Snapmaker 3-in-1 3D Printer Quick Start Manual

| Quick Start Guide
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Assemble the 3D Printer
Before You Start
Use the 3D Printer
Level the Heated Bed
Start Printing
Support
B
A
C
Content
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Before You Start
Get the Screwdriver Ready
Used Symbols
The screwdriver is dual-purpose. Change the blade as you need.
Caution
Tips
Notice
Ignoring this type of message might result in malfunction or damage to the machine.
Make sure that the highlighted part is facing the right way.
Details you should be aware of through­out the process.
Tips offer you convenient operations and additional options.
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Assemble the 3D Printer
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Attach the Feet to the Base Plate
Foot
x 4
M4 x 8 Screw
x 4
Base Plate
x 1
1
Place the Base Plate so that you can read the sentence on the label.
Assemble the 3D Printer
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Screw for Platform
x 4
Heated Bed
x 1
Linear Module
x 1
Attach the Heated Bed to One of the Linear Modules (Y Axis)
Don’t screw too tight; otherwise, the leveling
will be inuenced.
The screws’ installing position must be the same as illustrated.
2
Notice
Assemble the 3D Printer
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Attach the Y Axis to the Base Plate
M4 x 8 Screw
x 4
3
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M4 x 8 Screw
x 4
Linear Module
x 1
Attach the Z Axis to the Base Plate
4
Please place the Linear Module as illustrated.
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Attach the X Axis to the Base Plate
5a
The screws’ installing position must be the same as illustrated.
M4 x 8 Screw
x 4
Linear Module
x 1
Notice
Assemble the 3D Printer
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Use the Bubble Level Vials to Level
5b
2
Put one of the vials (A) to the top of the Z axis and the other (B) to the X axis. Do NOT rotate the vials during this process.
A
B
3
Adjust the X axis until the bubble in Vial B is in the same position as the bubble in Vial A. Tighten the screws between X axis and Z axis.
1
Find a level surface and put the Bubble Level Vials next to each other. Rotate one of the vials until the bubbles stay in the same position inside the vials. This step ensures that the vials are relatively level.
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Bubble Level Vial
x 2
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3D Printing Module
x 1
Attach the 3D Printing Module to the X Axis
6
The screws’ installing position must be the same as illustrated.
Notice
M4 x 8 Screw
x 4
Assemble the 3D Printer
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Assemble the Screen Holder and then Slide the Touch Screen into the Screen Holder
M4 x 8 Screw
x 2
7
Screen Holder
x 1
Touch Screen
x 1
Assemble the 3D Printer
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Attach the Controller to the Z Axis
Controller
x 1
8
M4 x 28 Screw
x 4
Caution
Make sure the On/Off button is switched to Off (away from the Power Jack).
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Assemble the 3D Printer
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Filament Holder
x 1
Attach Filament Holder to the Z Axis
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M4 x 28 Screw
x 2
Assemble the 3D Printer
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RJ25 Cable
x 1
1
2
3
5
6
Screen
1(RJ 45)
2
3
6
(RJ 25)
5
Power
RJ45 Cable
x 1
Power Adapter
x 1
The RJ25 Cable (Heated Bed Cable) is comparatively smaller than the RJ45 Cable (Module Cable).
Connect the Modules to the Controller and Power On
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Caution
Do NOT connect or disconnect the cables or microSD card when the machine is powered on.
!
Make sure all the cables are correctly and properly connected before you power on the machine.
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Use the 3D Printer
Load Filament>> >>
Level the Heated Bed Start Printing
1
2
Level the Heated Bed
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To ensure the best quality of your print, it’s recommended to go through
this section every 10 to 20 prints.
1
Go Through this Section Every 10 to 20 Prints
Level the Heated Bed
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To level the heated bed, please level the four corners in order. These corners correspond
to the numbers on the Touch Screen as shown in the next step.
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Level the Four Corners in Order
2
Notice
The sequence must be strictly followed, or the leveling will fail. If there is maloperation during this process, please level the heated
bed again starting from the rst corner.
Level the Heated Bed
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On the Touch Screen, go to Settings > Z Offset.
It may take a few seconds after you tap Z Offset.
Tap 1 and the 3D Printing Module will move to the rst corner.
Level the First Corner
3
Level the Heated Bed
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Put one half of an A4 paper between the Heated Bed and the nozzle.
Get an A4 Paper
4
Level the Heated Bed
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Adjust the distance between the Heated Bed and the nozzle using the Up and Down button. Keep adjusting until there is slight resistance on the paper from the nozzle. The nozzle moves 0.1 mm every time you tap the Up or Down button.
0.1mm
Adjust the Distance Between the Heated Bed and the Nozzle
5
Level the Heated Bed
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Pull the paper and feel the resistance while you adjust the distance.
Use the Paper to Adjust the Distance
6
Level the Heated Bed
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Tap 2 and follow Step 5-7 to level the second corner.
Use the same method to level the third and fourth corners.
2
3
4
Level the Second to Fourth Corner
7
Level the Heated Bed
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When all the corners are leveled, tap Save.
Remember to pull out the paper when you nish leveling.
Tips
If you have any question, nd
your answers at
www.snapmaker.com/support
Done
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Load Filament
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On the Touch Screen, go to Controls > Change Filament > Conrm.
1
Get the Heated Bed Ready
Load Filament
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Next is not clickable
before the nozzle is
heated to 200°C.
Wait until the nozzle is heated
to 200°C and tap Next.
Hang the lament over the Filament Holder.
For smoother printing, the end of the
lament should be placed as shown above.
2
Hang the Filament
Load Filament
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Press the button on the front of the 3D Printing Module and at the same
time insert the lament into the hole on the top.
Try to straighten the lament as much as you can.
Press down the button to the illustrated level.
Tips
Use a pair of scissors or diagonal cutter to cut the
end of the lament at a 45° angle.
1
2
3
Insert the Filament
Load Filament
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Keep inserting the lament until you see some lament coming out of the nozzle.
4
Keep Inserting the Filament
Load Filament
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When you nish loading the lament, tap Loaded/Unloaded
on the Touch Screen.
5
Filament Loaded
Load Filament
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Use the provided Tweezer to clean the lament on the nozzle.
Clean the Filament
6
Start Printing
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Download Snapmaker3D from our ofcial
website: snapmaker.com/download
1
Download the Software
Start Printing
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Generate the G-code of the le you want to
print using the software.
Tips
Tips
Other compatible software includes: Cura, Simplify 3D, Slic3r.
For the detailed instructions, please see the software guides or
tutorials on our ofcial website: snapmaker.com/support
2
Generate G-code
Start Printing
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Option 2
Using the microSD Card
(No need to connect your computer to
the machine.)
Option 1
Using the Computer
(The computer must be connected to the
machine throughout the process.)
3
Choose a Way to Print
Start Printing
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Connect the computer to the machine using the provided USB Cable.
Using the Computer
4a
Start Printing
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After the settings are congured on
the software, click
Connect > Preview > Print.
The printer will nish the printing
automatically.
Using the Computer
4a
Tips
If you cannot nd any port to connect to,
please download and install the driver at
snapmaker.com/download
Start Printing
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On Snapmaker3D, click Preview >
Export to save the G-code le.
1
2
3
Put the G-code into the provided microSD Card.
Insert the microSD Card into the card slot on the Controller.
G-code
Tips
For the detailed instructions, please see the software guides or tutorials on our
ofcial website:
snapmaker.com/support
Using the microSD Card
4b
Start Printing
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On the Touch Screen, go to Files, nd and select the G-code le.
Then tap Start to start printing.
Using the microSD Card
4b
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If the print cannot stick to the heated bed or there is warping at the
bottom of the print, level the heated bed again or select Brim or Raft as
the Adhesion type in the software.
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Support
Besides this guide, there is also a User Manual available on our website: snapmaker.com/support Find the answers in our FAQ page if you run into any problem during assembly: faq.snapmaker.com Share anything you want with other Snapmaker users at our forum: forum.snapmaker.com
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