Creality Ender-3 V3 3D Printer User Manual

To Our Dear Users

Thank you for choosing Creality. Please read this User Manual carefully before starting and follow the provided instructions. Creality is committed to providing high-quality services. If you encounter any issues or have questions, please use the contact information at the end of this manual. For an improved user experience, you can find more information about our devices via:

• User Manual: Instructions and videos are available on the USB flash disk provided with the printer.
• Official Website: Visit www.creality.com for information on software, hardware, contact details, device instructions, and warranty.

Firmware Upgrade

1. Upgrade firmware directly through the device screen.
2. Upgrade firmware via the Creality Cloud OTA.
3. Visit the official website (www.creality.com), navigate to Service Center → Firmware/Software Download, download the required firmware, and install it.

Videos Showing Operation and After-Sales Service

1. Visit www.crealitycloud.com/product, click "Products", select the model, and click "Related" for after-sales service tutorials.
2. Contact the after-sales service center at +86 755 3396 5666 or email cs@creality.com.

NOTES

1. Do not use the printer in ways not described herein to avoid personal injury or property damage.
2. Do not place the printer near heat sources or flammable/explosive objects. Use in a well-ventilated, cool, and dustless environment.
3. Avoid exposing the printer to violent vibration or unstable environments, which can cause poor print quality.
4. Use recommended filaments to prevent clogging of the extrusion head and damage to the machine.
5. Use the provided power cable with a grounded three-prong power outlet. Do not use power cables from other products.
6. Do not touch the nozzle and heated bed during operation to avoid burns or personal injury.
7. Do not wear gloves or wraps while operating to prevent entrapment by moving parts.
8. Use provided tools to clean filament from the extruder, taking advantage of residual temperature after printing. Do not touch the extruder directly when cleaning.
9. Clean the printer body frequently with a dry cloth after powering off, wiping away dust, bonded filament, and foreign objects on guide rails.
10. Children under 10 years old should not use the printer without supervision.
11. Users must comply with local laws and regulations, abide by professional ethics, and strictly prohibit illegal use of products. Creality is not responsible for any violations.
12. Tip: Do not plug or unplug wires on a charged basis.

1. About the Printer

The 3D printer consists of the following main components:

• Nozzle Kit: The assembly that melts and deposits filament.
• Model cooling fan: Cools the printed model.
• Material Rack Assembly: Holds the filament spool.
• Printing Platform: The surface where the model is built.
• Touch screen: The user interface for controlling the printer.
• USB flash disk port: For transferring print files.
• Filament Detection: Sensor to detect filament presence.
• X&Z-axis motor (Left): Drives the X and Z axes.
• X-axis & Z-axis limit switch: Detects the end of travel for X and Z axes.
• X-axis Kit: The assembly that moves the print head along the X-axis.
• Auxiliary cooling fan: Provides additional cooling.
• X&Z-axis motor (Right): Drives the X and Z axes.
• Power Switch: Turns the printer on/off.
• Power Outlet: Connection for the power cord.

2. Parts List

The package includes the following parts and accessories:

• Base component: The main body of the printer.
• Gantry Frame Assembly: The vertical structure supporting the print head.
• Touch screen: The display and control interface.
• Filament tube: Guides filament to the extruder.
• Material Rack: Mount for the filament spool.
• Power cable: Connects the printer to a power source.
• Anti-tangle material rack: Helps manage filament spool rotation.
• Hexagon Flat Round Head Screw M4*8 (x8): For assembly.
• Tool kit: Includes various tools for assembly and maintenance.
• Socket spanner: For tightening screws.
• Teflon tube: Guides filament within the extruder path.
• Filament: Sample spool of filament for testing.
• Cutting plier: For cutting filament.
• Black tie (x5): Cable management ties.
• Wire Clip (x3): For securing cables.
• Extruder cable cover: Protects the extruder cable.
• Nozzle cleaner: For cleaning the nozzle.
• USB flash disk: For transferring print files and software.
• Quick Installation Guide: Basic setup instructions.
• After-Sales Service Card: Contact information for support.

3. Assembly Procedure

3.1 Material Rack Assembly Installation

Follow the diagrams to install the material rack and material barrel. Align the holes on the installed material rack with the locking positions on the right side of the gantry frame and secure them downwards smoothly.

3.2 Gantry Frame Assembly Installation

WARNING: The maximum tightening torque is 1.0 Nm to prevent thread damage.

1. Select the correct voltage mode (115V or 230V) based on your local power grid voltage. This switch is typically located on the power supply unit.
2. Place the gantry frame assembly into the slots on the base.
3. Secure the gantry frame using four M4x8 screws to align and fasten the left and right screw holes on the base.
4. Further secure the frame by using four M4x8 screws on the bottom of the base.

Caution: Ensure the power supply switch is set to the correct voltage position before connecting the mains power to avoid device damage. If your mains voltage is between 100V-120V, select 115V. If it's between 200V-240V, select 230V (default).

The voltage regulation gear is located on the left side of the base.

3.3 Touch screen Installation

1. Connect the touchscreen to the base screen using the flexible flat cable. Ensure correct insertion orientation to prevent damage to screen interfaces.
2. Snap the buckle on the back of the touch screen into the slots on the base until a click sound is heard.

Tips:

• Do not power up the machine while the touch screen is connected or disconnected.
• Gently pull the flexible flat cable of the base screen, being cautious to avoid breaking it.

3.4 Equipment Wiring

Connect the various components as follows:

1. Connect the filament detection line, then clip the nozzle line into the wire clip above the filament detection.
2. Connect the extruder kit, fix its cable with cable ties, and install the extruder cable cover.
3. Connect the X&Z-axis motor (left).
4. Connect the X&Z-axis motor (right).
5. Connect the limit switch cable.
6. Connect the power cable.

4. About the Power-on Guide and User Interface

4.1 Power-on guide

The initial setup involves several screens:

• Language selection: Choose from multiple languages including English, Chinese, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Turkish, Japanese, and Korean.
• Privacy Policy: Read and agree to the terms.
• Network setup: Connect to a Wi-Fi network.
• Time Zone Settings: Select your local time zone.
• Creality Cloud binding: Scan a QR code to bind your device to the Creality Cloud platform.

The current interface is for reference only. Due to continuous upgrading of functions, it is subject to the latest software/firmware UI published on the official website.

Self-check Process

After initial setup, the printer performs a self-check:

1. Welcome screen prompts to place the printing platform and indicates the self-check will take approximately 11 minutes.
2. The printer performs checks including Nozzle heating, Hotbed heating, Fan checks (Heat break fan, Mainboard fan), Input Shaping, and Auto Leveling. A message indicates "Detecting...". Do not touch the printer during this process.
3. A final screen confirms "Self-check completed" with an OK button.

Tips: If abnormalities occur during self-check, refer to the FAQ for possible malfunctions or scan the QR code for "fault reporting" to seek assistance.

The current interface is for reference only. Due to continuous upgrading of functions, it is subject to the latest software/firmware UI published on the official website.

4.2 About the User Interface

Home Screen

The Home screen allows configuration of extruder and hotbed temperatures. Parameters can be manually set.

Prepare Screen

The Prepare screen provides controls for axis movement, temperature control, extrude/retract functions, and fan cooling.

Print File Preview

In the Print file preview interface, you can browse local and USB drive files. Press and hold a model to select multiple files and copy them to a USB flash disk. Local and USB flash disk files can be managed here.

Print Interface

Clicking on a model file displays its details, including temperatures, time remaining, and printed time. Checking "Calibration" can improve print quality.

Settings

The Settings interface allows adjustment of Screen Brightness, Language selection, Self-check, Update reminder, Time Zone settings, and binding to the Creality Cloud. Network settings can also be configured here, showing connected devices.

Customer Service

The Customer Service interface provides access to FAQs, the Online Manual, Error History, and an option to Upload Log files for troubleshooting.

The current interface is for reference only. Due to continuous upgrading of functions, it is subject to the latest software/firmware UI published on the official website.

5. First Printing

5.1 Filament Loading

1. Input the desired nozzle temperature on the screen and wait for it to reach the target temperature.
2. Cut the front of the filament at a 45-degree angle and ensure it is straight.
3. Arrange the filament spool as shown in the picture and install the anti-tangle material rack.
4. Connect the Teflon tube to the filament runout sensor. Thread the filament into the filament detection port until it passes through the Teflon tube. Fix the Teflon tube with extruder cable clips.
5. Unlock the DIP switch and thread the filament into the extruder kit until it is extruded from the nozzle.
6. Lock the DIP switch and insert the Teflon tube into the upper joint of the extruder kit.

5.2 LAN printing

To use LAN printing:

1. Install Creality Print slicing software from the provided USB flash disk.
2. Alternatively, download the software from the official website: www.crealitycloud.com/software-firmware/software?type=7.
3. Launch Creality Print, select "Language" and "Server".
4. Add the printer to the software.
5. Confirm the nozzle diameter.
6. Import your model files.
7. Set the material type and print layer height, then click "Slice".
8. After slicing, click "LAN printing".
9. Add your printer equipment either by "Scan Add" or "Manual Add".
10. To add a device by scanning, select a device from the list.
11. To add a device by manually entering the IP address, navigate to "Settings" → "Network" to find the printer's IP address and enter it.
12. View equipment printing information details.

The current interface is for reference only. Due to continuous upgrading of functions, it is subject to the latest software/firmware UI published on the official website.

5.3 USB flash disk Printing

1. Insert the USB flash disk into the printer's USB port. Ensure the DIP switch is locked before printing.
2. Select the desired model from the USB flash disk on the printer's screen.
3. Click on "Print".

Tips:

• For detailed software usage, refer to the slicing software user manual on the USB flash disk.
• Saved files must be placed in the root directory of the USB flash disk (not in a subdirectory).
• It is recommended to use Latin alphabet, numbers, and common characters for file names.

The current interface is for reference only. Due to continuous upgrading of functions, it is subject to the latest software/firmware UI published on the official website.

6. Functional Specification

6.1 Filament Retreat

Method 1: Manual retract

1. Input the nozzle temperature on the screen and wait for it to heat up to the target temperature.
2. A. Unlock the DIP switch. B. Hold the Teflon tube connector above the extruder. C. Pull out the Teflon tube.
3. Remove the old filament by pulling it out from the back of the machine.

Method 2: Auto retract

1. Click on "Retract" on the screen.
2. Wait for the retraction process to complete.
3. Remove the old filament by pulling it out from the back of the machine.

The current interface is for reference only. Due to continuous upgrading of functions, it is subject to the latest software/firmware UI published on the official website.

6.2 Auto extrude

1. A. Unlock the DIP switch. B. Insert the filament into the deepest part of the Teflon tube until it cannot be moved. C. Lock the DIP switch.
2. Click on "Extrude" on the screen.
3. Wait for the extruding process to complete.

The current interface is for reference only. Due to continuous upgrading of functions, it is subject to the latest software/firmware UI published on the official website.

7. Equipment Maintenance

7.1 Platform plate removal and maintenance

• a. When printing is finished, wait for the platform plate to cool before removing it with the attached model.
• b. Slightly bend the platform with both hands to separate the model from the platform.
• If there are residual filaments on the platform plate, scrape them off lightly with a blade before printing again.
• If the first layer of the model is not properly glued, apply solid adhesive evenly on the platform surface before preheating for printing.

Tips:

• 1. Avoid excessive bending during daily use to prevent deformation.
• 2. The printing platform is a perishable part; replace it regularly to ensure proper first-layer adhesion.

7.2 Optical axis maintenance

It is recommended to purchase lubricating grease for regular maintenance of the optical axis areas (Z direction, X direction, X & Y direction, Y direction).

8. Equipment Parameters

9. Circuit Wiring

The mainboard connections include:

• DC 24V power input.
• Hotbed (BED) connection.
• Heating (NC) connection.
• Fan (NC) connections.
• Hotbed thermistor connection.
• Bottom shell fan connection.
• Filament Detection sensor.
• RGB screen connection.
• USB flash disk connection.
• AI LiDAR connection.
• Connections for X-axis motor, Y-axis motor, Z-axis motor.
• Connections for X limit, Z limit switches.
• Extruder communication and Hotbed communication ports.

FCC WARNING

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. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party 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. To maintain compliance with FCC's RF Exposure guidelines, this equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body. Use only the supplied antenna.

Importer and Manufacturer Information

Importer: Beryko s.r.o., Pod Vinicemi 931/2, 301 00 Plzeň, www.beryko.cz

Manufacturer: SHENZHEN CREALITY 3D TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD. 18th Floor, JinXiuHongDu Building, Meilong Road, Xinniu Community, Minzhi Street, Longhua District, Shenzhen City, China. Official Website: www.creality.com Tel: +86 755-8523 4565 E-mail: cs@creality.com

Due to differences between machine models, actual objects and images may differ. Please refer to the actual machine. Final explanation rights reserved by Shenzhen Creality 3D Technology Co., Ltd.