Monoprice 30525 User manual

MP Education Inventor II 3D Printer
P/N 30525
User's Manual

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CONTENTS
SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES.......................................................................................................................................5
CUSTOMER SERVICE....................................................................................................................................................................................6
PACKAGE CONTENTS.................................................................................................................................................................................6
PRODUCT OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................................................................................8
Front View......................................................................................................................................................................................................8
Top View..........................................................................................................................................................................................................8
Right Side View.........................................................................................................................................................................................8
Rear View........................................................................................................................................................................................................9
OSD MENU SYSTEM ....................................................................................................................................................................................9
Top Menu........................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Build Menu...................................................................................................................................................................................................10
Print Menu....................................................................................................................................................................................................10
Print Progress Screen..........................................................................................................................................................................11
More Menu...................................................................................................................................................................................................11
Preheat Menu............................................................................................................................................................................................12
Preheat Temperature Screen......................................................................................................................................................12
Preheating Screen................................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Tools Menu..................................................................................................................................................................................................13
Manual Adjustment Screen..........................................................................................................................................................14
Setting Menu.............................................................................................................................................................................................14
Status Screen.............................................................................................................................................................................................15
About Screen.............................................................................................................................................................................................16
WiFi Screen..................................................................................................................................................................................................16
WLan Hotspot Screen........................................................................................................................................................................ 17

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Setup WLAN Hotspot Screen..................................................................................................................................................... 17
Extruder Adjust Screen.....................................................................................................................................................................18
UNPACKING......................................................................................................................................................................................................18
LOADING FILAMENT .................................................................................................................................................................................21
BUILD PLATE LEVELING.........................................................................................................................................................................25
UNLOADING FILAMENT ........................................................................................................................................................................28
MP FLASHPRINT SOFTWARE ............................................................................................................................................................30
Installation ..................................................................................................................................................................................................30
Initial Setup................................................................................................................................................................................................30
Main Interface Overview ................................................................................................................................................................31
Loading a File ...........................................................................................................................................................................................32
Generating a Model............................................................................................................................................................................ 33
Changing Views .....................................................................................................................................................................................35
Model Manipulation........................................................................................................................................................................... 37
Supports........................................................................................................................................................................................................39
Printing a Model .....................................................................................................................................................................................41
File Menu..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 44
Edit Menu.....................................................................................................................................................................................................45
Print Menu...................................................................................................................................................................................................46
View Menu .................................................................................................................................................................................................46
Tools Menu.................................................................................................................................................................................................47
Help Menu...................................................................................................................................................................................................49
CONNECTING THE PRINTER................................................................................................................................................................49
USB Connection.....................................................................................................................................................................................49
WLAN Hotspot Connection ........................................................................................................................................................50

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Wi-Fi Connection...................................................................................................................................................................................51
PRINTING ............................................................................................................................................................................................................52
Generating Gcode................................................................................................................................................................................52
SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................................................................................................................................................55
TECHNICAL SUPPORT..............................................................................................................................................................................56
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE.............................................................................................................................................................56
Notice for FCC .........................................................................................................................................................................................56
Notice for Industry Canada..........................................................................................................................................................57
EU Declaration of Conformity ................................................................................................................................................... 57
WEEE Information ................................................................................................................................................................................58
Safety Notice............................................................................................................................................................................................59

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SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES
Please read this entire manual before using this device, paying extra attention to these
safety warnings and guidelines. Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
Be careful not to damage the blue tape on the build plate.
Take care to avoid touching hot parts, including heat blocks, extruder nozzle, and
the extruded filament.
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 force or tear anything 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.
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 Spool filament
1x User's manual
1x Thank you card

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1X Warning card
1x AC power
adapter
1x AC power cord
1x USB cable
1x USB stick
1x Lid
1x Screwdriver
1x Unclogging pin
tool
1x Wrench
1x Package of grease
1x Allen wrench set
1x Glue stick
1x Filament guide
tube
1x PTFE tube

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Front View
1. Touch screen
2. Touch screen button
3. Nozzle
4. Z-axis guide rod
5. Build plate
6. Leveling knob
Top View
7. Filament cartridge
8. Extruder
9. Filament intake
10. X-axis guide rod
11. Spring presser
Right Side View
12. USB stick input
13. USB cable input

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Rear View
14. Power input
OSD MENU SYSTEM
Top Menu
The Top Menu is displayed after the printer is powered on and initialized.
Touch the Build button to enter the
Build Menu.
Touch the Preheat button to enter the
Preheat Menu.
Touch the Tools button to enter the
Tools Menu.

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Build Menu
The Build Menu is displayed by touching the Build button from the Top Menu.
Touch the Internal Memory button to
read the print file from internal memory.
Touch the USB Stick button to read the
print file from the USB stick.
Touch the Back button to return to the
previous menu.
Print Menu
The Print Menu is displayed after selecting a print file from internal memory or the memory
stick. The print filename is displayed along with an estimate of the amount of time the
print process will consume.
Touch the Build button to start printing
the loaded print file.
Touch the Copy button to copy the
loaded print file.
Touch the Delete button to delete the
loaded print file.
Touch the Back button to return to the
previous menu.

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Print Progress Screen
The Print Progress Screen is displayed while printing is in progress. It shows the print
filename, the actual and target temperatures, and the print progress with the remaining
time displayed.
Touch the Abort button to cancel the
print in progress.
Touch the Pause button to pause the
print. Press the Resume button to
resume printing.
Touch the More button to display the
More Menu.
More Menu
The More Menu is displayed by touching the More button on the Print Progress Screen.
Touch the Filament button to change
filament during printing. Note that the
print must be paused first.
Touch the Finish-Shutdown button to
start auto shutdown after the print is
completed.
Touch the Cancel button to return to
the Print Progress screen.

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Preheat Menu
The Preheat Menu is displayed by touching the Preheat button on the Top Menu.
Touch the Extruder button to set the
target print temperature. The default
target print temperature is 220°C.
Touch the Start button to start
preheating the extruder.
Touch the Back button to return to the
previous menu.
Preheat Temperature Screen
The Preheat Temperature Screen is displayed by touching the Extruder button on the
Preheat Menu.
Touch an individual digit to select the
digit to change.
Touch the -button to decrease the
value of the highlighted digit.
Touch the +button to increase the
value of the highlighted digit.
Touch the Yes button to save the
displayed temperature value and return to the previous screen.
Touch the No button to cancel any changes and return to the previous screen.

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Preheating Screen
The Preheating Screen is displayed during the preheating process. It displays the
preheating progress, as well as the actual and target temperatures.
Touch the Cancel button to abort the
preheating process.
Tools Menu
The Tools Menu is displayed by touching the Tools button on the Top Menu.
Touch the Filament button to load or
unload filament.
Touch the Level button to level the
build plate.
Touch the Home button to move the
extruder to the home position.
Touch the Manual button to display the
Manual Adjustment Screen.
Touch the Setting button to display the Setting Menu.
Touch the Status button to display the Printer Status Screen.
Touch the About button to display About Screen.
Touch the Back button to return to the previous menu.

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Manual Adjustment Screen
The Manual Adjustment Screen displays the Xand Ypositions of the extruder and the Z
position of the build plate.
Touch the X+ button to move the
extruder to the right.
Touch the X- button to move the
extruder to the left.
Touch the Y+ button to move the
extruder towards the back of the
printer.
Touch the Y- button to move the
extruder towards the front of the printer.
Touch the Z+ button to raise the build plate.
Touch the Z- button to lower the build plate.
Touch the Back button to return to the previous menu.
Setting Menu
The Setting Menu is displayed by touching the Setting button on the Tools Menu.
Touch the Language label to select the
language for the OSD Menu System.
Touch the WiFi label to display the WiFi
Screen.
Touch the WLan hotspot label to
display the WLan Hotspot Screen.
Touch the Extruder Calibration label to
display the Extruder Adjust Screen.
Touch the Down button to display the second page of the Setting Menu.
Touch the Back button to return to the previous menu.

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Touch the Filament Check button to
enable or disable filament checking.
Touch the Door Open Pause button to
enable or disable automatic print
pausing when the door is opened.
Touch the Factory Reset label to reset
the printer's settings to their factory
default values.
Touch the Update label to update the printer's firmware.
Touch the Up button to display the first page of the Setting Menu.
Touch the Back button to return to the previous menu.
Status Screen
The Status Screen is displayed by touching the
Status button on the Tools Menu. It displays
the real-time status of the printer.
Touch the Back button to return to the
previous menu.

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About Screen
The About Screen is displayed by touching the
About button on the Tools Menu. It displays
basic information about the printer.
Touch the Back button to return to the
previous menu.
WiFi Screen
The WiFi Screen is displayed by touching the WiFi label on the Setting Screen. The Wi-Fi®
function allows you to connect the Inventor II to a local Wi-Fi Access Point (AP)/hotspot,
i.e., the one your computer is normally connected with. You can then connect to the
printer in MP FlashPrint in Station Mode (STA) without changing your computer's network
settings
Touch the WiFi button to enable or
disable Wi-Fi.
When Wi-Fi is enabled, touch the name
of the Wi-Fi network to select it.
Touch the Up button to display the
previous page of the Wi-Fi network list.
Touch the Down button to display the
next page of the Wi-Fi network list.
Touch the Back button to return to the
previous menu.

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WLan Hotspot Screen
The WLan Hotspot Screen is displayed by touching the WLan hotspot label on the Setting
Menu. The MP Inventor II printer contains a built-in Wi-Fi® radio, which can be configured
as a Wi-Fi Access Point (AP)/hotspot. You can then connect to the printer in MP FlashPrint
by changing the Wi-Fi connection on your computer to the Wi-Fi address of the printer.
Touch the On/Off button to enable or
disable the WLAN hotspot.
Touch the Setup WLAN hotspot button
to display the Setup WLAN Hotspot
Screen.
Touch the Back button to return to the
previous menu.
Setup WLAN Hotspot Screen
The Setup WLAN Hotspot Screen is displayed by touching the Setup WLAN hotspot
button on the WLan Hotspot Screen.
Touch the ssidname field to set the
WLAN hotspot name.
Touch the password field to set the
WLAN hotspot password.
Touch the Save button to save the
settings.
Touch the Back button to return to the
previous menu.

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Extruder Adjust Screen
The Extruder Adjust Screen is displayed by touching the Extruder Calibration label on the
Setting Menu.
Touch the -button to increase the
distance between the extruder nozzle
and the build plate in the home
position.
Touch the +button to decrease the
distance between the extruder nozzle
and the build plate in the home
position.
Touch the OK button save your changes.
Touch the Back button to return to the previous menu.
UNPACKING
1. Place the box on a flat, clean work surface.
2. Open the box. Grab the printer by the two handles and lift it out of the box, then
place it on the work surface.

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3. Remove the accessories box and open it. Take an inventory of the package contents
to ensure that all parts are present and in good working order. See the PACKAGE
CONTENTS section above.
4. Remove the styrofoam packing from the printer.
5. Remove the plastic bag from around the printer.

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6. Remove the styrofoam packing from the top of the printer.
7. Remove the tape that holds the flat cable in place, then cut the four cable ties
securing the guide rods in place. Manually move the extruder in both the X and Y
planes to ensure it moves freely.
8. Slightly squeeze the bottom of the lid and carefully remove it.