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  • Page 2 Make Something Wonderful Three years ago, when we were designing “At the price that Snapmaker is selling, it’s products. Again, we went beyond ourselves. all these tools. Now you are part of the Snapmaker Snapmaker Original, we broke the rules on...
  • Page 3 Modular System This machine is built for innovators. Our goal is to assist Snapmaker is not only a 3D printer, but also a powerful you to make the world a better place with a machine we machine that you can modify with all kinds of addons. You built with love.
  • Page 4 CONTENTS BEFORE START Before You Start Machine Assembly 3D Printing Laser Engraving and Cutting CNC Carving Quick Start Guide |...
  • Page 5 Before You Start 1.1 Parts List | A350 QUICK START GUIDE MAKE SOMETHING WONDERFUL Linear Module Quick Start Guide 3D Printing Module Laser Module CNC Module Laser Safety Goggles Fixture Accessory Filament Arched Fixture Touchscreen Touchscreen Holder Controller CNC Safety Goggles...

  • Page 6: Tool Box

    14mm Open-End Wrench Screwdriver may lead to personal injury, inferior results or damage to the Snapmaker product. Always make sure that anyone who uses this product knows and understands the contents of the manual to make the most out of it.
  • Page 7 Quick Start Guide to finish assembly and begin your maker journey, or watch the video tutorials at https://www. The screwdriver head H 2.5 is used for assembling the machine. The other heads are used for maintenance. snapmaker.com/document Quick Start Guide |...
  • Page 8 Machine Assembly MACHINE ASSEMBLY Quick Start Guide |...
  • Page 9 Machine Assembly  01  02 Attach the feet to the Base Plate. Make sure the sliders are aligning with each other. If not, you can move them to the same position as illustrated. Please hold the linear modules carefully to prevent them from falling. DONE! M4 x 10 Hex Socket Head Screw...
  • Page 10 Machine Assembly  03  04 Attach the Platform to the Y axes. Do not tighten the screws until Step 5. Attach the Y axes to the Base Plate. M4 x 8 Screw M4 x 8 Screw x 16 Platform Make sure the Y-Axis Linear Modules are accurately mounted onto the grooves of the Base Plate.
  • Page 11 Machine Assembly  05  06 Tighten the screws on the Y-axis sliders. Attach the Z-Axis Holders to the Base Plate. Z-Axis Holder M4 x 8 Screw If the screws on the sliders are not aligning with the screw holes on the Base Plate, please move the Platform to the proper position.
  • Page 12 Machine Assembly  07  08 Attach the Touchscreen Holder to the Base Plate. Thread the connecting cables through the holes of the holders, then attach the Z axes to the Z-Axis Holders. Do not tighten the screws until Step 12. Linear Module Touchscreen Holder M4 x 8 Screw x 12...
  • Page 13 Machine Assembly  09  10 Install the screws to the bottom of the Z axes. Do not tighten the screws In the midline direction, manually move the Platform to the position as illustrated. until Step 13. Then move the Z-axis sliders to the lowest position that they can reach. M4 x 8 Screw Quick Start Guide |...
  • Page 14 Machine Assembly  11  12 Attach the X axis to the sliders on the Z axes. Tighten the screws that are used to attach the Z axes to the Z-Axis Holders. Linear Module M4 x 8 Screw Quick Start Guide |...
  • Page 15 Machine Assembly  13  14 Tighten the screws to the bottom of the Z axes. Put your hands at each end of the linear module, then move the X axis to the top. Make sure both ends of the linear module are in horizontal alignment with each other throughout the process.
  • Page 16 Machine Assembly  15  16 Locate the Y Conversion Cable and the Y-axis connecting cables as Attach the Y-axis converter to the Base Plate. illustrated, then connect them to the Converter. Converter Y Conversion Cable M4 x 30 Screw Quick Start Guide |...
  • Page 17 Machine Assembly  17  18 Locate the Z Conversion Cable and the Z-axis connecting cables as Attach the Z-axis converter to the Base Plate. illustrated, then connect them to the Converter. You can use the Cable Tie to organize the cables. Converter Z Conversion Cable M4 x 30 Screw...
  • Page 18 Machine Assembly  19  20 Attach the Controller to the Z axis. Open the dust plugs, then connect the X, Y and Z axis to the Controller. X Axis Y Axis Z Axis Make sure the connectors are in the right direction. M4 x 30 Screw Controller Keep the protective dust plugs...
  • Page 19 Machine Assembly  22  21 Connect the cables for the Power Module. Place the Touchscreen, then connect the Touchscreen to the Controller. Do not connect or disconnect any cables when the machine is powered on. AC Power Cable Touchscreen Power Module DC Power Cable Make sure the power switch is in the Off position.
  • Page 20 Machine Assembly Absolutely amazing! You have successfully assembled the machine body, just select one function to complete the assembly and bring your first job into the world! 3D Printing CNC Carving Laser Engraving and Cutting PAGE 34 PAGE 52 PAGE 66 Quick Start Guide |...
  • Page 21 3D Printing 3D Printing 3.1 Assembly 3.1.1 Assemble the 3D Printer 3.1.2 Initial Setup 3.2 Get Started 3.2.1 Calibrate the Bed 3.2.2 Load Filament 3.3 Start Printing 3.3.1 Prepare the G-code File 3.3.2 Start Your First Print 3.3.3 Remove the Print Quick Start Guide |...
  • Page 22 3D Printing 3.1.1 Assemble the 3D Printer Connect the 3D Printing Module to the Controller. Guides & Pictures / Snapmaker Toolhead Cable Attach the 3D Printing Module to the slider on the X axis. 3D Printing Module M4 x 8 Screw...
  • Page 23 3D Printing Attach the Filament Holder to the Z axis. Attach the Heated Bed to the Platform. M4 x 10 Hex Socket Head Screw Filament Holder Tube Filament Holder Sheet M4 x 10 Hex Flat Head Screw x 22 M4 x 10 Hex Socket Head Screw Heated Bed Quick Start Guide |...
  • Page 24 3D Printing Place the Print Sheet. Connect the Heated Bed to the Controller. Make sure the Heated Bed is clean and there isn't any dust or dirt on it before you place the Print Sheet. Make sure the Print Sheet aligns perfectly with the Heated Bed. Heated Bed Print Sheet Quick Start Guide |...
  • Page 25 Attach the Cable Holder to the Z axis, then lock the Toolhead Cable into place. Guides & Pictures / Snapmaker Plug the AC Power Cable into an electrical outlet. Switch the power on and follow the prompts on the Cable Holder touchscreen: Read the Terms ->...
  • Page 26 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.

  • Page 27: 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.
  • Page 28 3D Printing 3.3.1 Prepare the G-code File Congratulations! Guides & Pictures / Snapmaker You are now ready to print. Please continue to generate the G-code file. 1. Install the Software and Complete the Initial Setup Download our software Snapmakerjs at https://www.snapmaker.com/download...
  • Page 29 3D Printing 3.3.2 Start Your First Print 3.3.3 Remove the Print Guides & Pictures / Snapmaker Guides & Pictures / Snapmaker Wait for the temperatures of the nozzle and the heated bed to drop to room temperature (displayed on the After receiving the G-code file, tap Yes touchscreen) .
  • Page 30 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 4.3 Prepare the G-code File and Start Cutting Quick Start Guide |...
  • Page 31 Laser Engraving and Cutting 4.1.1 Assemble the Laser Engraver and Cutter Connect the Laser Module to the Controller. Guides & Pictures / Snapmaker Toolhead Cable Attach the Laser Module to the slider on the X axis. M4 x 8 Screw...
  • Page 32 4.1.2 Initial Setup Attach the Laser Engraving/Cutting Platform to the Platform. 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.
  • Page 33 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. Guides & Pictures / Snapmaker How It Works: Focus Position The best focusing result can only be achieved when the focus position is right on the surface of the material throughout engraving or cutting.
  • Page 34 Laser Engraving and Cutting 2. Set the thickness of the material (1.5mm) and tap Save. 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 boundary again.
  • Page 35 4.2.2 Calibrate the Camera 4.2.3 Fix the Material Guides & Pictures / Snapmaker Guides & Pictures / Snapmaker 1. Place a piece of white and blank paper (no less than 150mm x 150mm) on the center of the laser engraving/ Remove the engraved paper, then fix another provided material on the center of the laser engraving/cutting cutting platform, then fix it.
  • Page 36 4.3 Prepare the G-code File and Start Cutting the default settings -> ④ Generate the G-code file -> ⑤ Load G-code to Workspace -> ⑥ Set the thickness of the material -> ⑦ Click run Guides & Pictures / Snapmaker 1. Download our software Snapmakerjs at https://www.snapmaker.com/download and install it.
  • Page 37 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 5.3.3 Clean the Finished Work Quick Start Guide |...
  • Page 38 CNC Carving 5.1.1 Assemble the CNC Carver Connect the CNC Module to the Controller. Guides & Pictures / Snapmaker Toolhead Cable Attach the CNC Module to the slider on the X axis. M4 x 8 Screw CNC Module For detailed instruction on how to use the Cable Holder, refer to P42.
  • Page 39 CNC Carving 5.1.2 Initial Setup Attach the CNC Carving Platform to the Platform. Guides & Pictures / Snapmaker M4 x 10 Hex Socket Head Screw x 14 Plug the AC Power Cable into an electrical outlet. Switch the power on and follow the prompts on the touchscreen: Read the Terms ->...
  • Page 40 5.2.1 Fix the Material Do not screw the screws through the CNC carving platform. Guides & Pictures / Snapmaker Make sure the clamp set will not collide with any portions of the machine. 1. Place the provided material on the center of the CNC carving platform.
  • Page 41 Make sure the end of the CNC bit is parallel with the edge of the ER11 collet. Guides & Pictures / Snapmaker Handle the CNC bits carefully and keep them out of reach of children.
  • Page 42 CNC Carving 5.3.1 Prepare the G-code File 5.3.2 Set the Work Origin and Start Carving Guides & Pictures / Snapmaker Guides & Pictures / Snapmaker 1. Install the Software and Complete the Initial Setup How It Works: Work Origin Download our software Snapmakerjs at https://www.snapmaker.com/download...
  • Page 43 CNC Carving How to Set the Work Origin 3. Place the calibration card or a piece of A4 paper between the CNC bit and the material. Keep adjusting the 1. After receiving the G-code file, tap Yes and Next on the touchscreen to enter the screen of setting the work height of the CNC bit using Z-/Z+ buttons until there is slight resistance when you pull out the calibration card, origin.
  • Page 44 5. Tap Start to start carving. If you need to adjust settings, swipe left on the carving progress screen. Guides & Pictures / Snapmaker 1. Remove the clamp set from the CNC carving platform. 2. Clean the finished work and the machine using the dust collector, then remove the finished work using the Diagonal Pliers and complete the assembly.
  • Page 45 Share! You can purchase products in our official online store: You can share your finished https://shop.snapmaker.com work in our Facebook group and our forum. Share anything you want with other Snapmaker users at our forum: https://forum.snapmaker.com Quick Start Guide |...

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