MonoPrice Maker Ultimate 2 3D Printer User Guide
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this Maker Ultimate2 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 g-code files stored on a microSD™ card. It supports auto leveling, has a removable and a heated glass build plate.
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 Set of Allen keys |
| 1x 500g spool of PLA filament1x Filament holder | 1x Roll yellow tape |
| 1x 8GB microSD™ card | 1x Spanner |
| 1x microSD™ card reader | 1x Stick of water-washable glue |
| 1x Metal scraper | 1x US power cord |
| 1x USB cable | 1x UK power cord |
| 1x Switch cable | 1x EU power cord |
| 1x Motor cable | 5x User’s manuals English |
| 1x 3D printer |
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 counter clockwise 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 counter clockwise to decrease the value.
- 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
GETTING STARTED
- Open the box and remove the printer from the protective foam. Set it on a flat, stable surface, then remove the plastic film.
- Use a pair of scissors or side cutters to remove the zip tiers and silicon rubber sheets on the Z-axis.
Use the included 2mm Allen wrench and the included spanner to remove the fixed support on the Z-axis.
Remove the microSD™ card from the accessory box and insert it in the card slot to the left of the display. Next, remove the included AC power cord, plug one end into the AC power socket on the left side of the printer, then plug the other end into a nearby AC power outlet.
Remove the filament holder from the accessory box and install it inside the printer. Remove the spool of filament and hang it on the filament holder, then insert the end of the filament into the sensor until it comes out of the tube.
Press the extruder handle, then insert filament into the hold to a depth of about 4cm.
Open the Control menu, then choose the Filament In options. Wait for the filament to finish loading.- Go back to the Main menu, then select the Print from SD option. Locate and select one of the g-code files on the microSD™ card to start your first print.
Use the included 2mm Allen wrench and the included spanner to remove the fixed support on the Z-axis.
Remove the microSD™ card from the accessory box and insert it in the card slot to the left of the display. Next, remove the included AC power cord, plug one end into the AC power socket on the left side of the printer, then plug the other end into a nearby AC power outlet.
Remove the filament holder from the accessory box and install it inside the printer. Remove the spool of filament and hang it on the filament holder, then insert the end of the filament into the sensor until it comes out of the tube.
Press the extruder handle, then insert filament into the hold to a depth of about 4cm.
Open the Control menu, then choose the Filament In options. Wait for the filament to finish loading.
Go back to the Main menu, then select the Print from SD option. Locate and select one of the g-code files on the microSD™ card to start your first print.
FAQS
How do I level my Monoprice 3D printer?
Continue. This step for each of the coins. Last check the center of the build plate to make sure the same effect can be felt from each of the corners.
- First power on and “home” the printer.
- After the printer has moved to the home location, power off the printer.
- You should now be able to freely move the X-axis of the printer head as well as the Y-axis of the print bed.