B07D218NX3 Ender-3 E 3D Printer User Manual

3D Printer User Manual
Ender-3 E

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User manual: Please find instructions and Assemble (Installation) & Tutorial Video on the SD card provided with the printer.

Instructions for Use

1. Do not use this printer by methods or operations not described in this manual, otherwise, it may result in accidental injury or property damage.
2. Do not place this printer near flammable materials, explosive materials or high heat sources. Please place this printer in a ventilated, cool and low-dust environment.
3. Do not place this printer in a vibrating or any other unstable environment, as the printing quality will be compromised when the printer shakes.
4. Please use the filament recommended by the manufacturer, otherwise, the nozzle may be clogged or the printer may be damaged.
5. Do not touch the nozzle or hotbed while the printer is in operation, otherwise, you may get burned.
6. After the printing process is complete, please use tools to clean up the filament on the nozzle while the nozzle is still hot. Do not touch the nozzle with your hands when cleaning, otherwise, your hands may get burned.
7. Please regularly clean the printer body with a dry cloth while the power is off, and wipe off dust, sticky printing materials, and foreign objects on the guide rails.
8. This printer is provided with a safety protection mechanism. Please do not manually move the nozzle or printing platform quickly while the printer is on, otherwise the printer will automatically power off for protection.
9. Users should abide by the laws and regulations of the corresponding country and region where the equipment is located (place of use) abide by professional ethics, and pay attention to safety obligations. The use of our products or equipment for any illegal purpose is strictly prohibited. Our company is not responsible for the relevant legal responsibilities of any violators.

List of Main Parts

List of Accessory Kit Items

Note: The components above are for reference only. The actual product may vary.

Printer Port Instructions

Mainboard Port Instructions

Install the Printer

Install the Z-axis profile
A.Expose the right profile of the base component to the table surface by about 35 mm, so that the mounting hole is exposed to the table platform;
B.Place the right profile of the Z-axis onto the base slot and pre-lock it with two M5x45 hexagonal cylindrical head spring washer combination screws aligned with the holes from the bottom upwards;
C.Rotate the base component by 180° so that the left profile of the base component is exposed to the tabletop by 35 mm, then place the left profile of the Z-axis onto the base slot, pre-lock the left profile with two M5x45 hexagonal cylindrical head spring washer combination screws aligned with the holes from the bottom upwards, and then tighten the screws;
D.Rotate the base component by 180° again, and tighten the screw on the right side.

Installation of power supply components and display
A.Fix the power supply component to the right profile of the Z-axis with two M4x20 hexagonal cylindrical head spring washer combination screws; note that the DIP switch faces backward by this moment;
B.Fix the display to the right profile of the base with two M5*8 hexagonal button head screws.

Note: Adjust the mains voltage to suit your region.

Caution

• Please ensure the correct position for the power supply switch and mains before supply connection, in order to avoid damage to the device.
• If the mains are between 100V and 120V, please select 115V for the power supply switch.
• If the mains is between 200V and 240V, please select 230V for the power supply switch (230V by default).

Install the Z-axis limit switch
Secure the Z-axis limit switch to the outside of the left profile of the Z-axis with 2 x M5*8 hexagon socket button head screws and 2 ship-type nuts at a distance of 32 mm from the lowest part of the bottom profile.

Note: To lock the ship-type nut, it must be perpendicular to the profile slot.
Install the Z-axis motor and screw rod
A.Confirm that the distance between the bottom of the coupling and the motor is 5 mm;
B.Insert the screw rod into the coupling, confirm the screw reach the bottom, and lock the screw with tools;
C.Fix the motor and screw to the back of the left profile of the Z-axis with two M4x18 hexagon socket countersunk head screws.

Install the extrusion kit
A.Lock and secure the extrusion kit to the X-axis profile with two M4X16 hexagonal button head spring washer combination screws;
B.Then fix the pneumatic coupling to the extrusion kit with an open-end spanner, and tighten it in the direction shown in the figure.

Install the printhead kit and X-axis passive component
A.Install the printhead kit along the X-axis profile slot
B.Fix the Z-axis passive component to the other end of the X-axis profile with two M4X16 hexagonal cylindrical head spring washer combination screws;

Installation of X-axis adjusting component
Loosen the screws of the X adjusting component, slide the ship-type nut along the profile slot, and then pre-lock it with a tool;

Note: To lock the ship-type nut, it must be perpendicular to the profile slot.

Install the X-axis belt
A.Thread the belt through the pulleys of the motor and X adjusting component, then snap the ends with the copper sleeves onto the printhead kit in the position shown;
B.Adjust the position of the X adjusting component to make the belt be tensioned.

Install the X-axis components
A.Make sure that the V-wheels at both ends of the X-axis component are fully seated in the Z-axis profile slots;
B.Align the screw with the T-bar nut, and adjust the X-axis component downwards by rotating the coupling until the screw protrudes 20mm from the surface of the T-bar nut.

Install the top gantry profile
A.Place the top gantry profile on the profile to the left and right of the Z-axis and lock it properly by aligning with the holes from top to bottom with four M5x25 hexagonal cylindrical head spring washer combination screws;
B.Attach the 2 pcs of 20 profile end caps to each end of the top gantry profile.

Install the rack
A.Loosen the nut on the barrel, thread the rack through the barrel hole, and tighten the nut again;
B.Put the rack component on the top gantry profile and lock it in place with two M5x8 hexagon socket button head screws and two ship-type nuts.

Notes:

1.  Pay attention to the mounting orientation of the rack component, with the barrel facing backward;
2. To lock the ship-type nut, it must be perpendicular to the profile slot.

Install wires

A.Connect the motor wires of the four XYZE axes in sequence according to the wire markings;
B.Connect the limit switch wires for the XYZ axes in sequence according to the wire markings;
C.Plug the color flat cable into the back of the display;
D.Connect the connector between the power supply and the motherboard.

Note: Adjust the voltage properly according to your region before plugging in the power cord, and turn on the machine only after the voltage is correct.

Auto Leveling

Note: Remove the material before leveling (ignore if no consumables are loaded) to ensure that the nozzle is free of residue, and then restore the factory settings (reset all parameter values). (Assemble (Installation) & Tutorial Video: watch it in the Assembly (Installation) & Tutorial Video → folder of the supplied in the data memory card)

1. Click the knob to enter the Main interface: first enter Configuration menu →Restore Defaults, and then back to Main menu and enter Motion menu → click Level Bed
   Default: the printer automatically returns to the home position for auto- calibration of 16 points and returns to the home position again, and then the leveling is complete.
   

2. Enter the Main menu → click Motion → click Probe Z Offset → adjust Probe Z Offset, make sure the distance between nozzle and platform is about the thickness of an A4 sheet of paper → click Store Settings
   

3. Z axis height may be adjusted according to printing effect during the printing: enter Main menu → Tune → Probe Z Offset → adjust the Z-axis height to optimum effect based on situations → back to the previous interface and click Store Settings
   

| The nozzle is too far away from the platform, and the filaments cannot stick to the platform.
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| The filament is evenly extruded and sticks to the platform just right.
| The nozzle is too close to the platform, and the filament is not extruded enough, which may damage the platform.

Loading the Filament

A.In order to successfully load the filament, please trim the end of the filament at an angle of 45 degrees.
B.Press the filament until it passes through the filament detection hole. Then press and hold the extruder handle to insert the filament into the Teflon tube until it reaches the nozzle.
C.Warm up the nozzle. If the filament flows out of the nozzle when the temperature reaches the target value, the filament is properly loaded.

Replacing the filament:

1. When the printer is not printing:
   A. Heat the nozzle to 185℃ or higher, and wait for the filament in the nozzle to soften. Then press and hold the extrusion handle to quickly extract the filament to prevent it from clogging in the heat break.
   B. Place the new filament onto the rack and repeat the steps in Section 7: Loading the Filament.

2. When the printer is printing:
   A. Pause the printing. After the printer stops, press and hold the extrusion handle and quickly extract the filament to prevent it from clogging in the heat break.
   B. Place the new filament onto the rack and press it through the filament detector. Press and hold the extrusion handle to insert the filament into the nozzle. Then push the filament to squeeze out the residual filament in the nozzle and clean up the nozzle before resuming printing.

First Printing

1. Scan the QR code above to download from the website, or find the Creality software on your memory card and install it.

2. Go to Preferences → Configure Creality → Select language → Next → Finish to complete the configuration.

3. Select the model of this printer (Ender-3 E)

4. Enter parameters → Close.
   

5. Launch the
   Creality slicing software.

6. Load the file.

7. Select the file.
   

8. Generate the G-code file → Save it to the memory card.

9. Insert the memory card → Print → Select from the menu → Select the file used for printing.

** Do not insert any leveling codes, otherwise, conflicts may be caused!
Note:** For details on using the software please refer to the slicing software user manual on the memory card.
Slicing tips: Click the Random Information folder → Slicing software instructions.
The file name must only contain Latin letters and digits.
Chinese characters or special symbols must not be used.

Start Printing

Before printing, please check the printer again by following these steps:
When the printer is powered off:

1. The nozzle is tightly connected and moves smoothly to the left and right.
2. The X axis is horizontal and stable (not wobbling up or down), and it moves run smoothly up and down.
3. The Y axis is tightly connected. The platform does not shake and moves back and forth smoothly.
4. The filament rack does not shake. The rollers are smooth. The filament extrusion is smooth.

When the printer is powered on:

1. The screen display and knob work properly. The movements of the X, Y, and Z axes are smooth.
2. The nozzle and hotbed heat up properly.
3. The feed and return of the filament work properly.

About the Printer

1 Material Barrel
2 Z-axis left profile
3 Printhead kit
4 Rack
5 USB Port
6 TF Card Port
7 20 Profile end cap| 8   Z-axis right profile
9 Power supply module
10 Z-axis passive component
11 X adjusting component
12 Display Screen
13 Belt
14 Base component| 15 Top gantry profile
16 Screw rod
17 X-axis profile
18 Extrusion kit
19 Z-Axis Limit Switch
20 Z-Axis Motor
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Device Specifications

General Specifications

Model| Ender-3 E
Modeling Dimensions| 220220250mm
Modeling Technology| FDM
Number of Nozzles| 1
Layer Height| 0.1mm-0.4mm
Nozzle Diameter| 0.4mm (standard)
Accuracy| ±0.1 mm
Printing Material| 1.75mm PIA
Supported Formats| STL/018J/AMF
Printing Method| Memory card offline printing or online printing
Supported Slicing Software| 3D Creator Slicer, Repetier-Host, Curt Simplify3D
Power Specifications| Input: 100-120V. 200-240V- 50/60Hz; Output: DC 24V
Total Power| 270W
Hotbed Temperature| <100t
Nozzle Temperature| c250t
Resume Printing Function| Yes
Filament Detection| Yes
CR touch| Yes
Language| English
PC Operating Systems| Windows XP/7/10/MAC/Linux
Printing Speed| c 80mm/s, recommended between 30 to 60mm/s

Due to the differences between different machine models, the physical objects and the final images can be differ.
The final explanation rights shall be reserved by Shenzhen Creality 3D Technology CO., Ltd.

SHENZHEN CREALITY 3D TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
Add: 18F, JinXiuHongDu Building, Meilong Blvd., Longhua Dist., Shenzhen, China For the after-sales service and technical support, please scan the QR code on the left.

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