3D Printing 3.1.1 Assemble the 3D Printer 02/07 Connect the 3D Printing Module to the Controller. Guides & Pictures / Snapmaker 01/07 Toolhead Cable x 1 Attach the 3D Printing Module to the slider on the X axis. 3D Printing Module x 1 M4 x 8 Screw x 4 Make sure the power switch is in the Off position.
3D Printing 03/07 04/07 Attach the Filament Holder to the Z axis. Attach the Heated Bed to the Platform.
D Printing 05/07 06/07 Place thePrint Sheet. Connect the Heated Bed to the Controller. Add-on 1 Print Sheet. Toolhead Make sure the Heated Bed is clean and there isn't any dust or dirt on it before you place the Make sure the Print Sheet aligns perfectly with the Heated Bed.
3D Printing 3.1.2 Initial Setup 07/07 Attach the Cable Holder to the Z axis, then lock the Toolhead Cable into place. Guides & Pictures / Snapmaker Cable Holder x 1 M4 x 8 Screw x 2 Plug the AC Power Cable into an electrical outlet. Switch the power on and follow the prompts on the touchscreen: Read the Terms -> Name the Machine -> Connect to a Wi-Fi Network. It is recommended to wait for 5 seconds when you turn your machine off and on again.
3D Printing 3.2.1 Calibrate the Bed How to Level 1. Run the Auto Leveling procedure on the touchscreen. Guides & Pictures / Snapmaker 2. Place the calibration card or a piece of A4 paper between the nozzle and the heated bed, and manually calibrate the Z Offset for the last point. How It Works: Auto Leveling The 3D printing module conducts a compensation leveling procedure, with the sensor measuring the distance between the nozzle and the heated bed at specific points.
3D Printing 3.2.2 Load Filament 2. Tap Start on the Load Filament screen. After the temperature reaches the target temperature, tap Load and then gently push the filament into the 3D printing module until you can feel the motor pulling the filament in. Guides & Pictures / Snapmaker How It Works: Filament Loading The motor drives the filament into the extruder, then the filament extrudes through the nozzle after being heated by the heated block.
3D Printing Congratulations! 3.3.1 Prepare the G-code File Guides & Pictures / Snapmaker Youare now ready toprint. Please continue to generate the G-code file. 1. Install the Software and Complete the Initial Setup Download our software Snapmaker Luban at https://snapmaker.com and install it. Then connect to a Wi-Fi When you need to change the filament, select Controls and Nozzle. After the temperature reaches the target temperature, tap Unload and pull the filament out of the module.
3D Printing 3.3.2 Start Your First Print 3.3.3 Remove the Print Guides & Pictures / Snapmaker Guides & Pictures / Snapmaker After receiving the G-code file, tap Yes Wait for the temperatures of the nozzle and the heated bed to drop to room temperature (displayed on the and Start on the touchscreen to start touchscreen) . Remove the print sheet from the heated bed and bend it slightly. printing. The nozzle and the heated bed are still extremely hot right after printing.
Laser Engraving and Cutting Laser Engraving and Cutting 4.1 Assembly 4.1.1 Assemble the Laser Engraver and Cutter 4.1.2 Initial Setup 4.2 Get Started 4.2.1 Measure the Focal Length 4.2.2 Calibrate the Camera 4.2.3 Fix the Material 4.
Laser Engraving and Cutting 4.1.1 Assemble the Laser Engraver and Cutter 02/04 Connect the Laser Module to the Controller. Guides & Pictures / Snapmaker Toolhead Cable x 1 01/04 Attach the Laser Module to the slider on the X axis. Laser Module x 1 M4 x 8 Screw x 4 Make sure the power switch is in the Off position.
Laser Engraving and Cutting 03/04 04/04 Attach the Laser Engraving/Cutting Platform to the Platform. Attach the Cable Holder to the Z axis, then lock the Toolhead Cable into place. Cable Holder x 1 M4 x 8 Screw x 2 1:1 M4 x 10 Hex Socket Head Screw x 8 Laser Engraving/ Cutting Platform x 1 Make sure there is enough cable length for the toolhead for movement.
Laser Engraving and Cutting 4.1.2 Initial Setup 4.2.1 Measure the Focal Length Guides & Pictures / Snapmaker Guides & Pictures / Snapmaker Plug the AC Power Cable into an electrical outlet. Switch the power on and follow the prompts on the touchscreen: Read the Terms -> Name the Machine -> Connect to a Wi-Fi Network. How It Works: Focal Point The best focusing result can only be achieved when the Focal Point is right on the surface of the material throughout engraving or cutting.
Laser Engraving and Cutting How It Works: Work Origin 2. Set the thickness of the material (1.5mm) and tap Save. Find out where the engraving/cutting will be by setting the work origin. The work origin corresponds to the (0, 0) coordinate origin in the software. 3. TapX-/X+/Y-/Y+/Z-/Z+ to move the laser module. After the laser shade has slightly touched the surface of How to Measure the Focal Length the material, tap Next.
Laser Engraving and Cutting 4. Tap X-/X+/Y-/Y+ to move the laser dot to where the work origin will be, then tap Set Work Origin and Run Boundary to check if the work origin is proper. If the work origin is improper, reset the work origin and run 4.2.2 Calibrate the Camera boundary again. Guides & Pictures / Snapmaker If the laser module runs into any portions of the machine, turn off the machine immediately. 1. Remove the engraved material.
Laser Engraving and Cutting 4.2.3 Fix the Material 4.3 Prepare the G-code File and StartCutting Guides & Pictures / Snapmaker Guides & Pictures / Snapmaker Remove the engraved paper, then fix another provided material on the center of the laser engraving/cutting 1. Download our software Snapmaker Luban at https://snapmaker.com and install it. Then connect to a Wi-Fi platform. -> Connection -> Select Wi-Fi -> Click network: Enter the Workspace Open-> Tap Yes on the touchscreen.
Laser Engraving and Cutting If you find the edges of the captured image are not aligned, you shall click Calibration to manually calibrate the camera. 3.
CNC Carving CNC Carving 5.1 Assembly 5.1.1 Assemble the CNC Carver 5.1.2 Initial Setup 5.2 Get Started 5.2.1 Fix the Material 5.2.2 Attach the Bit 5.3 Start Carving 5.3.1 Prepare the G-code File 5.3.2 Set the Work Origin and Start Carving 5.3.
CNC Carving 5.1.1 Assemble the CNCCarver 02/04 Connect the CNC Module to the Controller. Guides & Pictures / Snapmaker Toolhead Cable x 1 01/04 Attach the CNC Module to the slider on the X axis. M4 x 8 Screw x 4 CNC Module x 1 Make sure the power switch is in the Off position.
CNC Carving 04/04 03/04 Attach the Cable Holder to the Z axis, then lock the Toolhead Cable into place. Attach the CNC Carving Platform to the Platform. Cable Holder x 1 1:1 M4 x 8 Screw x 2 M4 x 10 Hex Socket Head Screw x 14 CNC Carving Platform x 1 Make sure there is enough cable length for the toolhead for movement.
CNC Carving 5.1.2 Initial Setup 5.2.1 Fix the Material Guides & Pictures / Snapmaker Guides & Pictures / Snapmaker Plug the AC Power Cable into an electrical outlet. Switch the power on and follow the prompts on the 1. Place the provided material on the center of the CNC carving platform. touchscreen: Read the Terms -> Name the Machine -> Connect to a Wi-Fi Network. It is recommended to wait for 5 seconds when you turn your machine off and on again. 2.
CNC Carving Do not screw the screws through the CNC carving platform. 5.2.2 Attach the CNC Bit Guides & Pictures / Snapmaker Make sure the clamp set will not collide with any portions of the machine. How It Works: CNC Bit Usage Flat End Mill is typically used for slotting or cutting materials into flat surface. Ball End Mill is typically used for carving materials into curved surface. All the three positions as illustrated can be used to fix the material. How to Attach the CNC Bit 1.
CNC Carving 2. Make sure you have worn the CNC Safety Goggles. Insert the CNC bit into the ER11 collet (Flat End Mill is required for our provided model). Make sure the end of the CNC bit is parallel with the edge of the ER11 collet. 5.3.1 Prepare the G-code File Guides & Pictures / Snapmaker 1. Install the Software and Complete the Initial Setup Handle the CNC bits carefully and keep them out of reach of children. Download our software Snapmaker Luban at https://snapmaker.com and install it.
CNC Carving 5.3.2 Set the Work Origin and Start Carving How to Set the Work Origin 1. After receiving the G-code file, tap Yes and Next on the touchscreen to enter the Set Work Origin screen. Guides & Pictures / Snapmaker How It Works: Work Origin Find out where the carving will be by setting the work origin. The work origin corresponds to the (0, 0) coordinate origin in the software.
CNC Carving 3. Place the calibration card or a piece of A4 paper between the CNC bit and the material. Keep adjusting the height of the CNC bit using Z-/Z+ buttons until there is slight resistance when you pull out the calibration card, 5.3.3 Clean the Finished Work and the Machine and it should be wrinkled when you push it forward. Tap Set Work Origin. Guides & Pictures / Snapmaker Slight Resistance 1. Remove the clamp set from the CNC carving platform. 0.1 mm Wrinkled Calibration Card 4.
CNC Carving Resources This guide is subject to change. For the latest version, go to: https://snapmaker.com Besides this guide, there is also a User Manual available on our website: https://snapmaker.com We are here for you whenever you need general information or technical support: support@snapmaker.com For any sales inquiries, you can reach out to us at: Share! You can share your finished work in our Facebook group and our forum. sales@snapmaker.
