MAKERGEAR M3-SE User Manual Download Page 17

Maintenance & Storage

Weekly Maintenance (every 50 hours)

Ensure that the heated build platform (HBP) is at the correct height and 

properly leveled. To do so, log in to OctoPrint and proceed through the 

QuickStart process in order to complete the following steps:

1) Check Starting Height    2) Check HBP Level

Ensure that the glass build plate is free of defects (torn or bubbled 

polymide tape) and dust/dirt/grease, and replace tape or clean surface 

with appropriate cleaner (alcohol/water at 50%/50% is recommended).

Monthly Maintenance (every 200-250 hours)

Ensure that the printer is free of dust and filament debris, and clean it 

if necessary. Focus areas include fans and fan guards, filament surface 

and filament drive, and the entire frame. Clean oil from the X and Y 

linear rails and apply a fresh coat to each. A dot of oil in each of the long 

grooves on the X and Y rails is sufficient. Once applied, move each axis 

through its full travel multiple times to spread the oil.

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•  If you are using the M3-SE regularly, turn off and unplug the power 

supply when finished.

•  If you are storing the M3-SE for a period of 1-2 weeks, follow the 

instructions listed above. Additionally, fully seal the filament spool in 

its original bag, preferably with a new desiccant packet inside.

•  If you are storing the M3-SE for a period of 2 weeks or more, follow all 

above instructions, THEN cover the entire printer in order to protect it 

from the buildup of dust and other airborne particles.

DO NOT 

unscrew the nozzle directly from the M3-SE! To change or 

remove the nozzle, the entire hot end must be removed. Visit our 

website or the MakerGear YouTube channel for step-by-step instructions 

on how to remove the hot end and change the nozzle.

M3-SE Storage

Summary of Contents for M3-SE

Page 1: ......

Page 2: ...s 3 What s Included 4 Hardware Setup 7 A Note About Nozzles 8 Software Setup 9 Changing Filament 10 M3 SE Features 13 What s the Function 14 Shutdown Reset Procedures 15 Maintenance Storage 16 Warrant...

Page 3: ...tion and resources Following minimal setup your M3 SE is ready to print out of the box To ensure safety as well as high quality printing carefully follow the setup instructions included in this User G...

Page 4: ...ter can move quickly so stay clear to avoid being struck or pinched 6 Keep hands hair clothing away from printer attachments while the printer is operating to reduce risk of injury to persons and or d...

Page 5: ...at it is set to the correct voltage Tool kit hex drivers tweezers filament guide tube feeler gauge brush and 4 extra glass build plate hold down clips 1 kg spool of 1 75 mm black PLA col or may vary S...

Page 6: ...e 2 Remove foam from above and below the 4 legged spider inside the frame Remove the heated build platform from its slot in the foam and place it on the spider with the glass build plate facing up as...

Page 7: ...rd the front and back of the glass build plate in order to secure it in 5 Install the spool holder with the 4 included screws using the 3 mm allen key ensuring that the longer side is facing up Place...

Page 8: ...6 position electronics connector making sure that it is SECURELY IN PLACE in the electronics case Connect the power supply cord to the power supply Next plug the power supply into power outlet and fl...

Page 9: ...or change the nozzle you must first remove the entire hot end Attempting to unscrew the nozzle directly from the M3 SE will damage the hot end Some of our users choose to print with nozzles that are e...

Page 10: ...and log in to OctoPrint with the provided username and password 8 Software Setup The onboard software supplied on the MakerGear M3 SE is a special ized version of OctoPrint called OctoPrint for Maker...

Page 11: ...ressure click Extrude until you can see the filament extruding from the nozzle 9 Changing Filament You will not have to go through the setup process again unless you change networks or factory restore...

Page 12: ...10 M3 SE Features Front...

Page 13: ...11 M3 SE Features Rear...

Page 14: ...12 M3 SE Features X Stage Assembly...

Page 15: ...s and cools RAMBo processor board Raspberry Pi Housing shields the Raspberry Pi communications module Reset Button resets the control electronics and shuts down the printer Spool Holder secures the fi...

Page 16: ...switch off the 1 Disconnects the printer from its current network and returns it to Access Point mode AP mode 2 Resets the access point network name password to its original fac tory state 3 Resets t...

Page 17: ...ar rails and apply a fresh coat to each A dot of oil in each of the long grooves on the X and Y rails is sufficient Once applied move each axis through its full travel multiple times to spread the oil...

Page 18: ...r components are used Due to variance in quality MakerGear is unable to provide technical support for issues related to third party filament If you are using filament or extruder components from a thi...

Page 19: ...r centric 3D printing experience Focusing on these three pillars has resulted in outstanding customer reviews awards and top rated recognition in publications both in and out of the 3D printing world...

Page 20: ...What are you making Tag madewithMAKERGEAR for a chance to be fea 2017 MakerGear MakerGear LLC 23632 Mercantile Road Unit G Beachwood Ohio US 44122 Maker...

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