CREALITY CR-10S (01) PDF MANUAL

1. Do not use the Printer in any other way than described herein to avoid personal injury or property damage.

2. Do not place the Printer near flammables, explosives or heat sources. It is best to place it in a well-ventilated, low-dust environment.

3. Do not expose the Printer to violent vibration or any unstable environment. This will cause poor print quality.

4. The filaments recommended by the manufacturer are preferred as to avoid clogging in the extrusion head or Printer damage.

5. Do not use any other power cable except the one supplied. Use a grounded three-prong power outlet.

6. Do not touch the nozzle or hot bed during printing. Keep hands away from machine while in use to avoid burns or personal injury.

7. Do not wear gloves or loose clothing when operating the Printer. Preventing the movable parts from being involved in the squeeze or cutting injury to human body or printer damage.

8. Clean off filament from the nozzle tip with the provided pliers before the nozzle cools. Do not touch the nozzle directly. This can cause personal injury.

9. Clean the Printer frequently. With the machine powered off, clean the printer body with a dry cloth to remove dust, adhered printing materials and foreign objects on guide rails. Use glass cleaner or isopropyl Alcohol to clean the print surface before every print for consistent results.

10. Children under 10 years of age should not use the Printer without supervision.

The package typically includes the Base Frame, Gantry Frame, Control Box, and a Tool Kit containing various parts and tools.

*Note: CR-10 mini does not include the T-Bracket (Right) & Decoration Strip.

1. Attach the Z Couplers.

2. Install the left side T-Bracket, making sure the T-Nuts are properly installed (Note: Ensure the nut for the profile has been turned by 90° before fastening the T-shaped fixing block).

3. Screw in and fasten two M5X25 Bolts for the left T-Bracket.

4. Install the right side T-Bracket (*Note: CR-10 mini does not have the right T-Bracket).

5. Screw in and fasten two M5X25 Bolts for the right T-Bracket.

6. Insert the Teflon (PTFE) pipe into the quick connector on the extruder.

1. Attach the Spool Holder Bracket to the control box using the two provided thumb screws.

2. Attach the Spool Holder rod to the bracket using the included nuts.

1. Insert the Decorative Trim into the aluminum extrusion notch, starting from one end.

2. Cut off any excess material using the diagonal pliers.

3. Attach the Decorative Trim to all parts needing decoration.

*Note: The Decorative Trim is available in various colors. CR-10 mini does not include the Decoration Strip.

1. Connect the Stepper Motors (Extruder (E), X, Y, Z) according to the yellow labels on the 6pin (4-wire) side of the cables.

2. Connect the Limit Switches (X, Y, Z) according to the yellow labels on the 3pin (2-wire) side of the cables.

3. Connect the main aviation connectors (Nozzle Assembly Connection, Hot Bed Connection) from the control box to the corresponding ports on the printer frame/hot bed, ensuring the pins align.

4. Select the correct input voltage (220V or 110V) on the control box power supply to match your local mains voltage. Damage can occur if the voltage is set incorrectly.

5. Make sure the power cable is securely connected to the control box (Power Cable Connection port) and plugged into a grounded outlet.

The main information screen displays:

• Set temperature of the Nozzle

• Current temperature of the Nozzle

• Set temperature of the Hot Bed

• Current temperature of the Hot Bed

• Part Cooling Fan Speed percentage

• Print speed percentage modifier

• Current X, Y, Z coordinates of the nozzle

• Print time elapsed

• Print progress percentage

• Prompt messages (e.g., Heating…, Print finished)

• Device Model name (e.g., CR-10)

Pushing the control knob selects options (OK/Enter Sub Menu), and turning the knob changes options or values.

You can use one of two methods:

Method 1:

1. Navigate to the `Prepare` menu on the screen.

2. Select either `Preheat PLA` or `Preheat ABS` depending on your filament type.

Method 2:

1. Navigate to the `Control` menu.

2. Select `Temperature`.

3. Select `Nozzle` and turn the knob to set the desired temperature (e.g., 200°C for PLA).

4. Push the knob to confirm.

1. Wait for the nozzle to reach the target preheat temperature.

2. Press and hold the extruder lever.

3. Insert the 1.75mm filament through the small hole of the extruder mechanism and into the PTFE tube.

4. Continue feeding the filament until you see it extruding from the nozzle tip.

There are two common methods:

1. Cut the current filament near the extruder entrance. Slowly feed the new filament in behind the old filament, pushing it through until the new filament starts extruding from the nozzle.

2. Preheat the nozzle to the printing temperature of the current filament. Press the extruder lever and quickly withdraw the old filament. Then, feed the new filament as described in the loading instructions.

1. Go to the `Prepare` menu and select `Auto Home`. Wait for the nozzle to move to the front-left corner of the platform.

2. Go to the `Prepare` menu and select `Disable Steppers`. This allows you to move the nozzle and bed freely by hand.

3. Manually move the nozzle assembly over the front-left leveling screw (corner 1).

4. Place a piece of standard A4 paper between the nozzle and the print surface.

5. Adjust the leveling knob underneath that corner until the paper can move with slight friction – the nozzle should lightly scratch the paper.

6. Repeat steps 3-5 for the other three corners (e.g., front-right (2), back-right (3), back-left (4)).

7. Repeat the entire process (steps 3-6) at least once or twice, as adjusting one corner can slightly affect the others.

Locate the Cura installation file (e.g., Cura-3.0.2-win64) on the provided SD card or download it. Double-click the file icon and follow the on-screen prompts to install the Cura Slicing Software.

1. Start the Cura software (e.g., Cura 3.0.2) from your Start Menu or desktop shortcut.

2. When prompted to add a printer (or go to Settings -> Printer -> Add Printer), choose the `Custom` or `Other` category.

3. Find and select `Creality CR-10` from the list.

4. Click `Add Printer`.

5. **For CR-10 Mini users:** After adding the standard CR-10 profile, go to `Settings` -> `Printer` -> `Manage Printers…`. Select the added Creality CR-10 printer and click `Machine Settings`. Modify the printer dimensions (Width X, Depth Y, Height Z) to 300, 220, and 300 respectively.

1. Ensure the correct printer profile (Creality CR-10 or modified CR-10 Mini) is selected in Cura.

2. Click the `Open file` button (folder icon) in the top left corner.

3. Browse to the location of your 3D model file (e.g., .stl, .obj) and select it.

4. Click `Open`.

5. Adjust print settings (Quality, Infill, Support, etc.) in the panel on the right as needed.

6. Insert the SD card into your computer using the provided reader.

7. Click the `Save to Removable Drive` or `Save to File` button in the bottom right corner. If saving to file, ensure you save it to the SD card.

8. Wait for slicing to complete and the file (usually a .gcode file) to be saved to the SD card.

1. Safely eject the SD card from your computer and insert it into the SD card slot on the printer’s control box.

2. On the printer’s screen, navigate to the main menu.

3. Select the `Print from SD` option.

4. A list of files on the SD card will appear. Turn the knob to highlight the .gcode file you want to print.

5. Push the knob to select the file and start the printing process. The printer will begin heating the nozzle and bed.

1. Try erasing the SD card.

2. Try formatting the SD card (use FAT32 format).

3. Try using a different SD card.

1. Rename the G-code file using only standard English alphabet characters and numbers (avoid special characters or long names).

2. If the issue persists, try moving the 3D model’s position on the virtual build plate in your slicing software (Cura) and re-slice the file.

3. Consider using software tools to check and repair the original 3D model (.stl file) for errors before slicing.

1. Check the connections for the corresponding XYZ Stepper motor cables. Ensure they are securely plugged in at both the motor and the control box. Reconnect the cables if necessary.

2. Check the connections for the corresponding XYZ Limit Switch cables. Ensure they are securely plugged in. Reconnect the cables if necessary.

3. Verify the limit switches are functioning correctly (e.g., making a clicking sound when pressed) and are not obstructed.

4. If problems persist after checking connections, there might be a component issue; refer to replacement methods or contact support.

1. Check the main hot bed power connection (aviation connector). Ensure it is securely connected to the control box. Reconnect the cable.

2. Check the connection of the hot bed thermistor wire to the control board. Ensure it is securely plugged in. Reconnect the cable.

1. Check the connection of the heater cartridge wires (part of the nozzle assembly connection). Ensure the aviation connector is secure. Reconnect the cable.

2. Check the connection of the nozzle thermistor wires (part of the nozzle assembly connection). Ensure the aviation connector is secure. Reconnect the cable.

1. Try re-slicing the model file.

2. Check the tension of the X-axis and Y-axis timing belts. They should be taut but not overly tight. Adjust the tension if necessary.

3. Ensure the grub screws on the motor pulleys are tight against the flat part of the motor shafts.

1. Check the Z-axis couplers that connect the Z-motors to the lead screws. Ensure they are securely fastened.

2. Check for potential nozzle clogs.

3. Verify extruder tension and filament path.

1. Check the E stepper motor cable connection at both the motor and the control box. Reconnect the cable.

2. Verify that the feeding roller (gear) attached to the E stepper motor shaft is rotating when filament should be feeding.

3. Check the filament path for obstructions or clogs (in the extruder, PTFE tube, or nozzle).

4. Try cleaning the filament path or performing a cold pull.

5. Try using a different filament to rule out issues with the filament itself.

6. If problems persist after checking connections and filament path, there might be a component issue; refer to replacement methods or contact support.