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.