snapmaker 80018XHFW Modular 3D Printer Instruction Manual
- June 5, 2024
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Table of Contents
- Assemble the 3D Printer
- Initial Setup
- How It Works: Auto-Leveling
- Load Filament
- Prepare the G-code File
- **Start Your First Print
- Remove the Print
- Laser Engraving and Cutting
- Assemble the Laser Engraver and cutter
- Initial Setup
- Measure the Focal Length
- Calibrate the Camera
- Fix the Material
- Prepare the G-code File and start cutting
- CNC Carving
- Fix the Material
- Attach the CNC Bit
- Prepare the G-code File
- Set the Work Origin and Start Carving
- Clean the Finished Work and the Machine
- Resources
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
80018XHFW Modular 3D Printer
Instruction Manual
Assemble the 3D Printer
01/07
Attach the 3D Printing Module to the slider on the X-axis.
02/07
Connect the 3D Printing Module to the Controller.
03/07
Attach the Filament Holder to the Z axis.
04/07
Attach the Heated Bed to the Platform.
05/07
Place the print Sheet.
Make sure the Heated Bed is clean and there isn’t any dust or dirt on it
before you place the Print Sheet.
Make sure the Print Sheet aligns perfectly with the Heated
Bed.
06/07
Connect the Heated Bed to the Controller.
0 7/07
Attach the Cable Holder to the Z-axis, then lock the Toolhead Cable into
place.
Initial Setup
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 when you turn your machine off and on again.
Please skip this step if you have completed the initial setup.
Ifyouneedtochange the settings above, swipe left on the home page of the
touchscreen -> select Settings -> tap Wi-Fi or About Machine as needed.
The initial guide, which helps you get started, will appear only once. If you
need to launch it again, swipe left on the homepage of the touchscreen ->
select Settings ->tap Guides.
3.2.1 Calibrate the Bed
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How It Works: Auto-Leveling
The 3D printing module conducts a compensation 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 offset
Z Offset is the distance between the tip of the nozzle and the print surface.
Adjusting the Z Offset is the process of tweaking the height of the nozzle by
tiny increments. A proper Z Offset value helps ensure first layer of your
print sticks to the print sheet.
How to Level
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Run the Auto Leveling procedure on the touchscreen.
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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.
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Keep adjusting the height of the nozzle using Up and Down buttons until there is 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.
Load Filament
How It Works: Filament Loading
The motor drives the filament into the extruder, then the filament extrudes
through the nozzle after being heated by the heated block.
How to Load Filament
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Hang the provided PLA filament over the filament holder. Cut the bending end of the filament using the diagonal pliers, then insert the filament into the 3D printing module.
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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. -
Clean the nozzle using the tweezer, then tap Done.
**** If there is no filament coming out of the nozzle, do
not tap Done until you repeat the steps above and the filament extrudes
successfully.
| Congratulations!
Youarenowreadytoprint.Please continue to generate the G-code file.
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Prepare the G-code File
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Install the Software and Complete the Initial Setup
Download our software Snapmaker Luban at https://snapmaker.com and install it. 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. -
Generate the G-code File and Send It to the Machine ① Load the test file -> ② Use the default settings specifically configured for the test file -> ③ Generate the G-code file -> ④ Load G-code to Workspace -> ⑤ Send G-code to the machine via Wi-Fi.
**** You can also upload your own files by clicking Open File and configuring the file settings. For more instructions, please refer to our online user manual.
Files sent by Wi-Fi can be found on the touchscreen: Files > Local.
You can also send the G-code files to the machine via the USB disk.
Click Export G-code to file in Snapmaker Luban and save it to the USB disk,
then insert the USB disk into the controller and select Files > USB on the
touchscreen.
**Start Your First Print
**
After receiving the G-code file, tap Yes and Start on the touchscreen to start
printing.
**** If you need to adjust settings, you can either tap Adjust Settings prior
to printing or swipe left on the printing progress screen. 
If you run into the issue of poor adhesion, swipe left on the printing
progress screen and you can try adjusting the Z Offset. Or you can try
leveling the heated bed again by selecting Calibration. Make sure the tip of
the nozzle is clean before you calibrate the bed.
Remove the Print
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.
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Laser Engraving and Cutting
Assemble the Laser Engraver and cutter
01/04
Attach the Laser Module to the slider on the X-axis.
02/04
Connect the Laser Module to the Controller.
03/04
Attach the Laser Engraving/Cutting Platform to the Platform.
04/04
Attach the Cable Holder to the Z-axis, then lock the Toolhead Cable into
place.
Initial Setup
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 when you turn your machine off and on again.
Please skip this step if you have completed the initial setup.
Ifyouneedto change the settings above, swipe left on the home page of the
touchscreen -> select Settings -> tap Wi-Fi or About Machine, as needed.
The initial guide, which helps you get started, will appear only once.If
you need to launch it again, swipe left on the home page of the
touchscreen->select Settings -> tap Guides.
Measure the Focal Length
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.
How It Works: Focal Length
The machine engraves a few lines at different heights and identifies the line
of the best engraving result. The distance between the laser module and the
material surface, which is used for engraving this line, will be used as the
focal length. You just need to set the thicknesses of different materials once
the focal length has been determined, the machine will automatically adjust to
ensure that the focal length is consistent.
How It Works: Work Origin
Find out where the engraving/cutting will be by setting the work’s origin. The
work origin corresponds to the (0, 0) coordinate origin in the
software.
How to Measure the Focal Length
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Place the provided material on the laser engraving/cutting platform, then fix it using the silicone plugs.
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Set the thickness of the material (1.5mm) and tap Save.
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tax-/X+/Y-/Y+/Z-/Z+ to move the laser module. After the laser shade has slightly touched the surface of the material, tap Next. Make sure you have worn the Laser Safety Goggles before setting the work origin.
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Tap X-/X+/Y-/Y+ to move the laser dot to where the work origin will be, then tap Set Work Origin and Run Boundary to check if the work origin is proper. If the work origin is improper, reset the work origin and run the boundary again.
**** If the laser module runs into any portions of the machine, turn off the machine immediately.
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Tap Start, the machine will conduct an Auto Focus procedure.
**** In the event of needing to remeasure the focal length and you are not sure how to proceed, please refer to our online user manual for detailed instructions.
Calibrate the Camera
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Remove the engraved material. Place a piece of white and blank paper (no less than 150mm x 150mm) on the center of the laser engraving/cutting platform, then fix it.
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Tap Start, the machine will use the engraved square to calibrate the camera.
**** If you have detached the laser module from the X-axis, or if you have reassembled the machine, please recalibrate the camera: swipe left on the home page of the touchscreen -> select Settings -> tap Laser -> tap Camera Calibration.
Fix the Material
Remove the engraved paper, then fix another provided material on the center of the laser engraving/cutting platform.
Prepare the G-code File and start cutting
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Download our software Snapmaker Luban at https://snapmaker.com and install it. 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.
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ClickCamera Capture in the laser G-code generator and then click Start. Wait for the machine to take photos and stitch them into a panorama of the platform, click Confirm.
If you find the edges of the captured image are not aligned,
you shall 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. -
① Open the test file from Case Library -> ② Drag the image to where the cutting will be on the captured platform -> ③ Click Process after configuring the settings in the 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 start engraving/cutting by using the USB
disk, connecting with the USB cable, or sending G-code files via Wi-Fi. For
detailed instructions, please refer to our online user manual. Unlike the
CameraCapturemethod, you will need to set the work origin if you use the
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Remove the finished work and complete the assembly.
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CNC Carving
Assemble the CNCCarver
01/04
Attach the CNC Module to the slider on the X-axis.
02/04
Connect the CNC Module to the Controller.
03/04
Attach the CNC Carving Platform to the Platform.
04/04
Attach the Cable Holder to the Z-axis, then lock the Toolhead Cable into
place.
Initial Setup
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 when you turn your machine off and on again.
Please skip this step if you have completed the initial setup.
Ifyouneedto change the settings above, swipe left on the home page of the
touchscreen -> select Settings -> tap Wi-Fi or About Machine, as needed.
The initial guide, which helps you get started, will appear only once.
If you need to launch it again, swipe left on the home page of the
touchscreen-> select Settings -> tap guides.
Fix the Material
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Place the provided material on the center of the CNC carving platform.
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Attach the clamp set to the CNC carving platform, then fix the material by screwing the wing nuts.
**** The size of our provided model is 139.2 x 141.5mm. Make sure the clamp set does not impede the movement of the CNC bit.
Attach the CNC Bit
How It Works: CNC Bit Usage
A flat End Mill is typically used for slotting or cutting materials into a
flat surface.
How to Attach the CNC Bit
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Obliquely insert the ER11 collet into the ER11 nut until it clicks into place.
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Make sure you have worn the CNC Safety Goggles. Insert the CNC bit into the ER11 collet (Flat End Mill is required for our provided model). Make sure the end of the CNC bit is parallel with the edge of the ER11 collet.
**** Handle the CNC bits carefully and keep them out of
reach of children. -
Screw the entire unit onto the shank as tight as possible, then completely tighten the ER11 nut using the open-end wrenches.
| Congratulations!
Youarenowreadytoprint.Please continue to generate the G-code file.
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Prepare the G-code File
- Install the Software and Complete the Initial Setup Download our software Snapmaker Luban at https://snapmaker.com and install it. 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.
- Generate the G-code File and Send It to the Machine ① Open the test file from Case Library -> ② Click Process after configuring the settings in the Configurations section -> ③ Use the default settings specifically configured for the test file -> ④ Generate the G-code file -> ⑤ Load G-code to Workspace -> ⑥ Send G-code to the machine via Wi-Fi.
**** You can also upload your own files by clicking Open File in Editor and
configuring the file settings.
Files sent by Wi-Fi can be found on the touchscreen: Files > Local.
You can also send the G-code files to the machine via the USB disk.
Click Export G-code to file in Snapmaker Luban and save it to the USB disk,
then insert the USB disk into the controller and select Files > USB on the
touchscreen.
Set the Work Origin and Start Carving
How It Works: Work Origin
Find out where the carving will be by setting the work origin. The work origin
corresponds to the (0, 0) coordinate origin in the software.
How to Set the Work Origin
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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. -
Tap X-/X+/Y-/Y+/Z-/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.
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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 the Z-/Z+ buttons until there is slight resistance when you pull out the calibration card, and it should be wrinkled when you push it forward. Tap Set Work Origin.
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Tap Z+ to lift the CNC bit until it is above the clamp set, then tap Run Boundary to check if the work origin is proper. If part of the boundary runs beyond the material or the CNC bit runs into any portions of the machine, reset the work origin and run the boundary again.
**** If you have run boundary with the CNC bit above the clamp set, you can lower the CNC bit to run boundary again as you need.
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Tap Start to start carving.
Clean the Finished Work and the Machine
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Remove the clamp set from the CNC carving platform.
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Clean the finished work and the machine using the dust collector, then remove the finished work using the Diagonal Pliers and complete the assembly.
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Resources
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References
- Snapmaker: where creation happens
- Snapmaker - Best 3D Printer, Laser Engraver, CNC Carver for Sale
- Snapmaker | The Best 3-in-1 3D Printer Manufacturer