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I. Welcome

Thank you for purchasing the Creality Ender 3 V2 3D Printer from SainSmart.

This Ender-3 V2 3D Printer User Guide is designed to aid Ender-3 V2 users in the assembly and use of their new printer and to help

in getting started with 3D Printing. Even if you are familiar with 3D printing technology, we still recommend that you read through this

user manual, as there is a lot of important information about the Ender-3 V2 for you to get a better 3D printing experience.

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Summary of Contents for ENDER-3 V2

Page 1: ...USER MANUAL CREALITY ENDER 3 V2 3D PRINTER V1 0 Jul 2020...

Page 2: ...e II NOTICES III Printer Components IV Parts Identification V ASSEMBLY VI CONTROLING THE PRINTER VII PREPARING FOR USE VIII PRINTING YOUR OWN MODELS SLICERS IX MAINTENANCE X PROBLEM SOLVING 02 04 06 0...

Page 3: ...ith 3D printing technology we still recommend that you read through this user manual as there is a lot of important information about the Ender 3 V2 for you to get a better 3D printing experience Supp...

Page 4: ...rews Language Operating System Print Speed Ender 3 V2 220 x 220 x 250mm Build Plate size 235 x 235mm FDM Fused Deposition Modelling 1 0 1mm 0 4mm 0 4mm 0 2mm 1 75mm gcode see your slicer software for...

Page 5: ...with an ambient humidity between 20 70 2 Electrical Safety Always use a properly grounded outlet and the cable provided to prevent damage to your printer Please unplug the 3D Printer if it will not b...

Page 6: ...rinter or the filament you are using When loading or unloading filament make sure the printer nozzle is well clear of the build plate 50mm 5 Filament and storage Follow any recommendations of your fil...

Page 7: ...clips Y axis belt Tensioner Tool Box Nozzle Assembly Filament Spool Holder Z axis Roller Bracket Assembly 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 20 21 22 23 18 X axis belt Tensioner Screen Rotary and press Switch...

Page 8: ...bly x 1 Nozzle Assembly x 1 9 10 11 Z axis Pro le left x 1 Z axis Pro le right x 1 Gantry Profile x 1 12 X axis Profile x 1 13 Lead Screw x 1 Z axis Roller Bracket Assembly X axis Tensioner x 1 Z axis...

Page 9: ...lack M4X14 x 1 36 Nozzle x 1 25 Wrenches and Screwdrivers x 1 30 M5T Nut x 2 31 Hexagon Socket Head Spring Washer Combination Screw M5X45 x 5 32 Hexagon Socket Flat Round Head Spring Washer Combinatio...

Page 10: ...7 31 31 Hexagon Socket Head Spring Washer Combination Screw M5X45 x 5 Z axis Limit Switch Assembly x 1 Slide the Z axis limit switch onto the Z axis Profile left as in the picture above and loosely ti...

Page 11: ...e using two M4x18 screws it needs to be secure but do not over tighten Slide the lead screw into the top of the coupler and tighten the set screw to clamp it securely in place 6 6 28 28 Hexagon Socket...

Page 12: ...x 1 25 25 Wrenches and Screwdrivers x 1 17 Tighten the Bowden tube connector firmly into the Extruder using an open end wrench Align the bolt head on the XE Axis Assembly into the hole on the X Axis...

Page 13: ...mbination 4 4 Z axis Roller Bracket Assembly Make sure the drive belt is in the profile slot and slide the Nozzle assembly onto the profile as shown above Attach the Z Axis Roller Bracket Assembly to...

Page 14: ...e tensioner block Thread the drive belt around the pulley making sure it has not twisted and push the pulley back into the tensioner base making the alignment is as shown in the picture above Screw th...

Page 15: ...drive belt you should feel some spring in the belt If the belts are too lose they can slip during printing ruining the result If the belts are too tight they will over stress the pulleys and motors o...

Page 16: ...racket and insert the T nuts into the base profile Tighten the bolts making sure the T nuts are turning to engage with the base profile The display can be moved forwards and backwards to suit your pre...

Page 17: ...Insert the M5X8 bolts through the holes on the Filament holder upright and loosely attach the T nuts Align the T Nuts in the top profile groove The flat side faces towards the back of the printer and...

Page 18: ...extruder Pneumatic Connector in to the fitting and hold Press the Bowden tube into the connector firmly until it goes no further Release the collar Clip the Connector spacer between the collar and the...

Page 19: ...it switch Z 24 X z X E 24 Power Cable x 1 Select the correct input voltage to match your local supply 115 230V Damage can occur if the voltage is set incorrectly Connect the power cord and set the pow...

Page 20: ...e Print This allows you to select a file from the SD card to print Once selected the file is loaded and the print starts while displaying print details and progress Prepare This menu allows you a numb...

Page 21: ...are 3 options selectable from the printing display Tune Pause and Stop Model Set nozzletemperature Current nozzle temperature Set hot bedtemperature Current hot bed temperature Tuning override Print...

Page 22: ...m currents generated by the motors when they are moved manually It is important to select this before moving any of the axes manually by hand to prevent damage even then only move the axes manually sl...

Page 23: ...tings Sets the temperatures and fan speed for the Prepare Preheat PLA or ABS options To save any changes you must select the Storage Configuration option or the changes will be lost on powering off th...

Page 24: ...plate Peel the protective film off the glass plate make sure it is clean on both sides and that the surface of the aluminium bed is also clean Tighten the levelling knobs anti clockwise to compress th...

Page 25: ...g the printer controls The coordinates for the 4 positions will be X Y 30 30 30 205 205 205 205 30 1 From the main menu select Prepare Move then select the Axis you want to move in this case just X an...

Page 26: ...e The nozzle is too close to the build plate and the filament cannot be fully squeezed out which may damage the nozzle and build plate The nozzle is too far from the platform This may cause the extrud...

Page 27: ...g the extruder and pulling or pushing the filament manually To preheat both the nozzle build plate and fan to their default settings for the filament in use From the main menu select Prepare Preheat P...

Page 28: ...the hole in the lever between the gear and idler and into the hole on the other side Keeping the lever pressed push the filament through the Bowden tube and into the hot end and nozzle As long as the...

Page 29: ...rinting Time 00 40 Remain Time 01 00 Tune Pause Stop Printing Select the Gcode file you want to print and copy it into the root directory of the SD card Place the SD card in the printer and from the P...

Page 30: ...ures and ease of use Cura is recommended as a slicer especially if this is your first 3D Printer It is free to use You can download the current versions from the respective websites Versions of some a...

Page 31: ...functions available from the Printer menu such as setting the temperatures and homing and moving the nozzle around NOTE If using this method the PC must remain on and active during the entire time it...

Page 32: ...e from dust and any other contamination Do not use abrasive cleaners Wiping it down using a microfiber cloth with a little Isopropyl alcohol or a no residue window cleaner is recommended Check the Dri...

Page 33: ...en filament through it The wear rate can be greatly increased by the use of some filaments containing fibres or particles such as wood metals etc Note that nozzle wear is normal wear and tear and is n...

Page 34: ...djusted If there is play present the rollers are too slack rotate the offset nut to tighten the roller contact so removing the play If the rollers are too tight not only will they wear much faster but...

Page 35: ...o then this can reduce the filament flow sometimes irregularly resulting in thinner lines and debris in the filament To clean the nozzle Heat it to at least the filament printing temperature preferabl...

Page 36: ...make sure that any filament stuck to it is molten If you had to heat the nozzle to remove it let it cool before proceeding for safety Gently clean the hot end around the nozzle To fit the new nozzle...

Page 37: ...se from the pneumatic fittings unscrew them from the Extruder and hot end in that case it is recommended to replace the pneumatic fittings along with the tube If the tube does not release from the hot...

Page 38: ...insert the micro SD card then power on the router The screen will remain blank while the firmware is updated 10 20 seconds and then the normal boot process will take place At this point the update is...

Page 39: ...e temperature to 180 2 Check the wire connection to the extruder motor Unplug and re insert 3 Check that the nozzle is not clogged 1 Filament must be stored in clean and dry conditions preferably in a...

Page 40: ...so preventing it from closing When I Auto Home it keeps on trying to move past the end points Solutions 1 Check the displayed Nozzle and bed temperatures any print will start by heating the Nozzle and...

Page 41: ...ghts reserved This manual or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of the publisher except for the use of brief quotations embodied...

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