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== Tool Description: ==  
== Tool Description: ==  


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


== Usage Tips ==
* 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)




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*  Extruders and build plate are HOT:  100 C to 270 C.
*  Extruders and build plate are HOT:  100 C to 270 C.


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[[Category:Materials:PETG]]
[[Category:Materials:PLA]]

Latest revision as of 00:36, 21 July 2024

Training class required

Tool Description:

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

Nozzle: 0.4mm

Specs and Features - Prusa Site

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 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.