About the Filament
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M5 can print PLA+, ABS, PETG and TPU filaments from AnkerMake perfectly.
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For PLA+, ABS, PETG and TPU filaments from other brands, you may need to fine-tune some parameters when printing to achieve better print quality.
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For other filament types, you can adjust the process parameters according to the print temperature.
Note: The nozzle temperature can be configured up to 500°F / 260°C, and the heat-bed temperature can be configured up to 212°F / 100°C.
Loading the Filament
Here are the steps for loading the filament. For more information, you can refer to this video: Filament-Installation
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Remove the filament. Make sure the filament is stored properly as wet filaments can affect print quality.
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Place the filament on the filament holder, cut the tip of the filament at a 45° angle and straighten the tip (about 40mm).
Note: Make sure the spool is turned clockwise.
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Insert the filament until it reaches the extruder, then press and hold the button on top of the extruder while continuing to insert the filament. Stop inserting the filament as soon as you feel some resistance.
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Turn on M5 and raise the Extruder by at least 30mm by going to Control > Move > Z up. It is to observe whether the filament outflows properly when loading the filament.
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On the touch screen, tap Load on Control > Extrude. Wait until filament flows out of the nozzle, then tap Stop.
Auto-Leveling
Here are the steps for Auto-Leveling. For more information, you can refer to this video: Auto-Leveling
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On the touch screen, go to Control > Auto-Level to level the heat-bed. Please make sure to always level the heat-bed in the following scenarios:
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Using M5 for the first time.
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After updating the firmware.
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After tapping the Restore button.
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The auto-leveling process will start after the temperature of the nozzle and heat-bed reaches 356°F / 180°C and 140°F / 60°C, respectively. The entire process will take 10 minutes to complete.
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If the first layer is not sticky or too close to the hot bed, the Z offset can be adjusted according to the situation by going to Control > Z Offset > Input value. The -value is in reference to the nozzle moving downward, and the +value is in reference to the nozzle moving upward. it is also highly recommended to gradually increase the value from ±0.1, ±0.2, and ±0.3 to inspect the print effect.
If you have any further questions, please contact us for assistance.
