Monoprice 30994 User manual

MP Mini Deluxe SLA LCD High Resolution Resin 3D Printer
P/N 30994
User's Manual

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CONTENTS
SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES.......................................................................................................................................4
INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................................................................................6
FEATURES..............................................................................................................................................................................................................6
CUSTOMER SERVICE....................................................................................................................................................................................6
PACKAGE CONTENTS................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS............................................................................................................................................. 7
RECOMMENDED ITEMS............................................................................................................................................................................ 7
PRODUCT OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................................................................................8
Front View......................................................................................................................................................................................................8
Rear View........................................................................................................................................................................................................8
INSTALLATION..................................................................................................................................................................................................9
MP CREATION WORKSHOP REFERENCE..................................................................................................................................12
Main Screen................................................................................................................................................................................................12
Loading a File ............................................................................................................................................................................................14
Scene View..................................................................................................................................................................................................14
Move View...................................................................................................................................................................................................15
Mirroring Objects...................................................................................................................................................................................16
Scaling Objects ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 17
Rotating Objects.....................................................................................................................................................................................18
View Options.............................................................................................................................................................................................19
Working with Model Support Tools ....................................................................................................................................20
Saving a Scene .........................................................................................................................................................................................21
Slice View .....................................................................................................................................................................................................21
Control Screen.........................................................................................................................................................................................22

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Configure Machine..............................................................................................................................................................................23
Configure Slicing Profile.................................................................................................................................................................24
Slicing a Model........................................................................................................................................................................................26
Connecting the Software to the Printer..........................................................................................................................26
SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
TECHNICAL SUPPORT..............................................................................................................................................................................28
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE.............................................................................................................................................................28
Notice for FCC .........................................................................................................................................................................................28
Notice for Industry Canada..........................................................................................................................................................29

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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.
This device is intended for indoor use only.
Take care to avoid spilling resin on or in the printer. Wipe up any spills immediately.
If resin or moisture does get in the printer, immediately unplug it from the AC
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.
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 expose this device to excessive vibration. Do not subject the product to
extreme force, shock, or fluctuations in temperature or humidity.
Ensure that the cooling fan is not blocked and that it operates as intended.
This device ventilates excessive heat through the slots and openings in the case. Do
not block or cover these openings. Ensure that the device is in an open area where
it can get sufficient airflow to keep from overheating.
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.
This device uses a grounded power cord and requires a ground connection for safe
operation. Ensure that the power source has a proper ground connection. Do not
modify the plug or use a "cheater" plug to bypass the ground connection.
Disconnect the unit from the power source when replacing the fuse. Replace the
fuse only with the same type.
Unplug this device from the power source when not in use.

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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.
This device has no user serviceable parts. Do not attempt to open, service, or
modify this device.
In the event of serious operating problem, stop using the unit immediately.
This device is intended for use by persons 14 years of age or older. Adult supervision
is required.
Keep out of reach of children.
Keep away from corrosive materials.
This printer is designed to operate at temperatures ranging from +59 ~ +86°F (+15 ~
+30°C) with relative humidity from 20 ~ 50%. Printing outside this range is likely to
result in lower quality prints.
Do not leave the printer unattended during operation.
The resin used in this printer is an irritant to skin and eyes. Always wear gloves and
eye protection when handling resin.
Always wear eye protection when cleaning or sanding printed models to avoid
getting small particles in your eyes.
Take care when using the scraper. Never direct the scraper toward your fingers or
body.

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INTRODUCTION
This MP Mini Deluxe SLA LCD High Resolution Resin 3D Printer is a new type of 3D printer
that uses the Direct UV-light Printing (DUP) technology. This printing method uses an LCD
screen to expose the resin to focused UV light, which causes it to harden and form the
model. It can print layers as thin as 20 microns, which results in extremely fine detail,
making it ideal for medical, dental, and jewelry applications. It can print vertically at speeds
up to 30mm/hour.
FEATURES
5.5 inch IPS LCD curing screen
5.5 inch color LCD touchscreen control
Layer thickness as low as 20 microns
4.8" x 2.7" x 7.1" (121 x 69 x 180 mm) print area
Can print vertically as fast as 30mm/hour
0.00001mm X-axis and Y-axis accuracy, 0.004mm Z-axis accuracy
Machined aluminum build plate
110 VAC 50/60Hz or 240 VAC, 50/60Hz input power (auto switching)
Includes MP Creation Workshop software
Compatible with Windows® and Linux® operating systems
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 Full enclosure hood
1x AC power cord
1x Replacement vat film
1x Plastic spatula
1x Latex gloves (pair)
1x Print removal tools
1x Cleaning container
1x 250ml bottle of UV resin
1x User's manual
MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Dual core processor
4 GB RAM
Double-output video card with HDMI® output and at least 500MB video RAM
Windows® or Linux® operating system
RECOMMENDED ITEMS
The following items are recommended to use when printing.
Gloves
Paper towels
Industrial alcohol
Soft brush or sponge to clean the object
Plastic container to rinse the object

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Front View
1. Red anti-wobble cover
2. Machined aluminum build plate
3. Vat locking screw
4. LCD touchscreen
5. Double rail anti-wobble guide
system
6. Re-usable resin vat
7. Triple cooling fan
Rear View
9. Aluminum vertical beam
10. Photoelectric end stop switch
11. Ventilation holes
12. USB port
13. AC power socket
14. Power switch

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INSTALLATION
MP Creation Workshop is a .NET 3.5 application written in the C# programming language.
This is native to the Windows® operating system, but also runs on many versions of
Linux®/Posix using the Mono Framework (http://www.mono-project.com/Main_Page). You
will need to download and install the Mono Framework when using MP Creation
Workshop on a Linux-based system. Windows users may need to run the application as
Administrator.
Perform the following steps to install and setup the printer and software.
1. Launch the MP Creation Workshop software package.
2. Click the Configure Slicing Profile entry at the top of the screen.
3. Click the Options tab.
4. Locate the Export Options section and place a check mark in the box to the left of
the Export Slices to CWS entry, then click the Apply Changes button.

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5. Click the gears icon in the upper left corner, then ensure that the Configured
Displays value is set to 2560 x 1440.
6. Close the software, then restart it. The software will remember the settings you
saved, so you don't have to configure it each time.
7. Load a model, then save it with a .CWS file extension on your desktop or any folder.
This will be the directory that the sliced model file will be saved to.
8. Click the Slice button. The software will slice the model file and save it to the
directory where the original model file is located. Depending on the size of the
model and resolution, it can take some time to slice the model.