Creality Ender-3 S1 Quick Installation Guide

Important Safety Notes

To avoid personal injury or property damage, use the printer only as described in this guide. Do not place the printer near heat sources or flammable/explosive objects. Ensure a well-ventilated, low-dust environment. Avoid unstable environments or violent vibrations, which can affect print quality. For experimental filaments, calibrate with standard filaments like ABS or PLA first. Do not touch the hot nozzle or printing surface during operation. Use provided tools for cleaning the hotend; do not touch the heated nozzle directly. Turn off the power before cleaning and wipe with a dry cloth. Use glass cleaner or isopropyl alcohol for the print surface before each print. Do not manually move the nozzle or printing platform during boot-up, as this can trigger an automatic power-off safety feature. Users must comply with local laws and regulations and use the equipment ethically and legally. Creality is not liable for any illegal use of its products.

Parts List

The following components are included with the Ender-3 S1:

1. Base Frame X1
2. Nozzle Kit X1
3. Wire clamp X1
4. Spool X1
5. Gantry Frame X1
6. Display X1
7. Screen bracket X1
8. Material rack and filament sensor X1
9. Spade X1
10. Diagonal Pliers X1
11. Filament X1
12. Wrench and screwdriver X1
13. Power Cord X1
14. Nozzle Cleaner X1
15. Storage Card & Card Reader X1
16. Nozzle X1

Tool List

The following tools are provided for assembly:

1. Hexagon socket head spring washer combination screw M5x45 X5
2. Hexagon socket flat round head screw M4x18 X4
3. Hexagon socket head cap screw M3x6 X5
4. Z-axis limit switch kit x1

Note: The above accessories are for reference only; actual contents may vary.

Interface Descriptions

Mainboard Interfaces and Connections

The mainboard features several connection ports:

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

Nozzle Interfaces

The nozzle assembly includes:

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

Z-axis Adapter Interfaces

The Z-axis adapter provides connections for:

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

Product Installation

5.1 Nozzle Assembly and Wire Clamp Installation

A. Place the nozzle assembly onto the mounting back panel of the extruder. Pre-lock with four M3x6 hexagon socket head cap screws, then tighten securely.

B. Clip the wire clamp to the back panel of the X-axis motor.

5.2 Gantry Frame Installation

A. Extend the right profile of the bottom component approximately 35mm from the desktop to expose the installation holes.

B. Position the gantry frame into the slot of the base. Pre-lock with two M5x45 hexagon socket head spring washer combination screws from bottom to top through the holes.

C. Rotate the bottom assembly 180 degrees to ensure the profiles on both sides are level. Pre-lock with two M5x45 hexagon socket head spring washer combination screws on the left hole, then tighten securely.

D. Rotate the bottom assembly another 180 degrees and tighten the screw on the right side. Use the short side of the wrench for tightening.

5.3 Display Installation

A. Mount the display bracket onto the side of the right profile, securing it with three M4x18 hexagon flat round head screws.

B. Align the pins on the back of the display with the large holes on the display bracket, insert them, and slide down to tighten.

5.4 Material Rack Installation

A. Attach the material pipe accessory to the threaded end on the right side of the material rack.

B. Align the front slot of the installed material rack with the front slot of the profile, then press down to clamp the bottom of the profile.

5.5 Equipment Wiring

Connect the following cables:

• Connect the nozzle assembly to the 24-pin port.
• Connect the X and Z axis stepper motors to the 6-pin (4 wires) ports, guided by the yellow labels.
• Connect the X-axis limit switch to the 3-pin (2 wires) port, guided by the yellow label.
• Connect the 3-pin (3 wires) 2.0 port to the display keyset, and the 3-pin (2.54) port to the filament detector.

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

Auto Leveling

(Recommended: Use CR-Touch auto-leveling. 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 printer will home, perform 16-point auto-calibration, and then home again to complete leveling.
2. Navigate to 'Prepare > Z-offset'. Adjust the Z-axis compensation value so the nozzle is approximately the thickness of an A4 paper (0.08-0.1mm) from the printing platform. Click the knob to confirm the setting.

Auxiliary Leveling

Use auxiliary leveling if the printing platform inclination exceeds 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 nozzle height from the platform is nearly the thickness of an A4 paper (0.08-0.1mm) for center point leveling. Confirm by clicking the knob.
5. Enter 'Prepare > Disable stepper' to turn off all motors.
6. Adjust the knobs at the bottom of the hot bed. Move the nozzle to the four corners of the printing platform, ensuring the nozzle-to-platform height is approximately the thickness of an A4 paper (0.08-0.1mm) at each corner for leveling.

Correct nozzle height ensures proper filament adhesion. If the nozzle is too high, filaments won't attach. If too low, filaments may not extrude properly or scratch the platform.

Load Filaments

A. Trim the filament end to a 45-degree angle for smooth loading.

B. 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.

C. Preheat the nozzle. Once the temperature is reached, filament should flow out, indicating successful loading.

Replace Filaments

1. When not printing: Heat the nozzle above 185°C to soften filament. Press the extrusion handle and quickly pull out the filament to prevent jamming. Install new filament as per step 8.
2. When printing: Pause printing. Once the printer stops, press the extrusion handle and quickly pull out the filament. Replace with new filament, threading it through the sensor, pressing the handle, and inserting it into the extruder. Push filament to clear residual material and resume printing after cleaning.

First Time Printing Instruction

Creality Slicer Software

1. Download Creality Slicer from the official website (www.creality.com) or use the version on the memory card and install it.
2. Follow the on-screen prompts: 'Preferences > Configure Creality > Next > Select language > Next > Finish'.
3. Select your printer model: 'Printer (Ender-3 S1)'.
4. Enter the corresponding parameters and click 'Close'.
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. Special characters or Chinese characters may not be displayed correctly by the printer. Refer to the user manual on the memory card for detailed software instructions.

Equipment Overview

The Ender-3 S1 printer includes the following key 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

The actual product may differ from the illustration due to model variations. Shenzhen Creality 3D Technology Co., Ltd. reserves the right of final interpretation.

Contact 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