Monoprice Maker Ultimate 2 User manual

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Maker Ultimate 2 3D Printer
P/N 36045
Quick Start Guide
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this Maker Ultimate2 3D Printer! This printer uses the FFF (Fused
Filament Fabrication) method of printing. It features a metal frame, fully enclosed
structure, and heated build platform. It can print 1.75mm ABS, PLA, metal fill, wood fill, and
other filament types with melting points below 250°C. It has a 200 x 150 x 150 mm print
area and can print at speeds up to 150mm/sec. It can print from a computer using a USB
connection or from sliced gcode files stored on a microSD™ card. It supports auto leveling,
has a removable and a heated glass build plate.
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.

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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 500g spool of PLA filament
1x Filament holder
1x 8GB microSD™ card
1x microSD™ card reader
1x Metal scraper
1x USB cable
1x Switch cable
1x Motor cable
1x Set of Allen keys
1x Roll yellow tape
1x Spanner
1x Stick of water washable glue
1x US power cord
1x UK power cord
1x EU power cord
5x User's manuals (English,
Deutsche, Español, Français,
Italiano)
MENU OPERATION
The Control Knob to the right of the LCD Display is used to manipulate the menu.
If on a menu or submenu, turn the Control Knob counterclockwise to move the
menu highlight up or to the left.
If on a menu or submenu, turn the Control Knob clockwise to move the menu
highlight down or to the right.
If on a menu or submenu, push the Control Knob to enter the highlighted submenu
or to select the highlighted entry for editing.
If editing a value, turn the Control Knob counterclockwise to decrease the value.
If editing a value, turn the Control Knob clockwise to increase the value.
If editing a value, push the Control Knob to save the displayed value and return to
the previous menu or submenu.

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GETTING STARTED
1. Open the box and remove the printer from the protective foam. Set it on a flat,
stable surface, then remove the plastic film.
2. Use a pair of scissors or side cutters to remove the zip tiers and silicon rubber
sheets on the Z-axis.
3. Use the included 2mm Allen wrench and the included spanner to remove the fixed
support on the Z-axis.
4. Remove the microSD™ card from the accessory box and insert it in the card slot to
the left of the display. Next, remove the included AC power cord, plug one end into
the AC power socket on the left side of the printer, then plug the other end into a
nearby AC power outlet.

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5. Remove the filament holder from the accessory box and install it inside the printer.
Remove the spool of filament and hang it on the filament holder, then insert the
end of the filament into the sensor until it comes out of the tube.
6. Press the extruder handle, then insert filament into the hold to a depth of about
4cm.
7. Open the Control menu, then choose the Filament In options. Wait for the filament
to finish loading.
8. Go back to the Main menu, then select the Print from SD option. Locate and select
one of the gcode files on the microSD™ card to start your first print.