Monoprice MP Mini Delta V2 User manual

MP Mini Delta V2 3D Printer
P/N 21666
User's Manual

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CONTENTS
SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES........................................................................................................................................... 5
INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
FEATURES.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................7
CUSTOMER SERVICE..........................................................................................................................................................................................7
PACKAGE CONTENTS ......................................................................................................................................................................................8
PRODUCT OVERVIEW......................................................................................................................................................................................8
GETTING STARTED.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
COMPLETED PRINT REMOVAL................................................................................................................................................................11
POLOPRINT PRO WI-FI SETUP................................................................................................................................................................ 12
MENU MAP.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 16
MENU OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................................................................17
Main Menu..........................................................................................................................................................................................................17
Print Menu ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................17
Printer Maintenance Menu................................................................................................................................................................18
Filament Operation Screen................................................................................................................................................................ 19
Set Target Temperature Screen...................................................................................................................................................20
Jog Mode Screen......................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Delta Auto Calibration Screen....................................................................................................................................................... 22
Z Offset Setting Screen ....................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Motor Off Screen ........................................................................................................................................................................................23
Printer Setting Menu..............................................................................................................................................................................24
Machine Information.............................................................................................................................................................................. 25
Language Setting.......................................................................................................................................................................................25
WIFI Screen ......................................................................................................................................................................................................26

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Post Setting Screen ..................................................................................................................................................................................27
Powerloss Setting Screen...................................................................................................................................................................27
Diagnosis Screen.........................................................................................................................................................................................28
Firmware Parameters Screen .........................................................................................................................................................28
Update Screen .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 29
Contact Us Screen.....................................................................................................................................................................................30
WIIBUILDER SLICING SOFTWARE...................................................................................................................................................... 30
Installation........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 30
Advanced Configuration.....................................................................................................................................................................34
Speed Tab.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 35
Infill Tab............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 36
Support Tab..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 38
Build Plate Adhesion Tab....................................................................................................................................................................40
Retraction Tab................................................................................................................................................................................................41
Material Tab.....................................................................................................................................................................................................42
Travel Tab...........................................................................................................................................................................................................42
Machine Tab.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 43
Line Width Tab.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 43
Warping Protection Tab ......................................................................................................................................................................44
Seam Tab............................................................................................................................................................................................................44
Others Tab.........................................................................................................................................................................................................46
CURA SLICING SOFTWARE...................................................................................................................................................................... 47
Installation........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 47
CARE AND MAINTENANCE...................................................................................................................................................................... 52
Cleaning the Nozzle................................................................................................................................................................................. 52

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Clearing a Blocked Nozzle................................................................................................................................................................. 52
Replacing the Nozzle.............................................................................................................................................................................. 53
Cleaning the Feed Gear .......................................................................................................................................................................54
TECHNICAL SUPPORT ...................................................................................................................................................................................54
SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................................................................................................55
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE..................................................................................................................................................................56
Notice for FCC...............................................................................................................................................................................................56
RF Exposure Statement for FCC ...................................................................................................................................................57
Notice for Industry Canada...............................................................................................................................................................57
RF Exposure Statement for Industry Canada...................................................................................................................57

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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.
•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 remove it from its power source 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 expose this device to excessive vibration, extreme force, shock, or
fluctuations in temperature or humidity.
•Do not expose this device to excessively high temperatures. Do not place it in, on,
or near a heat source, 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.

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•Clean using a soft, dry cloth only. Do not use chemical cleaners, solvents, or
detergents. For stubborn deposits, moisten the cloth with warm water.
•This device has no user serviceable parts. Do not attempt to open, service, or
modify this device.
•Take care to avoid touching hot parts, including heat blocks, extruder nozzle,
extruded filament, and the heated build plate.
•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 during unpacking and setup. This may cause damage
to the printer and/or its accessories.
•Take care not to remove or damage the black PEI build mat on the build platform.
This mat is essential to ensure the 3D model properly adheres to the build platform
during printing. If this mat becomes damaged or wears out, replace it with painter's
tape, Kapton® tape, or ordinary masking tape.
•Do not reach inside the printer during operation.
•Always allow the printer and extruded filament to cool before reaching inside.
•Ensure that the printer is turned off and unplugged from its power source before
making repairs or performing service.
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this MP Mini Delta V2 3D Printer from Monoprice™! This printer
features a single extruder, which is capable of printing with PLA, ABS, wood fill, copper fill,
steel fill, bronze fill, and many other materials. You can print from a Windows® or Mac® PC
using a Wi-Fi® connection or can print from 3D model files stored on a microSD™ card,
without the need for a PC connection of any kind. This printer is easy to setup and easy to
use following the instructions in this manual.

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FEATURES
•Color touchscreen
•Files sliced with Wiibuilder can be previewed on the screen
•Can print PLA, ABS, wood fill, metal fill, and many other filament types with melting
points below 260°C
•Can print using a Wi-Fi® connection or from a model file stored on a microSD™ card
•Free PoloPrint Pro app for Android™ and iOS® devices
•Open frame design for ease of use and maintenance
•Includes an 8GB microSD card with custom Wiibuilder and Cura slicing software
packages on the card
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 su[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 MP Mini Delta V2 3D printer
1x Filament holder
1x Sample filament
1x Plastic scraper
1x 8GB microSD™ card
3x Hex wrench
(1.5, 2.0, and 2.5 mm)
1x AC power adapter
1x AC power cord
1x Touchscreen stylus
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
1. Nozzle
2. microSD™ card slot
3. Color touchscreen
4. Extruder
5. Filament holder
6. Build platform
7. Power switch
8. DC power connector
9. Micro USB port

GETTING STARTED
Warning! Take care not to remove or damage the black PEI build mat on the build platform.
This mat is essential to ensure the 3D model properly adheres to the build platform during
printing. If this mat becomes damaged or wears out, replace it with painter's tape, Kapton®
tape, or ordinary masking tape.
1. Unbox the printer. Refer to the PACKAGE CONTENTS section and verify that you
received all parts and accessories.
2. Using a pair of scissors or wire cutters, remove the security straps from the printer's
Carriage. Lift the Carriage, then remove the protective carton shell.

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3. Locate the two vertical slots on the side, then install the Filament Holder and place
the sample filament on the holder. Press down on the lever on the Filament
Extruder Gear, then feed filament into the hole until you encounter resistance.
Release the lever.
4. Plug in and power on the printer.
5. Select your desired menu language. The printer will then display the Wifi Setting
screen. Touch the NO button to continue. The full Wi-Fi setup and app installation is
covered in the POLOPRINT PRO WI-FI SETUP section.

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6. The printer will then display the Quick guide screen. Touch the Next option, then
follow the on-screen instructions to print your first model. Otherwise, touch the
Quit option to exit to the Main Menu.
COMPLETED PRINT REMOVAL
Perform the following steps to remove a finished print.
1. Wait until the printer and printed model cools down to room temperature.
2. Insert the included Plastic Scraper under the edge of the model, then continue
pushing to separate the model from the Build Platform. If you have difficulty sliding
the Plastic Scraper under the model, try approaching from a different angle or work
it around the perimeter of the model.
Warning! Always push the scraper away from yourself to avoid injury.

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POLOPRINT PRO WI-FI SETUP
You can connect the printer to a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi® network to print models from your
Android™ or iOS® smartphone or tablet using the free PoloPrint Pro app. Perform the
following steps to setup the Wi-Fi connection for your device.
Note that you may have difficulty connecting to the Wi-Fi network if you have a 2.4GHz
and 5GHz network with the same SSID. Try changing the SSID of the 5GHz network, if this
occurs. For best results, move the printer to a location closer to the Wi-Fi router or access
point.
1. Download and install the free PoloPrint Pro app from the App Store® or Google
Play™.

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2. Launch the app, then sign in using your Facebook® account. Enable the Printer
Notification via SNS option. Open Facebook in a web browser, then search for and
follow the 3D Printer Message Center page. Post a sample message, such as "hello",
to the 3D Printer Message Center page.
3. Power on the printer, then select Setting > Info > QR code to display the serial
number QR code for this printer.

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4. Select the Printer tab at the bottom of the PoloPrint Pro app, then touch the ╋
icon in the upper right to scan the QR code on the printer's screen or manually type
in the Device Serial from the Setting > Info screen. Type in a name for your printer,
then touch the Submit button.
5. Turn off the printer, then restart it.
6. Exit the PoloPrint Pro app, then relaunch it. Wait until the printer shows as online in
the app.

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7. You can now print a model from a microSD™ card or one of the library files.
8. After a print is finished, you will receive a message in Facebook® to let you know
that the print is finished.

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MENU MAP

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MENU OPERATION
Main Menu
•Info Bar: The area above the buttons is used to display information about the
printer status. From left to right, it shows the current nozzle temperature, the
current build platform temperature, the Wi-Fi® signal strength, and the Wi-Fi IP
address.
•Print: Displays the Print Menu.
•Prepare: Displays the Printer Maintenance Menu.
•Setting: Displays the Setting Menu.
Print Menu
The Print Menu displays a list of gcode files in the root directory of the microSD™.

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•<: Touch the <icon in the upper left corner of the Select Print File screen to return
to the Main Menu. Touch the <icon in the upper left corner of the File Information
screen to return to the Select Print File screen.
•Previous: Touch the Previous button on the Select Print File screen to display the
previous list of files. If already at the top of the list, the Previous button is grayed
out.
•Next: Touch the Next button on the Select Print File screen to display the next list
of files. If already at the end of the list, the Next button is grayed out.
•Filenames: Touch one of the filenames in the list to display the File Information
screen for that file.
•Print: Touch the Print button on the File Information screen to begin printing the
displayed model.
Printer Maintenance Menu
Note that although you touch the Prepare button on the Main Menu, the screen is labeled
Printer Maintenance, as shown in the screenshots below.
•<: Touch the <icon in the upper left corner to return to the Main Menu.
•Filament: Touch the Filament button to display the Filament Operation screen.
•Temp: Touch the Temp button to display the Set Target Temperature screen.
•Jog: Touch the Jog button to display the Jog Mode screen.
•Delta cal: Touch the Delta cal button to display the Delta Auto Calibration screen.

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•Z Offset: Touch the Z Offset button to display the Delta Auto Calibration screen,
followed by the Z Offset Setting screen. The Delta Auto Calibration process must be
performed before adjusting the Z Offset.
•Motor Off: Touch the Motor Off button to display the Motor Off screen.
Filament Operation Screen
•<: Touch the <icon in the upper left corner to return to the Main Menu.

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•Feedin: Touch the Feedin button on the Filament Operation screen to display the
Filament Type screen.
•Retract: Touch the Retract button on the Filament Operation screen to display the
Filament Type screen.
•PLA: Touch the PLA button on the Filament Type screen to set the target nozzle
temperature to the temperature that is appropriate for PLA filament. The printer will
heat the nozzle, then either load or unload the filament, depending on whether
Feedin or Retract was selected on the Filament Operation screen.
•ABS: Touch the ABS button on the Filament Type screen to set the target nozzle
temperature to the temperature that is appropriate for ABS filament. The printer
will heat the nozzle, then either load or unload the filament, depending on whether
Feedin or Retract was selected on the Filament Operation screen.
•TPU: Touch the TPU button on the Filament Type screen to set the target nozzle
temperature to the temperature that is appropriate for TPU filament. The printer will
heat the nozzle, then either load or unload the filament, depending on whether
Feedin or Retract was selected on the Filament Operation screen.
•Other Filament: Touch the Other Filament button on the Filament Type screen to
set the target nozzle temperature to 260°C. The printer will heat the nozzle, then
either load or unload the filament, depending on whether Feedin or Retract was
selected on the Filament Operation screen.
Set Target Temperature Screen
•<: Touch the <icon in the upper left corner to return to the Main Menu.