Jog mode enables you to freely move the extruder module along the X, Y and Z-axis. This is useful for maintenance and repair.

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Click Home Axes. 

In order to move the extruder module, you need to home it first. This gives the machine a reference so that it knows the exact position of the extruder.

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Click the buttons to the left and right of the increment number to control the direction of the extruder module.

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To adjust the increments that the module will move by, click on the arrows above and below the increment number.

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After you have moved the extruder module, click Finish to exit.

 

Calibration is important to ensure the quality of your prints. If you notice the first few layers of your print are different from the rest of your model, or the filament is having trouble sticking to the print bed, it is good first calibrate your printer and see if the quality improves.

Click on the Printer monitor icon in the bottom-right of the screen.

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Click Setup, then Calibrate to start the calibration steps

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Click Start and follow the onscreen instructions

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Press Button 1 on the extruder module, then click Next.

This will extend a sensor that is used to measure the distance between the extruder module and print bed.

 

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Calibration is complete, press Button 2 on the extruder module, then click Next.

This will put the sensor back in its housing so it does not interfere during printing.

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Click Finish to complete calibration.

Note:
Before connecting to the da Vinci Mini via wireless, first ensure:

1. The da Vinci Mini is connected to your computer via USB (after you have connected via wireless, you can remove the USB cable). 

2. The computer you are operating XYZware with is connected to the network that you wish to connect the da Vinci Mini to.

 

Click on the “eye” icon 

This is located in the bottom-right of your screen.

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Click on Printer monitor

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Click on My printer

Note: If your computer did not automatically connect to the da Vinci Mini, click Scan, select the da Vinci Mini, then click Connect.

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Click Wireless setting

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Scan for wireless networks close by and select the network your computer is connected to.

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Enter your network password and click Start wireless connection.

 

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Click Yes to connect the da Vinci Mini to your wireless network.

 

Open Printer monitor 

Click on the Printer monitor icon in the bottom-right of the screen.

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Click Filament to access all the filament options

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Click Unload filament

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Click Finish and remove the filament

First pull the release arm, then pull the filament from the feeder module.

 

 

Open Printer monitor 

Click on the Printer monitor icon in the bottom-right of the screen.

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Click Filament to access all the filament options

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Click Load filament

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Click Start and follow the onscreen instructions

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When a constant stream of PLA is coming out of the extruder module, click FINISH.

Getting to know your printer

1. Guide tube
2. Feed module
3. Filament
4. Power connector
5. USB port
6. Power switch
7. LED button
8. Extruder module
9. Print bed
10. Maintenance cover

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LED button and indicator

Solid green: Ready to print.
Flashing green: Receiving data.

Solid red: General error, press to cancel the print and refer to instructions in the software to fix the issue.
Flashing red: Critical error, refer to instructions in the software to solve the issue or reboot the Mini.

Solid orange: Printing, press the button to pause. To cancel, press and hold for 5 seconds.
Flashing orange: Paused, press the button once to resume.
Pulsing orange: Print complete, remove the object and press the button once to return to green status.

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Specifications

Dimensions: 400 x 336 x 362mm

Weight: 8 kg

Print technology: Fuse Filament Fabrication (FFF)

Print material: PLA

Filament diameter: 1.75mm

Nozzle diameter: 0.4mm

Print dimension: 150 x 150 x 150mm

Print resolution: 0.1/0.2/0.3/0.4mm

Connectivity: USB 2.0 / Wi-Fi

Print software: XYZware

File format: STL/3W