) Precaution:
None of components of the Minnie 3D Printer or parts printed from it or using filaments are
certified for food safety nor should they be regarded as food-safe therefore should not
come in contact with the mouth or foods/liquids that will be ingested by humans or
animals.
(3) Maintenance:
Long or improper use, nozzles, nozzle assemble parts,or other may need to be
replaced or cleaned,print platforms and its overlays may need to be replaced,the extruder
may need to be cleaned.
8. FAQ
Q1:why the printing head can not move after pressing the printing button in initial printing?
A:Please remove the clips in front left and right before using the machine.The clips are for
transportation protection.
Q2:How to feed the filament and how to judge filament feed successfully?
A:First,straighten the filament and gently push into the feeding hole,at the same time,use
the other hand to operate the screen to “in filament” choose it and confirm . Then wait
about 1 minute(machine is warming up),release the material when feel the filament is
caught by the machine. Then wait another 10 seconds to observe if there has “silk”coming

from the machine. There is about 10cm filament come out.Till this time,filament feed
successfully.If you operate based on the above steps,but no silks come out from nozzle
after waiting for more than 5 minutes,please re-power machine and try again.
Q3:How to retract filament?How to solve when the filament can not retracted.
A:First, operate the screen to the “out filament” choose it and confirm .Filament will
retract successfully in the normal situation,If failed,please try to feed first,then retract
again.Please Pay special attention that,gently pull up the material to help till filament
completely get out of the printer.
Q4:What’s the reason that the model can not stick to the printing bed in the initial printing
or in the process of printing?
A:The bed is too far away from the nozzle,need to adjust the distance between the bed
and nozzle.rotate the screws counterclockwise,the bed will goes up.
Q5:What needs to pay attention to when adjust the printing bed?Need to check bed
before each print?
A:(1)adjust the printing bed,need to use the screw driver in the accessories box to twist
the bed screws,when twist screws clockwise,the bed goes down,twist screws
counterclockwise,the bed goes up.(2)After each adjustment.Needs to unplug the power ,
then move the printing head along the bed one lap to assure it will not scratch the bed,
then can go next step.(precaution:Needs to cut the electricity then can move the printing
head by hand,or the motor will be destroyed).
(3) No need to adjust the bed before each print,but advise to do one time one weed.
Q6:How to judge what’s the best distance between nozzle and printing bed?What is the
difference when its too close and too far?
A:The standard distance between the nozzle and printing bed is the thickness of a piece
of A4 paper, Insert a piece of paper between the bed and the nozzle,with normal pull and
with resistance as the standard;in the condition that do not scratch bed.The closer it is, the
firmer the model will be.
(1) The right distance between nozzle and bed:the”silks”are flat,spread on bed very
smooth and no burrs.
(2) The distance is too far:the “silks”are fine round, spread on bed unevenly, with gaps
and tilt. Filament come down to the bed is by gravity force. The rounded strips’ adhesion
effect is not good,they are easily moved.Printing effect is very unsatisfactory.

(3) The distance is too close:the “silks” are irregular protrusion(with burrs)on the both
sides,but thin in the middle. Or there are no silks coming down. Or the bed is scratched
with a deep trace .
Q7:Why do there twist lots of filament nearby the nozzle in the process of printing?Model
become mess of silks?
A:there are several situation:
(1) When it happens in the initial printing,the distance between nozzle and bed is too far,
the silks can not stick to the bed ,so it would become messy filament.Please twist the 4
bed screws 90 degree anti-clockwise.If still not ok , then please twist 90 degree
anti-clockwise again till normal printing.
(2) The bed is with oil,please use dry towel to tidy the bed,do not use hand to touch the
bed directly.
Q8:How can i move the printing head?
A:Please unplug the power,then use hand to move the printing head to where you want.
Please do not try to move the head up and down, move along Z axis can not realized by
hand.
Q9:How can i move the printing head up?
A: choose “move axis “ columns on the screen, you can move X, Y, Z axis
Q10:Does the printer need warming up before each printing?
A:There needs to warm up when feed and retract operation,In the normal printing, you
only need to choose the model and wait about 1 minute,then printer will start work.
Q11:Can the model continue printing if electricity is cut off?
A:If there is no electricity in the process of printing, the models can not continue printing.
Q12:Can pause printing in the process of printing?
A:Yes, press the screen control button, it will pause. Then press again,it will continue
printing.
Q13:How to stop printing?
A:Please press the screen control button, choose stop printing,