Ender 3 Series User manual

Ender 3 Series 3D Printer
User Manual
◆This Manual is for the Ender 3 Series of 3D printers.
◆Select the correct input voltage to match your local mains
(230V or 115V)
◆Because of software/hardware upgrades and model
differences, new revisions may not be listed in this guide.
◆Detailed instructions for use are available on the TF card.

Notes
1. Do not use the printer in other wrong ways to avoid personal injury or property damage.
2. Do not place the printer near any heat source or flammable or explosive objects. We
suggest placing it in a well-ventilated, low-dust environment.
3. Do not expose the printer to violent vibration or any unstable environment, as this may
cause poor print quality.
4. Before using experimental or exotic filaments, we suggest using standard filaments such as
ABS or PLA to calibrate and test the machine.
5. Do not use any other power cable except the one supplied. Always use the three-pin plug .
6. Do not touch the nozzle or printing surface during operation as they may be hot. Keep
hands away from machine while in use to avoid burns or personal injury.
7. Do not wear gloves or loose clothing when operating the printer. Such cloths may become
tangled in the printers moving parts leading to burns, personal injury, or printer damage.
8. When cleaning debris from the printer hotend, always use the provided tools. Do not touch
the nozzle directly when heated. This can cause personal injury.
9. Clean the printer frequently. Always turn the power off when cleaning, and wipe with a dry
cloth to clean dust, adhered printing plastics or any other material from the frame, guide
rails, or wheels . Use glass cleaner or isopropyl alcohol to clean the print surface before
every print for consistent results.
10.Children under the age of 10, should not use the printer without any supervision.

Preface
1. Introduction ...……………………………1
2. Screen Information …………………………2
3. Loading Filament ….……………………3
4. Bed Leveling ..…….……………………4
Contents
Dear Customers:
Thank you for choosing our products. For the best experience, please read the instructions before operating the Printer. Our 3D team is always
ready to provide you with assistance. Please contact us via the phone number or e-mail address provided at the end when you encounter any
problem with the Printer.
For a better experience in using our product, you may learn how to use the Printer in the following ways:
1. Learning from the instructions and videos that come with your TF card.
2. Visit our official website at www.creality3d.cn. You will find relevant software/hardware information, contact details and operation and
maintenance instructions on the website.
5. Software Inst allat ion ..… ………… …5
6. Pr ep ar i ng t o P r in t … … …… … … … … 6
7. Troubl e-Sho ot ing … …… …… …… …7
8. Circuit Wiring Diagram …………………8

1. Introduction
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1. Control Box
2. TF Slot and USB Port
3. Print Surface
4. Control Knob
5. Display
6. Nozzle Assembly
7. Spool Holder
8. Extruder (E) Stepper
9. Power
10. Y Limit Switch
11. Y Stepper
12. Coupling
13. Z Stepper
14. Z Limit Switch
15. X Limit Switch
16. X Stepper
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2. Screen Infromation
2
Information Displayed
Set temperature of the
Nozzle
Current temperature of
the Nozzle
Set temperature of the
Hot Bed
Current temperature of
the Hot Bed
Part Cooling Fan Speed
Current location of the
nozzle
Print time
Print progress
Prompt message
Print speed
Model
Push：OK/Enter Sub Menu
Turn：Change Option/Value
Screen Options
Menu
Sub Menu
Explanation
↑Info Screen↑
↑main↑
Return
Prepare→
Disable Steppers
Moving X Y Z axis by your
hands
Auto Home
Return to the origin
Preheat PLA
Preheat ABS
Cooldown
Close and cooldown the
nozzle
Move Axis→
Moving X Y Z axis or
Extruder by given value
Control→
Temperature→
Heat the nozzle and the bed
or change fan speed by given
value
Restore Failsafe
Restore factory setting
No card
/Print from SD
Select the printing model
Init.SD-Card
/Change SD-Card
Printing
Tune→
Speed
Change Printing Speed by
given value
Nozzle
Change the temperature by
given value
Bed
Change the temperature by
given value
Fan Speed
Change Fan Speed by given
value
Flow
Change filament flow by
given value
Change filament
Pause print
Stop print

3. Loading Filament
3
1. Preheat
Method 1
Method 2
2. Feeding
Press and hold the extruder lever then insert 1.75mm filament through
the small hole of the extruder. Continue feeding until you see filament
out of the nozzle.
Tip：Replacing the Filament
1、Cutting filament near the Extruder and slowly feed new filament
until the new filament get into the PTFE tube.
2、Preheating the nozzle,Press and hold the extruder, extract the
filament, then feed the new filament.

4. Bed Leveling
4
1. Prepare →Auto Home. Wait for the nozzle to move to the
left/front of the platform.
2. Prepare→Disable Steppers
3. Move the nozzle to the front/left leveling screw and adjust the platform
height by turning the knob underneath. Use a piece of A4 paper (standard
printer paper) to assist with the adjustment, making sure that the nozzle
lightly scratches the paper.
4. Complete the adjustment on all 4 corners
5. Repeat above steps 1-2 times if necessary.
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5. Software Installation
5
1. Double click to
install the software.
3. Select language→Next→Select your machine→Next→Finish.
2、Double click to
open the software.

6. Preparing to Print
6
1.Slicing
2.Printing
Insert the TF card→ Int. SD-Card → Print from SD→Select the file to be printed.
Open the software→Load→Select the file→Wait for slicing to finish ,and save the gcode file to TF card.

7. Trouble shooting
7

8. Circuit Wiring Diagram
8

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