3D Printer Quick Installation Guide: Ender-3 S1

Introduction

This guide provides instructions for the quick installation and setup of the Creality Ender-3 S1 3D printer. For a more comprehensive understanding, please refer to the instructions and videos provided on the storage card.

Important Safety Notes

Parts List

1. Base Frame
2. Nozzle Kit
3. Wire clamp
4. Spool
5. Gantry Frame
6. Display
7. Screen bracket
8. Material rack and filament sensor
9. Spade
10. Diagonal Pliers
11. Filament
12. Wrench and screwdriver
13. Power Cord
14. Nozzle Cleaner
15. Storage Card & Card Reader
16. Nozzle
17. Hexagon socket head spring washer combination screw M5x45 (x5)
18. Hexagon socket flat round head screw M4x18 (x4)
19. Hexagon socket head cap screw M3x6 (x5)
20. Z-axis limit switch kit

Note: The above accessories are for reference only; the actual product prevails.

Tool List

1. Spade
2. Diagonal Pliers
3. Filament
4. Wrench and screwdriver
5. Power Cord
6. Nozzle Cleaner
7. Storage Card & Card Reader

Interface Descriptions

Mainboard Interfaces and Connections

• 10P Flexible Flat Cable (FFC)
• Mainboard fan
• 30P Flexible Flat Cable (FFC)
• Memory card slot
• Heated Bed Thermistor
• Heated Bed
• DC 24V Fuse
• Z-axis motor interface
• Type-C interface
• Filament Sensor Interface
• Z limit interface
• Touch screen interface
• Knob display interface

Nozzle Interfaces

• 24P Flexible Flat Cable (FFC)
• Heating pipe
• Front Print Fan Interface
• Heatsink Fan Interface
• Auto Leveling Interface

Z-axis Adapter

• Filament Sensor Interface
• + 24V
• - 24V PWM
• Z-Axis Motor Interface
• Hotend Thermistor Interface
• Extrusion motor interface

Product Installation

Nozzle Assembly and Wire Clamp Installation

1. Place the nozzle assembly on the mounting back panel of the extruder. Pre-lock with four M3x6 hexagon socket head cap screws (item 19), then tighten to fix it.
2. Clip the wire clamp (item 3) to the back panel of the X-axis motor.

Gantry Frame Installation

1. Move the right profile of the bottom component out of the desktop about 35mm to expose the installation holes.
2. Place the gantry frame (item 5) in the slot of the base (item 1). Pre-lock with two M5x45 hexagon socket head spring washer combination screws (item 17) from the bottom to the top through the holes.
3. Rotate the bottom assembly by 180 degrees. Ensure the profiles on both sides are leveled up and down. Pre-lock with two M5x45 hexagon socket head spring washer combination screws (item 17) on the left hole, then tighten to fix it.
4. Rotate the bottom assembly by 180 degrees again, and tighten the screw on the right side. Use the short side of the wrench when tightening screws.

Diagram Description: The diagram shows the bottom view of the printer base frame with arrows indicating where screws (item 17) are inserted from the bottom to attach the gantry frame (item 5) to the base frame (item 1).

Display Installation

1. Place the display bracket (item 7) on the side of the right profile. Tighten it with three M4x18 hexagon flat round head screws (item 18).
2. Align the pins on the back of the display (item 6) with the large holes of the display bracket and insert them, then slide down to tighten it.

Diagram Description: The diagram shows the side profile of the printer gantry with a bracket (item 7) attached using screws (item 18). The display (item 6) is shown being attached to the bracket.

Material Rack Installation

1. Find the material pipe accessories and fix the threaded end onto the right end of the material rack (item 8).
2. Fit the front slot of the installed material rack to the front slot of the profile, then press down to clamp the bottom of the profile.

Diagram Description: The diagram shows the side profile of the printer gantry with the material rack (item 8) being attached to the front slot of the profile.

Equipment Wiring

Follow these connection instructions:

• Connect the nozzle assembly to the 24-pin port.
• Connect the X and Z axis stepper motors according to the yellow label on the 6-pin (4 wires) port.
• Connect the X-axis limit switch as indicated by the yellow label on the 3-pin (2 wires) port.
• Connect the 3-pin (3 wires) 2.0 port to the key set (display controls) and the 3-pin (2.54 pitch) port to the filament detector.

Diagram Description: Wiring diagrams illustrate the connections for the mainboard, nozzle assembly, Z-axis adapter, X/Z axis motors, X-axis limit switch, and filament detector, referencing specific port types and labels.

Power Supply Note: Ensure the correct position for the power supply switch and mains connection. If the mains voltage is between 100V and 120V, select '115V'. If it is between 200V and 240V, select '230V' (default).

Auto Leveling

(Please use CR-Touch auto-leveling first. If CR-Touch is damaged, install the Z-axis limit switch and manually level the bed. Refer to the SD card instructions for details.)

1. Turn on the equipment and select "Level". The default operation involves the printer automatically homing for calibration of 16 points, followed by another homing sequence to complete the leveling.
2. Enter "Prepare" > "Z-offset". Adjust the Z-axis compensation value so the height from the nozzle to the printing platform is approximately the thickness of an A4 paper sheet (0.08-0.1mm). Click the knob to confirm and save the Z-axis compensation value.

Diagram Description: The diagram illustrates the target nozzle-to-platform distance, showing a gap approximately the thickness of a piece of A4 paper (0.08-0.1mm).

Auxiliary Leveling

Use auxiliary leveling if the printing platform's inclination is larger than 2mm, as CR-Touch leveling may fail.

1. Enter "Control" > "Reset configuration" to reset printer parameters.
2. Enter "Prepare" > "Auto Home" to return to the starting position.
3. Enter "Prepare" > "Move" > "Move Z", and clear the value.
4. Enter "Prepare" > "Z-offset". Adjust the Z-axis compensation value so the height from the nozzle to the platform is almost the thickness of A4 paper (0.08-0.1mm). Click the knob to confirm and complete the center point leveling.
5. Enter "Prepare" > "Disable stepper" to turn off all enabled motors.
6. Adjust the knob at the bottom of the hot bed. Move the nozzle to the four corners of the printing platform. Ensure the height of the nozzle to the printing platform is almost the thickness of A4 paper (0.08-0.1mm) at each corner to ensure leveling.

Diagram Description: Two diagrams illustrate incorrect nozzle heights relative to the print bed. One shows the nozzle too far from the platform, preventing filament adhesion. The other shows the nozzle too close, resulting in insufficient filament extrusion or scratching the platform. The goal is to achieve a gap equivalent to the thickness of an A4 paper sheet (0.08-0.1mm).

Load Filaments

1. Loading Filaments: Trim the end of the filament to a 45-degree inclination for smooth loading. Pass the filament through the filament detector hole. Press the extruder handle, and insert the filament along the extruder hole until it reaches the nozzle. Preheat the nozzle. Once the temperature reaches the set value, filaments should flow out, indicating successful loading.
2. Replacing Filaments (No Printing Operation): Heat the nozzle to above 185°C to soften the filament. Press the extrusion handle and quickly pull out the filament to avoid jamming. Mount new filament onto the rack and install it as per the loading steps.
3. Replacing Filaments (During Printing): Pause printing first. When the printer stops, press the extrusion handle and quickly pull out the filament. Mount new filament onto the rack. Thread the filament through the filament sensor, press the extrusion handle, and insert the filament through the feed hole into the nozzle. Push the filament to clear residual material and resume printing after cleaning.

Diagram Description: The diagram shows filament being trimmed to a 45-degree angle, then fed through the filament sensor and into the extruder handle, leading to the nozzle.

First Time Printing Instruction

Using Creality Slicer

1. Download and install Creality Slicer from the official website (www.creality.com) or the provided memory card.
2. During setup, select Preferences > Configure Creality > Next. Choose the corresponding language, then Next and Finish.
3. Select your printer model: Ender-3 S1.
4. Enter the corresponding parameters and close the configuration.
5. Open Creality Slicer.
6. Load your 3D model file.
7. Select the desired file.
8. Generate G-code and save it to the memory card.
9. Insert the memory card into the printer. Use the screen knob to navigate the menu and select the print file.

Important Note: File names on the memory card must use Latin letters or numbers. Chinese characters or other special symbols cannot be displayed by the printer.

Reminder: Refer to the user manual on the provided memory card for detailed software operation instructions.

Equipment Introduction

The Ender-3 S1 3D printer consists of the following main components:

• 1: X-axis Limit Switch
• 2: Nozzle Assembly
• 3: Auto Leveling Assembly
• 4: Printing Platform
• 5: Memory Card Slot
• 6: Type-C Connection
• 7: Tool Box
• 8: Spool Holder
• 9: Filament Sensor
• 10: X-axis Belt Tension Adjustment Knob
• 11: Display
• 12: Z-axis Motor Z2
• 13: Y-Axis Limit Switch
• 14: Voltage Toggle Switch
• 15: Y-axis Motor
• 16: X-axis Motor
• 17: Y-axis Belt Tension Adjustment Knob
• 18: Coupler
• 19: Z-axis Motor Z1
• 20: Power Switch
• 21: Power Socket

Diagram Description: A diagram of the Ender-3 S1 3D printer shows numbered callouts pointing to each of the components listed above. The actual product may differ slightly from the illustration due to model variations.

Manufacturer Information:

Shenzhen Creality 3D Technology Co., Ltd.
18F, JinXiuHongDu Building, Meilong Blvd., Longhua Dist., Shenzhen, China 518131
Official Website: www.creality.com
Tel: +86 755-8523 4565
E-mail: info@creality.com, cs@creality.com