MAX
Setting up the MAX
Printer components
The diagram below illustrates the main components of your MAX.
- Hood
- Build platform knob
- Build Platform
- Build tray clamps
- Basin
- Touch screen
![max-test max-test](https://support.asiga.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/max-test.jpg)
![](https://support.asiga.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/MAX-Rear-Crldrw.jpg)
Connecting to power
The MAX is supplied with an external power supply and a power lead with a plug type suited to your region.
The external power supply automatically regulates to adapt to the local voltage in your region.
The power supply is safe to use from 100V to 240V.
- Place the printer on a sturdy surface.
- Connect the power cable to the printer and a power outlet.
![MAX-Power-Cable MAX-Power-Cable](https://support.asiga.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/MAX-Power-Cable.jpg)
- Flip the Power Switch at the rear of the printer & turn the printer on with the power button on top.
- The power button should turn green when turned on.
If no lights are visible, check that mains power socket is ON. If lights are still not illuminated contact your reseller.
![MAX-Power- Switch MAX-Power- Switch](https://support.asiga.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/MAX-Power-Switch.jpg)
Language selection
When the MAX has been plugged in and powered on, there are a few steps that need to be performed before printing.
First you must select your desired language.
![Language Selection Language Selection](https://support.asiga.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Language-Selection.jpg)
Printer registration
Please create an Asiga account to access the Material library, software downloads & technical support.
Learn more >
Navigate to www.asiga.com/register and insert the printer serial number displayed on screen.
![Product Registration_1000JPG Product Registration_1000JPG](https://support.asiga.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Product-Registration_1000JPG.jpg)
Fill out the following fields & click Activate.
- Serial Number
- Printer Location
![Registration_Asiga-Admin Registration_Asiga-Admin](https://support.asiga.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Registration_Asiga-Admin.jpg)
Enter this activation code on the front panel of your MAX.
![Registration_Asiga_Admin_activationcode Registration_Asiga_Admin_activationcode](https://support.asiga.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Registration_Asiga_Admin_activationcode.jpg)
- Once the code has been succesfully entered, tap on register.
- Your printer should now be fully operational.
![Product Registrationn Product Registrationn](https://support.asiga.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Product-Registrationn.jpg)
Connecting to your MAX
There are three ways to connect to your MAX 3D printer:
- Wired/ethernet connection
- Wifi
- Wireless direct
See below a summary of each of these networking methods.
Wired/Ethernet connection
From the Main Menu select Settings.
![Main Menu Main Menu](https://support.asiga.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Main-Menu.jpg)
Select wired network.
![Settings Menu Settings Menu](https://support.asiga.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Settings-Menu.jpg)
- If your network cable is connected properly, you should see an IP Address here.
- If there is nothing visible, check the network cable on the rear of the printer or router.
![Settings – Wired Menu Settings - Wired Menu](https://support.asiga.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Settings-Wired-Menu.jpg)
Assign fixed IP address
If you wish to assign a fixed IP address to your printer, follow the steps below.
- Select Settings > Wired Network
![settings-wired-selected settings-wired-selected](https://support.asiga.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/settings-wired-selected.jpg)
- Toggle off ‘Automatic Configuration’
- Enter the IP Address & select save.
- Enter the Subnet Mask & select save.
- Setting the Gateway, Primary DNS and Secondary DNS are optional & may be left blank.
![Settings – Wired Menu Settings - Wired Menu](https://support.asiga.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Settings-Wired-Menu.jpg)
WiFi connection
From the Main Menu select Settings.
![Main Menu Main Menu](https://support.asiga.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Main-Menu.jpg)
To set up a WiFi Connection, select wireless network.
![Settings-Wireless Settings-Wireless](https://support.asiga.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Settings-Wireless.jpg)
Select Network Name and find your network from the dropdown list.
Note: Wireless Direct must be turned off!
![Settings – Wireless Menu Settings - Wireless Menu](https://support.asiga.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Settings-Wireless-Menu.jpg)
Wireless direct
Wireless Direct allows the printer to act as a wireless access point. This can be used if there is no router available.
From the Main Menu select Settings.
![Main Menu Main Menu](https://support.asiga.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Main-Menu.jpg)
Select Wireless Direct
Note: This will prevent any WiFi connections to be performed.
![Settings-WirelessDirect Settings-WirelessDirect](https://support.asiga.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Settings-WirelessDirect-1.jpg)
Default settings for Wireless Direct:
- Wireless Network: Printer name
- IP address: 172.27.10.1
- Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
![Settings – Wireless Direct Menu-enabled Settings - Wireless Direct Menu-enabled](https://support.asiga.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Settings-Wireless-Direct-Menu-enabled.jpg)
Build platform calibration
Build Platform Calibration must be performed regularly to ensure optimal performance from your printer.
Asiga recommends calibrating once a month.
![](https://support.asiga.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/MAX-platform-calibration.jpg)
Build platform validation
To finalise the build platform calibration, follow the below video.
![](https://support.asiga.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/MAX-validate-calibration.jpg)
Inserting build tray & resin
The final step in getting your printer print ready!
Eye or skin contact with uncured resin may cause irritation.
Always wear nitrile gloves.
![](https://support.asiga.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/max-tray-add.jpg)