Monoprice 35435 User manual

MP Mini SLA LCD High Resolution Resin 3D Printer
P/N 35435
User's Manual

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CONTENTS
SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES.......................................................................................................................................3
INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................................................................................5
USEFUL TOOLS .................................................................................................................................................................................................6
CUSTOMER SERVICE.................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
PACKAGE CONTENTS................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
PRODUCT OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................................................................................8
CONTROL BUTTONS.....................................................................................................................................................................................8
MENU FUNCTIONS........................................................................................................................................................................................9
Main Menu.....................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Control Menu ..............................................................................................................................................................................................9
Print Menu....................................................................................................................................................................................................10
Finish Screen...............................................................................................................................................................................................11
PREPARING THE PRINTER.......................................................................................................................................................................11
QUICK START GUIDE..................................................................................................................................................................................12
WI-FI® SETUP.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
ACCESSING THE WEB UI........................................................................................................................................................................14
WEB UI DETAILS............................................................................................................................................................................................15
Main UI ............................................................................................................................................................................................................15
Web Slicer UI ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 17
USING THE WEB SLICER .........................................................................................................................................................................18
AUTO CALIBRATION ..................................................................................................................................................................................19
ABOUT RESINS................................................................................................................................................................................................19
Resin Storage.............................................................................................................................................................................................19
Resin Operation.......................................................................................................................................................................................19

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Safety and Resin .....................................................................................................................................................................................19
Transferring Resin to Storage ....................................................................................................................................................20
Discarding Resin.....................................................................................................................................................................................20
PRINTING TIPS................................................................................................................................................................................................20
CREATION WORKSHOP..........................................................................................................................................................................20
SLICING WITH CREATION WORKSHOP....................................................................................................................................25
MODEL CLEANING.....................................................................................................................................................................................26
CLEANING THE RESIN VAT..................................................................................................................................................................26
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................................................................................................. 27
TECHNICAL SUPPORT..............................................................................................................................................................................28
SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................................................................................................................................................28
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.
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.
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.

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Do not expose this device to excessively high temperatures. Do not place it in, on,
or near heat sources, such as a fireplace, stove, radiator, etc. Do not leave it in direct
sunlight.
Do not place or install this device in an area where it can be exposed to excessive
amounts of dust, humidity, oil, smoke, or combustible vapors.
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.
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.
This printer has many moving parts. Do not reach inside during printing.
For best results, the ambient/room temperature should be +59 ~ +86°F (+15 ~
+30°C) and the relative humidity should be 20 ~ 50%.
This printer should be placed away from light and should be operated in the dark.
If any resin or liquid gets into the printer, clean it out immediately.
Wear gloves, such as nitrile or neoprene when working with uncured resin. Do not
use latex gloves. If resin gets on your skin, immediately wash it off with soap and
warm water.
Wear safety glasses/goggles when working with uncured resin. If resin gets in your
eye(s), immediately flush with cold, clean water, then consult a doctor.
Clean the resin vat after printing.
Keep out of reach of children.

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INTRODUCTION
This printer uses an LCD screen to mask a cross section of your model, one layer at a time,
using a 405nm UV light array to cure resin held in a vat. The LCD screen is positioned
beneath a vat of resin, with a transparent film separating the resin and screen. Between
layers, the printer will lift (or "Raise") the print and return it one layer higher than
previously. This lifting action allows uncured resin to flow under the print and back into the
vat. This process is repeated layer by layer to shape the object.
Because of how it this style of printing works:
Finer levels of detail are able to be printed than with FDM or filament printers. This
printer is equipped with a 2K screen to print at higher resolutions.
The height of the object is the main determinant on how long it will take to print
the object. Additional models across the build platform will not increase time, as
long as the height does not increase.
Supports should be included in any areas that would be "Islands", or areas that
would not be touching the already printed parts of the model. They should also be
used for heavy pieces that risk falling off of the build plate.
Keeping the build platform, resin vat, and transparent film clean of debris and cured
resin is a must for successful printing.
Cleaning the print and final curing are necessary post processing steps. Natural
sunlight produces all the UV light necessary to cure the final print. Exposure to
sunlight on a well-lit window sill for half an hour or longer will be sufficient for the
final curing process.

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USEFUL TOOLS
There are a few tools that will make life easier when working with a resin printer. Some of
these are more important than others, but this list covers what a good workstation should
contain in ideal conditions.
Disposable Gloves: Always wear gloves when working with uncured resin. Nitrile gloves
are what we use in our lab. Neoprene gloves are also useable. Do not use latex
gloves. If resin gets on your skin, immediately wash it off with soap and warm
water.
Safety Glasses/Goggles: Always wear safety glasses/goggles when working with
uncured resin. If resin gets in your eye(s), immediately flush with cold, clean water,
then consult a doctor.
Metal Scraper: A putty knife or similar instrument can help remove prints from the build
plate when they stick a little too well.
Isopropyl Alcohol: Isopropyl alcohol is used for cleaning the finished print and any tools
that have come in contact with resin.
Spare Containers: Spare containers are always useful with liquid resin. They can be used
to store used resin, which you will recycle, to wash your finished print (be sure that
the container can be used with isopropyl alcohol), or to hold tools after they have
come in contact with the resin.
Plastic Scraper: A plastic scraper, such as an expired credit card, is used in the event
that a print fails and sticks to the FEP liner at the bottom of the resin vat. Refer to
the CLEANING THE RESIN VAT section for more information.
Paper Towels: Use paper towels to clean the workstation and prevent dripping on your
workstation.
Aluminum Foil, Plastic Wrap, or Plastic Liner: Use any of these products to protect your
workstation from resin drips.
Storage: You need a place to store everything to make the workflow easier.

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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 or via email at [email protected]. Check the website for
support times and links.
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 microSD™ memory card
1x Hex wrench
1x Bottle sample resin
1x AC power adapter
1x AC power cord

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
1. Acrylic Cover
2. Leveling Knob
3. Printing Platform
4. Resin Vat
5. LCD Display
6. Control Buttons
CONTROL BUTTONS
The control buttons on the front panel perform the following functions.
Press the top button to move the highlight left or up.
Press the top button while editing a value to decrease the value.
Press the bottom button to move the highlight to the right or down.
Press the bottom button while editing a value to increase the value.
Press the center button to select the highlighted menu item or to save an edited
value.

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MENU FUNCTIONS
Main Menu
1. Print: Select this option to print from a microSD™ card.
2. Profile: Select this option to manage the profile file being used.
3. Control: Select this option to display the Control Menu.
Control Menu
1. Z Axis: Select this option to control the movement of the Z axis.
2. Home: Select this option to move the printer to the Home position. The Home
position for this printer is when the printing platform is at its lowest point in the
resin vat.
3. Clear: Select this option to turn the UV lamp on for 10 seconds. This can be used to
clean the resin vat by curing an entire layer and peeling it from the FEP liner.
4. Back: Select this option to return to the Main Menu.

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Print Menu
1. ETA: Displays the estimated remaining print time.
2. Print Phase: Displays either EXPOSURE or LIFT, indicating the action being currently
performed.
3. LAYERS: Displays the number of layers printed and the total number of layers for
the model.
4. BaseCureTime: Select this option to adjust the number of seconds to expose each
of first three layers. Use the top and bottom buttons to change the value. Press the
center button to save the changes.
5. CureTime: Select this option to adjust the number of seconds to expose each layer
other than the three layers. Use the top and bottom buttons to change the value.
Press the center button to save the changes.
6. RaiseDistance: Select this option to adjust the number of millimeters to raise the
platform between each layer. Use the top and bottom buttons to change the value.
Press the center button to save the changes.
7. Pause: Select this option to pause printing. Select it again to resume printing. Note
that the printer will finish exposing the current layer before pausing.
8. Height: Displays the printed height and total height of the model in millimeters.
9. Cancel: Select this option to cancel the current print.