XYZ Printing da Vinci Mini Series How to use

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Release Notes
Release Notes – da Vinci Mini with Microsoft 3D Builder
This release note provides information about how to use Microsoft® 3D Builder and 3D print via the da Vinci Mini Series
printers. Although we try to make sure our printers’ functions are awless and stable, in no event shall XYZprinting be
liable for any direct, special, indirect, incidental, consequential damages (including data loss to your computer). It is strongly
recommended to backup or move any important data before updating this software to prevent data loss and corruption.
Microsoft, 3D Builder, and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries.
da Vinci Mini 3D Printe
Microsoft® 3D Builder
da Vinci Mini has been designed for your home, ofce, or classroom.
With a non-heated print bed it ensures the safety of users operating it.
View, capture, personalize, and print 3D models
using 3D Builder. You can download many kinds
of 3D les and edit them using this 3D modeling
space.
Applies to: Microsoft® 3D Builder on Windows 8 (x86/x64), Windows 10 (x86/x64)
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Overview
The da Vinci Mini streamlines 3D printing through a single-button print design, displaying
different printing conditions using colored LEDs.
Green light: Standby mode, ready for print
Red light: Error status alarm
Flashing red light: High level error alarm
Orange light: Device Printing
Flashing orange light: Printing Stopped / Finish
LED Status Indicator
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Release Notes – da Vinci Mini with Microsoft 3D Builder
Important information about how to optimize your printing experience.
You can either start from scratch or import an existing model. In the top right of the screen,
you can nd a 3D print button. Click it to prepare for 3D printing.
In the dropdown menu, choose ‘XYZprinting da Vinci Mini W’.
Please check the printer rmware version and upgrade to Version 1.0.9 or above.
Upgrading Firmware using XYZware is recommended,
please go to XYZprinting for more support documentation: http://support.xyzprinting.com/
Level the print bed and adjust the Z-offset value in XYZware before printing to get a high quality print.
When loading or unloading lament in XYZware, always make sure the print button on the
da Vinci Mini is green before launching 3D Builder.
Connect to the da Vinci Mini by USB Cord before launching 3D Builder
Always make sure the printing area is clean and LED status indicator is green before
clicking “Print”.
First Time Use
Getting Started with 3D Builder
da Vinci Mini 3D Printer
Microsoft® 3D Builder

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Release Notes – da Vinci Mini with Microsoft 3D Builder
In the top right of the screen, you can nd a 3D print button. Click it to prepare for 3D printing.
Slice the model and send it to da Vinci Mini for printing. If the USB cord is plugged in, pausing or
cancelling a job can be done via computer. If the USB cord is unplugged, users need to press the
LED Status Indicator to pause or stop the current print.

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Release Notes – da Vinci Mini with Microsoft 3D Builder
LED Status Indicator: Flashing orange light
Take out the printed object and clean the print bed. After printing an object, the LED Status Indicator will be flashing
orange, press it so that it changes to green. After the LED Status Indicator has changed green, the Da Vinci Mini is ready
to receive your next print.
Note: Please be sure the light is green before clicking “Print” in 3D Builder
After Printing