Monoprice Maker Ultimate 2 User manual

Maker Ultimate 2 3D Printer
P/N 36045
User's Guide

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CONTENTS
SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES.......................................................................................................................................4
INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................................................................................5
FEATURES..............................................................................................................................................................................................................6
CUSTOMER SERVICE....................................................................................................................................................................................6
PACKAGE CONTENTS.................................................................................................................................................................................7
PRODUCT OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................................................................................8
Right Side View...............................................................................................................................................................................................9
MENU SYSTEM ...............................................................................................................................................................................................10
Menu Map....................................................................................................................................................................................................10
Menu Operation......................................................................................................................................................................................10
Main Menu....................................................................................................................................................................................................11
Info Screen...................................................................................................................................................................................................12
Prepare Menu............................................................................................................................................................................................12
Move Axis Menu.....................................................................................................................................................................................13
Control Menu ............................................................................................................................................................................................14
Temperature Menu ..............................................................................................................................................................................15
Door Open Check Menu..................................................................................................................................................................15
WIIBUILDER SLICING SOFTWARE ..................................................................................................................................................16
Installation ...................................................................................................................................................................................................16
WiiBuilder Setup.....................................................................................................................................................................................18
Speed Tab....................................................................................................................................................................................................20
Infill Tab..........................................................................................................................................................................................................21
Support Tab ...............................................................................................................................................................................................23
Build Plate Adhesion Tab...............................................................................................................................................................24

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Retraction Tab .........................................................................................................................................................................................26
Material Tab...............................................................................................................................................................................................26
Travel Tab.....................................................................................................................................................................................................27
Machine Tab..............................................................................................................................................................................................28
Line Width Tab........................................................................................................................................................................................28
Dual Extrusion Tab...............................................................................................................................................................................29
Warping Precaution Tab.................................................................................................................................................................30
Seam Tab......................................................................................................................................................................................................30
Others Tab....................................................................................................................................................................................................31
GETTING STARTED...................................................................................................................................................................................... 33
CARE AND MAINTENANCE.................................................................................................................................................................35
Cleaning the Nozzle ...........................................................................................................................................................................35
Clearing a Blocked Nozzle............................................................................................................................................................35
Replacing the Tape on the Build Platform..................................................................................................................... 37
Optical Shaft and Screw Rod Maintenance.................................................................................................................. 37
Cleaning the Feed Gear................................................................................................................................................................... 37
SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................................................................................................................................................39
TECHNICAL SUPPORT............................................................................................................................................................................. 40
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE............................................................................................................................................................ 40
Notice for FCC ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 40
Notice for Industry Canada...........................................................................................................................................................41

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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.
Do not reach inside the printer during operation.
Always allow the printer and extruded filament to cool before reaching inside.
Take care to avoid touching hot parts, including heat blocks, extruder nozzle, build
platform, and 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 force or tear anything when unpacking and during setup. This may cause
damage to the printer and/or its accessories.
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.
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.

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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.
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.
Use only in a well-ventilated area. Do not use in close, confined spaces.
Take care when using a scraper to remove a model. Never direct the scraper
towards your fingers or body.
The printer is designed to operate with an ambient temperature ranging from +41°F
(+5°C) to +104°F (+40°C). Printing outside these limits may result in low quality
prints.
Use eye protection when cleaning or sanding the printed models to avoid getting
small particles in your eyes.
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this Maker Ultimate 2 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.

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FEATURES
Supports auto leveling
Includes a heated, removable, glass build platform
Can print using a USB connection to your PC or from a sliced gcode file on a
microSD™ card
Supports ABS, PLA, metal fill, wood fill, and other filament types with melting
points below 250°C
200 x 150 x 150 mm print area
Can print at speeds up to 150mm/sec.
Includes WiiBuilder slicing software
Includes 8GB microSD™ card
Fully assembled
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)

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Front View
1. Top Cover
2. Front Door
3. AC Power Socket and Power Switch
4. LCD Display
5. Control Knob
6. Heated Build Platform
7. Nozzle

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Right Side View
1. Filament Holder
2. microSD™ Card Slot
3. USB Port

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MENU SYSTEM
Menu Map
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.

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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.
Main Menu
Info Screen: Displays the printer information screen.
Prepare: Opens the Prepare submenu. When printing a model, the Prepare
operation is replaced with the Tune option.
Tune: Opens the Tune submenu. When not printing a model, the Tune option is
replaced with the Prepare option.
Control: Opens the Control submenu.
Print from SD™: Displays a list of gcode files on the inserted microSD™ card. If a
microSD card is not inserted, the line will read No SD card.
Pause/Resume print: When printing a model, select Pause print to pause the print.
While the print is paused, select Resume print to resume printing.
Stop print: When printing a model, select Stop print to cancel the print operation.

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Info Screen
Press the Control Knob to exit the Info Screen.
Prepare Menu
Main: Select the Main option to return to the Main Menu.
Filament In: Loads filament.
Retract: Unloads filament.
Auto home: Moves the extruder and build platform to their home positions.
Set home offsets: Displays the Set Home Offsets screen.
Move axis: Opens the Move Axis menu.
Cancel all: Cancels all printer operations.

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Move Axis Menu
Prepare: Returns to the Prepare Menu.
Move 10mm: Selecting the Move 10mm option displays the movement screen, as
shown on the left above, allowing you to move the X and Y axes only.
Move 1mm: Selecting the Move 1mm option displays the movement screen, as
shown on the right above, allowing you to move the X, Y, and Z axes, as well as the
extruder.
Move 0.1mm: Selecting the Move 0.1mm option displays the movement screen, as
shown on the right above, allowing you to move the X, Y, and Z axes, as well as the
extruder.
Move axis: Select the Move axis option to return to the Control Menu.
Move X: Select the Move X option to open the Move X Edit Screen. Rotate the
Control Knob to move the extruder along the X axis, then press it to save the value
and return to the Move Axis Menu.
Move Y: Select the Move Y option to open the Move Y Edit Screen. Rotate the
Control Knob to move the extruder along the Y axis, then press it to save the value
and return to the Move Axis Menu.

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Move Z: Select the Move Z option to open the Move Z Edit Screen. Rotate the
Control Knob to move the build platform up or down, then press it to save the
value and return to the Move Axis Menu. This option will only be visible when
choosing 1mm or 0.1mm.
Extruder: Select the Extruder option to open the Move Extruder Edit Screen. Rotate
the Control Knob to push filament in or out, then press it to save the value and
return to the Move Axis Menu. This option will only be visible when choosing 1mm
or 0.1mm.
Control Menu
Main: Select the Main option to return to the Main Menu.
Level bed: Starts the bed leveling process.
Temperature: Opens the Temperature Menu.
Door Open Check: Opens the Door Open Check Menu.

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Temperature Menu
Control: Select the Control option to return to the Control Menu.
Nozzle: Select the Nozzle option to open the Nozzle Temperature Edit Screen.
Rotate the Control Knob to set the temperature, then press it to save the value and
return to the Temperature Menu.
Bed: Select the Bed option to open the Bed Temperature Edit Screen. Rotate the
Control Knob to set the temperature, then press it to save the value and return to
the Temperature Menu.
Door Open Check Menu
When enabled, opening the door will pause printing. When disabled, opening the
door will have no effect.

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WIIBUILDER SLICING SOFTWARE
The printer includes the WiiBuilder slicing software on the included microSD™ card. Use the
included card reader to display the contents of the microSD card on your PC to install the
program.
Installation
Perform the following steps to install the WiiBuilder slicing software.
1. Locate and run the WiiBuilder.exe software on the microSD card to install the
WiiBuilder software program. The Installer will prompt you for the language to use
in the InstallShield Wizard. Use the pull-down menu to select your preferred
language, then click the OK button to continue.
2. The Wizard will prompt you to select the install location. If you don't want to use
the default install location, use the Browse... button to select a different directory.
Click the Next button when you are satisfied with the install location.

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3. Click the Install button to continue.
4. Once the installation is complete, click the Next button to continue.
5. Click the Finish button to complete the installation and launch the program.

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WiiBuilder Setup
1. Once the program launches, the Initial Setup Wizard will launch. It will inform you of
several program basics, including how to load model files, the locations of the slice
buttons, etc. Read each page, clicking the next button to proceed from page to
page. Click the finished button on the final page to close the Wizard.
2. Once the Wizard closes, you will be prompted to select the printer model and the
units of measure you want to use. MP Maker Ultimate2 is the default selection. Click
the OK button to continue.
3. Click the Config > GUI Choices > Expert GUI.

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4. Click one of the Slice buttons to display the Basic Configure dialog.
5. Click the Advanced Configure button to display the following dialog. The following
sections detail the options on each tab.

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Speed Tab
The Speed Tab features the following options:
Top/Bottom Speed (mm/s): Sets the printing speed of the top and bottom surfaces
of the model.
Outer shell speed (mm/s): Sets the printing speed of the external shell surfaces.
Inner shell speed (mm/s): Sets the printing speed of the internal shell surfaces.
Infill Speed (mm/s): Sets the printing speed of the infill inside the model.
Support Infill Speed (mm/s): Sets the printing speed of infill inside the model
supports.
Support Interface Speed (mm/s): Sets the printing speed of the top and bottom
surfaces of the model supports.
Initial Layer Speed (mm/s): Sets the printing speed of the first layer of the model.
Travel speed (mm/s): Sets the movement speed of the nozzle when not printing.