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Link to firmware: http://firmware.mpselectmini.com
DO NOT UPDATE THE FIRMWARE BEFORE COMPLETING A FEW PRINTS.
If you update the firmware right away what are you going to say when asking for help after something doesn't work?
YOU: “I updated my firmware and my printer doesn't work.”
COMMUNITY: “Was it working before you updated the firmware?”
YOU: “I don't know, I didn't try.
Updating the firmware before using the printer introduces another variable to the troubleshooting session you may have to go through.
UPDATING THE FIRMWARE IS NOT SUPPORTED BY MONOPRICE
Note: If you have trouble updating, please format microSD card or use another microSD card and try again. Try a microSD card that is 4GB or less formatted with FAT. The printer can be picky at which cards it will update from so try a few cards.
Update not starting? Fan doesn't start spinning?
YouTube link: https://youtu.be/8nELO68ueNY - Updating UI Controller firmware
A simplified version of what is happening at the start of the UI Controller firmware update process.
User needs to be pressing the button to force LCD module into recovery mode.