Monoprice 15710 User manual

MONOPRICE
Maker Select Pro Ultimate 3D Printer
P/N 15710
User's Manual

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CONTENTS
SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES.......................................................................................................................................3
INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................................................................................4
FEATURES..............................................................................................................................................................................................................4
CUSTOMER SERVICE....................................................................................................................................................................................4
PACKAGE CONTENTS.................................................................................................................................................................................5
PRODUCT OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................................................................................6
UNPACKING AND SETUP......................................................................................................................................................................... 7
MENU OPERATION.......................................................................................................................................................................................11
LEVELING THE BUILD PLATE...............................................................................................................................................................12
INSERTING FILAMENT ..............................................................................................................................................................................15
INSTALLING CURA....................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
MANUAL CURA SETUP...........................................................................................................................................................................20
CREATING A GCODE FILE......................................................................................................................................................................21
MAINTENANCE..............................................................................................................................................................................................24
Feed Mechanism ...................................................................................................................................................................................24
Lubricating the Z Axis.......................................................................................................................................................................24
Lubricating the X and Y Axes ....................................................................................................................................................24
TECHNICAL SUPPORT..............................................................................................................................................................................24
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................................................................................................25
SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................................................................................................................................................26
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE............................................................................................................................................................. 27
Notice for FCC ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
Notice for Industry Canada..........................................................................................................................................................28

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SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES
The printer is very sensitive to static electricity. Always contact a grounded object
before working with this device. It is recommended to wear an anti-static wrist
strap when working with this device.
Power off and unplug the printer from the power source prior to making repairs or
alterations.
The printer operates at high temperatures. Always allow the nozzle, the extruded
material, and print bed to cool before touching.
Some types of filament can emit a strong odor when heated. Always use this printer
in a well-ventilated area.
Do not leave the printer unattended when in operation.
Do not expose this printer to excessive vibration.
Do not expose this printer to water or moisture of any kind. Do not place drinks or
other containers with moisture on or near the printer. If moisture does get in or on
the printer, immediately unplug it from the power outlet and allow it to fully dry
before reapplying power.
Do not place the printer near a heat source, such as a fireplace, heating vent,
radiator, etc. Do not leave it in direct sunlight.
The power supply for this monitor uses a NEMA 5-15 three prong, grounded plug. Do
not use a "cheater" plug or otherwise bypass the grounding pin.
Do not allow the power cord to be crimped, pinched, stepped on, etc. 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.
This device should only be operated by qualified adults.
In the event of serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately.
Always take care when using the scraper. Never direct scraper action towards your
fingers.

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this Maker Select 3D printer! This printer has a heated build plate
and can therefore print PLA, ABS, and other popular filament types. It can print gcode files
from a computer using a USB connection or from an SD™ card. It is compatible with
computers running Microsoft Windows®, Macs® running OS X®, and Ubuntu Linux.
FEATURES
Ultra high 20 micron layer resolution
Can print from USB connection or SD™ card
Up to 300 mm/sec print speed
Extruder nozzle temperatures from 180 ~ 260°C
Build plate temperatures from 50~ 100°C
200 x 200 x 175 mm build volume
Compatible with Windows®, Mac® OS X®, and Ubuntu Linux
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]

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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 Spool holder
2x Print bed mats
1x Package of hex wrenches
1x AC power cord
1x USB cable
1x Tweezers
1x Scraper
1x Card reader
1 MicroSD™card with adapter

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
1. Mk11 extruder
2. Double locking Z-axis screw
3. Printing mat
4. Guide rod
5. SD card slot
6. LCD display
7. Navigation dial
8. Cable quick coupler
9. Cable lock
10. Extruder cable
11. USB port
12. Power switch
13. AC power socket

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UNPACKING AND SETUP
Take care when unpacking the printer. Do not use excessive force at any stage of the
unpacking process.
1. Place the box on a flat stable surface.
2. Open the box and remove the User's Manual.
3. Remove the black foam protector.
4. Grasp the printer with two hands under the top frame
and gently lift it out of the box. A second person may
be needed to hold the box in place.

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5. Place the printer on a sturdy table.
6. Remove the plastic bag from the top of the printer.
7. Cut the two black bindings from the side of the
printer.
8. Carefully remove the print mats.
9. Gently remove the accessories box from under the
print bed.

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10. Fold the protecting foam and carefully pull it out from
under the print bed.
11. Carefully cut the bindings that hold the X-axis and Y-
axis rails in place.
12. Carefully lift the printer out of the foam cradle and set
the foam aside.
13. Open the accessories box and locate the bag with the
hex wrenches and control knob. Remove the control
knob from the bag.
14. Using the 1.5mm hex wrench, loosen the locking
screw.

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15. Turn the control post by hand until the flat side is
facing up.
16. Position the control knob with the locking screw
facing up, then slide it onto the control post.
17. Using the 1.5mm hex wrench, tighten the locking
screw to secure the control knob in place. Ensure that
there is a small amount of clearance between the
knob and the printer frame so the knob can be freely
moved.
18. Manually turn the Z-axis screw clockwise to raise the
print bed.
19. Insert the plastic spool holder nut into the hex shaped
indent inside the printer. Position the wrench mark on
the nut toward the 2 o'clock position.

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20. With one hand hold the nut in place. With the other
hand insert the spool holder into the large hole on the
back, then turn clockwise and thread it into the nut.
Tighten, but do not over tighten.
21. Ensure that the printer is powered off (O side of the
power switch is depressed).
22. Insert the C13 end of the included AC power cord into
the C14 panel connector
MENU OPERATION
The LCD menu system operates with the control knob to the right of the display.
Rotate the control knob to move the highlight on the menu or to change a selected
value.
Press the control knob to select the highlighted entry or to confirm an action.

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LEVELING THE BUILD PLATE
Although the build plate was leveled at the factory, it may have shifted somewhat during
shipping. Before you begin using the printer, you will need to check the build plate level
and adjust it as necessary.
Build plate leveling is crucial to getting a good print. A build plate that is not level will have
areas where the nozzle is either too far or too close to the build plate. If the nozzle is too
far from the plate, the extruded material will be unable to stick to it. On the other hand, if
it is too close to the plate, it could prevent material from extruding and could damage the
nozzle and/or build plate.
Perform the following steps to level the build plate.
1. Depress the I side of the power switch to power the
printer on.
2. Once startup is complete, the built-in menu system is
displayed. Use the navigation wheel to move the
highlight to the MAINTENANCE entry, then press the
wheel to select it.
3. Select the BUILD-PLATE entry. The system will start
the 7-step leveling process.

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4. For step 1/7, use the control knob to raise the build plate, as directed. Press the
control knob to select the CONTINUE option when complete.
5. For step 2/7, adjust the screw under the left-rear corner of the build plate until the
plate is 1mm from the nozzle. Turn the screw clockwise to lower the build plate and
counterclockwise to raise it. Select the CONTINUE option to proceed.
6. For step 3/7, adjust the screw under the right-rear
corner of the build plate until the plate is 1mm from
the nozzle. Turn the screw clockwise to lower the
build plate and counterclockwise to raise it. Select the
CONTINUE option to proceed.
7. Insert a sheet of ordinary printer paper between the
nozzle and the build plate, then readjust the screw
under the right-rear corner of the build plate until
there is a 1mm gap. Select the CONTINUE option to
proceed.

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8. The extruder will move to the center front of the build plate. Adjust the screw
under the center-front until you can move the paper with a slight bit of resistance.
Select the CONTINUE option to proceed.
9. The extruder will move to the left-rear of the build plate. Adjust the screw under
the left-rear corner until you can move the paper with a slight bit of resistance.
Select the CONTINUE option to proceed.
10. The extruder will move to the right-rear of the build plate. Adjust the screw under
the right-rear corner until you can move the paper with a slight bit of resistance.
Select the DONE option to finish the process.

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INSERTING FILAMENT
Before you can print any objects, you will need to insert filament. Perform the following
steps to insert filament. Note that these instructions will assume the use of PLA filament.
1. Ensure that the printer is powered on.
2. Select the MAINTENANCE option, then select ADVANCED.
3. Place a spool of filament on the filament holder, oriented to that the spool turns
counterclockwise when the filament is pulled.

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4. Select the Move material option. Wait for the nozzle temperature to reach the
target value (200°C).
5. With one hand, depress the lever on the feed
mechanism and with the other insert the filament into
the hole on top, as shown. Keep pushing in the
filament until there is significant resistance. Release
the lever.
6. Turn the control knob clockwise until your filament
starts to extrude out of the nozzle. Note that the
initial material coming out of the nozzle may not be
the same color as your filament. This is because
factory testing of this printer may have left some
residual filament in the nozzle. Keep turning the control knob until the correct color
material starts to extrude. Press the control knob to continue.

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INSTALLING CURA
While this printer is compatible with many popular 3D printing software packages, the
preferred software is Cura. A special version of Cura, with information about this printer
already setup, is available for download from our website. To download the software, use
your browser to go to www.monoprice.com, type 15710 into the search bar, then scroll
down to the Support Files section and click the Cura download link.
After downloading the software, extract it from the .zip file and run the installer. Follow
the installation instructions to install the software and any necessary drivers. After
installing and launching Cura, the software will ask which 3D printer you are using. Select
the Maker Select option.
When Cura starts, you will see the following screen with the following elements.
1. Load File Button: Click this button to open the file browser, which allows you to
select and load a compatible 3D print model.
2. Save Toolpath Button: Click this button to save the prepared toolpath to a file on
the local hard drive or SD card.
3. Share Button: Click this button to share your 3D print file on YouMagine.com
4. Menu Bar: The menu bar allows you to select the various options and functions.

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5. Print Profiles: Use the radio buttons to select one of the print profiles, which
determine the print quality.
6. Print With Support Structure: When printing models with overhanging elements, it
might be a good idea to add support structures.
7. View Modes Button: Use this button to select different views of the loaded model.
8. Rotate Model Button: Use this button to rotate the model in three dimensions.
9. Scale Model Button: Use this button to change the scale/size of the model.
10. Mirror Model Button: Use this button to flip/mirror the model in three dimensions.
11. Loaded 3D Model: This is the 3D model object.
12. 3D Print Area: The background area represents the build area and build volume of
this printer.
The buttons and wheel of your mouse perform the following functions:
Left Mouse Button: Click an object to select it. Click and hold the
button, then move the mouse to drag the 3D object around the print
area.
Right Mouse Button. Click and hold the button, then move the mouse
to move the camera around the model.

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Left and Right Mouse Buttons: Click and hold both buttons, then
move the mouse to zoom the camera in or out.
Scroll Wheel: Use the scroll wheel to zoom the camera in or out.
Right Mouse Button + Shift Key: Hold down one of the shift keys, then
click and hold the right mouse button and move the mouse to pan the
3D view.

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MANUAL CURA SETUP
If you have a different version of Cura installed or if you want to set the printer information
manually for Cura or another software package, use the settings contained in the following
images to configure your software to work with the Maker Select printer.