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<span style="background-color:#fef6e7; border: 1px solid #fc3; padding:8px;">Training class required</span>

== Tool Description: == 

Build Envelope: 25×21×21 cm (9.84"×8.3"×8.3")

Nozzle: 0.4mm

[https://www.prusa3d.com/category/original-prusa-i3-mk3s/ Specs and Features - Prusa Site]

[https://help.prusa3d.com/tag/mk3s-2 Manuals and Downloads - Prusa Site]

== Usage Notes ==

* Power switch is in right rear
* X button below front panel knob is hard reset
** If pressed, will need to reconnect to printer in OctoPrint

* Flexible, removable bed plate
* Remove by lifting at front
* Return to printer by aligning rear edge first
* Clean bed only with isopropyl alcohol (small spray bottle) and lint-free wipe
* No extra adhesives allowed: no glue sticks, no tape, no hair spray, no ABS slurry
* Do not clean bed with acetone - you will damage the coating
* Do not use metal tools on the bed, only soft plastic, fingernails, credit card, etc.

* Load filament via menus
* Cut filament tip at 45 degree angle before loading

* Recommend Hatchbox or Prusa filament
* Currently only allowing PLA and PETG on this printer
* Consult shop stewards for different filament needs

=== OctoPrint ===

* Can send directly to OctoPrint from Slicer on 3D printing area PC
** Pick the Physical Printer option
* OctoPrint will run the [https://plugins.octoprint.org/plugins/arc_welder/ ArcWelder plugin] to optimize the uploade gcode
** Print the version of gcode with .aw added to filename to get optimized version
** Print the version without .aw to get original slicer gcode output

* At start of print, printer may beep and warn about needing firmware upgrade - ignore this
* Recommended to use brass brush tool to clean pre-heated nozzle before printing

* Monitor the start of your print - at least the first few layers

* Unload the filament when done

* Infill over 40% is generally wasted 

* If you customize slicer settings, they will not save on 3D printing PC
** To save your own custom settings, save to a .3MF file [note: not seeing how to do this]
* When loading a .3MF file, if you drag it into slicer, it may override printer settings
** Instead use the Add tools to add the .3MF file and only take the object model(s)


== General and Special Safety Considerations: ==
'''This is not an exhaustive list!
* '''Read, understand and follow all warning labels, instructions and safety manuals.  '''
* Take the class.
*  Extruders and build plate are HOT:  100 C to 270 C.

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