| A250 QUICK START GUIDE MAKE SOMETHING WONDERFUL
Make Something Wonderful Three years ago, when we were designing the Snapmaker Original, we broke the rules of traditional desktop 3D printers and created the first modular 3-in-1 3D printer on the market.
And in 2019, we launched the Snapmaker 2.0. We went beyond our limits once again. Our goal is to build a system behind our modular 3D printers and give you the best maker tools that can work for all your projects. As creatives, we all desire to make something wonderful and creativity makes us feel alive. The Snapmaker 2.0 will help you turn your idea into reality.
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. Dream big and make it happen.
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. Please stay tuned.
CONTENTS 01 12 38 58 74 Before You Start Machine Assembly 3D Printing Laser Engraving and Cutting CNC Carving
BEFORE YOU START Quick Start Guide | 1
Before You Start Copyright © 2020 Snapmaker. All rights reserved. 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.
1.1 Disclaimer 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. This manual is provided for reference purposes only, we do not warrant the accuracy or completeness of the information provided by this manual.
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. - 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. 3D Printing Safety - Do not touch the nozzle, Print Sheet and Heated Bed when the machine is printing or heating.
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.
Before You Start 1.4 Labels on Your Snapmaker Safety Labels Hazard Hot surface Warning Location Avoid contact with hot On the 3D Printing surface. Module, Print Sheet and Heated Bed Take care to avoid injury Sharp objects from sharp objects (e.g. On the CNC Module CNC Bits). Class 4 laser product. IEC 60825 Laser radiation Avoid eyes and skin exposure to direct or On the Laser Module scattered radiation.
1.5 Specifications General Frame Material Aluminum Alloys Connectivity Wi-Fi, USB Cable, USB Disk Touchscreen 5”TFT, Android System Software Snapmaker Luban and third-party software Supported File Types .stl, .obj, .svg, .jpeg, .
Before You Start 1.
| A250 QUICK START GUIDE Laser Safety Goggles x 1 Fixture Accessory x 4 MAKE SOMETHING WONDERFUL Quick Start Guide x 1 Arched Fixture x 4 CNC Safety Goggles x 1 Filament Holder Sheet x 1 Power Module x 1 USB Cable x 1 Tool Box x 1 DC Power Cable x 1 Filament Holder Tube x 1 AC Power Cable x 1 Filament x 1 Touchscreen x 1 Base Plate x 1 Touchscreen Holder x 1 Controller x 1 Toolhead Cable x 1 Y Conversion Cable x 1 Z Conversion Cable x 1 Quick Start Guide | 9
Before You Start Tool Box M4 x 30 Screw x 12 M4 x 10 Hex Socket Head Screw x 17 M4 x 8 Screw x 68 M4 x 10 Hex Flat Head Screw x 22 M4 x 70 Screw x 4 Wing Nut x 4 Foot x 4 + M4 x 10 Hex Socket Head Screw x 4 ER11 Collet (Only for 3.
1.7 Video Tutorials 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 CAUTION Ignoring this type of message might result in malfunction or damage of the machine and injuries to users.
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Machine Assembly 01/22 Attach the feet to the Base Plate.
02/22 Make sure the sliders are aligning with each other. If not, you can move them to the same position as illustrated. Hold the linear modules carefully to prevent them from falling. 1 2 DONE! Linear Module x 2 Do not press the steel strip.
Machine Assembly 03/22 Attach the Y axes to the Platform. Do not tighten the screws until Step 5. M4 x 8 Screw x 8 Make sure to assemble the Platform in correct orientation.
04/22 Attach the Y axes to the Base Plate. M4 x 8 Screw x 16 Make sure the Y-axis Linear Modules are accurately mounted onto the grooves of the Base Plate.
Machine Assembly 05/22 Tighten the screws on the Y-axis sliders. If the screws on the sliders are not aligning with the screw holes on the Base Plate, move the Platform to the proper position.
06/22 Attach the Z-axis Holders to the Base Plate.
Machine Assembly 07/22 Attach the Touchscreen Holder to the Base Plate.
08/22 Thread the connecting cables through the holes of the holders, and then attach the Z axes to the Z-axis Holders. Do not tighten the screws until Step 12.
Machine Assembly 09/22 Install the screws to the bottom of the Z axes. Do not tighten the screws until Step 13.
10/22 From the middle, move the Platform to the position as illustrated. Then move the Z-axis sliders to the farthest end.
Machine Assembly 11/22 Attach the X axis to the sliders on the Z axes.
12/22 Tighten the screws that are used to attach the Z axes to the Z-axis Holders.
Machine Assembly 13/22 Tighten the screws to the bottom of the Z axes.
14/22 Put your hands at each end of the linear module, and 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.
Machine Assembly 15/22 Locate the Y Conversion Cable, and the attached cable on both of the two Y axes as illustrated. Connect them to the Converter.
16/22 Attach the Y-axis Converter to the Base Plate.
Machine Assembly 17/22 Locate the Z Conversion Cable, and the attached cable on both of the two Z axes as illustrated. Connect them to the Converter.
18/22 Attach the Z-axis Converter to the Base Plate. You can use the Cable Tie to organize the cables.
Machine Assembly 19/22 Attach the Controller to the Z axis.
20/22 Open the dust plugs, and then connect the X, Y and Z axes with the Controller. Toolhead Add-on 1 X axis Y axis Z axis Make sure the connectors are in the right direction. Add-on 2 Add-on 3 Heated Bed Power Screen USB Keep the protective dust plugs on the unplugged slots. Dust accumulation may seriously affect the performance of the Controller.
Machine Assembly 21/22 Place the Touchscreen, and then connect the Touchscreen with the Controller.
22/22 Connect the cables for the Power Module. Do not connect or disconnect any cables when the machine is powered on. Power Module x 1 DC Power Cable x 1 AC Power Cable x 1 Make sure the power switch is in the Off position.
Machine Assembly Absolutely amazing! You have successfully assembled the machine body.
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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.
3D Printing 3.1.1 Assemble the 3D Printer Guides & Pictures / Snapmaker 01/07 Attach the 3D Printing Module to the slider on the X axis. 3D Printing Module x 1 M4 x 8 Screw x 4 Make sure the power switch is in the Off position.
02/07 Connect the 3D Printing Module with the Controller.
3D Printing 03/07 Attach the Filament Holder to the Z axis.
04/07 Attach the Heated Bed to the Platform.
3D Printing 05/07 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.
06/07 Connect the Heated Bed with the Controller.
3D Printing 07/07 Attach the Cable Holder to the Z axis, and then lock the Toolhead Cable into place. Cable Holder x 1 M4 x 8 Screw x 2 Make sure there is enough cable length for the toolhead to move.
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. It is recommended to wait for 5 seconds after you restart your machine. Skip this step if you have completed the initial setup. If you need to change the settings above, swipe left on the homepage of the Touchscreen -> select Settings -> tap Wi-Fi or About Machine as needed.
3D Printing 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. How It Works: Adjusting the Z Offset Z Offset is the distance between the tip of the nozzle and the print surface.
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. Keep adjusting the height of the nozzle using Up and Down buttons, until you feel slight resistance when you pull out the Calibration Card, and it should be wrinkled when you push it forward. Tap Save to save the calibration settings.
3D Printing 3.2.2 Load Filament Guides & Pictures / Snapmaker How It Works: Filament Loading The motor drives the filament into the extruder, 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.
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. 3. Clean the nozzle using the tweezers, and tap Done. If no filament is coming out of the nozzle, do not tap Done until you repeat the steps above and the filament extrudes successfully.
3D Printing 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.
3.3.1 Prepare the G-code File Guides & Pictures / Snapmaker 1. Install the Software and Complete the Initial Setup 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 machine -> Click Open -> Tap Yes on the Touchscreen. -> Select your 2.
3D Printing 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. If you need to adjust settings, you can either tap Adjust Settings prior to printing or swipe left on the printing progress screen.
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. The nozzle and the Heated Bed are still extremely hot right after printing.
3D Printing Remove the Print Sheet from the Heated Bed, and 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. Share! Share your prints in our Facebook group and our forum.
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. In case of power-loss, tap Recover to resume printing after the power has been restored.
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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.
Laser Engraving and Cutting 4.1.1 Assemble the Laser Engraver and Cutter Guides & Pictures / Snapmaker 01/04 Attach the Laser Module to the slider on the X axis. Laser Module x 1 M4 x 8 Screw x 4 Make sure the power switch is in the Off position.
02/04 Connect the Laser Module with the Controller.
Laser Engraving and Cutting 03/04 Attach the Laser Engraving/Cutting Platform to the Platform.
04/04 Attach the Cable Holder to the Z axis, and then lock the Toolhead Cable into place. Cable Holder x 1 M4 x 8 Screw x 2 Make sure there is enough cable length for the toolhead to move.
Laser Engraving and Cutting 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. It is recommended to wait for 5 seconds after you restart your machine. Skip this step if you have completed the initial setup.
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. Perfect Too Close Too Far How It Works: Focal Length The machine engraves a few lines at different heights, and identifies optimal distance between the Laser Module and the material surface. This optimal distance will be used as focal length.
Laser Engraving and Cutting 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.
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.
Laser Engraving and Cutting 4. Tap X-, X+, Y-, or Y+ to move the laser spot 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. 5. Tap Start, and the machine will auto focus. Should you need to remeasure the focal length, refer to our online User Manual for detailed instructions.
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. 2. Tap Start, and the machine will use the engraved square to calibrate the camera.
Laser Engraving and Cutting 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. Make sure the clamp set will not collide with any portions of the machine.
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 machine -> Click Open -> Tap Yes on the Touchscreen. -> Select your 2. Click Camera Capture in the Laser G-code Generator and then click Start.
Laser Engraving and Cutting 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. You can repeat the steps above if the edges of the captured image are still not aligned.
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 -> ⑤ Generate the G-code file -> ⑥ Load G-code to Workspace -> ⑦ Set the thickness of the material -> ⑧ Click Run . You can also upload your own files by clicking Open File in Editor and configure the file settings.
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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.
CNC Carving 5.1.1 Assemble the CNC Carver Guides & Pictures / Snapmaker 01/04 Attach the CNC Module to the slider on the X axis. CNC Module x 1 M4 x 8 Screw x 4 Make sure the power switch is in the Off position.
02/04 Connect the CNC Module with the Controller.
CNC Carving 03/04 Attach the CNC Carving Platform to the Platform.
04/04 Attach the Cable Holder to the Z axis, and then lock the Toolhead Cable into place. Cable Holder x 1 M4 x 8 Screw x 2 Make sure there is enough cable length for the toolhead to move.
CNC Carving 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. It is recommended to wait for 5 seconds after you restart your machine. Skip this step if you have completed the initial setup.
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 fix the material by screwing the wing nuts. The size of our provided model is 139.2 x 141.5 mm. Make sure the clamp set does not impede the movement of the CNC Bit.
CNC Carving 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.
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. How to Attach the CNC Bit 1. Obliquely insert the ER11 collet into the ER11 nut until it clicks into place. ER11 Nut ER11 Collet (The Provided Collet is Only for 3.
CNC Carving 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. 3. Twist the entire unit onto the shank as tight as possible, and then completely tighten the ER11 nut using the open-end wrenches.
5.3.1 Prepare the G-code File Guides & Pictures / Snapmaker 1. Install the Software and Complete the Initial Setup 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 -> Select your machine -> Click Open -> Tap Yes on the Touchscreen. 2.
CNC Carving 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.
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. 2. Tap X-, X+, Y-, Y+, Z-, or Z+ to move the CNC Bit to where the Work Origin will be (In this case, we set the center of the image as the coordinate origin in the software). Now the CNC Bit should be about 5 mm away from the material.
CNC Carving 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. Tap Set Work Origin. Slight Resistance 0.1 mm Wrinkled Calibration Card 4. Tap Z+ to lift the CNC Bit until it is above the clamp set, and then tap Run Boundary to check if the Work Origin is proper.
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 diagonal pliers.
CNC Carving Share! Share your finished work in our Facebook group and our forum.
Resources 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. For any sales inquiries: sales@snapmaker.com.
