Athena II – Full User Manual (Work in Progress)Updated 7 hours ago
Athena II – Full User Manual (Work in Progress)
The Athena II User Manual is a comprehensive reference document covering printer hardware, software, and printing workflows. It is intended to help new users understand the fundamentals of operating the Athena II and to serve as a deeper technical reference.
Please note that this manual is still a work in progress. Some images and details were carried over from the original Athena (Athena I) manual and may be outdated or differ slightly from current Athena II hardware and software. We are actively updating this document and will publish revised versions as improvements are completed.
You can view or download the full manual here:
👉 [Athena II Manual – Revision 0.2 (Google Doc)]
What’s Covered in the Manual
The Athena II Manual currently includes the following sections:
Overview of the Athena II printer and core hardware components
(LCD, vat, build plate, chamber heater, resin temperature sensors)Power-up procedure and touchscreen UI basics
Network setup (Ethernet and Wi-Fi)
Browser-based WebUI (NanoDLP) overview, including:
Main page and analytics overview
Jobs page and file management
Resin profiles and profile editing
System menu functions (Z-axis control, heater control, analytics, display calibration, webcam, G-code terminal, status, tools, expert mode)
Software update process and important update precautions
Printing workflow, including:
Resin handling and preparation
Editing plates and managing print jobs
Uploading models and supported file types
Onboard slicing, browser slicing, remote slicing, and desktop slicers
Start-of-print behavior and detection systems, including:
Crash Detection
Resin Level Detection
Resin heating and preheating behavior
Monitoring prints during operation and interpreting printer status
Post-print workflow and basic post-processing guidance
Detection system thresholds in resin profiles:
Dynamic Wait
Peel Detection (Full and Minimal modes)
Exposure calibration tools and workflow
Build plate leveling references
Resin and chamber heater usage
Aegis filtration system overview and operation
Planned future documentation topics and features
Important Notes
Some screenshots, UI labels, and hardware photos may not exactly match your printer.
Individual Help Center articles may contain more up-to-date and more precise instructions than the manual.
For critical procedures (hardware replacements, calibration, beta features), always follow the dedicated Help Center articles first.
If anything in the manual appears unclear or does not match your printer, please contact Concepts 3D support or check the Help Center for updated guidance.