Monoprice MP Maker Pro Mk.1 User manual

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MP Maker Pro Mk.1
P/N 33013
Quick Start Guide
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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 base
2x Z-axis pillars
1x X-axis gantry
1x X-axis rail
2x X-axis spacers
1x MK10 full metal extruder
1x Ribbon cable for extruder
1x Filament spool holder

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1x Filament spool stand
1x AC power cord
1x USB cable
1x 8GB SD™ card
1x Hex screw drivers
1x Hex key set
8x Hex bolts
2x Plastic belts
1x Spool 1.75mm PLA filament
1x Nozzle cleaning tool
1x User's manual
1x Quick start guide
ASSEMBLY AND MOUNTING
Remove all parts from the box and place them on a
flat work surface. The parts pictured are the base, the
two Z-axis pillars, the X-axis gantry, the X-axis rail,
and the MK12 extruder.

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Place the base on its side. Locate the Z-axis pillar with
the sticker No.2. Slide the No.2 pillar into the base
vertical locker, then tighten the bolt at the bottom of
the base.
Tighten the locking bolt by turning it clockwise, then
flip the base onto its other side and install the other
Z-axis pillar onto the base using the same method.
Turn the base so that it rests on its feet and the Z-axis
pillars are vertical. Loosen the two locking bolts at the
top of the two Z-axis pillars (marked No.3 and No.4)
by about 5mm, so there will be sufficient space for
the X-axis gantry to slide in.

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Remove the plastic end caps from the X-axis gantry,
then slide it under the bolt heads and locking
washers. Ensure that the No.3 and No.4 stickers are
mated. If there is insufficient space for the gantry to
fit under the bolt head, loosen it a bit more and try
again.
Insert the hex screw driver through the holes in the top
of the gantry and tighten the hex bolts. Double check
all bolts to ensure that they are tight and that the
gantry, pillars, and base assembly is steady and tight.
Insert the plastic end caps onto the ends of the X-axis
gantry.

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Screw the X-axis spacers (No.5 and No.6) onto the X-
axis rail, but do not tighten them so much that the
spacers cannot move along the rail.
Mount the X-axis rail assembly by inserting the X-axis
spacers in between the rubber wheels on the Z-axis
steppers. You may need to slide the spacers a bit to
one side or the other. Ensure that the X-axis rail is
mounted symmetrically and that the extruder holder
is facing the front of the printer.
Using two hex bolts, secure the X-axis spacers to the
Z-axis steppers.

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Insert the MK12 extruder into the extruder holder on
the X-axis rail.
Using the four remaining hex bolts, secure the
extruder the X-axis rail assembly in four places, two
on each side.

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WIRING
Connect the wires and
cables as shown in the
image to the left. Route the
ribbon cable through the
ribbon cable clips before
connecting it at each end.
LEVELING
Turn the couplers on the Z-axis steppers to make the X-axis rail level. Use a small level on
the X-axis rail to ensure that it is level. It must be level for proper bed calibration. Plug the
included AC power cord into the printer, then plug the other end into a nearby AC power
outlet. Flip the power switch on the printer to turn it on.

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Touch the Level button on the Home page of the
printer screen, select Level.
Read the instructions on the screen, then touch Next
to continue.
Insert a sheet of printer paper between the nozzle
and the print bed.

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While sliding the paper back and forth under the print
nozzle, touch the Z Up and Z Down buttons to adjust
the Global Z Offset until you feel a slight amount of
friction in moving the paper.
Remove the paper, then touch the Next button to
start the automatic leveling process. The printer will
move the print head around to different points to
learn the Local Z Offset variations from the Global Z
Offset.
Congratulations, your new 3D printer is now ready for use!
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