da Vinci Mini Series

User Manual
English

Specification 2
Product Overview 2
Button and Indicator light 2
Unpacking 3
Accessory Checklist 3
Important Safety Notes 3
Extruder module installation 4
Accessory installation 4
XYZware operation 6
Print 6
Wi-Fi setup (da Vinci Mini w only) 7
Advanced XYZware operation 10
Function descriptions 11
Using the accessory tools 14
Print Bed Adjustment 15
Error message and Action 16
Other: Wi-Fi setup on MAC 17

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 1 Product Overview
1 Guide tube 6 Print bed
2 Feed module 7 Filament holder
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3 Filament 8 Power connector
Function button
4 9 USB port
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/ status indicator
5 Extruder module 10 Power switch

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Specification
Button and Indicator light
Dimensions 400 x 336 x 362 mm
Indicator signals Status Action
Weight 8 KG
Print Technology Fuse Filament Fabrication (FFF) Solid green Standby/Ready to print -

Print Material PLA

Flashing green Receiving data -
Filament Diameter 1.75 mm
Press the button to return to printing status, refer
Solid red General error to instructions in software to fix the issue.
Nozzle Diameter 0.4 mm
Refer to instructions in the software to solve the
Print Dimension 150 x 150 x 150 mm Flashing red Critical error issue or reboot the Mini.

To pause the print, press the button once. To

Print Resolution 0.1/0.2/0.3/0.4mm Solid orange Printing cancel the print, press and hold the button for 5
seconds.
Connectivity USB 2.0 (da Vinci miniMaker)
Flashing orange Paused To resume the print, press the button once.
USB 2.0/ WiFi (da Vinci Mini w)
Job complete (printing complete / To return to Ready to print, press the
Pulsing orange printing cancellation complete) button once.
Print Software XYZware
If the printer encounters issues, please refer to the XYZware screen troubleshooting instruction to fix
File Format STL / 3W the issues.

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 Unpacking
• Before using this printer, remove all fixed materials from the
extruder module and print bed. Switching on the printer without
removing these fixed materials may damage the machine.
• Be sure to remove the plastic packaging and 4 clips from the
shafts as illustrated on the right.

Notes
Keep original packaging materials in case you need to send your
unit back for repair during the warranty period.
If other packing materials are used instead, the printer may
become damaged during transportation. In such a situation,
XYZprinting reserves the right to charge a repair fee.

Accessory Checklist
1. Quick Guide, Warranty Card 2. Power Adapter 3. Power Cord 4. USB Wire 5. Extruder Module

6. Scraper 7. Guide Tube 8. Bundled Filament 9. Filament Spool Ring 10. Bed Tape X 3pcs （Only replace
(installed on the filament spool) the reusable tape when it is worn.）

11. Cleaning Brush 13. Cleaning Wire x 5 14. Leveling tool 15. PET Protection cover 16. Feeding Tube Grip X1
(For replacing and installing
the Feeding Tube Grip,
please watch the tutorial
12. Feeding Path Cleaning Wire video on XYZprinting official
website)

• Do not use the printer in dusty high humidity or outdoor environments.

Important Safety Notes • Place the printer on a stable and even surface to avoid it falling and causing serious injury.
• Do not put your hand into the machine during operation to avoid collision risk due to
movement of the machine or to avoid burn due to high temperature.

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 NOTE: To unload the extruder module, first detach the
Installing the heating bus and press the black disengage button.
Extruder module

1 Make sure that the printer is 2 Insert the black ribbon

powered off. Place the extruder connector to complete
module that the fitting pin is the installation.
secured the proper location.

Installing the
Accessories
1. Install the guide tube

1 Ensure that the guide 2 Feed the guide tube 3 Ensure that the guide tube
tube has been tightly through the slot at the is properly inserted into the
inserted into the port. top of the printer to feed port of the extruder
the extruder module. module to complete the
installation.

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2.Installing the Filament spool ring (please refer to this step if the axle ring is not installed on the spool)

1 2 3 4 5 6

Use a phillips screw- Separate the spool ring Retrieve the filament Install the sensor chip. Feed both parts of the Use a phillips screw-
driver to loosen the from both sides of the spool and chip. Note the orientation of spool ring through the driver to tighten and
securing screws of the spool. the sensor chip on the center hole of the secure the spool ring
filament spool ring. spool ring. spool and assemble to complete the
them together. installation.

3.Installing the filament

1 Remove the side cover by pressing down 2 Lower the filament spool 3 Place the assembled 4 Take the tip of the 5 Press the release arm and
firmly at the center on the left side of the holder on the left side of filament spool (with filament and push the filament all the
cover and pushing aside the cover. (pay the printer until horizontal. the spool ring) on insert it into the way to the bottom so that
attention to where you apply your force to the spool holder. feeding hole. the front end of the
ensure proper dismantling) Keep the side filament is completely
cover securely for future use. inserted into the extruder
module.
Handy tips
• The filament will load better when the tip of the filament is cut at a 45° angle.
• When the printer is not in use, raise the filament spool holder and close the side cover.

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 After completing the hardware installation, download XYZware from the XYZprinting official website and install it
XYZware operation on your computer.

Before launching XYZware, connect the printer to your computer using the supplied USB cable and turn it on. For
an optimal user experience, we recommend following the instructions below:

1 Open XYZware 2 Import 3D file 3 Open Functions panel

Print Click Import and select the file to print.

Handy tips
Registration via XYZware before your
first print is strongly recommended.
When registered with XYZprinting, you
will receive latest technical supports
and updates. To register, simply click
"Register Now".

Before you start printing, please attach 4 Load filament 5 Close Functions panel 6 Print
the bed tape to the print bed. The print
bed tape is reusable, and can be
replaced worn.

If the room you are printing in is below

25 ℃/ 77 ℉, for greater adhesion,
apply glue to the bed tape.

After printing has started, check if the

first layer is stuck to the print bed.
Good base layer is one of the keys to
successful printing.

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7 The printing status, including the printing progress, 8 When done, "Printing Complete" 9 After the print has finished,
elapsed time, and remaining time, will be shown while will be shown on screen. use a scraper to remove the
printing. You can pause or cancel the printing task in this printed object.
window.

Wi-Fi setup (da Vinci Mini w only)

●Pre-setup ●Setting up Wi-Fi

1. The network printing function is only available when the printer and the 1 Connect the printer to your computer with the USB cable, and open
"XYZware".
computer are both connected to the same wireless network.
2. Before connecting the printer, your wireless network settings need to be 2 Click the "Printer Monitor" button on the lower right corner on the
screen, open "Operation Function".
adjusted. For more information, refer to the instruction manual of your
wireless router.
3. The wireless network's channel width needs to be set to 20 MHz for the
3 Select the "Printer Monitor" icon to open the Wi-Fi connection settings.
printer to connect to it wirelessly. Refer to the vendor instruction manual for
more information.
4. The Mini supports WEP, WPA, and WPA2 security encryption standards.
Wireless pass word information will be requested when setting up the
printer connection.

• WEP • WPA • WPA2

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4 In the "Printer Monitor" window, select My 5 Select the USB COM port, click Connect > 6 Click "Wireless Setting"
Printer > Scan to search for the connected Establish printer connection. to view wireless print settings.
printer.

7 Enter the printer name, then press the Scan 8 Use the pull-down menu to view a list of 9 Wait for the printer to obtain the correct
button. Wi-Fi connections available in the area, and information, provide the wireless password
select the Wi-Fi connection that you wish to and press Start wireless connection.
connect to.

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10 Update the printer connection method. 11 XYZware will use the USB connection to 12 Once the connection method has been changed from
update the printer settings. USB to Wi-Fi, you can unplug the USB cable and
continue with the printing process.

OK

Note:
• Name the printer and wireless network with the alphanumeric characters only.
• If no connection is detected within 90 seconds, the printer will time-out. If this is the
case, check that the configuration process is correct and try again.
• Confirm your wireless network's security key on the router's wireless settings page.
• The recommended wireless connection distance between your printer and the
wireless networking device needs to be within 10 meters. The connection quality,
will depend on the power of your networking device, and the environment you are
connecting the two devices in. For more information, please refer to your network-
ing device's instruction manual.

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When using the software to operate the printer, one must first place filament spool ring
The USB cable can be removed once the printing file
pre-loaded with the filament at the axis to activate XYZware.
has been transferred. To monitor printing status,
Click on the Printer Monitoring function at the lower right corner to activate the operating
please re-connect the printer and computer with the
function.
USB cable and re-activate the Printer Monitoring
Then select the Printer Monitoring function icon to activate the USB connection (this step
(function).
would be similar to Wi-Fi setup steps 1 to 5).

If information shown
on-screen is not
updated accordingly,
you may switch off
the operation func-
tion screen and then
switch it on again.
(Reload)

Operating the printer with XYZware A B C D E F

A Import: Import .stl, .3w files

B Export: Convert to .3w file G
C Save: Save .stl file H
D Print: Set print preference, transfer print file
E Setting: Set software display language, preview color, Printer Type I
F About: Query, update software and firmware versions, open link to official website J
G Adjust display scale
H View: Switch preview angle rapidly
K
I Move: Move location of the model L
J Rotate: Change angle of the model
K Scale: Adjust size of the model M
N
L Info: Display information about the model
M Remove: Delete the model from the virtual platform
N Printer Monitor: Open functio

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 Functional descriptions
1 Extruder 2 Filament

Clean Nozzle Load Filament Unload Filament

Once this function is Please follow the on-screen instructions. Please follow the on-screen instructions.
selected, the nozzle will The printing module will automatically move The printing module will automatically
heat up automatically to the working position. The nozzle will then move to the working position. The
and move the nozzle to heat up to the operating temperature. Please
nozzle will then heat up to the operating
a proper location wait for the extrusion process to finish.
Verify that the nozzle is capable of extruding temperature. Please wait for the unload
where you can easily the filaments to demonstrate proper loading filamentprocess to finish.
clear away all residual of the filaments. If not, please repeat the
filaments in the nozzle. filament loading process.

Info Info
The extruder module Information related to filament use
information, including
Temperature, Nozzle
Diameter, Total Print
Time, and Serial
Number.

Note: The end tip of the ejected filament may exhibit

some residual effects. This is considered a normal
phenomenon.
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3 SetUp 1. Jog Mode 2. Calibrate 3. Z-Offset 4. Others 5. Info

1. Jog Mode

Manually adjust the movement of X/Y/Z Axis for printer main-

tenance.
First click on [Home Axes]. The printing device will be returned
to the initial axis position at the lower left corner of the printing
area. Then adjust the positions of the printing module (X-AXIS),
printing platform (Y-AXIS), and printing axes (Z-AXIS).
Select “X-AXIS” to move extruder rightwards and leftwards.
Select “Y-AXIS” to move print bed forwards and backwards.
Select “Z-AXIS” to move the print axis (Z-AXIS) upwards and
downwards.

The user may manually enter the adjustment value:

Range: 1 to 150; step: 1 mm

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2. Calibrate 3. Z-Offset
Upwards and downwards to adjust the printing distance between the
bed and printing module.
Each adjust has a step of 0.05 mm.
If the first layer distance is too high (too large) or too low (too close), we
recommend you using z-offset to adjust the printing distance.
Platform calibration may be implemented before
the printing process.
The printing device may move to the lower left
corner of the printing area. Please refer to the
platform calibration instructions provided in the
software.
Before calibration, press Button A of the printing
module. After calibration, press Button B on the
printing module in order to retract the sensor
device.
4. Others
If calibration was faild, please make sure that ●Automatic horizontal calibration
Button A (detector) has been pressed before Automatic horizontal calibration may either be ON or OFF. Default: ON.
restarting the calibration process. The software would automatically implement horizontal calibration and
compensation accordingly.
Printing speed may be improved if automatic horizontal calibration has
been switched OFF. However, this may affect printing quality.
Button A
●Buzzer
Buzzer is turned on by default, you can select "OFF" to change the
setting.
When the buzzer is turned on, the printer will output an audible signal
Button B when a button is pressed, receiving data, print job is finished, or issue is
detected.

●Restore Default
1 2 Clicks "Restore Default" all settings will be reset to factory default.

5. Info
Printer Info Connection Info Calibrate Info
Printer Name and
Printer Type Connection Type Calibrate Value

Serial Number Printer IP

Firmware Version WiFi MAC Address

Total Print Time SSID

3 4 Last Time WiFIi Signal Strength

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 Using the accessory Maintenance Tools Usage Application method
tools
Scraper Taken off the After print is finished, the printing object may be taken off with Scrap-
Accessory tools can be used only in an printing object er.
environment with guidance or moni-
toring by adult. Do not allow children
to obtain maintenance tools in unfa- PET Protection cover Keep your hands Once the PET protective casing has been assembled, apply double sided tape at the
specified locations. Check that the adhesion areas on the printer are clean. Peel away
miliar situations in order to avoid away from the the carrier film and apply slight pressure to attach the PET casing to the front of the
danger. printing and printer.
operations area Instructions for re-using the double-sided tape of the PET shielding:
when the machine Pieces of tape can be re-used if they were kept clean and properly maintained. However,
multiple use or dirt on the tape may reduce the strength of adhesion. Please gently
is printing. remove the PET shielding from the printer and then slowly peel away the double-sided
tape from the PET shielding. Do not pull at the tape directly. Stickiness may be restored
by cleaning it with soap water and then drying it.

Filament should be unloaded from the extruder before cleaning the feeding path.
Care should be taken during the operation to avoid potential burn injuries.

Cleaning Tools Usage Application method

Feeding Path Cleaning Clean Nozzle we recommend you to clean nozzle for every 25
Wire In order to prevent print quality hours of print. Please clamp the nozzle cleaning
from impact due to residual and wire with needle-nosed pliers to insert it into the
accumulated filament, which opening of the nozzle carefully for cleaning.
results in poor discharge.

Cleaning Brush Clean gearwheel The printer filament feed module should be
After long periods of use, the cleaned after cleaning the nozzle. To do this,
automatic feed system may please switch off the power first.
have experience unstable Open the feed module cover and clean the gears
extrusion of the filaments due using a gear cleaning brush.
to buildup of residual materials
within the filament channels.

Cleaning Wire Clean Feeding Path 1. Switch on the power and activate the "Clean
If the cleaning cycle does not Nozzle" function by using the software.
unclog the extruder, try clean- 2. Release the extruder module (don't remove the
heating cable at the side).
ing the feeding path by useing 3. Insert the thick cleaning wire into the feeding
the feeding path cleaning wire. path all the way down and “floss” the inside
of the nozzle to push the residue out.
4. After cleaning the feeding path, reinstall the
extruder module.

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 1 Leveling tool 2 T10 screw drivers At least 10 cm
Print Bed Adjustment Tools to prepare:
Within 1-cm diameter

1 Use Jog Mode and Home Axes functions to

move the Z-AXIS to its original position at the
1 2 bottom.
2 Open the cover in front of the left side.
3 Use Jog Mode and move the Z-AXIS upwards
by 10 mm.
4 Manually move the printing module to the right
side to prevent affecting its calibrated position.
5 Place the adjustment tool on the platform
directly below the X-AXIS support.
4 6 Loosen the 4 screws shown on the diagram. 2
Do not loosen any of the other screws. (Note:
You only need to loosen the screws, not
remove them completely).
3 7 Use the Jog Mode and move the Z-AXIS downwards 1 mm at a time until
it is completely aligned with the X-AXIS support and calibration tool.
1cm diameter
8 Check that the calibration tool and X-AXIS support are in full-contact of the circle
with each other, then tighten the 4 loosened screws.

Support Details
As the printer encounters issues, please refer to the following troubleshooting instruction to fix the issues. If the issue cannot be removed, please contact
customer service center.

Maintenance and Service

Keep original packaging material in the event of sending your unit back for repair. If other packing materials are used instead, the printer may be damaged
during the transportation process.. In such situation, the XYZprinting the right to charge repair fee.

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Error message and Action In the event of problems, related service code will be shown on the software interface. Please refer to the
description table of the service code for preliminary examination.

Error Code No. Software interface Action

0007 Cartridge 1 Error. Please remove cartridge and install again. If errors exist, please Reinstall or replace the filament cartridge.
contact service center for support.

0008 Cartridge 1 Error. Please remove cartridge and install again. If errors exist, please Reinstall or replace the filament cartridge.
contact service center for support.

0011 Heating Error. Check whether the connections are connected properly and restart as
Please turn off the printer and contact service center for support. required.

0014 Heating Error. Check whether the connections are connected properly and restart as
Please turn off the printer and contact service center for support. required.

0016 Cartridge 1 not installed properly. Please reinstall Cartridge 1 ("Unload Filament" then Reinstall the filament cartridge.
"Load Filament") on your printer. If error persists, please contact service center for
further support.

0028 Cartridge 1 can not be found. Please install one. Reload or replace the filament.

0029 There is no filament left in Cartridge 1. Please replace Cartridge 1 before printing. Replace filament immediately.

0030 Printer motor Error(X-Axis) Check motor/sensor connections. Check sensor position.
If errors exist, please contact service center for support.

0031 Printer motor Error(Y-Axis) Check motor/sensor connections. Check sensor position.
If errors exist, please contact service center for support.

0032 Printer motor Error(Z-Axis) Check motor/sensor connections. Check sensor position.
If errors exist, please contact service center for support.

0051 Flash ram cannot be read/written. Reboot the printer.

0052 Memory in the extruder cannot be read/written. Replace the nozzle.

0054 Incompatible Nozzle Turn off printer and reinstall compatible nozzle, then turn your printer
back on. If this error persists, please contact service center.

0201 Computer and printer connection issues. Re-connect the computer with the printer. Alternatively, you may use
hot plugging of the USB cable to connect the computer with the
printer.

020D File is printable by: da Vinci XXX This shows that this file type is not supported. Please select a proper
printer model instead.

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 Other: Wi-Fi setup on MAC
1 Select the "Printer Connection " icon 3 Click "Setup Printer Wifi" (Wireless Setting) to view wireless print settings.
2 Click usb connection.

4 Setting up Wi-Fi
(1)Enter the printer name, then press the Scan (2)Use the pull-down menu to view a list of (3)Wait for the printer to obtain the correct
button. Wifi connections available in the area, and select information, provide the wireless password
the Wifi connection that you wish to connect to. and press Start wireless connection.

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(4)Display the Printer IP. Setup complete. (5)Close the setup window. Return to Chooser. (6)Click Wifi connection. The connection will change
The created Wifi information will appear. from usb to Wifi connection.

5 The USB cable can be removed now.

Resume printing.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the part responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
● Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
● Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
● Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
● Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
XYZprinting is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or
modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and it also complies with Part 15 of the FCC RF Rules. This equipment must
be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20
cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be provided with antenna
installation instructions and consider removing the no-collocation statement.

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