Monoprice 15365 User manual

MONOPRICE
Select Mini 3D Printer
P/N 15365, 21872, 24166
User's Manual

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CONTENTS
SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES.......................................................................................................................................3
INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................................................................................4
FEATURES..............................................................................................................................................................................................................4
CUSTOMER SERVICE....................................................................................................................................................................................5
PACKAGE CONTENTS.................................................................................................................................................................................5
PRODUCT OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................................................................................6
USING THE MENU SYSTEM....................................................................................................................................................................6
SETUP........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND SETUP...................................................................................................................................11
Installing Cura for Windows..........................................................................................................................................................11
Repetier-Host............................................................................................................................................................................................ 17
TECHNICAL SUPPORT...............................................................................................................................................................................19
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE..............................................................................................................................................................19
Notice for FCC ..........................................................................................................................................................................................19
RF Exposure Statement for Industry Canada ...............................................................................................................19
EU Conformity with applicable directives .....................................................................................................................20

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SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES
Be careful not to damage the yellow film on the FlexiGlass build plate.
Do not remove the insulating tape on the extruder nozzle.
Take care to avoid touching hot parts, including heat blocks, extruder nozzle,
extruded filament, and the heated build plate.
Do not wear gloves when operating or repairing to avoid entanglement.
Keep the printer and all accessories out of reach of children.
Do not remove or disconnect the USB cable when printing from a computer.
Do not pull or twist the black cable at any time.
Do not force or tear anything when during unpacking and setup. This may cause
damage to the printer and/or its accessories.
Do not reach inside the printer during operation.
Always allow the printer and extruded filament to cool before reaching inside.
Ensure that the printer is turned off and unplugged from its power source before
making repairs or performing service.
Do not install this device on an unstable surface where it could fall and cause either
personal injury or damage to the device and/or other equipment.
Do not subject the product to extreme force, shock, or fluctuations in temperature
or humidity.
This device is intended for indoor use only.
Do not expose this device to water or moisture of any kind. Do not place drinks or
other containers with moisture on or near the device. If moisture does get in or on
the device, immediately unplug it from the power outlet and allow it to fully dry
before reapplying power.
Do not touch the device, the power cord, or any other connected cables with wet
hands.
Use only in a well-ventilated area. Do not use in close, confined spaces.

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Prior to operation, check the unit and power cord for physical damage. Do not use if
physical damage has occurred.
Before plugging the unit into a power outlet, ensure that the outlet provides the
same type and level of power required by the device.
Unplug this device from the power source when not in use.
Take care to prevent damage to the power cord. Do not allow it to become
crimped, pinched, walked on, or become tangled with other cords. Ensure that the
power cord does not present a tripping hazard.
Never unplug the unit by pulling on the power cord. Always grasp the connector
head or adapter body.
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this 3D printer from Monoprice! This printer features a single
extruder, which is capable of printing in PLA, ABS, and other materials. You can print from a
Windows® or Mac® PC using a USB connection or can print from 3D model files stored on a
microSD™card, without the need for a PC connection of any kind. This printer is easy to
setup and easy to use following the instructions in this manual.
FEATURES
Single extrusion print head
Can print PLA, ABS, and other materials
Open frame design for ease of use and maintenance
Includes 256MB microSD™card with Cura, Repetier-Host, and a sample 3D model

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CUSTOMER SERVICE
The Monoprice Customer Service department is dedicated to ensuring that your ordering,
purchasing, and delivery experience is second to none. If you have any problem with your
order, please give us an opportunity to make it right. You can contact a Monoprice
Customer Service representative through the Live Chat link on our website
www.monoprice.com during normal business hours (Mon-Fri: 5am-7pm PT, Sat-Sun: 9am-
6pm PT) or via email at [email protected]
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Please take an inventory of the package contents to ensure you have all the items listed
below. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact Monoprice Customer Service for a
replacement.
1x 3D printer
1x Filament rack
1x Plastic scraper
1x USB cable
1x MicroSD™card
1x Hex wrench
1x Power adapter
1x AC power cord

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
1. Feed Mechanism
2. Filament Rack
3. Extruder
4. LCD Display
5. Micro USB and MicroSD Ports
6. Input Power Jack and Power Switch
USING THE MENU SYSTEM
The menu system is displayed on a lighted LCD screen.
The menu selection highlight or pointer is moved by rotating the control wheel to
the right of the display.
Rotating the control wheel counterclockwise moves the highlight/pointer to the
left and up.
Rotating the control wheel clockwise moves the highlight/pointer to the right and
down.
Rotating the control wheel counterclockwise while editing a value decreases that
value.

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Rotating the control wheel clockwise while editing a value increases that value.
Press the center of the control wheel to activate the selected menu item or to save
an edited value.
SETUP
Warning! Take care not to remove or damage the yellow tape on the build platform. This
tape is essential to ensure the 3D model properly adheres to the build platform during
printing. If this tape becomes damaged or wears out, replace it with painter's tape,
Kapton® tape, or ordinary masking tape.
Perform the following steps to prepare the printer for use.
1. Remove the printer from its packaging and place it on
a flat, stable surface with plenty of ventilation and a
nearby AC power outlet.
2. Open the Accessories box and remove the Filament
Rack. Slide the tab at the flat end into the slot on the
left side of the printer frame.
3. Ensure that the power switch on the rear panel is in the OFF position (Oside
depressed). Plug the C13 end of the included AC Power Cable into the C14 panel
connector on the AC Power Adapter, then plug the other end into a nearby AC
power outlet. Depress the Iside of the power switch to power the printer ON.
4. Rotate the control wheel clockwise to move
the highlight to the Move entry, then press the
center of the control wheel to open the Move
menu.
5. Rotate the control wheel clockwise to move
the highlight to the Home Axis entry, then
press the center of the control wheel to activate the Home Axis function. The
printer will move the extruder head to the "home" position.
6. Turn the printer off by depressing the Oside of the power switch.

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7. Slide a sheet of A4 paper between the build
platform and the extruder nozzle. The extruder
height above the build platform should be
0.05mm, which is the thickness of a sheet of
A4 paper. The extruder is at the correct height
when the sheet of paper can be slid between
the nozzle and the platform without binding.
When the extruder head is moved or when the
paper is moved under it, there should be a slight amount of resistance, but the
paper should not be dragged with the extruder when it is moved.
If the height is incorrect, use the included hex wrench to make slight adjustments to
the platform height by turning the screws at
each corner of the platform. Turn the screws
clockwise to lower the platform and
counterclockwise to raise the platform. Turn
the wrench no more than 1/4 turn each time,
then recheck the height. Continue checking
and adjusting until the height is correct at all
points on the platform.
8. Insert the included microSD™card into the slot
on the right side of the printer.
9. Turn the printer on by depressing the Iside of
the power switch on the rear panel.
10. Rotate the control wheel clockwise to
highlight the Temperature entry, then press
the control wheel to open the Temperature
menu.
11. Use the control wheel to highlight the Extruder
entry, then press the control wheel to edit the
value. Rotate the control wheel to set the
temperature to the target temperature for the
type of filament you plan on using.

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12. Using the same procedure, set the Platform temperature to the target temperature
for your filament type.
13. If the button under the Extruder and Platform reads Start Preheat, use the control
wheel to highlight the Start Preheat entry, then press it to start preheating the
extruder and build platform. The button will change to read Stop Preheat and the
Extruder and Platform buttons will read the actual temperatures.
14. While the printer is heating, open your filament. Using a pair of scissors or side
cutters, diagonally snip the end of the filament to make a point, as shown in the
images below.
15. Using the control wheel, navigate to the Move menu, then select the Z Axis option
and press the wheel. Turn the control wheel counterclockwise to raise the extruder
off the build platform.
16. Place the filament reel on the filament rack on
the left side of the printer.
17. While squeezing the lever on the Feed
Mechanism, insert the filament and push it into
opening. Keep pushing until you feel resistance
as it hits the extruder. Release the lever on the
Feed Mechanism.
18. Using the control wheel, highlight the Extruder
entry on the Move menu. Press the control
wheel, then turn it counterclockwise to feed
filament into the extruder. Continue until

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filament starts to extrude out of the nozzle. Wait until filament is no longer coming
out of the nozzle.
19. Using the included plastic scraper, clean the extruded filament from the nozzle and
build platform.
20. Using the control wheel, select the Print option
from the main menu. The printer will read the
contents of the microSD™card and display
them on screen. Highlight the cat.gcode file,
then press the control wheel to start printing
the model.
21. After the first layer has been laid down, use
the control wheel to Pause or Cancel the
printing operation. Examine the layer and
compare the printed material with the images
in the table below. If the result is wrong, turn
off the printer and re-adjust the platform
height as indicated. Clean off the printed material using the included plastic scraper,
then print the model print again. Keep repeating this process until the result is
correct.
Wrong
The nozzle is too far from the
platform. This can result in the
extruded material not sticking to the
build platform.
Correct
The nozzle is at the correct height
above the platform.

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Wrong
The nozzle is too close to the
platform. This can result in damage to
the nozzle and build platform.
Congratulations, your 3D printer is setup and ready for use!
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND SETUP
As you've seen, you can print a model directly from a gcode file on a microSD™card and
this is the preferred method, as it does not require a continuous connection to your
computer. You can download gcode files to the microSD card and print them without
having to build any model files.
However, you can create your own gcode files using an open source program, such as Cura
or Repetier-Host, which are pre-installed on the microSD card that comes with the printer.
These programs use M200 models (typically .STL or .OBJ files) and, using machine specific
information, generate a gcode file with detailed instructions for the printer to create the
selected model. We recommend you start with Cura, since it includes a Slicing Engine.
Installing Cura for Windows
1. Use a card reader to read the contents on the
included microSD™card. Locate and double-
click the Cura_15.04.2.exe file to start the setup
program.
2. You may choose a new location for the
program files or accept the default
(recommended). Click Next to continue.

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3. Ensure that all boxes are checked, then click Install to continue.
4. Once the files have been extracted and the Cura installation is complete, the driver
installation wizard will launch. Click Next to continue.
5. Click Finish to complete the driver installation.

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6. Click Next to continue.
7. Ensure that the box next to the Start Cura 15.04.2 option is checked, then click Finish
to complete the installation and launch the program.
8. Wait for Cura to finish launching. If this is the first time you have run Cura on this
machine, Cura will automatically launch the First time run wizard. Otherwise, you
will need to select Machine > Add new machine.

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9. Click the button next to the Other option, then click the Next button to continue.
10. Select the Custom... option, then click Next to continue.

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11. Click the button to the left of the Other entry, then click Next to continue.
12. Change the settings to match those shown in the images below, then click Finish to
continue.
13. The program will finish launching and leave you on the main screen. Select the Basic
tab, then change the settings to match those in the accompanying image for PLA
filament.

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Note that the Fill density, Support type, and
Platform adhesion type options should be set
according to the needs of the model you are
printing.
The Fill density will determine the overall
strength of the finished object. If printing a
decorative object, a low fill density is
appropriate. However, if printing an object that
will be used as a tool or part (e.g., a gear), a
high fill density will impart maximum structural
strength to the finished object.
If printing something with no overhang, such
as a cube, you can set the Support type to
None. If the model has areas that overhang the
build plate, but which are not overhanging a lower section, you can use the
Touching buildplate option. The Everywhere option is usually only necessary for
very complex models with parts that overhang other parts.
In most cases, the Brim option for the Platform
adhesion type is sufficient and is easier to
remove and clean up. The Raft option builds a
flat layer on which the model is then built and
will need to be removed once the print is
complete.
Feel free to experiment with these options to
achieve the best possible print.
14. Click the Advanced tab, then change the
settings to match those in the accompanying
image. Note that if you have a very high fill
density (from the previous step), you will want
to increase the Cool down time (Minimal layer
time) to 10 seconds.

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15. Finally, using the included Micro USB cable, plug one end into the USB port on the
printer, then plug the other end into an available USB port on your computer.
Watch the right hand corner of the screen. A bubble will appear in the lower right
corner of your desktop, which is telling you that Windows is installing the necessary
printer drivers. Click the bubble and verify that the drivers have been properly
installed.
Congratulations, you have installed Cura and connected your PC to your new 3D printer.
Refer to Cura's documentation for operating details and information on the various
options.
Repetier-Host
You can also install Repetier-Host from the file on the included microSD™card or from a
download from the internet. The screenshots below show the proper settings to use for
this printer in Repetier-Host.

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TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Monoprice is pleased to provide free, live, online technical support to assist you with any
questions you may have about installation, setup, troubleshooting, or product
recommendations. If you ever need assistance with your new product, please come online
to talk to one of our friendly and knowledgeable Tech Support Associates. Technical
support is available through the online chat button on our website www.monoprice.com
during regular business hours, 7 days a week. You can also get assistance through email by
sending a message to [e-mail]
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
Notice for FCC
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.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
RF Exposure Statement for Industry Canada
Caution
This equipment complies with radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF
exposure compliance. This transmitter must be at least 20 cm from the user and must not
be collocated or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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EU Conformity with applicable directives
This equipment complies with the essential requirements listed below:
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC
Ecodesign/ErP/Energy Efficiency Directive 2009/125/EC
RoHS2 Directive 2011/65/EU
WEEE Directive 2012/19/EC
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