Anycubic Kobra 2 Plus Quick Start Guide

1. Unboxing

Step 1: Remove all accessories from the foam packaging. Carefully take out the gantry frame and base components, and remove any foam located at the bottom of the platform.

Visual Description: A diagram shows the gantry frame and base initially connected, with arrows indicating the removal of foam from around and beneath the components. The gantry frame is shown being lifted away from the base after foam removal.

Step 2: Locate and remove the four fixing plates as shown in the diagram. Once removed, separate the gantry frame from the base.

Visual Description: A diagram illustrates the base with four fixing plates screwed into it. An arrow points upwards, indicating the removal of these plates. The gantry frame is then shown detached from the base, with labels pointing to 'Fixing plates', 'Base', and 'Gantry frame'.

2. Machine Installation

Follow these steps to install the machine components:

1. Install gantry frame
2. Install support rod
3. Install print head
4. Install Touch screen
5. Install filament holder
6. Install filament runout sensor

Visual Description: A large diagram displays the Anycubic Kobra 2 Plus 3D printer in a partially assembled state. Numbered circles indicate the installation points for various components:

• 1: Gantry frame, which forms the vertical structure.
• 2: Support rod, extending diagonally from the top of the gantry to the base for stability.
• 3: Print head, attached to the horizontal gantry rail.
• 4: Touch screen, mounted on the side of the printer.
• 5: Filament holder, positioned on the side or top to hold the filament spool.
• 6: Filament runout sensor, located near the filament path.

For more detailed tutorials or usage instructions, Anycubic provides QR codes to access their app and help center.

3. Check Before Use

1) Pulley elastic adjustment

Check if the print head is shaking. If it is, adjust the hexagonal isolation column located underneath the print head until it slides smoothly and without shaking.

Visual Description: A close-up diagram shows the print head assembly. A hexagonal isolation column is highlighted beneath the print head, with arrows indicating adjustment. The print head is labeled.

Similarly, check if the print bed is shaking. If it is, adjust the hexagonal isolation column located underneath the print bed until it slides smoothly and without shaking.

Visual Description: A close-up diagram shows the print bed (platform) assembly. A hexagonal isolation column is highlighted beneath the platform, with arrows indicating adjustment. The platform is labeled. A note indicates that pulleys on both sides of the gantry frame can also be adjusted.

2) Belts

Manually move the print head and print platform. If there is any difficulty or abnormal noise during the movement, adjust the tensioner to ensure smooth sliding of the print head or platform.

Visual Description: A diagram shows the X-axis and Y-axis belt tensioners. The X-axis belt tensioner is located on the horizontal gantry, and the Y-axis belt tensioner is on the base. Arrows indicate the direction to 'Loosen' and 'Tighten' the belts.

4. Leveling

Press "Tools" → "Control" → "Auto Level". Wait for the machine to complete the leveling process.

Visual Description: A series of screenshots from the printer's touch screen interface illustrate the auto-leveling process:

• Screen 1: Shows the main menu with options like "Auto Level", "Module Calibration", and "Vibration Compensation". "Auto Level" is selected.
• Screen 2: A confirmation prompt asks, "Are you sure you want to probe hotbed?" with "Cancel" and "Confirm" buttons.
• Screen 3: Displays the leveling progress through "Step 1: Preheating", "Step 2: Wiping Nozzle", and "Step 3: Probe".
• Screen 4: Shows the completion of the leveling process with a "Finish" button.

5. Loading Filament

1. Put the filament onto the spool holder.
2. Insert the filament into the extruder until you feel some resistance. While doing so, press and hold the button on top of the extruder.
3. Press "Tools" → "Filament" → "PLA/ABS". Wait for the nozzle to heat up to the preset temperature. Press "Extrude" and wait for the filament material to be extruded from the nozzle. After stopping the filament feed, please clean the nozzle.

Visual Description: A diagram illustrates the filament loading path. A filament spool is shown on a holder, with the filament feeding into the extruder. An arrow indicates the direction of filament insertion. A button on top of the extruder is highlighted. The nozzle is shown at the end of the filament path. A small diagram shows a straightened filament end versus a bent one, emphasizing the need to straighten it.

A screenshot of the printer's touch screen shows the "Filament" menu with options for "Extrude" and "Retract", and selections for "PLA" and "ABS" filament types. Temperature settings are also visible.

6. First print

Select a model from the local storage or a U-DISK and start printing. Anycubic recommends using one of the pre-loaded files as a first test print.

Visual Description: A series of screenshots from the printer's touch screen illustrate the first print process:

• Screen 1: Shows a file selection interface with various pre-loaded models (e.g., "Blanted - Hero", "Dark Theme designed...").
• Screen 2: Displays details of a selected print job, including Nozzle Temp, Hotbed Temp, Print Time, and Filament type. Options like "Standard Z", "Z Offset", "Copy To Local Storage", and "Print" are visible.
• Screen 3: Shows the print in progress, with a progress bar (e.g., 100%) and remaining time.