This is the manual for the Mike2 inlay 3D printer. The print head of the Mike 1+ is identical in construction to the Mike2
Connect the 4-pin plug to the filament chamber and screw it tight. Connect the other end of the cable to the printer in the same way.
IMPORTANT: The filament chamber is always switched on when the main power switch is switched on. This ensures the correct environment for the filament in the chamber, even when the printer is in stand-by mode. Before switching off the filament chamber, please make sure that you have stored the filament in another location with controlled temperature and humidity.
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To install the filament chamber on the printer, turn the printer so that you have access to the rear of the printer:
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Remove the three screws from the filament chamber on the back of the printer and loosen them about 2 mm from the printer disc using the 3 mm Allen key supplied. |
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Slide the filament chamber onto the three screws and tighten them. |
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| 1 | When the bed is raised, the large box can be removed from the printer. |  |
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You will find the filament chamber (dryer) in the box. |  |
To avoid damage during the last part of the printer installation, the printer must be completely switched off.
| 1 | Switch off the printer. |  |
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Switch off the mains power switch. |  |
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Disconnect the mains cable. |
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To remove the large box from the printer, the print bed must be lifted.
This is done via the menu Manual control:
| 1 | Open the menu Manual control (1). |  |
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Hold the button Z top (1) to move the print bed all the way up (when it reaches the limit, the print bed will stop moving).
Note: You can safely switch off the printer in this menu. |
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| 1 | Connect the supplied IEC AC cable to the plug on the back of the printer.
Connect the other end of the cable to the socket with earthing connection.
IMPORTANT: The red switch must be in the 0 position (OFF) when the mains cable is installed. |
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Switch on the mains switch on the rear panel.
This switch controls: 1. internal power supply 2. power supply to the filament chamber
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Use the ON/OFF button on the front to get the printer out of stand-by mode.
Note: In stand-by mode, power is only supplied to the filament chamber and the internal power supply unit. All other parts of the printer are OFF. |
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| 1 | Cut off the cable tie that secures the moving parts of the printer for transport. |  |
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Remove the adhesive tape holding the print surface to the print bed.
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To lift the printer, hold it by the underside.
Lift the printer correctly
Warning: As the machine weighs 37.5kg, we strongly recommend using the machine exclusively with two persons to lift - one person from each side.
On top of the protective polystyrene you will find a small bag containing the printer parts.
In the bag you will find:
 Bag contents
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To access the printer, remove the top cardboard cover. This will expose the printer with its protective polystyrene.
Remove the lid of the box upwards
Inside the box
