Monoprice MP Maker Pro Mk.1 3D Printer, Auto Level, Touchscreen, 300x300x400mm
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How many hours can this 3d printer run while printing?
A shopper
on Mar 28, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thanks to the virtue of nuclear energy....indefinitely. But seriously, I've done 0.1 nozzle prints with .1 layer heights that have gone one for days without any issues. It also have auto-resume, which is nice because I would never try that long of prints before with previous machines that lacked this feature. If the power goes out, it can pick up exactly where you left off. I tried this out by purposefully pulling the cord and there was a barely recognizable wart produced you'd have to know what you were looking for to spot it. And that was on a speed print with 0.3 layers. On a more quality setting you'd never be able to tell.
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- Nicholas A on Mar 28, 2019
- Purchased on Feb 26, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thanks to the virtue of nuclear energy....indefinitely. But seriously, I've done 0.1 nozzle prints with .1 layer heights that have gone one for days without any issues. It also have auto-resume, which is nice because I would never try that long of prints before with previous machines that lacked this feature. If the power goes out, it can pick up exactly where you left off. I tried this out by purposefully pulling the cord and there was a barely recognizable wart produced you'd have to know what you were looking for to spot it. And that was on a speed print with 0.3 layers. On a more quality setting you'd never be able to tell.
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- Nicholas A on Mar 28, 2019
- Purchased on Feb 26, 2019
Tough question to answer, depends on your comfort level. I ran a 62 hour print with no issues and there is one online that was a 4 day print. (Something like that).
I would however check all connections and that the wires are screwed in tight to the board and power supply as finding one loose is common- that can cause heat build up. Although mine are fine, some report the fans can fail as well. Consider ball bearing fans as an upgrade. Great printer though once you know how to work on it.
I would however check all connections and that the wires are screwed in tight to the board and power supply as finding one loose is common- that can cause heat build up. Although mine are fine, some report the fans can fail as well. Consider ball bearing fans as an upgrade. Great printer though once you know how to work on it.
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- Jon A on Mar 29, 2019
- Purchased on Jan 23, 2019
There really isn't a limit to how long it can print aside from the limitations of filament and print volume. The longest print I've done with this printer so far is 42 hours but I could have easily let it to continue printing past that and I don't think there would have been a problem. That being said, the more complicated the print the more likely you're going to run into a problem which might destroy the whole thing...
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- kenny on Mar 28, 2019
- Purchased on Feb 26, 2019
The Maker Pro MK1 can run as long as you want or until it runs out of filament. I have ran mine for over a 100 hours at a time without any issues. Hope this helps.
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- Matt G on Mar 28, 2019
- Purchased on Sep 25, 2018
I've had it run a 176 hour print without a break. Just keep it in a dry and cool room and you'll be good.
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- Matthew C on Mar 28, 2019
- Purchased on Sep 9, 2018
Depends on the size of the print, the largest print I have done so far is 10 hours and it did fine.
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- Venu I on Mar 31, 2019
- Purchased on Feb 14, 2019
Ive had a couple 36 hour prints. Itll run as long as it needs to for a print.
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- dan h on Mar 28, 2019
- Purchased on Jun 26, 2018
I had mine run a 20 hour print no issues. I haven't tried anything longer.
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- Teresa D on Mar 29, 2019
- Purchased on Feb 26, 2019
I’ve printed a large print for 3 days with it before.
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- James W on Mar 29, 2019
- Purchased on Dec 17, 2018
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Is this a 24V or 12V printer?
A shopper
on Jun 19, 2018
BEST ANSWER: It's a Wanhao Duplicator 9 at heart - its power supply outputs 24 VDC.
So I'm fairly certain it's a 24V system.
[Yes - you supply 120-240V mains voltage - but after the power supply, the printer runs all on 24 VDC]
So I'm fairly certain it's a 24V system.
[Yes - you supply 120-240V mains voltage - but after the power supply, the printer runs all on 24 VDC]
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- Rob F on Jun 20, 2018
BEST ANSWER: It's a Wanhao Duplicator 9 at heart - its power supply outputs 24 VDC.
So I'm fairly certain it's a 24V system.
[Yes - you supply 120-240V mains voltage - but after the power supply, the printer runs all on 24 VDC]
So I'm fairly certain it's a 24V system.
[Yes - you supply 120-240V mains voltage - but after the power supply, the printer runs all on 24 VDC]
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- Rob F on Jun 20, 2018
The specs say that it is a 120 Volt AC power supply. Looking at the third picture, it takes a standard PC power cord (NEMA C13) directly, so there is no DC power supply needed or used for this printer.
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- William S on Jun 20, 2018
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Did this machine print the 3D model provided in the image?
Joseph C
on Jun 22, 2018
BEST ANSWER: i printed that model on my stock machine yesterday and it turned out great.
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- New User U on Dec 4, 2018
BEST ANSWER: i printed that model on my stock machine yesterday and it turned out great.
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- New User U on Dec 4, 2018
i printed this model on my stock machine and it turned out perfect
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- New User U on Dec 5, 2018
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Can you print with abs?
A shopper
on Jul 3, 2018
Yes, you should be able to. I have tried a few test prints, but have had issues with it not sticking to the bed. It’s probably a software issue because the bed and hot end will reach the proper temperatures.
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- Cindy O on Jul 5, 2018
- Purchased on Jun 20, 2018
I think you can though I use PLA
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- wendy L on Jul 10, 2018
- Purchased on Jun 22, 2018
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Does it work with Mac Os?
A shopper
on Apr 27, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question, unfortunately it doesn't work with Mac
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- Josephine T Staff on May 16, 2019
Hi Josephine, Can you confirm that it is only your software that doesn't work with a Mac, or will the printer also not be recognized if using Cura and a custom profile? Theoretically it should be recognized by the USB driver so I just want to make sure before buying and trying to configure manually.
The SW that comes with the product only have Windows version. Cura has MAC version which you need to set it manually. Hope this helps and thank you for your interest in our product. Please feel free to contact us if you need further assistance
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- Josephine T Staff on Jun 6, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question, unfortunately it doesn't work with Mac
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- Josephine T Staff on May 16, 2019
Hi Josephine, Can you confirm that it is only your software that doesn't work with a Mac, or will the printer also not be recognized if using Cura and a custom profile? Theoretically it should be recognized by the USB driver so I just want to make sure before buying and trying to configure manually.
The SW that comes with the product only have Windows version. Cura has MAC version which you need to set it manually. Hope this helps and thank you for your interest in our product. Please feel free to contact us if you need further assistance
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- Josephine T Staff on Jun 6, 2019
Kind of, at best..?
I don't believe MP supplies Mac software. That said, this is just a rebranded Wanhao Duplicator 9 Mk1. Wanhao provides a Mac version - but only of their beta modified Cura, which they claim can't USB print, only write to SD cards.
Cura itself is available for Mac, and you can copy the profile for the printer out of the Wanhao Cura files if you're so inclined. I used the same process - on Windows - to get the printer's profile into Cura 4.0.
Whether the D9 printer profile is any good is another question.
I don't believe MP supplies Mac software. That said, this is just a rebranded Wanhao Duplicator 9 Mk1. Wanhao provides a Mac version - but only of their beta modified Cura, which they claim can't USB print, only write to SD cards.
Cura itself is available for Mac, and you can copy the profile for the printer out of the Wanhao Cura files if you're so inclined. I used the same process - on Windows - to get the printer's profile into Cura 4.0.
Whether the D9 printer profile is any good is another question.
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- Bryan W on Apr 30, 2019
- Purchased on Feb 26, 2019
The Cura website mentions MAC's so I would think so. If you have a Windows 10 PC you can use 3D Builder software which allows you to edit 3D files easily.
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- Jesse C on Apr 27, 2019
- Purchased on Feb 26, 2019
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Yes, check the quick start guide and you will see a photo of the dual lead screws for the Z axis.
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- Ginny N on Jun 19, 2018
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Is there a fan to actively cool the plastic immediately after it is extruded? I imagine that there should be, but I don't see it in the specifications, pictures or quick start guide.
Gary R
on Jun 19, 2018
Yes there is its immediatly behind the nozzle and the fan is a 40x40x10 size that has a bushing (like ALL the cheap fans on this printer) that requires lube every handful of hours to remain quiet and continue running. there is another fan right above it, the same size and part number, that cools the red plate.
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- Jon A on May 20, 2019
- Purchased on Jan 23, 2019
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Is this machine fully assembled upon arrival?
Joseph C
on Jun 22, 2018
BEST ANSWER: No - Its pre configured and not a kit, however you are required to assemble the Z and X Axis.
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- Chris A Staff on Jun 24, 2018
BEST ANSWER: No - Its pre configured and not a kit, however you are required to assemble the Z and X Axis.
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- Chris A Staff on Jun 24, 2018
While assembling the printer, the Z columns can rotate during attachmenet to the base. if it does rotate it will cause the Z roller carriages to bind and affect operation of theprinter. Take care to get those aligned (I used some small bar clamps to hold it square while tightening). An extras set of hands will be helpful during assembly. Also, tighten everything but dont snug it down completely during assembly then go back and torque it all down. That ll help keep it all square
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- dan h on Aug 14, 2018
- Purchased on Jun 26, 2018
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I have the wanhao version, did you fix the problem there’s has ?
A shopper
on Jun 19, 2018
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What are the machine's dimensions?
Chris C
on Jun 19, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Fully assembled the printer is 18x22.5x27 inches.
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- Austin R on Mar 15, 2019
- Purchased on Mar 7, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Fully assembled the printer is 18x22.5x27 inches.
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- Austin R on Mar 15, 2019
- Purchased on Mar 7, 2019
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What is the temperature range of the hot end?
Gary R
on Jun 19, 2018
BEST ANSWER: With the default installed hotend recommended up to 260c. The accessory kit includes a spare full metal hotend which will support up to 300c
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- Chris A Staff on Jun 20, 2018
BEST ANSWER: With the default installed hotend recommended up to 260c. The accessory kit includes a spare full metal hotend which will support up to 300c
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- Chris A Staff on Jun 20, 2018
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I know this printer just came out but will it be on display at the will call store?
A shopper
on Jun 20, 2018
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is this direct driven or Bowden? I cannot tell from the pictures or manual. will it print tpu easily? I understand it can get up to temperature and the potential is there. has there been any testing done on the variety of filaments available?
New User U
on Jul 5, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This would be a direct drive pritner.
Printing with TPU would require you to use a stainless steel nozzle.
This printer has been tested with every filament that is shown to be compatible in the full specs tab, namely: PLA, PETG, PVA, Nylon ≤250°C, Wood Fill, Copper Fill, Steel Fill, and Bronze Fill.
This would be a direct drive pritner.
Printing with TPU would require you to use a stainless steel nozzle.
This printer has been tested with every filament that is shown to be compatible in the full specs tab, namely: PLA, PETG, PVA, Nylon ≤250°C, Wood Fill, Copper Fill, Steel Fill, and Bronze Fill.
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- Tyler C Staff on May 17, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This would be a direct drive pritner.
Printing with TPU would require you to use a stainless steel nozzle.
This printer has been tested with every filament that is shown to be compatible in the full specs tab, namely: PLA, PETG, PVA, Nylon ≤250°C, Wood Fill, Copper Fill, Steel Fill, and Bronze Fill.
This would be a direct drive pritner.
Printing with TPU would require you to use a stainless steel nozzle.
This printer has been tested with every filament that is shown to be compatible in the full specs tab, namely: PLA, PETG, PVA, Nylon ≤250°C, Wood Fill, Copper Fill, Steel Fill, and Bronze Fill.
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- Tyler C Staff on May 17, 2019
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The Wanhao D9 printer (from which this device is derived) appears to have a completely different filament drive/extruder system. What is the reason for the difference?
Stephen G
on Jul 8, 2018
BEST ANSWER: This is a D9. The problem you likely see is that these printers have gone through multiple revisions, so not all D9's are the same.
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- Jeremy P on Oct 7, 2018
BEST ANSWER: This is a D9. The problem you likely see is that these printers have gone through multiple revisions, so not all D9's are the same.
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- Jeremy P on Oct 7, 2018
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Will this print tpu easily? Maybe this time my question will remain on the website?! And is direct extrusion or Bowden the pictures look like direct extrusion and it’s an all metal hot end if I’m not mistaken! I wanna purchase but need to know!
New User U
on Jul 16, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
None of the printers we sell would work with TPU easily, you would need to replace the hot end with an all metal hot end that does not have a PTFE liner to achieve consistently good TPU prints.
This printer would have direct extrusion, there is no bowden connector.
None of the printers we sell would work with TPU easily, you would need to replace the hot end with an all metal hot end that does not have a PTFE liner to achieve consistently good TPU prints.
This printer would have direct extrusion, there is no bowden connector.
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- Tyler C Staff on May 3, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
None of the printers we sell would work with TPU easily, you would need to replace the hot end with an all metal hot end that does not have a PTFE liner to achieve consistently good TPU prints.
This printer would have direct extrusion, there is no bowden connector.
None of the printers we sell would work with TPU easily, you would need to replace the hot end with an all metal hot end that does not have a PTFE liner to achieve consistently good TPU prints.
This printer would have direct extrusion, there is no bowden connector.
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- Tyler C Staff on May 3, 2019
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I would like my Monoprice MP Maker Pro Mk.1 to print from a USB cable using 3d printer software such as Repetier-Host or other software instead of an sd card. Does any one know how to do that?
michael i
on Jul 19, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Install cura off the sd card that comes with the printer, easy really
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- Jeremy P on Oct 7, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Install cura off the sd card that comes with the printer, easy really
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- Jeremy P on Oct 7, 2018
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I had an accident where the nozzle was way too low, and cut into the flexible bed. Is there a place where I can buy a replacement? I'm having a tough time finding one.
A shopper
on Sep 26, 2018
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Will the Pro Mk.1 print TPE?
New User U
on Nov 29, 2018
BEST ANSWER: If it comes on a spool it can be used. It just going to be used as directed. Knowing Monoprice there will not be directions to use it. Have you bought the Pro Mk.1 yet if not and you are buying this model for the ability to print larger objects rethink that because bigger objects will take forever to print and you will find most thing you will print will be smaller models. I would go with one of Monoprice's fully enclosed printers. I believe one starts at the same price as the Mk1 but has a lot of cool features like a camera to view you print when your away from your printer. Prints take a long time so you can seat there all day watching it print and if you walk away and something goes wrong you will waste a lot of material. It also as a quick removable hotend for when you have to change out the hot end. Main thing to think about is how big are you really going to be printing and choose your printer from there. if your new to 3d printing watch you tube videos. You will get no help from Monoprice they are useless. perfect example is the fact that I am a customer that bought a Mk1 answering a question that you asked them. Why am I doing it because they wont. SolidStart3D you tube it
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- S T on Nov 30, 2018
- Purchased on Jul 20, 2018
BEST ANSWER: If it comes on a spool it can be used. It just going to be used as directed. Knowing Monoprice there will not be directions to use it. Have you bought the Pro Mk.1 yet if not and you are buying this model for the ability to print larger objects rethink that because bigger objects will take forever to print and you will find most thing you will print will be smaller models. I would go with one of Monoprice's fully enclosed printers. I believe one starts at the same price as the Mk1 but has a lot of cool features like a camera to view you print when your away from your printer. Prints take a long time so you can seat there all day watching it print and if you walk away and something goes wrong you will waste a lot of material. It also as a quick removable hotend for when you have to change out the hot end. Main thing to think about is how big are you really going to be printing and choose your printer from there. if your new to 3d printing watch you tube videos. You will get no help from Monoprice they are useless. perfect example is the fact that I am a customer that bought a Mk1 answering a question that you asked them. Why am I doing it because they wont. SolidStart3D you tube it
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- S T on Nov 30, 2018
- Purchased on Jul 20, 2018
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What are the setting used on this printer for cura? x min y min x max y max gantry height?
New User U
on Dec 15, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
You would not need to set the gantry height to anything in particular if you have already set the x, y, and z axis sizes correctly.
You would not need to set the gantry height to anything in particular if you have already set the x, y, and z axis sizes correctly.
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- Tyler C Staff on Aug 13, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
You would not need to set the gantry height to anything in particular if you have already set the x, y, and z axis sizes correctly.
You would not need to set the gantry height to anything in particular if you have already set the x, y, and z axis sizes correctly.
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- Tyler C Staff on Aug 13, 2019
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Does this printer have a built in mosfet?
A shopper
on Feb 1, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Yes, If i remember correctly there are 2. Feel free to flag this if I am incorrect however as have not had to open it up for a while...
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- Jon A on May 20, 2019
- Purchased on Jan 23, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Yes, If i remember correctly there are 2. Feel free to flag this if I am incorrect however as have not had to open it up for a while...
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- Jon A on May 20, 2019
- Purchased on Jan 23, 2019
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What type of nozzle does this printer use and where can I get one?
A shopper
on Apr 8, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This would be a brass 0.4 mm nozzle.
Currently we do not sell one on the site that would fit this printer but you could use the one for Diplucator D9 printer.
This would be a brass 0.4 mm nozzle.
Currently we do not sell one on the site that would fit this printer but you could use the one for Diplucator D9 printer.
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- Tyler C Staff on Sep 25, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This would be a brass 0.4 mm nozzle.
Currently we do not sell one on the site that would fit this printer but you could use the one for Diplucator D9 printer.
This would be a brass 0.4 mm nozzle.
Currently we do not sell one on the site that would fit this printer but you could use the one for Diplucator D9 printer.
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- Tyler C Staff on Sep 25, 2019
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Does it have a bed/part cooling fan? It's not listed nor obvious from the photos?
Andrew H
on Jun 19, 2018
I just got this printer last week.
Impressive features, but I have not been able to have a good print out of it.
Two problems:
1. The leveling of the bed does not seem to work, it always starts too close to the mat, to the point that not only it obstructs the plastic output, but also marks and damages the mat.
2. The vertical access is controlled by two steppers motors, each located on the sides of the machine. The one on the right, seems to run faster, and by the time the part been printed reaches about 3 inches, the discrepancy between both sides is about 1/4 of an inch and the Z axis becomes stressed.
I also have issues on lack of instructions on how to adjust the height of the nozzle position sensor.
Is there a technical manual I could download somewhere?
Impressive features, but I have not been able to have a good print out of it.
Two problems:
1. The leveling of the bed does not seem to work, it always starts too close to the mat, to the point that not only it obstructs the plastic output, but also marks and damages the mat.
2. The vertical access is controlled by two steppers motors, each located on the sides of the machine. The one on the right, seems to run faster, and by the time the part been printed reaches about 3 inches, the discrepancy between both sides is about 1/4 of an inch and the Z axis becomes stressed.
I also have issues on lack of instructions on how to adjust the height of the nozzle position sensor.
Is there a technical manual I could download somewhere?
Guillermo C
on Jun 25, 2018
What does the Jul 23, 2018 firmware update change or improve?
A shopper
on Oct 7, 2018
In the manual says 70 mm/s but the website says 150mm/s what is the truth?
New User U
on Nov 17, 2018
What hot end(s)/extruder does this printer currently ship with, and what is the highest temp rating? The quick start refers to an MK10 extruder, the manual to an MK12, while an answer from staff refers to a 260C max, but an 'accessory kit', which I see no other reference to, with another hotend rated for 300C. What's actually in the box here, and what can it do...?
A shopper
on Jan 29, 2019
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Rated 5 out of 5
Great printer ONLY if you like to tinker
This is a good 3d printer, even if its your first one ONLY if you enjoy working on things to get it to work. Not so much if you want to take it out of the box and just print however. Some of the complaints I have read are easy to fix from adjusting screws and the user setting it up or putting it back together improperly and not everyone admits that. Specs are not exactly easy to find in most cases either so I understand a little..
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What does that mean? Everything on this Wanhao Duplicator 9 MK1 sold by MP under the name Maker Pro MK1, must be set properly and you cannot assume under any condition that because it came from Wanhao/MP the way it did, that its correct as cost of production / profit plays a role. Yes your bed will wobble when you pull it out of the box, get over it and put it together before turning it on. It's just the way it is. Tighten everything. Check sensor height because its almost guaranteed wrong out of the box.
The machine has also gone through many many unannounced changes from Wanhao to improve its operation and there is a large support community on Facebook, thingiverse etc, that helps with design short comings of this unit.
With that being said, if can work wonderful IF you are able to set it up properly and understand how it functions. Despite all this, I have read the MK2 upgrade from Wanhao greatly improves ease of use and quality of prints. This will void your warranty however from MP. Its about $100 to $130 depending on options selected. You can google that.
For the price you do get a lot even though the MK2 upgrade is almost required to "great" operation. Have patience and enjoy it as its great for the price and the size of the build surface. Many upgrades can be printed....
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What does that mean? Everything on this Wanhao Duplicator 9 MK1 sold by MP under the name Maker Pro MK1, must be set properly and you cannot assume under any condition that because it came from Wanhao/MP the way it did, that its correct as cost of production / profit plays a role. Yes your bed will wobble when you pull it out of the box, get over it and put it together before turning it on. It's just the way it is. Tighten everything. Check sensor height because its almost guaranteed wrong out of the box.
The machine has also gone through many many unannounced changes from Wanhao to improve its operation and there is a large support community on Facebook, thingiverse etc, that helps with design short comings of this unit.
With that being said, if can work wonderful IF you are able to set it up properly and understand how it functions. Despite all this, I have read the MK2 upgrade from Wanhao greatly improves ease of use and quality of prints. This will void your warranty however from MP. Its about $100 to $130 depending on options selected. You can google that.
For the price you do get a lot even though the MK2 upgrade is almost required to "great" operation. Have patience and enjoy it as its great for the price and the size of the build surface. Many upgrades can be printed....
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Rated 2 out of 5
Poorly designed, but could be great
This has the potential to be a great printer. It has lots of features and a large print area. The touchscreen is nice and easy to use. The frame has an attractive design and seems pretty sturdy, as well. Unfortunately, there are a couple of problems with the basic design that make it almost useless.
First, the Y-axis. So, there's this huge print bed, right? So, you'd think it'd have four points of contact toward each corner (or at least 3) to make sure it remains stable. Nope, 2 sets of rollers right in the middle on either side of a giant square that moves constantly along the opposite axis. No matter how tight everything is, the bed wobbles like crazy. And not just a little bit. That means that all that leveling you did, no matter how meticulous you were, is totally useless. Because it literally can't be level once the bed starts moving back and forth. I could print a file and the first layer would be just perfect, but the print itself is...fine. Like, it is recognizable as the thing I wanted, but the surface finish is awful because the bed is constantly wobbling. Then I go to print the same file again immediately after and the nozzle will either start mile above the bed or digging into it. And I've disassembled it, tightened everything, checked to make sure no parts were defective, put it back together, and spent a ridiculous amount of time levelling it just right. Then I get exactly the same thing every time. And by exactly the same thing, I mean a completely random distance between the nozzle and the print surface. Every. Single. Time.
And the build plate itself. Yeah, it's flexible and everyone's doing it and that's neat and all. But it's still the same crappy build surface they put on the rest of their printers. You'll almost immediately have to replace it with something not awful, so don't let the fancy flexible nonsense affect your decision.
Aside from that, there are a few other problems. The Y-axis endstop works about 30% of the time, because the Y-axis is never at the same level, so it doesn't always hit it. The auto levelling function doesn't seem to have much effect and occasionally tries to dig a hole in the print bed. There's almost as much slop in the X-axis as there is in the Y, but fortunately it doesn't move along the opposite axis from it's support and doesn't affect much. It does make it a little scary to insert filament, though, since it feels like your going to break it every time.
It could be great, though. Add a couple more rollers to the Y-axis, make the rollers the same height as the endstop so that it activates it reliably, and replace the useless print surface with a $5 piece of glass. Or drop the price by another $100 so that I can afford to make necessary upgrades myself to make it functional.
First, the Y-axis. So, there's this huge print bed, right? So, you'd think it'd have four points of contact toward each corner (or at least 3) to make sure it remains stable. Nope, 2 sets of rollers right in the middle on either side of a giant square that moves constantly along the opposite axis. No matter how tight everything is, the bed wobbles like crazy. And not just a little bit. That means that all that leveling you did, no matter how meticulous you were, is totally useless. Because it literally can't be level once the bed starts moving back and forth. I could print a file and the first layer would be just perfect, but the print itself is...fine. Like, it is recognizable as the thing I wanted, but the surface finish is awful because the bed is constantly wobbling. Then I go to print the same file again immediately after and the nozzle will either start mile above the bed or digging into it. And I've disassembled it, tightened everything, checked to make sure no parts were defective, put it back together, and spent a ridiculous amount of time levelling it just right. Then I get exactly the same thing every time. And by exactly the same thing, I mean a completely random distance between the nozzle and the print surface. Every. Single. Time.
And the build plate itself. Yeah, it's flexible and everyone's doing it and that's neat and all. But it's still the same crappy build surface they put on the rest of their printers. You'll almost immediately have to replace it with something not awful, so don't let the fancy flexible nonsense affect your decision.
Aside from that, there are a few other problems. The Y-axis endstop works about 30% of the time, because the Y-axis is never at the same level, so it doesn't always hit it. The auto levelling function doesn't seem to have much effect and occasionally tries to dig a hole in the print bed. There's almost as much slop in the X-axis as there is in the Y, but fortunately it doesn't move along the opposite axis from it's support and doesn't affect much. It does make it a little scary to insert filament, though, since it feels like your going to break it every time.
It could be great, though. Add a couple more rollers to the Y-axis, make the rollers the same height as the endstop so that it activates it reliably, and replace the useless print surface with a $5 piece of glass. Or drop the price by another $100 so that I can afford to make necessary upgrades myself to make it functional.
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Rated 3 out of 5
Great start point for the price
Tons of good features for the cost. Mine came with some bad wheels on the x gantry which caused problems with the auto bed leveling. Fixed by upgrading to new polycarbonate wheels. Worth upgrading to the MK2, but it is a lot of work for the upgrade.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Great Machine, need better packer.
Monoprice was quick to ship the printer, received it in a couple days. It was neat and tightly packed. During assembly, I noticed the bed wouldn't slide, but thought maybe a trick to release at end of instructions. When finished, still wouldn't slide, looked underneath the bed and noticed it was lower on one rail. I discovered the bed had been pushed past the rail, dislocating a wheel from the bearings and placing a small dent in rail. I dismantled the bed, re-centered the wheel onto bearings, reinstalled, and then readjusted gibb tension to prevent bed wobble. After first test print I noticed misalignment of bed movement (slanted print), most likely from the dislocation of bed. I measured from side and re-positioned both rails on back side. After adjustments made, the printer operated flawless. I believe the problem started at the packing plant after initial unit test. Someone was too aggressive, placing too much pressure on foam packing, pushing bed past rails, this takes alot of pressure. I own a Maker Select V2, Maker Select Plus, now the Maker Pro which I believe to be a great addition. I have these set up with a .4, .6, and point .8 nozzle on larger printer. Thanks Monoprice for the direct drive hotend, with the true high temp hotend installed, this machine is, I believe, a better choice than the bowden driven Creality CR10.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Underrated
Putting the unit together requires some attention to detail but I had no problems. It requires some patience and I needed to re-read the instructions in places.
The updated firmware has made bed leveling a breeze. I had no problems running the setup.
There are no instructions on setting up the reel holder but it is not rocket science. The good thing is that a decent amount of filament (White PLA) was provided with the unit.
Overall, the unit is solid. I think that the printer will be even better with support ribs for the uprights which attach solidly but are tall. I'd also prefer heavier wiring to the print head than the ribbon cable but it seems to work fine. There are no retainer clips for the ribbon cable connector so it would be easy to pull it out of it's socket, something that really should be there. My solution was a small dab of hot glue to assure it stays put.
The flexible print bed provides good adhesion for prints and makes it an absolute breeze to detach finished works. I am not sure how durable it will prove to be over time but replacements are readily available. The printer comes with a sample print in the for of a butterfly attached. This is to show the end user that the printer has been tested and worked properly before shipping.
Overall, this is a great printer and it produces good quality prints. There is room for improvement but for the price you would be hard pressed to match the build volume and quality. It is obvious that Monoprice have paid attention to feedback. The new firmware fixes the prior problems with leveling and a friend tells me reinforcing support ribs are now available.
The updated firmware has made bed leveling a breeze. I had no problems running the setup.
There are no instructions on setting up the reel holder but it is not rocket science. The good thing is that a decent amount of filament (White PLA) was provided with the unit.
Overall, the unit is solid. I think that the printer will be even better with support ribs for the uprights which attach solidly but are tall. I'd also prefer heavier wiring to the print head than the ribbon cable but it seems to work fine. There are no retainer clips for the ribbon cable connector so it would be easy to pull it out of it's socket, something that really should be there. My solution was a small dab of hot glue to assure it stays put.
The flexible print bed provides good adhesion for prints and makes it an absolute breeze to detach finished works. I am not sure how durable it will prove to be over time but replacements are readily available. The printer comes with a sample print in the for of a butterfly attached. This is to show the end user that the printer has been tested and worked properly before shipping.
Overall, this is a great printer and it produces good quality prints. There is room for improvement but for the price you would be hard pressed to match the build volume and quality. It is obvious that Monoprice have paid attention to feedback. The new firmware fixes the prior problems with leveling and a friend tells me reinforcing support ribs are now available.
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January 2, 2019
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Rated 3 out of 5
Not good yet customs service was good
Sent it back broken when I got it. Bed unlevel. Bent bearings coming out wheels
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Rated 3 out of 5
Poor quality control for manufacturing - fixable, but should not have shipped this way.
The printer arrived with the the packaging & printer in good condition. After attempting to print a test print, that covered the entire print area, I discovered at least two assembly/build issues (build issues from the manufacture). The pulley for the bed front to back belt is at an angle - the belt rubs on the edge of the pulley. This is obvious when looking the it from above. This should have been caught at assembly time by the manufacturer. The second issue is the two rails that the print bed moves front to back on. These are not parallel - they are 4-5mm different in the rear vs. the front. This causes wobble in the print bed at the extreme range of its travel. I opened a support case with Monoprice. I provided videos & photos. They did not understand, and recommended tightening the wheel assemblies that hold the bed on the rails. This manufacturing issue should have been caught in production and not shipped this way.
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Rated 3 out of 5
Monoprice MP Maker Pro Mk.1, Auto Level, Touch screen, 300x300x400mm Please share your experience. Monoprice MP Maker Pro M
This is not for first time 3d printer"s. If you have many hours on a 3d printer machines, then you could consider this machine. Instructions are very poor. Construction for the main parts is great, but where the extruder attaches to the X beam is very weak and the extruder can move/flex, also the Y axis is poorly design and has lots of slop in it, bed is not very stable It took a lot of work to get the z axis to move with both motors working together. Binding on the z threaded screw took time to get it to work. Leveling the bed with the auto leveling is very difficult, took many hours to get it right and instructions are no help. Trial and error with the setting of the prox switch is the only way to get it to work. This design is a good start, but much work is needed on the y axis and extruder mount. Software is also not easy and is not like any of other Monoprice 3D printers that I own.
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Rated 4 out of 5
Jumped in on the Maker Pro Mk. 1 (Wanheo D9) CR10 clone...
After owning the Monoprice Ulitmate (Wanhao D6) for almost a year I decided I wanted a CR10 clone for larger prints. I researched several CR10 clones and decided on the Monoprice Maker Pro Mk. 1.
The main reasons for choosing the Mk. 1 over other large printers were:
* Dual z-axis standard
* Direct drive extruder
* 24V heated bed (faster heat times but still safer LV)
* Integrated electronics into base (smaller and less cluttered footprint)
* Touch screen
* Self leveling
* Magnetic build surface
* Auto resume after power interruption
* Full metal hot end is included
Package received on time and in good order. The unit is fairly straight forward to assemble and went together in about 30 minutes. The frame is built from what appears to be 15 series 8020 aluminum extrusion. I've built several DIY CNC routers from the same stuff. I will be designing and adding gantry supports to stabilize things on taller prints. Wanhao has them available but I can make them fairly easily and for less money.
First couple prints with PLA went fine but I then began to have issues. The x-axis beam began to sag on the motor side. Realigned everything and tightened up the adjustments and everything has been holding well since. Also, had a glitch were the autolevel was thrown off for some reason and the nozzle burned several grooves and holes into the brand new magnetic build sheet. Literally, I went from completing a great print and starting a new one off of the SD card w/o any power down or anything and the z-axis buried the nozzle and drug it across the bed creating a nice canal through the brand new build sheet.. I haven't spoken to MP about replacing but maybe they will send me one. Since then I went and found a video from Wanhao about resetting the sensor height to fix the problem.
That aside, I'm about a week in and have printed several things including a large 48 hour print. The machine has held true and produced great prints with PLA. I have some ABS and TPU but haven't yet attempted any prints with them.
All in all, I'm very pleased with the Mk. 1 and feel like the price is decent considering the upgrades that it includes over other clones in the marketplace. I haven't yet tested a lot of the features of the machine but the initial impression is very good and the print quality has exceeded my expectations.
The main reasons for choosing the Mk. 1 over other large printers were:
* Dual z-axis standard
* Direct drive extruder
* 24V heated bed (faster heat times but still safer LV)
* Integrated electronics into base (smaller and less cluttered footprint)
* Touch screen
* Self leveling
* Magnetic build surface
* Auto resume after power interruption
* Full metal hot end is included
Package received on time and in good order. The unit is fairly straight forward to assemble and went together in about 30 minutes. The frame is built from what appears to be 15 series 8020 aluminum extrusion. I've built several DIY CNC routers from the same stuff. I will be designing and adding gantry supports to stabilize things on taller prints. Wanhao has them available but I can make them fairly easily and for less money.
First couple prints with PLA went fine but I then began to have issues. The x-axis beam began to sag on the motor side. Realigned everything and tightened up the adjustments and everything has been holding well since. Also, had a glitch were the autolevel was thrown off for some reason and the nozzle burned several grooves and holes into the brand new magnetic build sheet. Literally, I went from completing a great print and starting a new one off of the SD card w/o any power down or anything and the z-axis buried the nozzle and drug it across the bed creating a nice canal through the brand new build sheet.. I haven't spoken to MP about replacing but maybe they will send me one. Since then I went and found a video from Wanhao about resetting the sensor height to fix the problem.
That aside, I'm about a week in and have printed several things including a large 48 hour print. The machine has held true and produced great prints with PLA. I have some ABS and TPU but haven't yet attempted any prints with them.
All in all, I'm very pleased with the Mk. 1 and feel like the price is decent considering the upgrades that it includes over other clones in the marketplace. I haven't yet tested a lot of the features of the machine but the initial impression is very good and the print quality has exceeded my expectations.
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October 8, 2018
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Rated 3 out of 5
Good luck with Auto Leveling
MonoPrice has no clue on how Auto leveling works and there instructions suck. the instructions have you manually leveling the X axis rail by putting a small level on it and leveling it by turning nuts on Z axis. Then it has you run the Auto level and the auto level runs through the process. Then when its done you don't know if it did anything. They want you to believe it is doing something but how do you know it is doing any thing. Could be that you just manually leveled. I don't trust that auto leveling and I don't want to waste my time and material so I check the leveling. If you want to know if it leveled correctly after you use the level on the X axis rail make sure to put the level on the bed and make sure the bed is leveled also. The bed doesn't move so they would have you believe the program will compensate and line up to the bed while it prints your model. That is fare fetch and your going to waste material if you believe that. There is a reason why this Printer drop from $599.99 to $449.99. Printer has potential I think I will start you tubes videos to help people that buy from MonoPrice
Just keep eye out for SolidStart
Just keep eye out for SolidStart
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