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  • Page 2 Make Something Wonderful Three years ago, when we were designing that Snapmaker is selling, it’s possible the the Snapmaker Original, we broke the whole thing is too good to be true.” We rules of traditional desktop 3D printers and knew people had a lot of uncertainty about...
  • Page 3 We believe that wonderful things us feel alive. The Snapmaker 2.0 will help you will happen when creative minds meet the turn your idea into reality. This Quick Start ideal tools.
  • Page 4 Happy Making This machine is built for innovators. Our goal is to assist you to make the world a better place with a machine we built with love. The project could be as small as a Christmas gift, or as ambitious as exploring unknown territories of our mankind.
  • Page 5 Modular System Snapmaker is not only a 3D printer, but also a powerful machine that you can customize with addons. You can equip your Snapmaker with an enclosure to protect you and your family from laser and contaminants. New addons are coming soon with more exciting features.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Before You Start Machine Assembly 3D Printing Laser Engraving and Cutting CNC Carving...

  • Page 7: Before You Start

    BEFORE START...
  • Page 8 This language version of the manual is verified by the manufacturer (Original Instruction). No part of this publication, including pictures may be reproduced or made public, whether by printing, photocopying, microfilm or by any other means whatsoever, without the prior written permission of Snapmaker.
  • Page 9 Please read and understand the contents of the manual of this product carefully. Failure to read the manual may lead to personal injury, inferior results or damage to the Snapmaker products. Always make sure that anyone who uses this product knows and understands the contents of this manual to make the most out of it.
  • Page 10 Before You Start Turn off the machine immediately and stop using this product, if any of the following occurs: - You smell burning in this machine at any point. - The machine stops working unexpectedly. - You see any damage to the interior components of this machine. - Unusual lights, sparks, or sounds come out of this machine which were not occurring previously.
  • Page 11 FCC Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 12 Before You Start 1.4 Labels on Your Snapmaker Safety Labels Hazard Warning Location Avoid contact with On the 3D Printing Hot surface hot surface. Module, Print Sheet and Heated Bed Take care to avoid injury Sharp objects from sharp objects (e.g.
  • Page 13 MacOS, Windows, Linux Rated Power 320 W 3D Printing Build Volume A150: 160 x 160 x 145 mm A250: 230 x 250 x 235 mm A350: 320 x 350 x 330 mm Heated Bed Temperature A150: Up to 110°C A250: Up to 100°C A350: Up to 80°C...
  • Page 14 Before You Start 1.6 Parts List Linear Module 3D Printing Module Laser Module CNC Module Touchscreen Touchscreen Holder Toolhead Cable Controller Base Plate...
  • Page 15 DC Power Cable AC Power Cable Power Module Quick Start Guide USB Cable Laser Safety Goggles CNC Safety Goggles Tool Box Fixture Accessory Arched Fixture Filament Holder Sheet Filament Holder Tube CNC Carving Platform Laser Engraving/Cutting Platform Print Sheet Filament Heated Bed Material Bag Quick Start Guide |...
  • Page 16 Before You Start Tool Box M4 x 30 Screw M4 x 10 Hex Socket M4 x 8 Screw x 22 M4 x 70 Screw Head Screw Wing Nut Foot + M4 x 10 Hex Socket Hot End Kit ER11 Collet (Only for 3.175 mm Head Screw CNC Bits) + ER11 Nut...
  • Page 17 Apart from this Quick Start Guide, we also make video tutorials. Read this guide to finish assembly, and if you are feeling adventurous, tricks that are not included in this guide can be found in the video tutorials. Visit our website at https://support.snapmaker.com/hc/en-us-> select Snapmaker 2.0 -> Go to Video Tutorial. 1.8 Used Symbols...
  • Page 18 Machine Assembly...

  • Page 19: Machine Assembly

    MACHINE ASSEMBLY Quick Start Guide |...
  • Page 20 Machine Assembly  01 Attach the feet to the Base Plate. M4 x 10 Hex Socket Head Screw Foot Base Plate...
  • Page 21  02 Attach the Heated Bed to any one of the Linear Modules (Y axis). Heated Bed Linear Module M4 x 8 Screw Do not press the steel strip. Quick Start Guide |...
  • Page 22 Machine Assembly  03 Attach the Y axis to the Base Plate. M4 x 8 Screw Make sure the Y axis is accurately mounted onto the groove of the Base Plate.
  • Page 23  04 Attach the Touchscreen Holder to the Base Plate. Touchscreen Holder M4 x 8 Screw Quick Start Guide |...
  • Page 24 Machine Assembly  05 Attach the Z axis to the Base Plate. Linear Module M4 x 8 Screw...
  • Page 25  06 Move the Z-axis slider to the top, and then attach the X axis to the Z axis. Linear Module M4 x 8 Screw Quick Start Guide |...
  • Page 26 Machine Assembly  07 Attach the Controller to the Z axis. Controller M4 x 30 Screw...
  • Page 27  08 Open the dust plugs, and then connect the X, Y, Z axes and the Heated Bed with the Controller. X axis Y axis Z axis Make sure the connectors are in the right direction. Heated Bed Keep the protective dust plugs on the unplugged connectors.
  • Page 28 Machine Assembly  09 Place the Touchscreen on its holder; then connect the Touchscreen with the Controller. Touchscreen...
  • Page 29  10 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 Make sure the power switch is in the Off position. Quick Start Guide |...
  • Page 30 Machine Assembly Absolutely amazing! You have successfully assembled the machine body. Now 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...
  • Page 31 Quick Start Guide |...
  • Page 32 Before You Start...

  • Page 33: 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 34 3D Printing 3.1.1 Assemble the 3D Printer Guides & Pictures / Snapmaker 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 35 Connect the 3D Printing Module with the Controller. Toolhead Cable Quick Start Guide |...
  • Page 36 3D Printing Attach the Filament Holder to the Z axis. Filament Holder Tube Filament Holder Sheet M4 x 10 Hex Socket Head Screw M4 x 10 Hex Socket Head Screw...
  • Page 37 Place the Print Sheet. Make sure the Heated Bed is contamination-free before you place the Print Sheet. Make sure the Print Sheet aligns perfectly with the Heated Bed. Print Sheet Quick Start Guide |...
  • Page 38 3D Printing 3.1.2 Initial Setup 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 39 3.2.1 Calibrate the Bed Guides & Pictures / Snapmaker How It Works: Auto Leveling The 3D Printing Module conducts a leveling procedure, with the sensor measuring the distance between the nozzle and the Heated Bed at specific points. The movements of the extruder are adjusted to ensure that the nozzle and the Heated Bed are at an optimum distance throughout the printing process.
  • Page 40 3D Printing How to Level 1. Run the Auto Leveling procedure on the touchscreen. 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. 3.
  • Page 41 3.2.2 Load Filament Guides & Pictures / Snapmaker How It Works: Filament Loading The motor drives the filament into the extruderr, where the filament extrudes through the nozzle after being heated by the heated block. How to Load Filament 1. Hang the provided PLA filament over the Filament Holder. Cut the bending end of the filament using the diagonal pliers, and then insert the filament into the 3D Printing Module.
  • Page 42 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. You can change the target Nozzle Temp by sliding the scale bar.
  • Page 43 Congratulations! You are now ready to print. Please continue to generate the G-code file. 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. Quick Start Guide |...
  • Page 44 You can also send the G-code files to the machine via the USB disk. Click Export G-code to file in the 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 45 3.3.2 Start Your First Print Guides & Pictures / Snapmaker After receiving the G-code file, tap Yes and Start on the Touchscreen to start printing. The first layer of the print is key to print success. To prevent damage we recommend that you keep an eye on your print, especially while the first layer is being laid out.
  • Page 46 3D Printing 3.3.3 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) . Remove the Print Sheet from the Heated Bed and bend it slightly.
  • Page 47 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. The palette knife is sharp. Filament Runout Recovery & Power-Loss Recovery Your printer supports filament runout recovery and power-loss recovery, so there is no need to worry about resuming printing anymore! When the filament runs out, tap Ready to Load and load new filament to resume printing.
  • Page 48 Laser Engraving and Cutting...

  • Page 49: 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 Fasten the Material 4.3 Prepare the G-code File and Start Cutting Quick Start Guide |...
  • Page 50 Laser Engraving and Cutting 4.1.1 Assemble the Laser Engraver and Cutter Guides & Pictures / Snapmaker 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 51 Connect the Laser Module with the Controller. Toolhead Cable Quick Start Guide |...
  • Page 52 Laser Engraving and Cutting Attach the Laser Engraving/Cutting Platform to the Platform. M4 x 10 Hex Socket Head Screw Laser Engraving/Cutting Platform...
  • Page 53 4.1.2 Initial Setup 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 54 Laser Engraving and Cutting 4.2.1 Measure the Focal Length 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 55 How It Works: Work Origin Find out where the engraving/cutting will take place by setting the Work Origin. The Work Origin corresponds to the (0, 0) coordinate origin in the software. How to Measure the Focal Length 1. Place the provided material on the Laser Engraving/Cutting Platform. Secure it with the silicone plugs. Quick Start Guide |...
  • Page 56 Laser Engraving and Cutting 2. Set the thickness of the material (1.5 mm) and tap Save. 3. Tap X-, X+, Y-, Y+, Z-, or Z+ to move the Laser Module. After the laser camera shade has slightly touched the surface of the material, tap Next. Put on the Laser Safety Goggles before setting the Work Origin.
  • Page 57 4. Tap X-, X+, Y-, or Y+ to move the laser dot to where the Work Origin will be, and then tap Set Work Origin and Run Boundary to check if the work origin is proper. If not, reset the Work Origin and run boundary again. If the Laser Module runs into any portions of the machine, turn off the machine immediately.
  • Page 58 Laser Engraving and Cutting 4.2.2 Calibrate the Camera Guides & Pictures / Snapmaker 1. Remove the engraved material. Place a piece of blank white paper (no less than 150 mm x 150 mm) on the center of the Laser Engraving/Cutting Platform, and fasten it.
  • Page 59 4.2.3 Fasten the Material Guides & Pictures / Snapmaker Remove the engraved paper, and then fasten another provided material on the center of the Laser Engraving/ Cutting Platform. You can also fasten materials using other tools. If you need to fasten thick materials, refer to 5.2.1 Fasten the Material.
  • Page 60 Laser Engraving and Cutting 4.3 Prepare the G-code File and Start Cutting Guides & Pictures / Snapmaker 1. Download our software the Snapmaker Luban at https://www.snapmaker.com/download and install. Then connect to a Wi-Fi network: Enter the Workspace -> Connection -> Select Wi-Fi -> Click ->...
  • Page 61 If the edges of the captured image are not aligned, click Calibration to manually calibrate the camera. Zoom into the image and move the lines until they perfectly match the square, click Confirm -> Apply to see the finished image. Click Confirm and the finished image will be loaded into the quadrant in the coordinate system.
  • Page 62 Laser Engraving and Cutting 3. ① Open the test file from Case Library -> ② Drag the image to where the cutting will take place on the captured platform -> ③ Click Process after configuring the settings in Configurations section -> ④ Use the default settings specifically configured for the test file ->...
  • Page 63 4. Remove the finished work and complete the assembly. Share! Share your finished work in our Facebook group and our forum. Quick Start Guide |...
  • Page 64 CNC Carving...

  • Page 65: 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 Fasten 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 66 CNC Carving 5.1.1 Assemble the CNC Carver Guides & Pictures / Snapmaker 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 67 Connect the CNC Module with the Controller. Toolhead Cable Quick Start Guide |...
  • Page 68 CNC Carving Attach the CNC Carving Platform to the Platform. M4 x 10 Hex Socket Head Screw CNC Carving Platform...
  • Page 69 5.1.2 Initial Setup 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 70 CNC Carving 5.2.1 Fasten the Material Guides & Pictures / Snapmaker 1. Place the provided material on the center of the CNC Carving Platform. 2.Attach the clamp set to the CNC Carving Platform, and then fasten the material by screwing the wing nuts.
  • Page 71 Do not screw the screws all the way down through the CNC Carving Platform. Make sure the clamp set will not collide with any portions of the machine. All the three slots as illustrated can be used to fasten the material. Quick Start Guide |...
  • Page 72 CNC Carving 5.2.2 Attach the CNC Bit Guides & Pictures / Snapmaker 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.
  • Page 73 2. 2.Put on the CNC Safety Goggles. Insert the CNC Bit into the ER11 collet (Flat End Mill is required for our provided model). Keep pushing the CNC Bit until its end bottoms against the shell of the ER11 collet. Handle the CNC Bits carefully and keep them out of reach of children.
  • Page 74 You can also send the G-code files to the machine via the USB disk. Click Export G-code to file in the Snapmaker Luban and save it to the USB disk, and then insert the USB disk into the Controller and select Files > USB on the Touchscreen.
  • Page 75 5.3.2 Set the Work Origin and Start Carving Guides & Pictures / Snapmaker How It Works: Work Origin Find out where the carving will take place by setting the Work Origin. The Work Origin corresponds to the (0, 0) coordinate origin in the software.
  • Page 76 CNC 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. If you need to adjust settings, you can either tap Adjust Settings on the Preview screen or swipe left on the carving progress screen.
  • Page 77 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- or Z+ buttons until you feel slight resistance when you pull out the Calibration Card, and it should be wrinkled when you push it forward.
  • Page 78 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. 2. Clean the finished work and the machine with a dust collector, and then remove the finished work using the...
  • Page 79 Share! Share your finished work in our Facebook group and our forum. Quick Start Guide |...
  • Page 80 This guide is subject to change. The latest version is on our Support website: Select Snapmaker 2.0 -> Go to Quick Start Guide. https://support.snapmaker.com/hc/en-us Besides this guide, a User Manual is available on our Support website: Select Snapmaker 2.0 -> Go to User Manual. https://support.snapmaker.com/hc/en-us We are here for you whenever you need general information or technical support: support@snapmaker.com.

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