OPERATION

MANUAL

MF-2200D
Thank you for purchasing this Value 3D MagiX MF-2200D.
Make sure you read this manual before using the product for
your long-term use. Note that we gave full considerations to
this product, but if you encounter a problem, please check it
carefully first. If the problem persists, contact our customer
support.
TEL: 0120-147-610/Mail: [email protected]
[Warranty Policy]

- Even during a valid warranty period, repair services are provided at a charge of the
customer if the associated problem is caused by any of the following: (a) an operational
mistake (such as an incorrect operation that deviates from the descriptions of the operational
manual); (b) use of consumable supplies that are not designated by us; (c) repair, alternation,
and/or disassembly by a party, except us or a contractor specified by us; (d) fire, natural
disasters such as earthquakes and lightning, and/or abnormal voltage; (e) flooding, drop,
mud, sand, dust, and/or gas (such as sulfide gas); (f) inappropriate storage condition (for
example, storage under high temperature or humidity); (g) improper maintenance; (h) a
failure and/or damage caused by transportation, moving, and dropping after the purchase; (i)
a failure and/or damage caused by loading on and/or transportation by car/ship; (j) no
warranty certificate presented; (k) no records of the purchase date (year, month, and day),
the purchaser's address and name, and/or the store name that distributed the product and/or
alternation of any of these records; (l) a case where the product was resold; or (m)
replacement of supplies.

- A letter of product warranty is valid only in Japan.

The warranty is valid only in Japan.
- The warranty certificate cannot be reissued if it is lost. Please keep it with care.
- We are not liable for any direct and/or indirect damages caused by the use or
failure of the product.
- Please acknowledge that we may use your personal information such as name, address,
and telephone number for the purpose of facilitating and/or improving our after-service
activities and safety inspections after the purchase.
- The firmware on MF-2200D is open source software and compliant with the General Public
License (GPL). If requested, we can provide the source code. However, please note that we
do not provide a support to the source code. In addition, when you modify and/or distribute
the associated software, you should do that on your own responsibility and comply with the
GPL. We will have no involvement in such action.
Please refer to the following link for the GPL terms and conditions:
http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html

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 Contents
1. Safety Precautions ................................................................................................................................... 4
2. Unpacking ................................................................................................................................................ 5
3. Confirming Attachment............................................................................................................................. 9
4. Parts Names........................................................................................................................................... 10
5. Installation of Unit ................................................................................................................................... 12
6. Installation of Software ........................................................................................................................... 17
7. Slicier Initial Setting ................................................................................................................................ 19
8. Installation of Printer Driver on the PC Connected with the Unit ........................................................... 22
9. Initial Settings of Controller (Pronterface) .............................................................................................. 25
9-1. Start of Controller Software ............................................................................................................. 25
9-2. Adjusting Z-Axis Height (Note: It has been done properly before shipping) .................................. 27
9-3. Adjusting X/Y/Z Offsets (Note: It has been done properly before shipping) ................................... 31
10. Preparing Filaments ............................................................................................................................. 34
10-1. Loading Filament ........................................................................................................................... 34
10-2. Unloading Filament ...................................................................................................................... 39
11. Basic Operations .................................................................................................................................. 40
11-1. Creating Basic Slice Data ............................................................................................................. 41
- Printing with one color ..................................................................................................................... 41
- Printing with two colors ..................................................................................................................... 43
- ABS printing with PLA support ........................................................................................................ 48
11-2. Printing G-Code File ...................................................................................................................... 51
11-3. Details of Controlling Software (Pronterface) Details ................................................................... 55
12. Printing with PVA.................................................................................................................................. 57
12-1. Preparing 3.00 mm Head .............................................................................................................. 57
12-2. Generating G-Code from STL Data .............................................................................................. 57
12-3. Removing PVA Supporting Material ............................................................................................. 58
13. Printing from SD Card .......................................................................................................................... 59
14. Changing Polyimide Tape .................................................................................................................... 60
15. Changing Heater Head ........................................................................................................................ 61
15.1. Changing Heater Head .................................................................................................................. 61
15-2. Adjusting Z-Axis Height ................................................................................................................. 62
15-3. Adjusting X/Y/Z Offsets ................................................................................................................. 67
16. Use of LED Light .................................................................................................................................. 70
(Appendix 1) Glossary ................................................................................................................................ 71
(Appendix 2) Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................... 72
(Appendix 3) Unit Specifications ................................................................................................................ 73
(Appendix 4) Adjusting Z-axis height without the use of a jig .................................................................... 74

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1. Safety Precautions
Before using the product, please ensure that you read precautions described below to
prevent injuries to yourself and other persons or damage to your property. Also, please be
sure to first understand the symbols/icons mentioned below before reading the contents of
this manual.
Symbols used in this manual
Symbols Definition

Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death

WARNING if a user operates the product incorrectly.

Denotes the possibility of injury or property damage

CAUTION if a user operates the product incorrectly.

Icons used in this manual

Icons Definition

Don't Denotes what you do NOT do.

Do Denotes what you should DO.

1. Do NOT put any living beings such as pets into the

product. Such action may lead to improper operation, and
printing may fail. It can also cause a trouble/failure of the
product.
WARNING 2. Do NOT forget to close the front door and do NOT put
your hand into the product during the printing. In case of
such action, you may get injured by your hand being
caught on a rotating part or you may get burned by
touching a hot part.

3. If an object such as a previously printed model or an

CAUTION irrelevant material is placed on a heat table, the product
does not work correctly for printing. It can also cause a
trouble/failure of the product.

4. Please do NOT use the products for making goods against the laws
concerning the production and possession of firearms and such
(the Act for Controlling the Possessions of Firearms or Swords and
Other Such Weapons), the Ordinance for Protection of Youth, or
offending public order and morality. Our company is not responsible
for such production and use for the above-mentioned purpose.

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2. Unpacking
(1) Remove bands that bundle the package.

(2) Find the tutorial (instructions) manual when you open the box.

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(3) Lift the outer case.
(*A main unit is wrapped with a vinyl cover.)

(4) Remove the cardboard that protects the unit and then remove the vinyl cover.

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(5) Remove the vinyl tapes that fix pulleys on the back of the door at both ends.

・ Operating the unit without removing the tapes may result in trouble.
WARNING
Please make sure to remove the tapes.

(6) You find several boxes containing attachments and filaments inside the unit. Open the
door and take out those boxes from the unit.
(*Locations of some fixing tapes may differ from those in this picture.)

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(7) Take the unit out and install it. For installation instructions, please see "5. Installation of
Unit."

・When carrying the MF-2200D unit, always hold both sides at

bottom of the lower sides.
Do NOT hold the back of the unit.
This is because the back panel is a mere metal plate that covers a
printed board, which may not endure the unit weight.

WARNING

Do NOT hold here when you carry the unit.

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3. Confirming Attachment
This product has the following attachments/accessories: Confirm them first.
Name of attachment/accessory Quantity
Power cable
1

Spool holder (to be placed after unit installation)

2 (for right and
left sides)
with 4 fixation
screws

Filament stopper 4 (2 for each of

left and right
sides)
PLA filament (yellow) 1 kg
1

ABS filament (white) 1 kg

USB cable
1

Plate wrench 13 mm 1

Hex wrench 2.0 mm 1

Guided tube (white)
* Attached to extruders 2

Guided tube (semi-transparent, with smaller hole)

2
Height adjustment jig
1

Polyimide tape
* Attached to the table of the unit

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4. Parts Names
Front Inside Extruder x 2
Front face
Print Head
Shutter
Heat Table

Adjuster Foot

Spool holders (to be attached

after unit installation)

LED

Green Solid Power on

Blinking Now printing

Yellow Solid Caution

HOT

Blinking Warming up

Red Solid Error

Blinking Temperature
error

Filament stoppers
Filament axes

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Left side

Power switch

Power
supply terminal

Right side

USB connector

SD card slot

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 5. Installation of Unit
1. Put the unit on a robust, flat and stable place.

・ To avoid fall or drop of the unit during an earthquake or by other

WARNING causes, install the unit on a flat and stable place.

When you install the unit, keep a space of at least 30 cm from combustible materials
around the unit. In addition, install the unit on a stable stand of 30 cm and greater height.

30cm

30 cm or higher 30 cm 30 cm 30 cm

at least 30 cm 30 cm 30 cm 30 cm
Top view (from directly above)
2. Adjust each adjuster foot
- Use 13-mm plate wrench included in the product.
(1) Adjust each foot and rest them on the ground at four locations.
(2) Adjust the feet by turning an upper ring of each foot.
(3) Turn the ring counterclockwise to lower the foot. Turn the ring clockwise to raise
the foot.
*By factory default, the feet are set at the highest position.
(4) After finishing to ground all four feet, fasten the nuts to fix the adjusted feet using
the plate wrench.

Faste
n
Up the
nuts
Dow Turn
n for f

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3.Remove the fixing parts at eight locations that secure the packaging. First, remove four parts
attached to the inside shafts. Next, move the extruders inward, and then remove other four
parts attached to the outside shafts.

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4. Attach the spool holders in the unit.
- Have a guided tube (semi-transparent one with smaller diameter) and four fixation
screws ready.
(1) Insert the guided tube into the hole of the spool holder.

(2) Fix the spool holder at the top of the unit with the four fixation screws.

Tighten the screws to fix the spool holder in the

same way for both right and left sides.

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5. Fix the cables with banding bands to the L-shaped metal fitting on the back.

Unlock the latch to

loosen the band.

6. Connect the USB cable to your personal computer.

- Have the USB cable included in the product ready.
(1) Insert one end of the USB cable into the USB interface connector on the left side of
the unit.
(2) Insert the other end of the USB cable into the USB interface connector on your
personal computer.

USB
interface

- Keep the USB cable relaxed. If the cable is overstretched, the connection may
CAUTION be lost by the vibration of the unit, which results in communication error during
printing.

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7. Connect the power cable.
- Have the power cable included in the product ready.
(1) Insert the power cable into the unit.

Power supply
terminal

(2) Plug the power cable into an electrical outlet.

Put the power plug surely into an AC 100 V outlet.
Use of a ground for this connection is recommended.

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6. Installation of Software
First, connect your personal computer to the Internet and download the software necessary
for this installation from our company's website. If the Internet is not available on your
environment, please contact us to obtain a CD for the software installation.
Use alphanumeric characters (one-byte) for Windows user account. If you use Japanese
characters (double-byte) for user account, the software may not work properly. The software
consists of the controller (Pronterface) and the slicer (Slic3r). Please read the following steps
of from download to installation of the software:

(1) Access our website and open the Value3D MagiX page.
http://www.mutoheng.com/3d
(2) Download the relevant software from the MagiX page.

(3) The downloaded file is a ZIP format file containing compressed files. Double-click the ZIP
file and extract files in it to any location (Do not use any double-byte character in the full
path name), which gives 4 files and 3 links extracted.

(4) Create shortcuts for the controller and the slicer on your desktop. The
"Controller_Software_Startup.bat" file in the Pronterface folder and "Slic3r.exe" in the Slic3r
folder are start-up files.

Create a shortcut on
your desktop.

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 Create a shortcut
on your desktop.

(5) Create shortcuts for the above-mentioned files on your desktop.

(Right-click the corresponding file and select "Send to" and then "Desktop as Shortcut"
from the context menu)
The installation is complete.
Next, proceed to the initial settings.

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7. Slicier Initial Setting
- Slicier (Slic3r) Initial Setting
Perform initial settings for MF-2200 using a batch file before starting the Slic3r.
(1) Double-click "Slic3r_Settings_Installation_for_MF-2200D.bat" in the
Slic3r_Settings_Files folder.

The batch file will be started, and the initial settings will be performed.

(2) Confirm that the settings have been completed by starting the slicer. Double-click the
shortcut of the "Slic3r.exe" to start it.

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 Check that the following settings are displayed for each item on the right part of the
window:

Printing settings:
MF-2200D_single (for single-head modeling)
MF-2200D_dual (for dual-head modeling)
MF-2200D_PVA (PLA in the left is main, and PVA in the right is used as support.)

Filament settings
1.75 ABS
1.75 PLA (support) (for use as support)
1.75 PLA
1.75 PVA
3.0 ABS
3.0 PLA
3.0 PVA

Printer settings

MF-1100 (for compatible purpose)

MF-2200D_Dual (Dual-head)
MF-2200D_Left (for the left side, only Nozzle #0 is used)
MF-2200D_Right (for the right side, only Nozzle #1 is used)

- Update of Settings
New settings may be added or current settings may be changed in the future. (Users can
add/change the settings.)
For the update of any setting, please download a new version of the software (in ZIP) and
extract the content. And then double-click "Slic3r_Settings_Installation_for_MF-2200D.bat"
in the Slic3r_Settings_Files folder to start it. The batch file will be started, and the settings will
be updated.
This batch file copies a setting file in the setting folder (one file for one setting) to the Slic3r
folder; if there are any redundant settings, those will remain. To delete the redundant
settings, select the "Slicer Settings" link in the Slic3r_Settings_Files folder. It is intended to
look to the C:¥Users¥<Username>¥AppData¥Roaming¥Slic3r folder. This folder contains
the settings for Slic3r.

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Each setting is stored in the following folders:
- Printing setting: print
- Filament setting: filament
- Printer setting: printer
Delete any redundant files from the folder. The filename is a name for the corresponding
setting.
Alternatively, start the slicer, select each setting file from each tab and use button to
delete them.

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8. Installation of Printer Driver on the PC Connected with the
Unit
(This installation is required only for the first time.) Download an appropriate
driver from the Internet through a network connection and install it.

(1) Select a link in the extracted folder. It will open the download screen of the homepage
for the driver.

(2) Select an executable image (“setup executable”) for the driver setup for the Windows
from the table (Release Date 2015-07-03) in the middle of the page.

(3) Download the executable into an appropriate location such as desktop, right-click it and
select "Run as administrator" from the menu to run the executable.

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(4) Follow the instructions shown in the subsequent dialogs to complete the installation.
For example: Installation of driver for Windows7 - Running of "CDM v2.12.02 WHQL
Certified.exe"

* When you start the file,

click "Run as administrator."

[Note 1] The COM number can be checked (for Windows7) by:

(1) Right-click "Computer" icon on your Desktop and select "Manage."
(2) Select "Device Manager" in the "Computer Management" menu.
(3) Select "Port" in the “Device Manager” menu to show the tree where you can see the
COM number.

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[Note 2] Drivers are available from the following maker:
Maker: Corporate Headquarters Future Technology Devices International Limited URL :
http://www.ftdichip.com/
When you download the driver from this site, select "Drivers" from the left pane of the page and then
select "VCP Drivers."

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9. Initial Settings of Controller (Pronterface)
9-1 Startup of the Controller Software
(1) Turn on MF-2200D.

(2) Setting up a Port (Required). Start up the controller software (Pronterface)

(by double-clicking the "Controller Software Startup" icon).

Then, select the COM number that is confirmed in the previous step from the Port
selection pull-down menu. (See the red circle above.)
If the intended COM port is not displayed, restart the controller software.
(3) Setting of communication speed (if it is not set yet) - set 250000 as communication speed.
(4) Once you set and confirm the port and the communication speed, click the "Connect" button.
If the whole screen appears in grey after clicking the “Connect” button, it indicates the COM
port is not connected. Change the COM port number or check the speed, and click the
"Connect" button again.

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 Once connection is established, the screen changes from the grey color to the online
state with the messages concerning the connection on the right pane

Return to Origin

(5) Once the connection is established, each head moves in response to the clicking circular
parts of [+X], [-X], [+Y] and [-Y] symbols (greater moving distance for clicking closer point
to the circumference). If the move stops halfway, select "Return to Origin" at the
bottom left of the circle. The position is reset to the initial state. In the initial state, the right
head is placed at the right end, while the left head is at the left end.
The "Extruder No." button is used to choose which of the two heads to be moved. The
left head is moved when [0] is chosen, while the right one is moved when [1] is chosen.
When you choose one from the two heads, the other one is moved to the corresponding
end and goes into the standby state.
(6) The table is moved up and down by clicking [+Z] and [-Z] buttons. When [+Z] is clicked,
the distance between the table and the head increases (i.e., the table moves down).
In this instance, try to position the table at about 5 cm away from the head.
(7) As described below, adjustments may be required. Although the product has been
already adjusted properly before shipping, the height may have shifted due to impacts or
other reasons during the transportation. , If the tip of either head bumps against the table
when the "Return to Origin" operation is performed, or modeling works go wrong, try the
steps "9-2" and "9-3" below.

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9-2. Adjusting Z-Axis Height (Note: It has been done properly before shipping)
(1) Prepare the nozzle height adjustment jig included in the package for this task. Keep
the table and the nozzle at ambient temperature (40°C and below).

Clear the offset of the height of the right head to the left head. While the printer is idle,
type "M502" in the command box of the controller software and click "Send Code" (in
order to reset the unit configurations to defaults). Similarly, type "M500" and click "Send
Code" (in order to save the setting).

(2) Unlock the white wiring clamp that holds two cables of both heads and take the cables
out from the inside of the lock. (Do not pull the printing heads with the cables.)
(1) Pull up the click

Cable

(3) Separate both heads from the table and click the "Z-axis Return to Origin”
button. Perform the adjustment for the left head first.

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(4) Using the controller software (Pronterface), move the Z-axis upward by 20 mm.
(This operation positions the table at 20 mm away from the head.)

20mm

(5) Loosen the screws (shown in red in the right figure) on the
metal plate with the 2-mm hex wrench included in the
package. Loosen the screws to the extent that a slight play
is given. Excessive loosening may cause too much play.
(6) Type "G1 Z5.3" in the command box and click "Send Code".
(This operation sends the code that moves the Z-axis to
the height of 5.3 mm.)

Click the
button

5.3mm

(7) Click the "Motor Off" button in the controller software.

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(8) Attach the head height adjustment jig to the tip of the head, hold it by hand and
manually move the head to near the center of the table: (X, Y) = (150, 150).
To near the center of the table

Head

Attach

Table
Adjustment jig

Head height adjustment jig

(9) Stand the printing head at the right angle to the table. If it is difficult to figure out the right
angle, use the edge of the modelling fan as a reference first.

Click this twice

Check whether the head is

placed properly using these
indication lines.

(10) In order for the head to stand properly at the right angle, move
the Z-axis upward by 2 mm in the controller software once.
(This operation separates the head from the table.)
(11) Again, type "G1 Z5.3" in the command box in the controller software to send the code
(that moves the Z-axis to the height of 5.3 mm). The head should stand vertically, mating
with the conical part of the jig.

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(12) Paying due attention to the jig and the head aligned
properly, and not applying any pressure to the head and
the table, tighten the screws on the Z-axis adjustment
plate carefully and firmly. Tighten the two screws
alternately and little by little. (Be aware that the
pressure to the head and/or the table may bend the
components.)
(13) Move the head to the outside of the table manually and
detach the jig.

(14) Move the head to near the center of the table— (X, Y) = (150, 150)— and click the "Z-axis
Return to Origin ” button.
(15) Now, insert 2 sheets of copy paper or one business card into the gap between the tip of
the head and the table and check whether the gap is properly formed. If the surface of the
paper or the card is slightly touched, it indicates that the setting is OK. (Or, use a
clearance gage to check that the gap ranges from 0.3 to 0.4 mm.)
(16) If the gap is not proper after the adjustment of the left head, perform the following steps:
- Check whether the head is inclined. If the head is inclined, redo the steps of from (4)
to (15) above.
- Even if the head is not inclined, you still need to do the steps (4) to (15) again with the
following height of the Z-axis (use the same value for the adjustment of the right head
as well if the height is changed):
The gap is too small --> Use a value less than 5.3. (The head will be closer to the table)
The gap is too large --> Use a value more than 5.3. (The head will be farther from the
table.)
(17) Once the adjustment for the left head is finished, repeat the steps of from (4) to (15) for
the right head.
If the gap is not proper for the right head, redo the steps of from (4) to (15).
Cable
(18) Click the "Z-axis Return to Origin” button. Check both heads are
positioned at the same height using copy paper and so on. Put back
the cables, which have been removed from the cramp, to the wiring
clamp and lock them.
(19) For the fine adjustment of the X, Y, and Z axes, perform the test
modeling as shown the following pages, using "Settings" --> "Head
Adjust" in the controller software.

- The adjustment of the Z-axis is required for both right and left sides.
Use the Change button to change the nozzle.
Use the Change button to change the nozzle.
CAUTION - When different types of filaments are used, it is recommended to change a
heater head because the melting points are different. We cannot warrant the
proper performance if different filaments are used on a single head.

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9-3. Adjusting X/Y/Z Offsets (Note: It has been done properly before shipping)
(1) Offset adjustments are performed through the practice of printing. First, load two
filaments referring to the description in "10-1. Loading Filaments."

(2) Print out the pattern named "XY Adjustment Pattern" for the adjustment.
Click the "Open" button and load "XY Adjustment Pattern 3_φ1.75_φ1.75.gcode" in the
Test Data folder.

Then, set the temperatures of both the nozzle and the table as shown in
the following table. Note that, when the one is for ABS and the other is
for PLA, the table's temperature should be 95°C.

ABS(°C) PLA(°C)
Nozzle 235 195
Table 95 55
Use a thermometer to check the temperature.

When the temperatures reach the selected points, click the "Print" button.

(3) In the printed patterns, locate the points where the two colors patterns coincide for the X
and Y axis. In the pattern set that has eleven elements arranged in a side-by-side
fashion, the center element is given a value of “zero” and the elements right next to the
center have values of 0.1 mm and -0.1mm. Values are continuously changed by 0.1 mm
as moving toward the both ends. If all elements are misaligned, choose a value of +0.5
mm or -0.5 mm, whichever shows smaller misalignment. For the Z-axis offset, the
adjustment is not required basically because the "Z-axis Height Adjust" has been
performed; however, in case the heights for two colors are different, "Right Head
correction value relative to Left Head" can be set.
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-0.5 -0.1 +0.1 +0.5

Misaligned (The gap

sizes are different.)

Matched (The gap sizes

are equal.)

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(4) In the controller software (Pronterface), open "Head Adjust" from "Settings", select the
values that match and click OK. You can configure "Right Head Correction value relative
to Left Head" here as well.

(5) Repeat the printing and adjustment until no misalignment is found for both X and Y axes.
(6) Once the adjustment is finished, always click the "Save Settings" button to save the
changes into the unit.
(7) Now, you have finished the adjustment of the X, Y, and Z offsets.

* In case the distance of misalignment exceeds 0.5, the corrections are accumulated, so select
the adjustment values several times. For example, if the correction of +1.0 mm is required,
do the adjustment of +0.5 mm twice.

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10. Preparing Filaments
10-1 Loading Filaments
(1) Prepare a genuine filament, either the one included in the package or the one separately
purchased. Insert a filament stopper (first one), a filament, and another filament stopper
(second one) in this order into the filament shaft and then turn each knob of the stoppers to
fix them. At this time, push the first filament stopper against the plate of the spool holder plate
while fixing it. In addition, turn the front tip of the filament downward, pointed toward the inside
of the unit.

Filament stopper
Filament

Filament stopper

The tip of the filament is downward,

pointed toward the inside of the unit.

Push against

Fix

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 - Printing performance is warranted only with the use of genuine
filaments.
- The spool holder must be used in the open state.
- Keep some space between a filament reel and the filament stopper
for the reel to rotate smoothly. If the filament reel does not rotate
smoothly enough, the filament may not be fed in the process of printing.
- Fix the filament stoppers firmly by the knobs after inserting into the
filament shaft. If play remains, the stoppers may drop off during
CAU- operations.
- Before inserting the filament, unwind and straighten some portion of
TION the filament. In addition, it is recommended to cut its front tip at an angle
to insert the filament into the nozzle easily.
- When you use different filaments, it is recommended to change a
heater head because they have different melting points. We cannot
warrant if you use the different filaments on different extruder outputs.
- PLA becomes breakable gradually when it absorbs moisture. After
use, detach the reel from the main unit and keep it in a sealed package.
Completely use the reel within a month. In particular, be careful during
humid seasons.

(2) Use the change button to choose the nozzle onto which you want to load the filament. The
Extruder No. "0" is for the left nozzle and "1" for the right one.
(3) Guide the tip of the filament through a tube of the spool holder. When using the 3.0 mm
filament, guide it in the same manner because the inside diameter of the tube is 3.0 mm.

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(4) Loosen a pressure arm handle of the extruder that the filament is loaded to open the arm
and then insert the tip of the filament into the nozzle through the guide tube. Insert the
filament until its tip goes into the nozzle for about 2 cm from the nozzle entrance and
touches the end. To make the work easier, use appropriate tools such as needle-nose
pliers.

<Left extruder>
Pressure arm

Pressure arm handle

Guided tube

Nozzle

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(5) Turn the pressure arm handle until the gap between the handle and the arm becomes
about 6 mm, and then hold the filament between the pressure roller and the feed gear
tightly.

- Hold the filament between the pressure roller and the feed gear
tightly. If the grip is weak, the filament may not be fed in the
CAUTION
process of printing.

(4) Close the door, and start the controller software (Pronterface) to establish a connection
("Connect").

Change button: Extruder

(Nozzle) Change

(5) Input a value of temperature in the "Nozzle" field and click the "Setting" button.
For PLA, input 195°C as the temperature, and for ABS, input 235°C (The temperature
can be set using the up and down arrow icons).

(6) Please wait for a while until the nozzle temperature reaches the value you have
specified.

(7) When the nozzle temperature reaches the specified value, input 20 in the left box and
300 in the right box under the "Filament Feed" button as shown below.

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(8) Click the "Filament Feed" button and confirm that the resin (melted filament) is being
extruded from the nozzle tip.

Click the "Filament Feed" button several times until the resin is extruded from the
nozzle. Take the necessary interval for each repeating click for the feed unit to stop its
motion.

(9) Once the extrusion of the resin from the nozzle is confirmed, remove the extruded resin
with tweezers or other tool.

(10) If necessary, repeat the steps from (5) to install the filament onto the other nozzle.

- If the door is opened while the nozzle is heating up, the heating will
be stopped for safety.

CAUTION - During the initial use of the unit, the resin with a different color than
that is set may be extruded, due to the residue of the filament used
for modeling test at the factory. In that case, please use the
"Filament Feed" button until the right color filament is fed.

- Use tweezers or pincers for removing the resin from the unit.
WARNING - Using bare hands may cause burn injury because the nozzle and
the resin immediately after the extrusion operation are still very
hot.

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10-2 Unloading Filament
Follow the steps below to unload the filament for the change of a filament, for example.
(1) Warm up the nozzle used for the filament that you want to unload. Use the controller software
(Pronterface) to choose the nozzle used for the filament that you want to unload. The
Extruder No. "0" is for the left nozzle and "1" for the right one.
(2) Input a temperature value in the "Nozzle" field and click the "Settings" button. For PLA,
input 195°C as the temperature, and for ABS, input 235°C.
(3) In the controller software (Pronterface), click the "Pull Out" button. The tip is pulled out of the
nozzle.

(4) Release the filament stopper and unload the reel.

- If the tip becomes solid during the pull out

operation, warm up the nozzle again and
retry the "Pull Out" button.
- Guide the tip of the unloaded filament that
CAUTI you have just pulled out through the hole of
ON the reel and like to prevent the tip crossing
the other part of the filament (see the right
image).Crossed filament may be entangled
on the reel and cause trouble.

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11. Basic Operations
Here is the flow from modeling to completion of printing:
One color Two color One color + Support

Prepare individual
Prepare model model data in STL for Prepare model
data in STL each color data in STL

Use the slicer

Use the slicer (Slic3r) to combine
two STL data and Use the slicer
(Slic3r) to convert
STL data into G- convert it into AMF (Slic3r) to convert
code data data STL data into G-
code data with
Support

Use the slicer

(Slic3r) to convert
Use the controller AMF data into G-
software (Pronter code data
face) to print G-code Use the controller
data software (Pronter
face) to print G-
code data
Use the controller
software (Pronter
face) to print G-
code data

XXX.stl YYY.stl
Create two files in STL Support is
required for
this part

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 11-1 Creating Basic Slice Data

- To print a model with 1 color:

(1) Start the Slic3r.
(2) Select the following options in the "Model Layout" window:
Printing Setting: MF-2200D_single
Filament Setting: Diameter (1.75/3.0) and type (PLA/ABS) of the filament to use
Printer Setting: Extruder to use: MF-2200D_Left (for left) or MF-2200D_Right (for right)

(3) Load the desired STL data, which you want to print, by dragging and dropping from Windows
Explorer or clicking the "Add Model" button in the "Model Layout" window. Outline of the
model will be displayed. When you double-click it, a three-dimensional (3D) geometry of the
model will be displayed.

Double-
click

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(4) Change the settings as needed. For example, if you want to change a layer thickness
(layer pitch), click the "Printing Setting" tab and specify a value in the "Layer Thickness"
box of the "Layer & Wall" category.

(5) Click the "Model Layout" tab again and click the "Output G-Code" button.

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(6) When a window opens to save the G-Code file, specify the location to save the G-Code
file and click "Save."

(7) The G-Code file is generated, and the required amount of the filament is shown.

The creation of the G-Code data is now completed. You can close the Slic3r.
Select "File" -->"Exit" in the Slic3r.

Next, use the G-Code file, which you have created, to print it. Go to the "11-2. Printing G-
Code File" section.

- To print a model with 2 colors:

The use of the same material for two colors is recommended for printing a model with two
colors for better combination.
To do so, first combine two STL files to create one AMF file and then load it using the slicer.
(1) Start the Slic3r.
(2) Select "File" --> "Combine Multiple STL Files as Multi-Material."

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(3) When the "Open Combining File" window is displayed, select STL files you want to
combine. You can select multiple files in the window (by holding the Ctrl button). Once you
have selected the files, click "Open."

(4) The "Open Combining File" window is displayed again. If you want to add more file(s),
select an STL file and click "Open." If you do not need other files, select "Cancel."
(5) The "Combine and Save As Multi-Material AMF File" window is displayed. As the file is
saved in an amf.xml format, specify a filename and click "Save."

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 (6) Select the following options in the "Model Layout" window:
Printing Setting MF-2200D_dual
Filament Setting Diameter (1.75/3.0) and type (PLA/ABS) of the filament to use
Printer Setting MF-2200D_Dual

(7) Drag the desired STL file from Windows Explorer or load the .amf.xml that you have
created in the previous step by clicking "Add Model" button in the "Model Layout" window.
Outline of the model will be displayed. When you double-click it, a 3D (three-dimensional)
geometry of the model will be displayed.

Double-click

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(8) Select "Settings" in the "Model Layout" window to specify which nozzle to be used for
which printing part. When the "Settings" window is displayed, select "Material" tab, in
which the original STL filenames are shown. You can specify the extruder (nozzle) in this
dialog box. The value of "1" is for the left and "2" for the right. Click OK to apply the setting.

(9) Change the setting as needed. For example, if you want to change a layer thickness
(layer pitch), click the "Printing Setting" tab in and specify a value in the "Layer Thickness"
box of the "Layer & Wall" category.

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(10) Click the "Model Layout" tab again and click "Output G-Code" button.

Left nozzle

Right nozzle

(11) When a window opens to save the G-Code file, specify the location to save the G-Code
file and click "Save."

(12) The G-Code file is generated, and the required amount of the filament is shown.

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The creation of the G-Code data is now completed. You can close the Slic3r.
Select "File" -->"Exit" in the Slic3r.
Next, use the G-Code file, which you have created, to print it. Go to the "11-2. Printing G-
Code File" section.

- ABS Output with PLA support

This section describes a procedure to load ABS on the left nozzle and PLA on the right
nozzle respectively as an example.
(1) Start the Slic3r.
(2) Select the following options in the "Model Layout" window:
Printing Setting MF-2200D_dual
Filament Setting Above ABS filament (1.75/3.0)
Below PLA filament (support) (1.75/3.0) *1

Printer Setting MF-2200D_Dual

*1 It will stop the fan.

Left nozzle

Right nozzle

* The temperature set for the left nozzle is used as the table
temperature. Assuming the case that the left nozzle is loaded
with PLA and the right is with ABS, selecting "1.75PLA
(support)" for the left nozzle gives the table temperature of 55°C,
which is not high enough for ABS to attach properly. For this
reason, the temperature should be set at 95°C. Before this
temperature setting, it is recommended to create a setting
of the "1.75PLA (support)" with the table temperature of
95°C in the "Filament Setting" window and save with a
different name (for example, "1.75PLA (support95)"), and to
specify this name in the "Model Layout" window.

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(3) Click the "Printing Setting" tab, select "Support" and check the "Generate Support" box.

(4) Drag an STL file that you want to print with support from Windows Explorer or load the
desired STL data, which you want to print, by dragging and dropping from Windows
Explorer or clicking the "Add Model" button in the "Model Layout" window. Outline of the
model will be displayed. When you double-click it, a 3D (three-dimensional) geometry of
the model will be displayed.

Double-click

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(5) Change the setting as needed. For example, if you want to change a layers thickness (layer
pitch), click the "Printing Setting" tab and specify a value in the "Layer Thickness" of the
"Layer & Wall" category.

(6) Click the "Model Layout" tab again and click "Output G-Code" button.

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(7) When a window opens to save the G-Code file, specify the location to save the G-Code file
and click "Save."

(8) The G-Code file is generated, and the required amount of the filament is shown.

The creation of the G-Code data is now completed. You can close the Slic3r.
Select "File" -->"Exit" in the Slic3r.

Next, use the G-Code file, which you have created, to print it. Go to the "11-2. Printing G-
Code File" section.

11-2. Printing G-Code File

(1) Make sure the followings:

- Power is supplied (LED is lighted in green).
- The unit is connected with a PC via a USB cable.

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(2) Start the controller software (Pronterface). Click "Connect" to establish a connection to the
printer.

(3) Click "Open" to load the G-Code file which you have generated. When a window opens to
load a G-Code file, specify the G-Code file which you have generated and click "Open."

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 When the G-Code file has been loaded completely, a path
route for the printing is shown in the central grid. The following Clean with alcohol.
information is also shown in the right frame:
- Location where the G-Code is stored and its filename
- Total number of lines in the G-Code
- Width, depth, and height of the printing
- Total number of layers and estimated time required for
the printing

(8) Before printing, open the door and confirm nothing is on the heat table. In addition, make sure
to clean the top of the table (It is recommended to use alcohol to clean). If the table is stained
with oil from fingers or others, the model may slip off the table. When you complete checking,
make sure to close the door.

- If an object, such as a printing model used previously or any

irrelevant materials are left on the heat table, the unit does not
CAU- function for correct printing. It can also cause a trouble/failure of
the unit.
TION - Make sure to close the door before you start printing. If the door
is open, the unit will not work.

(4) Click "Print" to start printing.

The start time is shown in the right frame.

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 "The printing started at **:**:**." (Each ** represents the corresponding hour, minute, and
second.)
- Disable the power-saving mode on your PC to prevent the PC
entering the sleep mode after a certain period of time, which
cause printing to halt.
- If the door is open during printing, the unit will stop. When the
door is closed, the operation resumes from the point when the
unit stopped. Note that, in this case, the operation resumes from
the interrupted point by the door open after extruders and heat
table are reheated, thus sometimes this resuming operation may
CAU- reduce quality of the model and/or may lead to a failure of modeling.
- When you need to stop the printing, use the "Suspend" button in
the controller software. Open the door after confirming that the
TION operation is stopped. In addition, if the operation is suspended for
10 minutes, the heating of the extruders and the table is stopped
for safety reasons.
- If the filament is used up during the printing, the operation is
stopped. In this case, replace the filament with new one and then
close the door. When the left head is being used, click "XY Return
to Origin (T0),” and when the right head is being used, click "XY
Return to Origin (T1)." Once the extruders and the heat table are
reheated, click "Resume" to resume the printing.

(5) When the printing is finished, the following message is shown in the lower right frame:
"At **:**:**, the printing was finished. It took **:**:**." Then, the operation of the extruders
stops, and the heat table moves forward and stops.

(6) Let the printed model cool down and cure. Because the printed model immediately after the
printing operation is hot, soft, and adheres to the table, you need to take about 10–15 minutes
to cool the model naturally. Although the model adheres to the table, it will be detached easily
once the table is cooled down. If it is difficult to detach a model from the table, you may use
a tool such as a plastic hammer to give an impact on the side of the model to detach it. For
a larger model, use a tool such as a spatula to detach the model starting from the edge little
by little.
- Because the printed model immediately after printing is hot, it is
CAU- soft. You need to wait for a while to let it cool naturally before you
pull it out. If you force to pull out the model that is still hot, the
TION model may deform or you may be get burned.

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11-3. Details on the Controlling Software “Pronterface”

(1) (11) (2) (3)

(4)

(1) Open button to load the G-Code file. The G-Code file is with the ”.gcode” extension. When
you open the file, the image of the shape to be formed is shown in the preview screen.
(2) The Print/Reprint button is used to print out the G-Code file, which you have loaded, from
the beginning.
(3) The Suspend/Resume button is used to suspend or resume the printing operation. If you
move the printing heads up or down or feed the filament while the printing operation is
suspended, the shape forming may be not in the right position after resuming the operation.
(4) The Off button is used to turn off a motor, a heater, and a fan.
*If you do not use the unit for a long time, make sure to unplug it.
(5) XYZ motor operation panel
(Movement of the components are described as follows based on the view from front
face of the unit: the X direction operation is to move the printing heads to right/left, the Y
direction operation is to move the heat table forward/backward, and the Z direction
operation is to move the printing heads up/down)
When you operate the unit manually, make sure to perform the return to origin operation
before operating it. When you click the button at the bottom left of the circle, each of
X, Y, and Z axes returns to its origin. To move the printing head, click anywhere in the
circle to cause X–Y two-dimensional movement. The move is smaller by clicking near the
center while it is larger by clicking near the circumference. The bar on the right side (Z
axis) is used to move the print extruders up and down. Similar to X and Y axes, clicking a
place far from the center gives a larger movement.
* While the shape is being formed, you cannot control the operation from the operation
panel because commands are sent automatically from the G-Code file that is opened.
(6) The Change button is used to select the extruder (nozzle) that you want to operate.
Pressing the button toggles the setting between [0] and [1]. [0] corresponds to the left
extruder and [1] corresponds to the right extruder.
(7) The temperature control panel for nozzle and heat table controls temperatures of the
nozzles and the heat tables. Once you input or select a temperature and click the "Set"
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 button, the temperature is set to the value which you have input/selected. When you click
the "Off" button, the heater is turned off.
(8) The temperature indicator for nozzle and heat table shows the current and target
temperatures for the nozzles and the heat table in a line chart. To plot the line chart in the
temperature indication panel, check the "Monitor" box.
(9) Filament Feed and Return panel controls the feed and retraction of the filament. It is mainly
used for the exchange of the filament. When you click the "Filament Feed" or "Filament
Return" button, the filament is fed or retracted at the speed and the length specified in the
box below.
(10) The preview screen displays the track of the G-Code, which has been loaded. You can
rotate the view by dragging it, zoom in/zoom out the view by turning around the mouth
wheel, and change the viewpoint by dragging it with the right button.
(11) SD card button
It transfers and saves data to a microSD on the printer or it displays the data stored in the
microSD and prints it out. It will keep working even when the USB cable is disconnected
after the printing operation has started (but when you exit the controller software while the
cable is connected, the operation will be stopped).
(12) The custom buttons panel allows users to define various functions with the buttons on this
panel. In total, 15 buttons are prepared as a default. Here are commonly used buttons:
"Pull Out" - The filament that is currently used will be pulled out from the nozzle.
"Preparation for Nozzle Height Adjust" - It is used for the height adjustment of the Z-axis. It
moves the head to near the center and then stops the motor.
"Nozzle Height Adjust" - Perform the correction after the height adjustment by the handle
and save the setting.

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12. Printing with PVA

MF-2200D can support a hydrophilic and water-soluble resin,

PVA. Before using this function, some preparations and settings
are required. The PVA that we currently provide is used for the
support of the shape formed with PLA. Please note that this
PVA cannot be used for the support of the shape formed with
ABS.

12-1. Preparing 3.00 mm Head

The PVA filament currently has a diameter of 3.00 mm. Therefore, the head used for the
PVA needs to have a diameter of 3.00 mm.
Change the head and adjust the Z-axis height and the XY offset. For more details on the
change and the adjustment, please see "15. Changing Heater Head."

12-2. Generating G-Code from STL Data

The following options are used to generate G-Code. If necessary, you can change the
settings such as the layer pitch and the filling density.
Printing Setting: MF2200D_PVA
Filament Setting: 3.0PVA (on the extruder where PVA is loaded) * The nozzle temperature is
175°C and the table temperature is 55°C.
Printer Setting: MF-2200D_Dual

The left filament is set to

PLA 1.75 mm and the right is
set to PVA 3.00 mm.

If you will not use the unit for a while after the modeling work, please unload the PVA reel and
store it. The PVA filament is provided with an aluminum storage bag with a zipper to protect it
from moisture.

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12-3. Removing PVA Supporting Material
Remove the PVA supporting material by putting the model in water.
(1) Before you put it in water, remove the supporting material
as much as you can. The material is so soft that you can
remove it easily by pulling it with needle-nose pliers if the
model is simple. If the supporting material has entered
deeply inside the model, use nippers to cut it. Reducing the
amount of the PVA in advance will help reduce water
contamination and improve the efficiency of your work.
(2) Dip a model with the PVA in water for about 1 hour to soften
its surface. If you have enough time, you may leave it in the
water overnight or for about 48 hours.
(3) Remove the softened part. If the model has a movable part,
moving that part may make the removing work easier on the
PVA that has entered deep into a gap.
(4) Repeat the steps (2) and (3) above until you remove the
PVA completely. As you remove more supporting material
on the surface, the water permeates deeper into the model.
If a gap is so narrow that water cannot enter deeply into the
model, you may need to dip it in water for a longer time.
(5) Wash the model with running water and dry it. The PVA
dissolved in the water can be drained as it is.

- Depending on a shape, using the polyimide tape alone may not provide enough
adhesion. In such a case, use of a “masking tape” may improve the adhesion. The
following masking tape can be used for this work:
3M Masking Tape 343
You can use this masking tape (http://www.3mwebcatalog.jp/catalog/g/g3436/ ) by
pasting it on the polyimide tape to form a shape, and you need to adjust the Z-axis
height for this work.

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13. Printing from SD Card
MF-2200D can use and print a G-Code file stored in an SD card by inserting the SD card into
the unit. Although the printing operation has to be started through your PC, you can
disconnect the USB cable and use it for other tasks once the printing has started.
(1) Copy your G-Code file that is stored in your PC to the SD card. Note that you must use
single-byte characters for a file name and not double-byte characters.
(2) Before you start the controller software, make sure to insert the SD card that stores the
G-Code into the unit.

* For the SD card, you can use an SD card

and/or an SDHC card for this operation,
but not an SDXC card.
* Note that inserting a SD card during
printing operation may halt the operation.

(3) Start the controller software (Pronterface), connect it by clicking "Connect" and select
"SD Card" --> "Print from SD Card" from the menu.

(4) The content of the SD card is listed. A file with long

filename is listed with 8 characters + 3 characters
as shown in the right image. Select a file that you
want to print and click OK. The printing starts.
Once the printing has started, you can disconnect the USB cable.
(5) If you want to stop the printing in the middle of the
operation, you send a command to disconnect or
terminate the application when the controller
software （Pronterface) is connected. If you have
unplugged the cable, you can connect it to the unit
again and connect the controller software to reset
the operation and stop it.
- Do not disconnect or exit the controller software, or turn off the PC with the
USB cable connected, while printing from the SD Card. The printing operation
CAU- is halted. When you want to exit the software, make sure to unplug the USB
cable first.
TION - The "Upload to SD Card" operation is not recommended because this
function is too slow and is not practical.

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14. Changing Polyimide Tape
To ensure the adhesion between a modeling object and the table, stick a polyimide tape on
the heat table. As the number of printing operations on the same polyimide tape increases,
the adhesion of the tape decreases. In addition, when you observe that the tape is broken or
unstuck, it is recommended to change it with a new one.
Use the polyimide tape that we recommend.

(1) Disconnect the unit from your PC, (only when the unit is running) and turn off it. Wait for
about 20 minutes until the head and the heat table cool down to room temperature.

- Before this operation, make sure to stop and turn off the unit.
WARNING - Do not operate the unit while your hand is inside it. It is very dangerous.

(2) Remove the old polyimide tape.

(3) Softly wipe the surface of the heat table with alcohol.

(4) Paste a new polyimide tape onto the heat table. Paste the tape uniformly on the surface
of the table.

- The bottom of a modeling object will be well finished when the

For Your polyimide tape is pasted without air bubbles.

Information - If an air bubble is formed between the tape and the table, remove the
tape and paste it again or insert a needle into the bubble to release
air.bottom of a modeling object will be well finished when a gap
- The
between the polyimide tapes is small.

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 15. Changing Heater Head
There are two diameter sizes of the filament: 1.75 mm and 3.00 mm. When switching
between them, the heater head also needs to be changed depending on the diameter size. In
addition, when changing the type of the filament, it is recommended to change the heater
head as well because each filament has a different melting point.

15.1. Changing the Heater Head

(1) Unload the filament from the unit (see "9. Preparing
Filaments") and turn off the unit. Wait for about 20 minutes
until the head and the heat table cool down to room
temperature.
(2) Remove the metallic part that holds the guide tube (See
the yellow part in the right figure. Removal of this part is
not a must, but it makes the work easier. Use the 2 mm
hex wrench included in the package).

(3) Remove connectors at two locations (pull the connector

while holding a latch open).
(4) Remove the hexagon socket head cap screws that fix the
head on the plate (Use the 2 mm hex wrench included in
the package).

<Left extruder>

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Connectors
Hexagon socket head cap screws (left)

(5) Remove the cable from the ring (See the photo on the right image).
(1)Pull up the click

Cable

(6) Open the plate that holds in the head and remove
the head from the pit. At this point, make sure that
this fan is not stained with resin or other substances.
Failure of this fan causes the head to be continually
heated and the blowout of a fuse.

(7) Attach another head in the same manner. At this

point, you do not need to attach the cable to the
Confirm that this fan is not
cramp. stained with resin or other
(8) Put the plate back to the original position and attach substances.
the screws to fix the head. Push the plate to the back
when fixing the head.
(9) Connect the two connectors.
(10) If you have removed the metallic part that holds the guide tube, put it back in the original
position.
(11) The head change is now completed. Next, you need to adjust the Z-axis height.

15-2. Adjusting Z-axis height

(1) Prepare the nozzle height adjustment jig included in the package for this
task. Keep the table and the nozzle at the ambient temperature (below
40°C and below).
(2)
Clear the offset of the height of the right head to the left head. While the
printer is idle, type "M502" in the command box of the controller software and click
"Send Code" (in order to reset the unit configurations to defaults). Similarly, type "M500"
and click "Send Code" (in order to save the setting).

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(2) Keep both heads off the table and click the "Z-axis Return to Origin” button. Perform the
adjustment for the left head first.

(3) In the controller software (Pronterface), move the Z-axis upward by 20 mm. (This operation
positions the table at 20 mm away from the head.)

20 mm

Press
this twice

(4) Loosen the screws (shown in red in the right figure) on

the metal plate with the 2 mm hex wrench included in
the package. Loosen the screws to the extent that a
slight play is given. Excessive loosening may cause
too much play.

(5) Type "G1 Z5.3" in the command box and click "Send
Code.” (This operation sends the code that moves the
z-axis to the height of 5.3 mm.)

Click the
button

5.3mm

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(6) Click the "Motor Off" button in the controller software.

(7) Attach the head height adjustment jig to the tip of the head, hold it by hand, and
manually move the head to near the center of the table: (X, Y) = (150, 150) .

To near the center of the table

Head (Extruder)

Attach

Table
Adjustment jig

Head height
adjustment jig

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 (8) Stand the printing head at the right angle to the table. If it is difficult to figure out the right
angle, use the edge of the modeling fan as a reference first.

Click this
twice

Check whether the head

is placed properly using
these indication lines.

(9) In order for the head to stand properly at the right angle, move the Z-axis upward by 2
mm in the controller software once.
(This operation separates the head from the table.)
(10) Again, type "G1 Z5.3" in the command box in the controller software to send the code
(that moves the Z-axis to the height of 5.3 mm). The head should stand vertically, mating
with the conical part of the jig.
(11) Paying due attention to the jig, the head being aligned
properly, and not applying any pressure to the head and
the table, tighten the screws on the Z-axis adjustment
plate carefully and firmly. Tighten the two screws
alternately and little by little. (Be aware that the
pressure to the head and/or the table may bend the
components.)
(12) Move the head to the outside of the table manually and
detach the jig.

(13) Move the head to near the center of the table—(X, Y) = (150, 150)— and click the "Z-
axis Return to Origin ” button.
(14) Now, insert 2 sheets of copy paper or one business card into the gap between the tip of
the head and the table and check whether the gap is properly formed. If the surface of
the paper or the card is slightly touched, it indicates that the setting is OK. (Or, use a
clearance gage to check that the gap ranges from 0.3 to 0.4 mm.)
(15) If the gap is not proper after the adjustment of the left head, perform the following
steps.
- Check whether the head is inclined. If the head is inclined, redo the steps of from (4)
to (15) above
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- Even if the head is not inclined, you still need to do the steps (4) to (15) again with the
following height of the Z-axis (use the same value for the adjustment of the right head as well if
the height is changed):
The gap is too small --> Use a value less than 5.3. (The head
will be closer to the table)
The gap is too large --> Use a value more than 5.3. (The
head will be farther from the table.)
(16) Once the adjustment for the left head is finished, repeat the steps of from (4) to (15) for
the right head. If the gap is not proper for the right head, redo the steps from (4) to (15).

(17) Click the "Z-axis Return to Origin" button. Check both heads Cable
are positioned at the same height using copy paper and so on. Put
back the cables, which have been removed from the cramp, to the
wiring clamp and lock them (shown in the right image).
(18) For the fine adjustment of the X, Y, and Z axes, perform the test
modeling as shown the following pages, using "Settings" --> "Head
Adjust" in the controller software.

- The adjustment of the Z-axis is required for both right and left
sides. Use the Change button to change the nozzle.
CAU- - When different types of filaments are used, it is recommended to
TION change a heater head because melting points are different. We
cannot warrant the proper performance if different filaments are
used on a single head.

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15-3. Adjusting X/Y/Z Offsets
(8) Offset adjustments are performed through the practice of printing. First, load two filaments
referring to the description in "10-1. Loading Filaments."
(9) Print out the pattern named "XY Adjustment Pattern" for the adjustment.
Click the "Open" button and load "XY Adjustment Pattern 3_φ1.75_φ1.75.gcode" in the
Test Data folder.

Then, set the temperatures of both the nozzle and the table as shown in the following
table. Note that, when the one is for ABS and the other is for PLA, the table's
temperature should be 95°C.
ABS(ºC) PLA(ºC)
Nozzle 235 195
Table 95 55

Use a thermometer to check the temperature.

When the temperatures reach the selected points, click the "Print" button.

(10) In the printed patterns, locate the points where the two colors patterns coincide for the X
and Y axis. In the pattern set that has eleven elements arranged in aside-by-side fashion,
the center element is given a value “zero” and the elements right next to the center have
values of 0.1 mm and −0.1 mm. Values are continuously changed by 0.1 mm as moving
toward the both ends. If all elements are misaligned, choose a value of +0.5 mm or -0.5
mm whichever shows smaller misalignment. For the Z-axis offset, the adjustment is not
required basically because the "Z-axis Height Adjust" has been performed; however, in
case the heights of two colors are different, "Right Head correction value relative to Left
Head" can be set.

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−0.5 −0.1 +0.1 +0.5

Misaligned (The gap

sizes are different)

Matched (The gap sizes

are equal.)

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(11) In the controller software (Pronterface), open "Head Adjust" from "Settings,” select the
values that match and click OK. You can configure "Right Head Correction relative to
Left Head" here as well.

(12) Repeat the printing and adjustment until no misalignment is found for both X and Y
axes.
(13) Once the adjustment is finished, always click the "Save Settings" button to save the
changes into the unit.

(14) Now, you have finished the adjustment of the X, Y, and Z offsets.

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16. Use of LED Light
MF-2200D is equipped with LED lights as standard. Selecting "Light On" in the controller
software turns on the LED light.

Selecting "Light Off" in the controller software turns off the LED light.

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(Appendix 1) Glossary

- Slicer Software
This software determines how to print polygon data such as STL and saves such data as
"G-Code File." It is called a "slicer" because it slices a polygon to multiple layers, calculates
a cross-section of each layer, and thus defines the outline of a polygon. MF-2200D uses
the "Slic3r" as a slicer software.

- Controller Software
This software sends G-Code commands one by one to the printer. MF-2200D uses the
"Pronterface" as a controller software.

- G-Code
This code describes all of the Printer's actions, for example, "Set the nozzle temperature at
195ºC," "Move to X-coordinate 100 mm point," and "Turn on the fan at 50% output." The printer
receives a code from the controller software and works as directed. The "G-Code File" is a file
in which several G-Codes are consolidated.
All the factors such as layer pitches, temperature conditions, or wall conditions are included
in this file.

- STL File
STL stands for "STereoLithography" and is the most popular polygon data format used for
3D printing.

- Polygon: The data represents a three-dimensional (3D) polygonal object using a lot of
triangles. An object consisting of planes can be represented with a few polygons, but a
large number of polygons are required to represent a curved object.

- Return to Origin. Immediately after the power on or after the manual operation, the printer
cannot locate the nozzle position. If the printer is operated under such condition, the
nozzle is moved beyond the workable range, which may cause trouble. Each of X, Y, and
Z axes (width, depth and height) has an "Origin switch." The printer can locate the correct
positon of the nozzle after the motor is run until the origin switch is pressed. This
operation is called "Return to Origin."

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(Appendix 2) Troubleshooting
Phenomenon Cause Solution
The power cannot be turned The power connector is not plugged Insert the connector in an outlet.
on. in.
The red light is blinking, and The error comes from the If the room temperature is low, heat up the
the unit doesn't work. temperature. The ambient room and then turn on the unit. The operational
temperature is too high or too low. temperature is at around 15–35°C.
(The temperature at around 20°C stabilizes the
unit performance.)
PC cannot communicate with PC isn't connected to the printer with Connect the cable.
the printer. a USB cable.
The serial - USB driver has not been Install it.
installed.
The specified connection port Specify the COM port that was assigned when
doesn't match in the controller the serial - USB driver was installed.
software (Pronterface).
The controller software Click the "Connect" button so that the printer
(Pronterface) isn't connectable. becomes connected.
The unit stopped due to a The communication was halted Disable the sleep mode of your PC.
communication failure because the PC had entered the
during the printing sleep mode.
operation.
The printing cannot work. PC isn't connected to the printer with Connect the cable.
a USB cable.
No resin comes out of the nozzle. Remove the filament from the nozzle and then
put it into the nozzle again. (For the instructions,
please see "Preparing Filaments" in this guide.)

The controller software Click the "Connect" button so that the printer
(Pronterface) isn't in connected becomes connected.
state. If the connection cannot be established, check
the COM port number and/or the cable.
My G-Code file cannot be loaded into After the G-Code file was loaded, click the "Print"
the controller software (Pronterface). button.
Temperatures of the nozzles and the From the temperature control panel in
print head are low. Pronterface, specify a temperature appropriate to
the filament.
Wait for a while until the temperature rises to the
value specified in the G-Code file.
Warning is displayed when STL has a very fine hole. You can repair the problem with a freeware such
data is loaded with the as "MeshLab." Also, even if the warning appears,
slicer (Slic3r). the slicer may fix it and generate a G-Code file.

The slicer (Slic3r) crashed The file may have a cause. Try to use an expert mode of the slicer.
when it was converting data to
The size of STL exceeds 15M. Try to reduce the number of polygons by using a
a G-Code file.
freeware such as "MeshLab."
An object cannot be well The object shrinks in the height Check whether the firmware is the latest
finished. direction. version.
The gap between the nozzle and the Adjust the limit of the origin location for the Z
heat table is not appropriate. axis and tune the gap.
The Z axes are not parallel. Adjust the height of the table by 4 adjusting
screws so that the table is aligned parallel.
The location is misaligned when the Try to adjust the XY offset.
material is changed.

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(Appendix 3) Unit Specifications
Model MF-2200D
Print technology Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) method

Number of heads (extruders) 2

Maximum object size (X x Y x Z) 300 x 300 x 300 mm

Z-axis resolution From 0.05 mm (minimum layer pitch) to 0.5 mm (maximum layer pitch)

Material ABS/PLA/(Diameter 1.75 mm/3.00 mm)/PVA/SB

Supported OS Windows7, Windows8, and Windows8.1

Recommended PC specifications CPU: Pentium 4 or better, Memory: 2 GB or more
Controlling software: Pronterface (Japanese version)
Software
Slicer : Slic3r (Japanese version)
Input data format STL
Data transfer method USB connection, SD card (G-Code file has to be stored))

Weight 57 kg
External Dimensions (L x W x H) 705 x 680 x 680 mm (without filament, outshoot)

Input voltage AC100V 50/60 Hz

Power consumption 450 W or less

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(Appendix 4) How to adjust Z axis without the use of a jig

You can adjust the Z axis without the use of the included jig. Note that in this method the head
tends to lean, therefore confirm carefully that the head is vertically set. In addition, you can
perform a fine adjustment through a software-driven method in the controller software
(Prontereface). This method can be used for slight height change. If you use this method,
please identify the current height value.

- How to adjust Z axis with no jig

(1) Move the head that you try to adjust to near the center.
(2) Loosen the screws (shown in red in the right figure) on the
metal plate with the 2 mm hex wrench included in the
package. Then, select "Z origin" on the lower right.
(3) Insert 2 sheets of copy paper under the head.
(4) Tighten the screws while pushing the head downward. At
this point, be careful not to incline the head. The gap
between the head and the table is fixed at the thickness
equivalent to 2 sheets of copy paper.
(5) Move the head to check the contact with the shutter.
(6) Perform the "Nozzle Change" to adjust both the right and
left heads.

Ｚ origin

Loosen the screws Tighten the

screws

Insert 2 sheets of
copy paper

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- Fine adjustment of the Z-axis height (through software-driven method): A software-driven
method can be used for the Z-axis height fine adjustment. Illustrating a method that adjusts
both the right and left heads to increase the Z axis height by 0.3 mm (increase the distance
between the head and the table) as an example, type the following code in the controlling
software when the printer is idle:
M206 Z-0.3

Clicking the "Send Code" button causes the code to be sent to the printer. To check whether
the height has been actually changed, send the following code:
M503

In the display of the settings, find a description related to the M206 and confirm that the
corrected value for Z is Z-0.30.
With this setting, an object will be formed at a 0.3 mm higher position.
* The corrected value is reflected at the shape forming. Note that this corrected value isn't
reflected to the height of when the "Z-axis Return to Origin" button is clicked in the
controller software.
This setting will be cleared when the power is turned off. If you want to save the setting, click
the "Save Settings" button.

- Adjusting the height of the right head relative to the left

head: For this operation, open "Settings" and "Head Adjust"
in the controller software while the printer is idle.
Referring to the "Z axis adjustment" list, select a relative value
for the position.
* In case the distance of misalignment exceeds 0.5, the
corrections are accumulated, so select the adjustment
values several times. For example, if the correction of
+1.0 mm is required, do the adjustment of +0.5 mm
twice.

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Revision History
20150707 − Initial version

20150709 − The driver installation method was changed.

20150721 − The method to adjust the Z axis height was changed to that using a jig.

20150728 − A method to adjust the Z axis height with no jig was added as an additional note.
− A comment on the temperature setting for supportive forming was added.
20150821 − Two guide tubes were added as attachment.

− A method to insert guide tubes was added to the section for the placement of spool
holders.
− A note was added to the Preparing Filaments section that users need to insert the spool
stopper by pushing it toward against the guide plate because the filament guide
geometry was changed. A figure was added to supplement the existing description, and
part of the explanation was modified.
20150917 − An additional note 4 was added to explain the height adjustment of the right head
against the left head.
20150918 − An explanation about the accumulation of the corrected values for XY adjustments was
added.
20151008 − A comment was added to explain the pull-out operation.

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