Monoprice 30526 User manual

MP Education Inventor 3D Printer
P/N 30526
User's Manual

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CONTENTS
SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES.......................................................................................................................................5
CUSTOMER SERVICE....................................................................................................................................................................................6
PACKAGE CONTENTS................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Tool Box Contents:.................................................................................................................................................................................8
Accessory Kit Contents:.....................................................................................................................................................................8
PRODUCT OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................................................................................8
Main Unit.........................................................................................................................................................................................................8
Extruder............................................................................................................................................................................................................9
OSD MENU SYSTEM ....................................................................................................................................................................................9
Top Menu........................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Print Menu....................................................................................................................................................................................................10
Print File Screen ......................................................................................................................................................................................10
Print Progress Screen..........................................................................................................................................................................11
Print Tools Menu .....................................................................................................................................................................................11
Preheat Menu............................................................................................................................................................................................12
Preheat Temperature Screen......................................................................................................................................................12
Preheating Screen................................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Tool Menu..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Manual Adjustment Screen..........................................................................................................................................................14
Setting Menu.............................................................................................................................................................................................14
Language Menu ......................................................................................................................................................................................15
WIFI Screen .................................................................................................................................................................................................15
Pulley Type Selection Screen......................................................................................................................................................16
Status Screen.............................................................................................................................................................................................16
About Screen.............................................................................................................................................................................................16

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UNPACKING...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
HARDWARE ASSEMBLY.........................................................................................................................................................................19
LOADING FILAMENT ................................................................................................................................................................................22
UNLOADING FILAMENT ........................................................................................................................................................................24
BUILD PLATE LEVELING.........................................................................................................................................................................25
FLASHPRINT SOFTWARE ......................................................................................................................................................................28
Installation ..................................................................................................................................................................................................28
Initial Setup................................................................................................................................................................................................29
Main Interface Overview ...............................................................................................................................................................30
Loading a File ...........................................................................................................................................................................................32
Generating a Model............................................................................................................................................................................32
Changing Views .....................................................................................................................................................................................35
Model Manipulation...........................................................................................................................................................................36
Extruder.........................................................................................................................................................................................................38
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
Wi-Fi Connection..................................................................................................................................................................................50
UPDATING THE FIRMWARE................................................................................................................................................................53

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PRINTING ............................................................................................................................................................................................................54
Generating Gcode................................................................................................................................................................................54
USING THE CAMERA.................................................................................................................................................................................57
Direct Login................................................................................................................................................................................................57
Local Login..................................................................................................................................................................................................59
RESUME PRINTING.....................................................................................................................................................................................62
SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................................................................................................................................................63
TECHNICAL SUPPORT..............................................................................................................................................................................64
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE.............................................................................................................................................................64
Notice for FCC .........................................................................................................................................................................................64
Notice for Industry Canada..........................................................................................................................................................65
EU Declaration of Conformity ...................................................................................................................................................65
WEEE Information ................................................................................................................................................................................66
Safety Notice............................................................................................................................................................................................67

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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.
Take care to avoid touching hot parts, including heat blocks, extruder nozzles, build
plate, 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.
Prior to operation, check the unit and power cord for physical damage. Do not use if
physical damage has occurred.

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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]

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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
2x Spool filament
1x Lid
1x Thank you card
1x Warning card
1x User's manual
1x AC power cord
1x USB cable
2x Spool holders
2x Side panels
1x Tool box
2x Build tape
1x Leveling Card
1x Accessory kit

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Tool Box Contents:
SD Card
Tweezers
Graver
Scraper
PTFE Tube
Screws
Leveling Knob
Wrench
Grease
Allen Wrench
Phillips Screwdriver
Unclogging Pin Tool
Accessory Kit Contents:
2x M3x8 Bolts
1x M3x6 Bolt
1x Turbofan Baffle
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Main Unit
1. Camera
2. Extruder
3. Timing belt
4. Panel
5. Build plate
6. Filament
7. Power input
8. Power switch
9. Touch screen
10. Reset button
11. USB port

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12. SD™card slot
Extruder
13. Filament intake
14. Turbofan
15. Spring presser
16. Cooling fan
17. Turbofan baffle
18. Nozzle
OSD MENU SYSTEM
Top Menu
The Top Menu is displayed after the printer is powered on and initialized.
Touch the Print button to enter the
Print Menu.
Touch the Preheat button to enter the
Preheat Menu.
Touch the Tools button to enter the
Tools Menu.

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Print Menu
The Print Menu is displayed by touching the Print button from the Top Menu.
Touch the Internal Memory button to
read the print file from internal memory.
Touch the SD™Card button to read the
print file from the SD card.
Touch the Back button to return to the
previous menu.
Print File Screen
The Print File Screen is displayed after selecting a print file from internal memory or the
SD™ card. The print filename is displayed.
Touch the File icon to display a list of
available model files.
Touch the Print button to begin 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 Stop button to cancel the
print in progress.
Touch the Pause button to pause the
print. Touch the Resume button to
resume printing.
Touch the Tools button to display the
Print Tools Menu.
Print Tools Menu
The Print Tools Menu is displayed by touching the Tools 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 Camera button to turn the
camera on or off.
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 slider buttons to turn
extruder and platform heating on or off.
Touch the target temperature buttons
to set the preheat temperature. The
default target print temperature for the
extruders is 230°C and 100°C for the
platform.
Touch the Start button to start
preheating the extruder(s) and/or platform.
Touch the Back button to return to the previous menu.
Preheat Temperature Screen
The Preheat Temperature Screen is displayed by touching a Temperature button on the
Preheat Menu.
Touch the arrows above and below the
digits to increase or decrease that value.
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 of each element.
Touch the Stop button to abort the
preheating process.
Touch the Back button to return to the
previous menu.
Tool Menu
The Tool Menu is displayed by touching the Tool 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 Tool Menu.
Touch the Language button to select
the language for the OSD Menu System.
Touch the Fan button to turn the fan on
or off.
Touch the WIFI button to display the
WIFI Screen.
Touch the Factory Reset button to reset
the printer's settings to their factory default values.
Touch the Update button to update the printer's firmware.
Touch the Pulley button to display the Pulley Type Selection Screen.

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Touch the Camera button to turn the camera on or off.
Touch the Resume Print button to turn resume printing on or off.
Touch the Back button to return to the previous menu.
Language Menu
The Language Menu is displayed by touching
the Language button in the Setting Menu.
Touch the specific language name to
set the OSD menu system to use that
language.
Touch the Down button to display the
next page of languages.
Touch the Up button (not displayed) to display the previous page of languages.
Touch the Back button to return to the previous screen.
WIFI Screen
The WIFI Screen is displayed by touching the WIFI button on the Setting Menu.
Touch the Reset button to reset the
Wi-Fi® radio.
Touch the WIFI On button to turn the
Wi-Fi radio on, release the Wi-Fi
hotspot, and set the Wi-Fi on the
computer.
Touch the Back button to return to the
previous menu.

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Pulley Type Selection Screen
The Pulley Type Selection Screen is displayed by touching the Pulley button on the Setting
Menu.
Touch the Down Arrow next to the
currently selected pulley type to display
a list of available pulley types. Touch
the name of a pulley type to select it.
Touch the Yes button to save changes
to the selected pulley type.
Touch the Cancel button to abort any
changes to the selected pulley type.
Status Screen
The Status Screen is displayed by touching the
Status button on the Tool Menu. It displays the
real-time status of the printer.
Touch the Back button to return to the
previous menu.
About Screen
The About Screen is displayed by touching the
About button on the Tool Menu. It displays
basic information about the printer.
Touch the Back button to return to the
previous menu.

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UNPACKING
1. Place the box on a flat, clean work surface. After opening the box, you can the Build
Tape, a Leveling Card, and this User's Manual.
2. Remove the top protective styrofoam piece, which contain the Inventor's lid. Set
this aside for now. The Inventor printer and Power Cord are revealed.
3. Lift the Inventor by its side openings and place it on a flat surface. You can now see
the Toolbox and USB Cable. Inside the Toolbox, you can find a Carving Knife, a
Scraper, a package of Grease, Tweezers, and a Screw Box. The Screw Box contains
an SD™ Card, some Screws, a Leveling Knob, and two PTFE Tubes.

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4. The Inventor printer has an accessory box on top, which contains the Extruder
Accessory Kit and two removable side panels. Remove the box and the foam pad
from the Inventor and gently lay the extruder set on the Inventor's build plate.
5. Carefully lift the build plate up.
6. Carefully remove the two spools of PLA filament from under the build plate.
Congratulations, you have finished unpacking your new Inventor 3D printer!

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HARDWARE ASSEMBLY
The Inventor comes pre-assembled and is almost ready to print. All you need to do is to set
the appropriate voltage, mount the extruder set, and install the filament. It will only take
about 5-10 minutes to setup the Inventor and prepare for your first 3D print!
1. Lay the extruder set on top of the extruder seat with the two extruder fans facing
the front.
2. Secure the extruder set onto the extruder seat with two M3x12 screws, from the
bottom up.
3. Use the M2.5 Allen wrench to unscrew the two turbofan bolts.

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4. Take the turbofan baffle from the extruder's accessory kit and install it onto the
turbofan.
5. Align the bump on the turbofan seat to the hole in the turbofan sub-assembly.
Place the turbofan sub-assembly beside the turbofan seat. Insert the bump on the
turbofan seat to the turbofan sub-assembly. Screw in the two bolts. Take an M3x6
bolt from the extruder's accessory kit and complete the installation.
6. Lock the filament in place by securing it with the filament spool holder and turning
it counterclockwise.