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  • Page 2 We are strong believers that lofty goal: to be the holy trinity for at-home of possibility, and we eventually made the alive. The Snapmaker 2.0 will help you turn wonderful things will happen when creative makers by using detachable modules to impossible possible.
  • 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...
  • Page 5 / engrave / cut / carve quality. Snapmaker modular 3D printers are intended for use under the guidelines provided in the product manual. When making objects using...
  • Page 6 Before You Start Stop using this product if any of the following occurs. Turn off the machine immediately. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - There is a fire in this machine which persists after the machine turns off. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.
  • Page 7 5”TFT, Android System Hot surface contacting with a hot Module, Print Sheet Software Snapmaker Luban. You can also use 3rd party software to generate surface. and Heated Bed G-code fles Supported File Types STL, OBJ, SVG, JPEG, PNG, more formats to be added...
  • Page 8 Before You Start 1.6 Parts List DC Power Cable Linear Module AC Power Cable Power Module Quick Start Guide USB Cable 3D Printing Module Laser Module CNC Module Laser Safety Goggles CNC Safety Goggles Tool Box Touchscreen Touchscreen Holder Fixture Accessory Arched Fixture Filament Holder Sheet Filament Holder Tube...
  • Page 9 We provide both the video tutorials and Quick Start Guide which help you get started. You can either read this Quick Start Guide to finish assembly and begin your maker journey, or watch the video tutorials at https:// Tool Box snapmaker.com M4 x 30 Screw M4 x 10 Hex Socket M4 x 8 Screw...
  • Page 10 Machine Assembly MACHINE ASSEMBLY Quick Start Guide |...
  • Page 11 Machine Assembly  01  02 Attach the feet to the Base Plate. Attach the Heated Bed to any one of the Linear Modules (Y axis). Heated Bed M4 x 10 Hex Socket Head Screw Linear Module Foot M4 x 8 Screw Base Plate Do not press the steel strip.
  • Page 12 Machine Assembly  03  04 Attach the Y axis to the Base Plate. Attach the Touchscreen Holder to the Base Plate. Touchscreen Holder M4 x 8 Screw M4 x 8 Screw Make sure the Y axis is accurately mounted onto the groove of the Base Plate.
  • Page 13 Machine Assembly  05  06 Attach the Z axis to the Base Plate. Move the Z-axis slider to the top, then attach the X axis to the Z axis. Linear Module Linear Module M4 x 8 Screw M4 x 8 Screw Quick Start Guide |...
  • Page 14 Machine Assembly  07  08 Attach the Controller to the Z axis. Open the dust plugs, then connect the X, Y, Z axis and the Heated Bed to the Controller. X Axis Y Axis Z Axis Make sure the connectors are in the right direction. Heated Bed Controller Keep the protective dust plugs on...
  • Page 15 Machine Assembly  09  10 Place the Touchscreen, then connect the Touchscreen to the Controller. Connect the cables for the Power Module. Do not connect or disconnect any cables when the machine is powered on. Power Module DC Power Cable AC Power Cable Touchscreen Make sure the power switch is in the Off position.
  • Page 16 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 26 PAGE 42 PAGE 58 Quick Start Guide |...
  • Page 17 Before You Start 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 18 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 Make sure the power switch is in the Off position.
  • Page 19 3D Printing Attach the Filament Holder to the Z axis. Place the Print Sheet. Make sure the Heated Bed is clean and there isn't any dust or dirt on it before you place the Filament Holder Tube Print Sheet. Make sure the Print Sheet aligns perfectly with the Heated Bed. Filament Holder Sheet M4 x 10 Hex Socket Head Screw...
  • Page 20 3D Printing 3.1.2 Initial Setup 3.2.1 Calibrate the Bed Guides & Pictures / Snapmaker Guides & Pictures / Snapmaker How It Works: Auto Leveling Plug the AC Power Cable into an electrical outlet. Switch the power on and follow the prompts on the touchscreen: Read the Terms ->...
  • Page 21 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 22 3D Printing 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. Congratulations! You are now ready to print.
  • Page 23 You can also send the G-code files to the machine via the USB disk. Click Export G-code to file in Snapmaker Luban and save it to the USB disk, then insert the USB disk into the controller and select Files > USB on the touchscreen.
  • Page 24 Remove the print sheet from the heated bed, place it down on a stable and flat surface. You can also use the palette knife to remove the print. Guides & Pictures / Snapmaker Wait for the temperatures of the nozzle and the heated bed to drop to room temperature (displayed on the touchscreen) .
  • Page 25 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 26 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. Laser Module M4 x 8 Screw Make sure the power switch is in the Off position.
  • Page 27 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 28 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: 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.
  • Page 29 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 30 Laser Engraving and Cutting 4.2.2 Calibrate the Camera 4.2.3 Fix the Material Guides & Pictures / Snapmaker Guides & Pictures / Snapmaker 1. Remove the engraved material. Remove the engraved paper, then fix another provided material on the center of the laser engraving/cutting Place a piece of white and blank platform.
  • Page 31 If you find the edges of the captured image are not aligned, you shall click Calibration to manually calibrate the camera. Guides & Pictures / Snapmaker 1. Download our software Snapmaker Luban at https://snapmaker.com and install it. Then connect to a Wi-Fi network: Enter the Workspace ->...
  • Page 32 Laser Engraving and Cutting 3. ① Open the test file from Case Library -> ② Drag the image to where the cutting will be on the captured 4. Remove the finished work and complete the assembly. platform -> ③ Click Process after configuring the settings in Configurations section -> ④ Use the default settings specifically configured for the test file ->...
  • Page 33 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 34 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. CNC Module M4 x 8 Screw Make sure the power switch is in the Off position.
  • Page 35 5.1.2 Initial Setup Attach the CNC Carving 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 36 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 37 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 38 You can also send the G-code files to the machine via the USB disk. Click Export G-code to file in Snapmaker Luban and save it to the USB disk, then insert the USB disk into the controller and select Files > USB on the touchscreen.
  • Page 39 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 Set Work Origin screen. height of the CNC bit using Z-/Z+ buttons until there is slight resistance when you pull out the calibration card, and it should be wrinkled when you push it forward.
  • Page 40 CNC Carving 5.3.3 Clean the Finished Work and the Machine Guides & Pictures / Snapmaker 1. Remove the clamp set from the CNC carving platform. Share! You can share your finished work in our Facebook group and our forum. 2. Clean the finished work and the machine using the dust collector, then remove the finished work using the Diagonal Pliers.
  • Page 41 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: sales@snapmaker.com You can purchase products in our official online store: https://shop.snapmaker.com Share anything you want with other Snapmaker users at our forum: https://forum.snapmaker.com...