Flashforge Adventurer 5M Quick Start Guide

Safety Notice

Do not power on the printer until installation is completed.

Important Safety Precautions:

• Please refer to this Guide for initial printer setup.
• ? Hot! Avoid touching the heating nozzle during operation.
• Moving parts in the printer may cause injuries. Do not wear gloves or other sources of entanglement during operation.

Unboxing Instructions

Follow these steps to unbox your printer:

1. Open the box.
2. Remove the upper foam packaging, Quick Start Guide, and After-sales Service Card.
3. Take out the machine, place it on a level workspace, and remove the packaging bags and tapes.
4. Remove the filament, power cable, screen, and accessory box from the chamber protective foam. Remove the inner protective foam from the extruder.
5. Move the chamber foam according to the arrow direction [arrow].
6. Remove the foam.

Packing List

The package includes the following items:

• 3D Printer
• Filament
• Power Cable
• After-sales Service Card
• Quick Start Guide
• Touch Screen
• Spool Holder (with 2 screws)
• Grease
• Glue
• Diagonal Pliers
• Unclogging Pin Tool
• Allen Wrench (sizes 2.0, 2.5, 3.0)

Printer Components

Familiarize yourself with the main parts of the printer:

• 1. Extruder
• 2. Touch Screen
• 3. Build Plate
• 4. USB Port ?
• 5. Screw Holes for Spool Holder
• 6. Filament Detection Sensor
• 7. Ethernet Input ?
• 8. Power Switch ⚡
• 9. Power Socket

Install the Spool Holder and Filament Guide Tube

1. Take out the two screws and spool holder from the accessory box.
2. Install the spool holder at the indicated position using the two screws. (Note: Please tighten them using a 2.0mm Allen wrench.)
3. Insert the filament guide tube into the extruder.
4. Insert the other end of the filament guide tube into the filament detection sensor.

Install the Screen

Note: Before installation, please remove the tape from the screen cable. Tear it off gently to avoid damaging the cable.

1. As shown in the diagram, insert the screen cable into the screen connector.
   • a. Lift the buckle on the screen's cable socket to the indicated position [buckle-lift], then insert the screen cable into the socket connector. Note: Ensure proper insertion and check alignment of the indicator line with the socket.
   • b. Press down the buckle on the cable socket to the indicated position according to the arrow direction [buckle-press].
2. Insert the buckle on the back of the screen into the printer's slot, and push the screen according to the arrow direction [push-forward] to lock it in place.

Unlock the Build Plate

Note: Please ensure the platform has been cleared up. Use a 2.0mm Allen wrench to remove the four screws that lock the build plate (as indicated by the arrow [arrow]).

First Print

Note: The interface layout may change with firmware upgrades.

1. Power on the printer by turning on the power switch ⚡ and wait for the screen to respond.
2. Follow the guide on the screen to select the language.
3. Turn on the Wi-Fi switch ? and connect to the network following the instructions. A successful connection notification will appear upon connection.
4. Bind the printer following the instructions. (Note: If skipped, binding can be done later via the User Guide.)
   • a. After clicking [OK], a QR code page will appear.
   • b. Download Flash Maker by scanning the QR code (see right) or from your app store. Register your Flashforge account and log in.
   • c. Use Flash Maker to scan the QR code on the printer screen to bind the printer to your account. (Note: Default printer name and location are set at the factory; you can customize them in settings after setup.)
5. Click [Next]. The machine will perform its first calibration. Vibrations and noise during calibration are normal. (Note: Please keep the machine on a stable surface and do not move it during calibration.)
6. Load filament following the on-screen startup guide:
   • a. Cut off the bent part of the filament end.
   • b. Hang the filament on the spool holder. Pass it through the filament sensor until it is visible from the other end of the filament guide tube. Push it forward to the feed roller until it cannot go further. (Please use PLA filament for the first print.)
   • c. Click [Load] and select [PLA] for the first print.
   • d. Wait for the extruder to heat up.
   • e. Feeding will begin after heating. Successful filament extrusion from the nozzle indicates successful loading. Confirm the filament guide tube is properly inserted.
   • Note: If no filament is extruded, manually insert the filament into the inlet and click [Back] to retry. Feel for filament movement until it is extruded.
7. Please clear any filament residues on the nozzle and platform. Users must apply glue to the platform to improve adhesion for the first print.
8. Click [Print]. The machine will start printing the built-in file (configured for PLA material).

For more information, visit the Flashforge official website: www.flashforge.com - [Support].

Technical Specifications

For support and further information, please visit www.sz3d.com - [Support].