Zhangzhou Echo Technology MALYAN 3D PRINTER User Manual 1 20 10 285 210mm
Zhangzhou Echo Technology Co.,Ltd 3D PRINTER 1 20 10 285 210mm
User manual
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User's Manual
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CONTENTS
SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES ................................................................................ 3
INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 4
FEATURES .................................................................................................................................... 4
CUSTOMER SERVICE ................................................................................................................. 5
PACKAGE CONTENTS ................................................................................................................ 5
PRODUCT OVERVIEW................................................................................................................ 6
USING THE MENU SYSTEM ...................................................................................................... 6
SETUP ............................................................................................................................................ 7
WI-FI SETUP ............................................................................................................................... 10
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND SETUP ............................................................................ 11
Installing Cura for Windows ..................................................................................................... 11
Repetier-Host ............................................................................................................................ 17
TECHNICAL SUPPORT ............................................................................................................. 19
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE ................................................................................................ 19
Notice for FCC .......................................................................................................................... 19
Notice for Industry Canada ....................................................................................................... 20
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Monoprice is pleased to provide free, live, online technical support to assist you with any
questions you may have about installation, setup, troubleshooting, or product recommendations.
If you ever need assistance with your new product, please come online to talk to one of our
friendly and knowledgeable Tech Support Associates. Technical support is available through the
online chat button on our website www.monoprice.com during regular business hours, 7 days a
week. You can also get assistance through email by sending a message to tech@monoprice.com
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
Notice for FCC
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Modifying the equipment without Monoprice’s authorization may result in the equipment no
longer complying with FCC requirements for Class B digital devices. In that event, your right to
use the equipment may be limited by FCC regulations, and you may be required to correct any
interference to radio or television communications at your own expense.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate the equipment.The distance between user and products should
be no less than 20cm.
FCC ID: 2ALJUMALYAN
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SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES
Be careful not to damage the yellow film on the build plate.
Do not remove the insulating tape on the extruder nozzle.
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 remove or disconnect the USB cable when printing from a computer.
Do not pull or twist the black cable at any time.
Do not force or tear anything when during unpacking and setup. This may cause damage
to the printer and/or its accessories.
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.
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.
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.
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Repetier-Host
You can also install Repetier-Host from the file on the included microSD™ card or from a
download from the internet. The screenshots below show the proper settings to use for this
printer in Repetier-Host.
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Never unplug the unit by pulling on the power cord. Always grasp the connector head or
adapter body.
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this 3D printer from Monoprice! This printer features a single
extruder, which is capable of printing in PLA, ABS, and other materials. You can print from a
Windows® or Mac® PC using a USB 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.
FEATURES
Single extrusion print head
Can print PLA, ABS, and other materials
Open frame design for ease of use and maintenance
Includes 256MB microSD™ card with Cura, Repetier-Host, and a sample 3D model
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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 during normal
business hours (Mon-Fri: 5am-7pm PT, Sat-Sun: 9am-6pm PT) or via email at
support@monoprice.com
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 Filament rack
1x Plastic scraper
1x USB cable
1x MicroSD™ card
1x Hex wrench
1x Power adapter
1x AC power cord (NEMA 5-15 to IEC 60320 C13)
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Note that the Fill density,Support type, and
Platform adhesion type options should be set
according to the needs of the model you are
printing.
The Fill density will determine the overall
strength of the finished object. If printing a
decorative object, a low fill density is appropriate.
However, if printing an object that will be used as
a tool or part (e.g., a gear), a high fill density will
impart maximum structural strength to the
finished object.
If printing something with no overhang, such as a
cube, you can set the Support type to None. If
the model has areas that overhang the build plate,
but which are not overhanging a lower section,
you can use the Touching buildplate option. The
Everywhere option is usually only necessary for
very complex models with parts that overhang
other parts.
In most cases, the Brim option for the Platform
adhesion type is sufficient and is easier to
remove and clean up. The Raft option builds a
flat layer on which the model is then built and will
need to be removed once the print is complete.
Feel free to experiment with these options to
achieve the best possible print.
14. Click the Advanced tab, then change the settings
to match those in the accompanying image. Note
that if you have a very high fill density (from the
previous step), you will want to increase the Cool
down time (Minimal layer time) to 10 seconds.
15. Finally, using the included Micro USB cable, plug
one end into the USB port on the printer, then
plug the other end into an available USB port on
your computer. Watch the right hand corner of the
screen. A bubble will appear in the lower right
corner of your desktop, which is telling you that
Windows is installing the necessary printer
drivers. Click the bubble and verify that the
drivers have been properly installed.
Congratulations, you have installed Cura and connected your PC to your new 3D printer. Refer
to Cura's documentation for operating details and information on the various options.
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11. Click the button to the left of the Other entry, then click Next to continue.
12. Change the settings to match those shown in the images below, then click Finish to
continue.
13. The program will finish launching and leave you on the main screen. Select the Basic tab,
then change the settings to match those in the accompanying image for PLA filament.
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
1. Feed Mechanism
2. Filament Rack
3. Extruder
4. LCD Display
5. Micro USB and MicroSD Ports
6. Input Power Jack and Power Switch
USING THE MENU SYSTEM
The menu system is displayed on a lighted LCD screen.
The menu selection highlight or pointer is moved by rotating the control wheel to the
right of the display.
Rotating the control wheel counterclockwise moves the highlight/pointer to the left and
up.
Rotating the control wheel clockwise moves the highlight/pointer to the right and down.
Rotating the control wheel counterclockwise while editing a value decreases that value.
Rotating the control wheel clockwise while editing a value increases that value.
Press the center of the control wheel to activate the selected menu item or to save an
edited value.
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SETUP
Warning! Take care not to remove or damage the yellow tape on the build platform. This tape is
essential to ensure the 3D model properly adheres to the build platform during printing. If this
tape becomes damaged or wears out, replace it with painter's tape, Kapton® tape, or ordinary
masking tape.
Perform the following steps to prepare the printer for use.
1. Remove the printer from its packaging and place it on a
flat, stable surface with plenty of ventilation and a nearby
AC power outlet.
2. Open the Accessories box and remove the Filament Rack.
Slide the tab at the flat end into the slot on the left side of
the printer frame.
3. Ensure that the power switch on the rear panel is in the OFF position (O side depressed).
Plug the C13 end of the included AC Power Cable into the C14 panel connector on the
AC Power Adapter, then plug the other end into a nearby AC power outlet. Depress the I
side of the power switch to power the printer ON.
4. Rotate the control wheel clockwise to move the
highlight to the Move entry, then press the center
of the control wheel to open the Move menu.
5. Rotate the control wheel clockwise to move the
highlight to the Home Axis entry, then press the
center of the control wheel to activate the Home
Axis function. The printer will move the extruder
head to the "home" position.
6. Turn the printer off by depressing the O side of the power switch.
7. Slide a sheet of A4 paper between the build
platform and the extruder nozzle. The extruder
height above the build platform should be
0.05mm, which is the thickness of a sheet of A4
paper. The extruder is at the correct height when
the sheet of paper can be slid between the nozzle
and the platform without binding. When the
extruder head is moved or when the paper is
moved under it, there should be a slight amount of
resistance, but the paper should not be dragged
with the extruder when it is moved.
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9. Click the button next to the Other option, then click the Next button to continue.
10. Select the Custom... option, then click Next to continue.
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If the height is incorrect, use the included hex wrench to make slight adjustments to the
platform height by turning the screws at each corner of the platform. Turn the screws
clockwise to lower the platform and
counterclockwise to raise the platform. Turn the
wrench no more than 1/4 turn each time, then
recheck the height. Continue checking and
adjusting until the height is correct at all points on
the platform.
8. Insert the included microSD
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card into the slot on
the right side of the printer.
9. Turn the printer on by depressing the I side of the
power switch on the rear panel.
10. Rotate the control wheel clockwise to highlight
the Temperature entry, then press the control
wheel to open the Temperature menu.
11. Use the control wheel to highlight the Extruder
entry, then press the control wheel to edit the
value. Rotate the control wheel to set the
temperature to the target temperature for the type
of filament you plan on using.
12. Using the same procedure, set the Platform
temperature to the target temperature for your
filament type.
13. If the button under the Extruder and Platform
reads Start Preheat, use the control wheel to highlight the Start Preheat entry, then press
it to start preheating the extruder and build platform. The button will change to read Stop
Preheat and the Extruder and Platform buttons will read the actual temperatures.
14. While the printer is heating, open your filament. Using a pair of scissors or side cutters,
diagonally snip the end of the filament to make a point, as shown in the images below.
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8. Wait for Cura to finish launching. If this is the first time you have run Cura on this
machine, Cura will automatically launch the First time run wizard. Otherwise, you will
need to select Machine > Add new machine.
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15. Using the control wheel, navigate to the Move menu, then select the Z Axis option and
press the wheel. Turn the control wheel counterclockwise to raise the extruder off the
build platform.
16. Place the filament reel on the filament rack on the
left side of the printer.
17. While squeezing the lever on the Feed
Mechanism, insert the filament and push it into
opening. Keep pushing until you feel resistance as
it hits the extruder. Release the lever on the Feed
Mechanism.
18. Using the control wheel, highlight the Extruder
entry on the Move menu. Press the control wheel,
then turn it counterclockwise to feed filament into
the extruder. Continue until filament starts to
extrude out of the nozzle. Wait until filament is no
longer coming out of the nozzle.
19. Using the included plastic scraper, clean the
extruded filament from the nozzle and build
platform.
20. Using the control wheel, select the Print option
from the main menu. The printer will read the
contents of the microSD
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card and display them
on screen. Highlight the cat.gcode file, then press
the control wheel to start printing the model.
21. After the first layer has been laid down, use the
control wheel to Pause or Cancel the printing
operation. Examine the layer and compare the
printed material with the images in the table
below. If the result is wrong, turn off the printer
and re-adjust the platform height as indicated.
Clean off the printed material using the included
plastic scraper, then print the model print again.
Keep repeating this process until the result is correct.
Wrong
The nozzle is too far from the platform.
This can result in the extruded material
not sticking to the build platform.
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5. Click Finish to complete the driver installation.
6. Click Next to continue.
7. Ensure that the box next to the Start Cura 15.04.2 option is checked, then click Finish to
complete the installation and launch the program.
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Correct The nozzle is at the correct height above
the platform.
Wrong
The nozzle is too close to the platform.
This can result in damage to the nozzle
and build platform.
Congratulations, your 3D printer is setup and ready for use!
WI-FI SETUP
You can connect the printer wirelessly to a 2.4Ghz Wi-Fi® network to print models from your
Android™ or iOS® phone or tablet. Perform the following steps to setup the Wi-Fi connection
for your device.
1. Download the free MP 3D Printer WiFi Connect app from the Google Play Store or
from iTunes, depending on which type of mobile device you have.
2. Disconnect the USB cable from the printer. You cannot use USB and Wi-Fi connections
at the same time.
3. Power on the printer.
4. Start the MP 3D Printer WiFi Connect app.
5. The SSID of your Wi-Fi network should be displayed on screen. If a different SSID is
displayed, open your device's Wi-Fi settings and select the appropriate Wi-Fi network.
6. Enter your wireless password.
7. Use the printer's buttons to navigate to the Move menu.
8. Press and hold the center button for 3 seconds. Release the button when Smart config
started is displayed on screen.
9. Press the Connect to WiFi button on your mobile device. The connection will be
completed within 10 ~ 60 seconds and the message MP Select Mini is now connected to
Wi-Fi will be displayed on your device's screen and the IP address will be displayed at
the top of the printer's LCD screen.
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.
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SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND SETUP
As you've seen, you can print a model directly from a gcode file on a microSD
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card and this is
the preferred method, as it does not require a continuous connection to your computer. You can
download gcode files to the microSD card and print them without having to build any model
files.
However, you can create your own gcode files using an open source program, such as Cura or
Repetier-Host, which are pre-installed on the microSD card that comes with the printer. These
programs use M200 models (typically .STL or .OBJ files) and, using machine specific
information, generate a gcode file with detailed instructions for the printer to create the selected
model. We recommend you start with Cura, since it includes a Slicing Engine.
Installing Cura for Windows
1. Use a card reader to read the contents on the
included microSD
™
card. Locate and double-click
the Cura_15.04.2.exe file to start the setup
program.
2. You may choose a new location for the program
files or accept the default (recommended). Click
Next to continue.
3. Ensure that all boxes are checked, then click
Install to continue.
4. Once the files have been extracted and the Cura installation is complete, the driver
installation wizard will launch. Click Next to continue.