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Aquila X2
Note: Each device must be tested before leaving factory. If there are some
residues in extruder or some tiny scratches on the build plate, it is normal and
won't affect the printing quality.
V1.2-20210517

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  • Page 1 3D Printer User Manual Aquila X2 Note: Each device must be tested before leaving factory. If there are some residues in extruder or some tiny scratches on the build plate, it is normal and won’t affect the printing quality. V1.2-20210517...
  • Page 2 Thank you for choosing Voxelab products. For your convenience, please Notes read the manual carefully before using, and operate the device accordingly. Voxelab team is always at your service, reach us at any time if you need any Product Introduction assistance.
  • Page 3 Notes Do not make any modifications to the device. To avoid personal injury or property damage please ensure your operation as followed as the Guide. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keeping your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Do not directly touch the nozzle and build plate to avoid high-temperature burn.
  • Page 4 Product Introduction XE-axis kit Handle Y-axis limit switch Coupling X-axis limit switch Z-axis passive block Voltage regulator Z-axis limit switch Build plate X-axis tensioner Y-axis motor Z-axis motor Y-axis tensioner Screen Filament detector Power switch and socket Extruded kit Knob switch E-axis motor Material rack and spool holder Machine base...
  • Page 5 Equipment Parameters Model Voxelab Aquila X2 Print size 220*220*250mm Forming technology Number of nozzle Layer thickness 0.1mm - 0.4mm Nozzle diameter Standard 0.4mm XY axis precision ±0.2mm Filament φ1.75mm PLA File format STL / OBJ / AMF Working mode Memory card offline printing / USB connection printing...
  • Page 6 Mechanism Parts Printer base *1 Screen kit *1 Extruder kit *1 Z-axis passive block *1 X-axis tensioner *1 Z-axis motor kit *1 X-axis limit switch kit *1 XE axis kit *1 Z-axis profile(left) *1 Z-axis profile(right) *1 Gantry profile *1 X-axis profile *1 T-shaped screw rod *1...
  • Page 7 Spare Parts Synchronous belt *1 Material pipe and Material rack *1 2020 profile cover *2 nut *1 Remove tool *1 Cable tie *1 Storage card and Needle *1 card reader *1 M6 Pneumatic joint *2 Wrenches and Power cable *1 Nozzle *1 screwdrivers *1 Hexagon socket countersunk...
  • Page 8 Installation of Z-axis limit switch kit and Z-axis profiles Installation video can be found on Voxelab Youtube channel Printer base *1 Z-axis profile(left) *1 Z-axis profile(right) *1 M5x45 Hexagon socket head spring washer combination screw M5x45 *4 Step: Use the four pieces screws M5x45 to fix Z-axis with the base.
  • Page 9 Install Z-axis motor kit and T-shaped screw rod T-shaped screw rod *1 Z-axis motor kit *1 M4x20 Hexagon socket countersunk head screw M4x20 *2 Step: Unlock the nuts on Z-axis motor kit firstly, then insert the T-shaped screw road into the Z-axis motor kit, finally lock the nut.
  • Page 10 Install pneumatic joint, XE-axis kit X-axis profile XE axis kit *1 X-axis profile *1 Step 1: Insert the M6 pneumatic joint to the connector of the XE axis kit, then use open-end wrench to screw them together. Step 2: Lock the XE axis kit onto the X axis profile with M5x14 screws. M6 Pneumatic joint *1 Hexagon socket flat round head screw M5x14 *2...
  • Page 11 Install synchronous belt, extruder kit and Z-axis passive block Put the synchronous belt into the profile along the v-wheel of the extruder kit. Mount the extruder kit onto the X axis kit. The belt is on the top of the profile and under the v wheel when pushing it into the middle.
  • Page 12 Install X-axis Tensioner 1. Disassemble the X-axis tensioner. X-axis tensioner *1 X-axis limit switch kit *1 2. Insert the synchronous belt into the tensioner block, reassemble the X axis tensioner, make sure that the belt connects with the tensioner. ①M5x14 Hexagon socket flat round head screw M5x14 *2 3.
  • Page 13 Install X-axis Tensioner 4. Insert the synchronous belt buckle into the sheet metal slot at the back of the extruder and tighten X-axis tensioner completely. 5. Lock the X-axis limit assembly on the XE axis with two M4x8 screws. M4x8...
  • Page 14 Install the X-axis moving kit and adjust the tightness of X-axis and Y-axis tensioners ！ Back Take the first step: assembled components Tips: Manually rotate X axis and Y axis tensioners to achieve an appropriate tightness. Refer to A and B: the perfect distance between the nut and the Front screw (protrusion) is 0-2mm, you may...
  • Page 15 Install the gantry profile, screen kit M5x25 Gantry profile *1 ST2.9x9.5 Hexagon socket head spring washer combination screw M5x25 *4 Hexagon socket flat round 1. Fix the gantry profile on the upper end of the 2. Lock screen bracket and screen kit with two pieces head screw M5x8 *2 Z axis with four pieces screws M5x25.
  • Page 16 Install spool holder and gantry cover Material rack *1 Material pipe and nut *1 M4x6 T nuts 2020 profile cover *2 Hexagon socket flat round head screw M4x6 *2 M4 T nuts *2 Step: Put M4x6 and T nuts into the material rack (as showed), place spool holder on the rack and fix on profile with screws (as showed);...
  • Page 17 Wire connection 1. Insert the teflon tube into the pneumatic connector. 2. Connect the yellow-labeled cable on 6 pin (4 wires) port to E-axis stepper motor. 3. Connect the yellow-labeled cable on 6 pin (4 wires) port to X-axis stepper motor. 4. Connect the yellow-labeled cable on 3 pin (2wires) port to X-axis limit switch. 5. Connect the cable on 3 pin port to filament detector.
  • Page 18 Bed Leveling Leveling operation video can be found on Voxelab Youtube channel Check the steadiness of the build plate before leveing. If the build plate is unsteady, please use open-end wrench to adjust the v-wheel to steady it. 25/0℃ 26/0℃...
  • Page 19 Bed Leveling 1. Move the extruder on the top of the leveling nut. Screw the nut and adjust the distance between the nozzle and the build plate. The distance is around 0.1mm. (Thickness of a piece of A4 paper) 2. Use a piece of A4 paper to assist in leveling, so that the nozzle can just scratch the A4 paper lightly. Adjust the leveling nuts on the four sides in turn until you can feel the slight resistance from the nozzle when pulling the A4 paper.
  • Page 20 Preheat 25/0℃ 26/0℃ Note: The UI information is only for reference, the actual UI may be different. Note: The printing preheat temperature for PLA and ABS filaments has Method 1 been preset. PLA: nozzle temperature 200℃, hot bed temperature 60℃. ABS: nozzle temperature 240℃, hot bed temperature 70℃.
  • Page 21 Load the filament 1. When waiting for the temperature to rise, please hang the filament on the material rack. 45° 2. Press the spring to pull filament pass through (loose the spring and pull filament back and forth to see if extrusion pressure is too high or too low; adjust the screw on the force arm if the pressure is improper).
  • Page 22 Load the filament Pull the filament into this position 25/0℃ 26/0℃ Replace the filament during printing 1. If filament in the nozzle, heat up the nozzle to 185°C+, draw out the filament to replace it. 2. To replace filament during the printing process, please adjust the printing speed to 10%, then replace it as introduced in Step 1.
  • Page 23 Start printing Please level build plate before printing, otherwise it will easily cause nozzle damage or clog, and build plate scratched. Install slicing software on your computer. Insert the TF card, press the knob and set up the menu to print the file. File names must be Latin letters or numbers, Chinese characters and other special symbols are unaccepted.
  • Page 24 Start printing 100% Print Tune Note: When you notice the improper distance between the nozzle and the build plate during printing the first layer, please click Setting - Z axis offset to adjust the distance. When the offset value is positive, the nozzle and the build plate gets farther; When the offset value is negative, the nozzle and the build plate get closer.
  • Page 25 Wiring connection X-axis motor port Y-axis motor port Z-axis motor port Extrusion motor port TF card slot Micro USB port Reserved extruder sensor port Controllable Screen port fan port Reserved Fuse BL-touch port Nozzle thermistor port Power port Hotbed thermistor port Normal fan port Nozzle wire port X-axis limit...
  • Page 26 ！ Printing notice The adhesion of glass build plate may decrease after long time using. Please apply proper amount of glue to keep and improve the adhesion. Warping issues may occur when print ABS filament in cold environment, you may use glue to enhance the adhesion. It's not recommended to print ABS filament at extremely low temperature environment, as print will easily fail with model break away from the build plate.
  • Page 27 Trouble shooting Q： How to upgrade the firmwares? Q： What if the screen turns dark? A： 1. Insert the TF card into the card reader A： 1. Please check the wire of the screen and re-plug it； 2. Insert the card reader into the USB interface of the computer 2.
  • Page 28 Trouble shooting Q： What if the offset occurs on the finished model? Q： What if the files on the TF card cannot be identified? A： 1. Check the tightness of the synchronous belt and ensure it is correctly installed. A： 1.
  • Page 29 Note: The one who sells you the printer should be responsible for your after-sales service. Voxelab grants all end-users a 12-month limited warranty for all Voxelab 3D printers (except the Voxelab extruder) and a 3-month warranty for Voxelab FFF Extruder.
  • Page 30 After-sales Service Registration Form Please fill in this form carefully, cut out this form and mail it back to Voxelab together with the printer, or download this form from www.voxelab3dp.com, fill in this form and mail it to aftersales@voxelab3dp.com. After-sales service shall not be provided without this form.
  • Page 32 Physical objects and final images might be distinct from the user manual due to differences between printer models. Voxelab reserves final explanation rights. Address：Xianyuan Road NO.518. Wucheng District, Jinhua, Zhejiang, China. Official Website：www.voxelab3dp.com E-mail：support@voxelab3dp.com Voxelab Voxelab voxelab3dp Voxelab Voxelab 3D Printing...

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