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AnyCubic KOBRA MAX User Manual

AnyCubic KOBRA MAX User Manual

Large 3d printer with auto leveling pre-installed, stronger construction and higher precision
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  • Page 1 ANYCUBIC DXN'(CUBIC...
  • Page 2 Contents Safety Instructions Technical Specification-------------------------------------- Packing List Product Overview Menu Directory -------------------------------------------- Installation Check Before Leveling Loading Filament Printing Models Removing Filament Introduction to Slicing Software Resume from Outage Maintenance Troubleshooting...
  • Page 3 It is recommended to use protection glasses when cleaning/sanding the printed models to avoid small particles in eyes. Keep the Anycubic 3D printer and its accessories out of the reach of children. Vapors or fumes may be irritating at operating temperature.
  • Page 4 Technical Specification Printing Technology FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) Build Size 400 mm(L) x 400 mm(W) x 450 mm(H) Layer Thickness 0.05 - 0.3 Positioning Accuracy 0.0125/ Extruder Quantity Single Nozzle Diameter Print Speed 20-100 mm/s (suggested 80 mm/s) Supported Materials PLA, ABS, HIPS, TPU, Wood, Temperature Ambient...
  • Page 5 Technical Specification Electrical Ilov / 220 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz Power Input Rated Power Physical Dimensions Printer Dimensions 720 mm(L) x 665 mm(W) x 715 mm(H) Net Weight FC C€ RoHS...
  • Page 6 Packing List Supporting rods Frame Base Glass plate Touchscreen Filament holder Build plate clamp (6PCS) M5 x 28 Screw M5 x 16 Screw (2PCS) M5 x 14 Screw (IPC) M5 x 45 Screws (4PCS) (2PCS) Nut (2PCS) Spring washers (4PCS) Washerl (2PCS) M5 x 6 Screws...
  • Page 7 Packing List Filament Grease Power cord Data cable (Random Color) (For maintenance) Assembly instruction Tool * All pictures shown are for illustrative purposes only. The actual product may vary due to product optimization.
  • Page 8 Product Overview Front ANYCUBIC X belt tensioner Filament tube (Teflon tube) Print head Printing platform Filament Touchscreen holder Y belt tensioner Memory Data cable port card slot...
  • Page 9 Product Overview Back Lead screw Supporting Extruder Filament sensor X motor Build plate clamp Z motor Y motor...
  • Page 10 Menu Directory File List Prepare Leveling Preheat Filament print Print Prepare Tools System Tools System Move Axis Language Main menu Temperature Voice Speed About Light Motor...
  • Page 11 Menu Directory Print File List: File List Return main menu File list Refresh list Page down Page up Print the selected file in memory card Print Prepare Leveling: Leveling Click to heat the print head to target temp and level the Auto-leveling platform automatically...
  • Page 12 Menu Directory Preheat: Preheat Click to set extrusion temp (0-2600C) Click to set bed temp (0-900C) Display current / target Display current / target Nozzle Bed emp temp of nozzle temp of bed 40/190 32/60 Preheat Click to preheat Preheat Click to preheat Filament: Filament...
  • Page 13 Menu Directory Tool Move Axis: Move Axis Set the step distance of motor unit mm O. I Move the platform forward Move the print head up Move print head to the left Move print head to the right Move the platform back Move the print head down Click to move the print head to the...
  • Page 14 Menu Directory Speed: Speed Current Fan Speed Click to set fan speed(O-100%) Target F n Speed Increase fan speed Decrease fan speed Current Print Rate 100 % Click to set print rate(O-500%) Target rint Rate Decrease print rate Increase print rate 100 % Light: Turn on/off the light of the print head...
  • Page 15 Installation Be cautious during assembly as some parts may have sharp edges. It is suggested to use a flat desktop and place the parts in an orderly manner for quick assembly. The color of some parts may be different from what in the manual, but the assembly is the same.
  • Page 16 Installation 1. Install the frame. (Front side) Make sure Z aluminum beam is accurately mounted onto the groove of the base aluminum beam. Spring wa her M5 x 45 Scr...
  • Page 17 Installation 2. Install supporting rods. (Back side) Step 1 Step 2 Washer M5 X 16 Scre Washer2 M5 X 28 Screw After installing both ends of the supporting rod, tighten the nuts. Tips: Loosen the nuts at both ends of the supporting rod and the length of supporting rod can be adjusted.
  • Page 18 Installation 3. Install the screen. (Front side) i'lTfiiä' M5 x 6 Screw...
  • Page 19 Installation 4. Install glass plate. (Front side) Please remove the film of the heated bed before installing the glass plate. Fix the glass plate to heated bed with 6 build plate clamps.
  • Page 20 Installation 5. Install the filament holder. (Front side)
  • Page 21 Installation 6. Wiring: connect all these cables to their ports following the corresponding (The cables are packed under the heated bed, please pull them out label. carefully.) Do not connect or disconnect any cables when the machine is powered Make sure the print head cable goes smoothly under the top beam.
  • Page 22 UBBDSL.pnOJ_ •9 JOIOW •S 10101.u uonenelsul...
  • Page 23 Installation 7. Move the print head to the end, then secure the print head harness into the bracket with an R type cable clamp and one M4 screw. (Back side) The installation position The wiring position of Rtype cable clamp of the print head 56cm Pay attention to the fixed position of the print head harness.
  • Page 24 Installation 7. Use three cable clips to tie the print head cable and Teflon tube together, then fix the print head cable to the print head fixing plate with a zip tie, and tie the cables at the left rear to the supporting rod with a zip tie.
  • Page 25 Check Before 1. Remove unwanted zip ties and foams Cut off the zip ties shown in the picture and remove foams from the print head. foams...
  • Page 26 Check Before 2. D-shape wheels D-shape wheels of the base and print head may be loose due to transportation. After assembly, place the printer on a flat desktop and check the wheels. (j) X axis: Shake the print head manually. If it wobbles, tighten the wheel by rotating the eccentric nut with an open-end...
  • Page 27 Check Before 3. Belts Please tighten the belt tensioners if the belts are loose.
  • Page 28 Once leveled, it is not necessary to level every time before each printing. Anycubic Kobra Max supports auto-leveling, which is easy to level the platform. * Before leveling, please ensure that the platform and nozzle are clean and free...
  • Page 29 Leveling 2. Return to main menu, then click Prepare —Y Leveling —YAuto-leveling. pop-up window appears that prompts you to use a tool to touch nozzle for calibration. Note that you need to do the calibration within 1 minute. Leveling Prepare Filament Print Tools...
  • Page 30 Loading Filament 1. Return to main menu, click Tools -4 Move Axis , click z continuously to rise the print head, so that there is enough space for loading. Tools Move Axis •c Unit mm O. I e Axis Ten. Speed X-axis zero...
  • Page 31 Loading Filament The print head temperature is too low and the machine is heating up automatically, 3. Cut the end of the filament at a 45 degree angle and straighten the filament, then place the filament spool on the filament holder.
  • Page 32 Loading Filament 4. Check the temperature on the screen. When the nozzle reaches the target temperature, click Filament In again. Pass the filament through filament sensor, and insert it to the extruder until it is fed by the extruder. When the filament comes out smoothly at the nozzle,...
  • Page 33 Loading Filament Supplement: During feeding, if the extruded filament is not smooth or too thin, please adjust the extrusion force by rotating the knob as shown below. hten Loosen • If the filament is not extruded or extrusion is not smooth, please increase the extrusion force by tightening the knob.
  • Page 34 1. Insert the memory card into the memory card slot, and choose the "owl.gcod e" file to print. (owl, author: etotheipi, www.thingiverse.com) Metal side faces up File List owl. gcoclep• ANYCUBIC Prepare Tools System...
  • Page 35 Printing Models * Before printing, the nozzle will start heating after the heated bed reaches target temperature. When the temperature reaches target value, the printer will start printing. 2. There might be three kinds of results for the first or second layer of the test print: @ Nozzle is too close to the platform, resulting in insufficient extrusion of filament.
  • Page 36 Printing Models The printing effect @ and @ can be improved by adjust Z-offset during printing. How to adjust the Z-offset: Click Settings on printing status interface, then click "+" of the Z-offset to adjust the distance between nozzle and printing platform and observe the printing...
  • Page 37 Printing Models Please adjust the Z-offset patiently until the effect likes @. If the printing effect is still not good after multiple adjustments, please stop printing and level the platform again. 3. The nozzle and heated bed are still at a high temperature when printing finished.
  • Page 38 Removing filament 1. Return to main menu, click Tools -4 Move Axis , click z continuously to rise the print head, so that there is enough space between the nozzle and platform. Tools Move Axis •c Unit mm O. I e Axis Ten.
  • Page 39 Removing filament The print head temperature is too low and the machine is heating up automatically, 3. Check the temperature on the screen. When the nozzle reaches the target temperature, click Filament Remove again. The extruder will extrude a few filament first and then retract it to the gear.
  • Page 40 * Ultimaker Cura 4.2.1 is used for example here, please refer to the memory card actual version. * File path: Memory card -9 "Files _ English_Anycubic Kobra Max" -4 "Cura" -4 "Windows" or "Mac". Ultimaket CuraSetup Ulbm•kerCuraSetup Welcome to the...
  • Page 41 Introduction to slicing software Ultimaker Cura Setup UltimskerCurs Setup Locdion Choose the folder in which to install I-nthaker Cura. Setup'A1 install Uthaker Cura in the followingfolder. To install in a different folder, dick seea fc&r in *'ich to "eate he program'ssiutcuts. You Browse and select another folder , Click Next to continue , c&-, enter...
  • Page 42 Introduction to slicing software 2. Machine Settings Upon completion of installation, the first launch of the software will display the following welcome screen. Click Get started to start the machine settings. Welcome to Ultimaker Cura Please follow these steps to set up Ultimaker Cura.This will only take a few moments.
  • Page 43 3DMaker Start G-code End G-code ABAX 3d Technologies M104 SO Alfawise GI ZIS.o F6000 the p1 M140 SO extruder Anet G92 El Anycubic Anycubic KobraMaxl Printer name Next Next Machine Settings Ultimaker Cloud Extruder Printer Nozzle Settings Nozzle size Compatible material diameter...
  • Page 44 Anycubic Kobra Max, and the user could directly import the parameter files to the software. (1) Click Settings Configure setting visibility..., and then tick Check all box to make all settings visible.
  • Page 45 Introduction to slicing software Profiles Set tå impart Y ru Profile « Filesm Suggested Search Suggested P3rzmeter.„ Organize folder Downloac •b Music Suggested parameters for PLA.curaprofilz Pictures Suggested paramet rs far TPU.curaprofil& e Videos Local Disk Local Disk Local Disk Local File name SLIggest&d p a metersfor PLA.cur All SupportedTypes(*.curaprof...
  • Page 46 Introduction to slicing software * Note: An interface may pop up after clicking the Activate button. If so, please check the values of listed parameters. You can click Keep to keep the custom values or click Discard to enable the values in the profile. Discard or Keep changes You have customi zed some profile settings.
  • Page 47 Introduction to slicing software Supplementary Explanation O You can customize some parameters after importing the profile, but we still recommend that you use the parameters in the profile that we provide. Marketplace Sign in Suggested parameters for .. Print settings Layer Hei..„...
  • Page 48 4. Manipulate 3D model in Cura * Model files can be downloaded from www.anycubic.com (ANYCUBIC website) and www.thingiverse.com. (1) Click the open file button in the top left corner to import the model file or directly drag the file into the software.
  • Page 49 Introduction to slicing software Other operations: Press the mouse wheel and move the mouse to move the platform. Scroll the mouse wheel to zoom in and out the platform. Right click and move the mouse to change the viewing angle. * Note: When moving the model, make sure that the model is in the printable area.
  • Page 50 Introduction to slicing software C) I hour 44minutes Save to File Previ-.- Use the layer slider and simulation view to check important parts of your 3D slice. ew Settings E&tenslons Pee erences He p Ufo. PREPARE PREVIEW MONITOR Marketplace Sign in View type Layer view Color...
  • Page 51 There are two operational modes for Anycubic Kobra Max: print offline and print online. • Print offline: Insert memory card into the memory card slot, click on the Home Menu "Print" to enter the file list, and print a selected file (GCode files ONLY).
  • Page 52 * Anycubic Kobra Max uses CH340 chip for communication. * CH340 driver file path: "Files_English_Anycubic Kobra Max" -4 "Driver_CH341 There are two versions, Windows and Mac version. (* CH341 driver file is suitable for CH340 chip).
  • Page 53 Please check the Troubleshooting chapter for more detail or contact Customer Service. cura. PREVIEW MON[TOR Anycubk Kobra Max Anycubic Kobra Max Pre.nem Build 58.294C p re.heot Active print Name printing...
  • Page 54 Resume from Outage In case of a power loss during printing, the machine will automatically save the printing status. After restarting, you will see the interface shown below, please click "Continue" to continue your printing or "Cancel" to cancel it. Tips! An unexpected power cut happens, and the machine stopped running.
  • Page 55 Maintenance It is necessary to perform routine maintenance to the 3D printer to achieve consistent and quality results. Some maintenance suggestions are shown as below: Clean the nozzle with a needle under preheating conditions. If the filament residue in the nozzle could not be cleared 100%, please replace the nozzle. Regularly add lubricating oil to smooth rods, linear bearings,...
  • Page 56 Troubleshooting 1. Motor shaking or abnormal sound The corresponding limit switch could not be triggered when home. Please check the wirings, and inspect any obstacles by manually moving corresponding axis. motor cable connected properly. Please Check each connection and then inspect the cable routing for any faults. Drive current is too large / small (please contact customer service).
  • Page 57 Troubleshooting Nozzle clogged. Please try to briefly heat the print head to a temperature higher than 2300C and manually push the filament into the extruder. can also clean it with 0.4mm nozzle cleaning needle. If it doesn't work, you may need to replace it. Not enough cooling for the hotend.
  • Page 58 Check if screen has cracks, if so, please contact our after sale service via official website www.anycubic.com 8. TO sensor abnormal Check the wiring of the hotend and ensure a good connection. Check if there is any pins bent inside the connector.
  • Page 59 Troubleshooting 12. Drawing is more serious The retraction distance is insufficient. It should be set larger in the slicing software. The retraction speed is too slow. It should be set a bit faster in the slicing software. printing temperature is too high, which causes...