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Training class required for use | |||
== Tool Description: == | == Tool Description: == | ||
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Build Envelope: 25×21×21 cm (9.84"×8.3"×8.3") | 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) | |||
Revision as of 19:57, 18 June 2022
Training class required for use
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.