Monoprice Maker Ultimate 2 3D Printer
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Does it take full 1-KG filament rolls or just 500 gram rolls?
Law S
on Jul 30, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This printer would hold our 500 G and 1KG spools.
The 700kg spools would not be the right size.
This printer would hold our 500 G and 1KG spools.
The 700kg spools would not be the right size.
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- Tyler C Staff on Aug 2, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This printer would hold our 500 G and 1KG spools.
The 700kg spools would not be the right size.
This printer would hold our 500 G and 1KG spools.
The 700kg spools would not be the right size.
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- Tyler C Staff on Aug 2, 2019
I have used 1k spools from Colorfab, Hatchbox, and SainSmart and they all work fine. It is a bit tricky to fit them in and you need to ensure the bracket that holds the filament is fully seated in the slot on the side of the case. Once seated properly I have had no printing issues, jams, layer shifts, etc, with any of my 1k spools.
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- IRVIN S on Aug 21, 2019
I can confirm it fits Hatchbox 1kg spools.
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- Jonathan C on Aug 17, 2019
- Purchased on Aug 3, 2019
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What does the firmware update do?
New User U
on Aug 12, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question. Please reach out to 3Dprinter@monoprice.com and they should be able to assist with this inquiry further.
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- Ryan M Staff on Aug 13, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question. Please reach out to 3Dprinter@monoprice.com and they should be able to assist with this inquiry further.
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- Ryan M Staff on Aug 13, 2019
From what I can tell it condenses a few of the menus and makes navigation cleaner on the printer. I was not able to find release notes.
For me it also broke USB printing and requires that I manually run the auto bed level routine before each print, otherwise it will start trying to print ~1cm off the print bed. I would not recommend installing the update at this time based on my experience.
For me it also broke USB printing and requires that I manually run the auto bed level routine before each print, otherwise it will start trying to print ~1cm off the print bed. I would not recommend installing the update at this time based on my experience.
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- Jonathan C on Aug 12, 2019
- Purchased on Aug 3, 2019
I have the same issue. I updated to the new firmware 2.02 and now it is trying to print about ~1cm. Auto bed leveling doesn't seem to help for me...
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- New User U on Jan 6, 2020
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Has anyone had problems removing the raft from the prints? The raft design seems a little different than before and is hard to remove.
New User U
on Aug 12, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question. This can be corrected by adjust the air gap between the raft and the print. This can be found in the "Slice Settings" button if you are using WiiBuilder under the Build Plate Adhesion Tab.
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- Ryan M Staff on Aug 13, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question. This can be corrected by adjust the air gap between the raft and the print. This can be found in the "Slice Settings" button if you are using WiiBuilder under the Build Plate Adhesion Tab.
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- Ryan M Staff on Aug 13, 2019
Thanks. Anything you did different or did you use default settings? This never happened in my old Monoprice Maker Select Plus.
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- New User U on Aug 12, 2019
- Purchased on Aug 4, 2019
I have not had any issues. The print quality on the side of the model facing the raft seems low though.
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- Jonathan C on Aug 12, 2019
- Purchased on Aug 3, 2019
Did you change anything in the default settings? I previously had a Maker Select Plus and the raft was always easy to remove. Really like this printer, but the raft getting stuck is killing me. Never had this problem ever before.
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- New User U on Aug 12, 2019
I'm using the defaults in Cura for 0.15 layer height, slicing with the windows version.
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- Jonathan C on Aug 15, 2019
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Is it possible to connect to the printer via a network or wi-fi?
New User U
on Dec 25, 2019
BEST ANSWER: It does have a USB port but I was unable to get my Windows 10 PC to recognize it.
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- Joshua F on Dec 25, 2019
- Purchased on Sep 5, 2019
BEST ANSWER: It does have a USB port but I was unable to get my Windows 10 PC to recognize it.
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- Joshua F on Dec 25, 2019
- Purchased on Sep 5, 2019
It is not a networked printer unfortunately. It comes with a cable to be plugged into a USB port though.
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- Drew M. on Dec 26, 2019
- Purchased on Oct 11, 2019
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They list 100-400 microns as the layer resolution... Is there an apparent reason for the decrease from v1? The Z accuracy is seemingly more than sufficient for the same 20 microns that I've printed on the v1 and difficulty of tuning aside the only other issue I could imagine is if the bed leveling is not precise enough. Anyone have experience to say what resolution you can actually get and/or why not higher?
Jason P
on Aug 6, 2019
BEST ANSWER: The Cura software it comes with has a Monoprice profile for 60 microns and it will let you set it as low as 40. I have not tried anything below 150 yet though.
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- Jonathan C on Aug 12, 2019
- Purchased on Aug 3, 2019
BEST ANSWER: The Cura software it comes with has a Monoprice profile for 60 microns and it will let you set it as low as 40. I have not tried anything below 150 yet though.
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- Jonathan C on Aug 12, 2019
- Purchased on Aug 3, 2019
Don't compare v1 to v2 as they are completely different printers and even totally different brands. So whule v1 may have been able to do something v2 is an entirely new animal. It may be able to accomplish similar things but there is nothing here that came from v1.
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- austin kinak on Oct 21, 2019
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Is this printer a direct drive type?
A shopper
on Aug 13, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question. This is technically a direct drive, although there is a bowden tube that directs the filament from the spool and through the filament sensor.
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- Ryan M Staff on Aug 13, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question. This is technically a direct drive, although there is a bowden tube that directs the filament from the spool and through the filament sensor.
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- Ryan M Staff on Aug 13, 2019
Yes absolutely. The tube is not a Bowden tube, even though it looks like one. Its only purpose is to guide the filament from the spool to the extruder. The extruder is directly on top of the hot end with no Bowden tube in the filament feed path between the extruder and hot end.
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- IRVIN S on Aug 21, 2019
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Can it be used with Cura version 4? I can't find settings for V4, just V3.3
John K
on Sep 9, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
We would not offer a profile for Cura V4.
We would not offer a profile for Cura V4.
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- Tyler C Staff on Sep 11, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
We would not offer a profile for Cura V4.
We would not offer a profile for Cura V4.
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- Tyler C Staff on Sep 11, 2019
Yes it absolutely can be used with Cura v4. You just need to do some messing around in the settings. I can get more in-depth later but basically go into Cura 3.3 and go to the printer settings and copy the start and end Gcode from there. Create a new printer in Cura v4 and enter ALL of the settings from Cura 3.3 into here. This includes the start and end Gcode as well as all the other settings on that screen. Make sure they match in the new Cura. This is how I have been printing since day 1 with this printer with no big issues. I did run into issues controlling the hot end and heated bed but that happened in 3.3 as well.
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- austin kinak on Oct 21, 2019
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does the printer take 2kg spools?
A shopper
on Apr 27, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Maybe, but will have to have the “short” inner diameter lengths. I the holder is only about 2.1” long and Bends up at end to keep spook close to wall. Some of my spools are 3” but have a shorter section in the ID and still work. Still it’s the worst thing about this machine but still a good printer. Buy something else if you want to do a lot of flex
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- Jordan F on Apr 28, 2020
- Purchased on Apr 9, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Maybe, but will have to have the “short” inner diameter lengths. I the holder is only about 2.1” long and Bends up at end to keep spook close to wall. Some of my spools are 3” but have a shorter section in the ID and still work. Still it’s the worst thing about this machine but still a good printer. Buy something else if you want to do a lot of flex
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- Jordan F on Apr 28, 2020
- Purchased on Apr 9, 2020
No- I do not think so, you could modify it and house it outside but the 1 KG is pretty tight.
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- Lee A on Apr 27, 2020
- Purchased on Feb 17, 2020
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Will this print polycarbonate?
A shopper
on Jun 11, 2020
BEST ANSWER: You might be able to make it work, but even if it does you probably won't get great results. Polycarbonate prints best around 260°, and this printer's max is 250°.
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- Anthony B on Jun 18, 2020
- Purchased on May 10, 2020
BEST ANSWER: You might be able to make it work, but even if it does you probably won't get great results. Polycarbonate prints best around 260°, and this printer's max is 250°.
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- Anthony B on Jun 18, 2020
- Purchased on May 10, 2020
I haven't tried polycarbonate with this printer yet but have printed TPU and bronze composite filament without any issue at all. I would think this printer can handle most filaments you could throw at it. I am 100% satisfied with my purchase.
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- Steve P on Jun 12, 2020
- Purchased on May 4, 2020
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Does this printer work with octoprint?
A shopper
on Jul 17, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Yep, I built in a Raspberry Pi with camera and use OctoPi to control the printer.
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- Robert H on Jul 17, 2020
- Purchased on May 5, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Yep, I built in a Raspberry Pi with camera and use OctoPi to control the printer.
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- Robert H on Jul 17, 2020
- Purchased on May 5, 2020
Probably, but I have not hooked it up yet. I have with other Monoprice models
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- Lee A on Jul 17, 2020
- Purchased on Feb 17, 2020
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Is the print head the direct drive type or bowden?
New User U
on Aug 13, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question. This is technically a direct drive, although there is a bowden tube that directs the filament from the spool and through the filament sensor.
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- Ryan M Staff on Aug 13, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question. This is technically a direct drive, although there is a bowden tube that directs the filament from the spool and through the filament sensor.
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- Ryan M Staff on Aug 13, 2019
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What’s in the box? Is it ready to print or will I need to buy anything else? Never had a 3d printer before ..thanks!
A shopper
on Aug 15, 2019
BEST ANSWER: It has everything you need to start printing in the box including filament, SD card, etc.
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- Jonathan C on Aug 15, 2019
- Purchased on Aug 3, 2019
BEST ANSWER: It has everything you need to start printing in the box including filament, SD card, etc.
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- Jonathan C on Aug 15, 2019
- Purchased on Aug 3, 2019
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Does this printer come with warranty?
A shopper
on Aug 17, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This would have a 30 day refund and 1 year replacement warranty covering it.
This would have a 30 day refund and 1 year replacement warranty covering it.
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- Tyler C Staff on Aug 20, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This would have a 30 day refund and 1 year replacement warranty covering it.
This would have a 30 day refund and 1 year replacement warranty covering it.
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- Tyler C Staff on Aug 20, 2019
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Can I use a basic brass or stainless steel 0.4mm nozzle or is there a special nozzle required fo this printer?
New User U
on Aug 28, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
If the nozzle had the proper thread and size it will work.
If the nozzle had the proper thread and size it will work.
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- Tyler C Staff on Sep 30, 2019
Can you please post what the proper size and threading is? This is not a complete answer. Thank you.
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- austin kinak on Nov 15, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
If the nozzle had the proper thread and size it will work.
If the nozzle had the proper thread and size it will work.
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- Tyler C Staff on Sep 30, 2019
Can you please post what the proper size and threading is? This is not a complete answer. Thank you.
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- austin kinak on Nov 15, 2019
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Will the palette 2 work with the ultimate 2 3D printer?
A shopper
on Sep 3, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This would not be compatible with the Palette 2.
This would not be compatible with the Palette 2.
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- Tyler C Staff on Oct 3, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This would not be compatible with the Palette 2.
This would not be compatible with the Palette 2.
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- Tyler C Staff on Oct 3, 2019
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Is there a silicon sock that fits this hotend?
Jonathan C
on Sep 18, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
We would not have a silicon sock for this heat block at the moment.
We would not have a silicon sock for this heat block at the moment.
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- Tyler C Staff on Sep 23, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
We would not have a silicon sock for this heat block at the moment.
We would not have a silicon sock for this heat block at the moment.
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- Tyler C Staff on Sep 23, 2019
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Just curious what the best way to print higher temp filaments is? I keep getting a "THERMAL RUNAWAY" message. Thanks! God bless
A shopper
on Oct 23, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Honestly this is not a good printer for anything beyond about 230c. You might be able to get ABS to work if you can find one that uses a lower temperature but for the most part this means PLA and TPU work well on here. However when you get anywhere near even 240c you will hit the thermal runaway most likely. This is because when the printer heats the head up it heats it further than you set and then lets the temp drop. So your 240c is likely hitting near 250c on heat up. It can even happen at a little lower temps. Never had a problem with 220c and below though.
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- austin kinak on Nov 15, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Honestly this is not a good printer for anything beyond about 230c. You might be able to get ABS to work if you can find one that uses a lower temperature but for the most part this means PLA and TPU work well on here. However when you get anywhere near even 240c you will hit the thermal runaway most likely. This is because when the printer heats the head up it heats it further than you set and then lets the temp drop. So your 240c is likely hitting near 250c on heat up. It can even happen at a little lower temps. Never had a problem with 220c and below though.
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- austin kinak on Nov 15, 2019
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I purchased this printer to print minitures with and was advised that a smaller nozzle would work better to print them can I install a smaller nozzle in this printer without causing damage or issues?
New User U
on Dec 17, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
We would not make or sell a smaller nozzle for this printer at the moment but it would be possible to install a nozzle with a smaller opening and get successful prints.
We would not make or sell a smaller nozzle for this printer at the moment but it would be possible to install a nozzle with a smaller opening and get successful prints.
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- Tyler C Staff on Dec 17, 2019
can you tell me what the nozzle threads size is?
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- New User U on Dec 17, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
We would not make or sell a smaller nozzle for this printer at the moment but it would be possible to install a nozzle with a smaller opening and get successful prints.
We would not make or sell a smaller nozzle for this printer at the moment but it would be possible to install a nozzle with a smaller opening and get successful prints.
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- Tyler C Staff on Dec 17, 2019
can you tell me what the nozzle threads size is?
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- New User U on Dec 17, 2019
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How do I import other 3D designs from other sites?
A shopper
on Jan 10, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
You would take the 3D model, import it into Cura or Wii Builder, slice the file, and finally save it as a Gcode on the SD card.
You would take the 3D model, import it into Cura or Wii Builder, slice the file, and finally save it as a Gcode on the SD card.
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- Tyler C Staff on Jan 16, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
You would take the 3D model, import it into Cura or Wii Builder, slice the file, and finally save it as a Gcode on the SD card.
You would take the 3D model, import it into Cura or Wii Builder, slice the file, and finally save it as a Gcode on the SD card.
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- Tyler C Staff on Jan 16, 2020
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Does the Monoprice maker ultimate 2 offer automatic shutdown? I see that the Weedo f150s does but see nothing mentioned on the monoprice version.
New User U
on Jan 17, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
I'm not entirely sure what you mean by auto shutdown but the printer would not power itself off unless it had some major mechanical failure.
I'm not entirely sure what you mean by auto shutdown but the printer would not power itself off unless it had some major mechanical failure.
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- Tyler C Staff on Jan 17, 2020
What I am wondering is if there is thermal runaway protection?
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- New User U on Jan 17, 2020
This would not have thermal runway protection.
There are other safegaurds it would have instead which is why its not necessary on this printer.
There are other safegaurds it would have instead which is why its not necessary on this printer.
Okay. Can you tell me what it has for protection? There doesn't seem to be any documentation anywhere on that.
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- New User U on Jan 17, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
I'm not entirely sure what you mean by auto shutdown but the printer would not power itself off unless it had some major mechanical failure.
I'm not entirely sure what you mean by auto shutdown but the printer would not power itself off unless it had some major mechanical failure.
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- Tyler C Staff on Jan 17, 2020
What I am wondering is if there is thermal runaway protection?
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- New User U on Jan 17, 2020
This would not have thermal runway protection.
There are other safegaurds it would have instead which is why its not necessary on this printer.
There are other safegaurds it would have instead which is why its not necessary on this printer.
Okay. Can you tell me what it has for protection? There doesn't seem to be any documentation anywhere on that.
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- New User U on Jan 17, 2020
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Monoprice Maker Ultimate 2 3D Printer build plate size to replace?
A shopper
on Feb 5, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This printer's build plate size is 200 mm x 150 mm.
This printer's build plate size is 200 mm x 150 mm.
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- Tyler C Staff on Feb 6, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
This printer's build plate size is 200 mm x 150 mm.
This printer's build plate size is 200 mm x 150 mm.
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- Tyler C Staff on Feb 6, 2020
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Can you resume a print job?
A shopper
on Feb 24, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
If you pause a print you can come back later and tell it to resume later.
If you pause a print you can come back later and tell it to resume later.
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- Tyler C Staff on Feb 25, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
If you pause a print you can come back later and tell it to resume later.
If you pause a print you can come back later and tell it to resume later.
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- Tyler C Staff on Feb 25, 2020
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I need to replace the nozzle for my Maker Ultimate 2. I can't find your spares listed?
A shopper
on Mar 10, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
You can use the nozzle found under #39171.
You can use the nozzle found under #39171.
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- Tyler C Staff on Mar 10, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question.
You can use the nozzle found under #39171.
You can use the nozzle found under #39171.
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- Tyler C Staff on Mar 10, 2020
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Will this printer pause prints if you cannot print overnight?
A shopper
on Apr 28, 2021
BEST ANSWER: Yes there is a pause option from the LCD screen during printing
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- Josh C on Apr 28, 2021
- Purchased on Mar 28, 2021
BEST ANSWER: Yes there is a pause option from the LCD screen during printing
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- Josh C on Apr 28, 2021
- Purchased on Mar 28, 2021
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Can this printer print with PETG filament?
A shopper
on May 25, 2021
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Where do I get a new controler with display?
New User U
on Feb 4, 2022
BEST ANSWER: I have seen them in amazon
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- Todd N C on Feb 4, 2022
- Purchased on Oct 26, 2021
BEST ANSWER: I have seen them in amazon
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- Todd N C on Feb 4, 2022
- Purchased on Oct 26, 2021
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como se calibra la cama ??
A shopper
on Aug 22, 2022
BEST ANSWER: I do not recommend this printer.
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- Jonathon S on Aug 22, 2022
- Purchased on Sep 12, 2021
BEST ANSWER: I do not recommend this printer.
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- Jonathon S on Aug 22, 2022
- Purchased on Sep 12, 2021
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What are the dimensions of the nozzle? How long is the threaded section, what is the thread pitch, etc. I need to get a more robust nozzle and need to know the exact size I will need.
A shopper
on Oct 18, 2019
What are the dimensions of the nozzle? How long is the threaded section, what is the thread pitch, etc. I need to get a more robust nozzle and need to know the exact size I will need.
austin kinak
on Oct 18, 2019
I have managed to get this printer working just fine with Cura 4.4, but the default bed PID values cause the bed to heat very slowly. What should the bed PID values be? I can set them in the startup gcode if I know what they should be.
A shopper
on Dec 29, 2019
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Rated 2 out of 5
Customer Service Sucks
Printer Worked OK, One of the axis broke on our first printer and Customer Support Replaced it no problem. But after a year an Axis bracket broke again while we were replacing the filament (following Manufacturer Directions) but since it was out of warranty customer support did nothing to help the problem and will not even sell us a new axis bracket to fix it. Beware of problems when the warranty runs out cause then your completely on your own.
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Rated 5 out of 5
We LOVE this printer!
It is EASY to set up....the directions are useless but the youtube videos you can find are useful! It has printed EVERYTHING except one item so far PERFECTLY! We are not designers by any means. We are downloading the STL files and SLICING them in the software the printer came with and are LOVING our prints! We HIGHLY recommend this printer!
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Rated 1 out of 5
I wanted to love this printer
I really wanted to love this printer. It does everything I want a 3D printer to do. But it just won't let me. I bought it as an upgrade to the MP Select Mini. The first Ultimate 2 had a z-axis problem. Customer service was great. I packed it up. They sent a new one. The second one got crushed in transit. Again, customer service was great and I am on machine #3. This one had a broken bracket on the y-axis, but we glued it and it seemed to hold. Except, tonight in the middle of an important print it gave out again. I guess the karma isn't right for me with this machine. I hope you have better luck, but I just can't rely on this model. I am back to searching for a new reliable enclosed 3D printer.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Great printer
My first 3d printer. I decided on this one after studying it for awhile. I don't know squat about 3d printing. I am teaching myself and watching YouTube. I use the wiibuilder software for slicing. I have had zero problems with the printing. I am 66 years old learning the software and cad program 8s going to be the hardest. Also learning about the printer profiles and what all the settings do. But hey I got time. This is a great printer for me and would recommend it for someone else for the price. I have alot to learn no doubt.
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Almost Great
This is a really good printer. It's durable, decently fast, easy to use. However, the design I feel doesn't do the best when printing high temp parts and the bed levelling can be finnicky at times but its not the price of an Ultimaker or Prusa Mk3 so keep that in mind.
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Rated 2 out of 5
Auto bed leveling is completely busted
The auto bed leveling feature does not work at all in the current firmware (2.2.8). For $550 I'd would have expected one of the biggest selling points to work out of the box. Incredibly disappointed.
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Rated 3 out of 5
Good Printer, but flaws keep it from being great
So far I am very happy with the printer, however, I have already had a part failure before I got through one full spool.
The filament sensor failed. Mono sent me out a replacement and after installing it I looked at the old one and was shocked. The filament had started to cut through the housing of the sensor. See Photo, and again I have not run a full spool through it yet.
The filament sensor failed. Mono sent me out a replacement and after installing it I looked at the old one and was shocked. The filament had started to cut through the housing of the sensor. See Photo, and again I have not run a full spool through it yet.
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January 19, 2020
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Rated 2 out of 5
Nightmare to setup, Lots of work to be done firmware side
The printer, when working, prints okay. However, I had to jump through hurdle after hurdle to get it working. Due to bad design, the printer's "home" is in the back corner and with the bed completely down. Cura assumes that the bed is all the way up (which is the case with almost every other printer) and sends the bed down. The issue is, the bed is already all the way down and the printer freaks out, screeches, and I have to shut it down. I had to download Monoprice's CRAP slicer, WiiBuilder, slice an object, rip the start gcode from that slicer and paste it into Cura's start gcode. I then had to edit that gcode so it wouldn't interfere with other gcode, and voila. Due to the design, the bed wobbles whenever the nozzle moves. Because of that, I get wobbly first layers whenever the nozzle changes direction. I don't like the firmware. Its auto-feed filament has a unadjustable temperature of 200C, which anything other than PLA does not like. When starting prints and waiting for the nozzle to come to temperature, the bed is all the way down so the filament just oozes out and I have to remove it before it starts printing. The bed takes AGES to heat up. We're talking like 6-7 minutes just to get to 50C. A printer that costs this much should not be this difficult to set up. It's louder than my Maker Select v2, it doesn't support USB printing, the control knob doesn't correspond perfectly with the screen, the screen is very slow to respond when printing, and it is really annoying to change spools with. I would not recommend this printer.
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October 7, 2019
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Rated 4 out of 5
Very good but not perfect.
Printer is very nice but not perfect. The instructions don't cover all aspects of the prepare and setup menus - in particular my printer had excessive clearance between the nozzle and the build plate as delivered, and adjusting this is not mentioned anywhere so I had to figure it out by trial and error. Also, the spool holder won't take a standard 1kg spool. And the filament feed geometry causes the filament to rub against the top door when it is closed.
However, once set up the print quality is very good indeed and the printer is easy to use and quiet.
However, once set up the print quality is very good indeed and the printer is easy to use and quiet.
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