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[[File:ConfigurationWizard.png|thumb|Correct setting for PrusaSlicer for MK4 and MK4S]]
[[File:ConfigurationWizard.png|thumb|Correct setting for PrusaSlicer for MK4 and MK4S]]


'''How to print'''


Steps:
* Export your 3D model into .stl or .f3d file format
 
* Open 3D model with PrusaSlicer
* Export your 3D model into '''STL''' file format (see how to create 3D model)
* Check that all settings are correct, make sure to add support when needed
* Drag and drop your STL 3D model into the PrusaSlicer
* Press button "Slice now" in the bottom right corner
** Select the '''MK4''' on the PrusaSlicer settings
* If everything looks ok, export the file by pressing "Export G-code" in the bottom right corner
* Put you gcode file into the USB stick and plug the USB stick into the 3D printer
* Now you have a .gcode file, put the file into a USB stick and plug it into the 3D printer
** After plugging the USB stick you should see your model on the Prusa screen
** After plugging the USB stick you should see your model on the Prusa screen
** If you don't see your model on the Prusa screen turn the knob on the screen panel to find your gcode
** If you don't see your model on the Prusa screen turn the knob on the screen panel to find your file
* Press the knob inwards (the knob is also a button) to print your model
* Press the knob to start printing your model
* Stay and check that the print start correctly. If the print fails, something with the settings on the slice is wrong and you need to go back and change the settings


[[File:MK4S-1.png|thumb|Prusa MK4S]]
[[File:MK4S-1.png|thumb|Prusa MK4S]]


[[File:MK4S-head-1.png|thumb|Prusa MK4S head]]
[[File:MK4S-head-1.png|thumb|Prusa MK4S head]]

Revision as of 08:46, 5 March 2026

3D printers

We have three Prusa printers in the Studio, one MK4 and two MK4S.


Install Prusa Software - PrusaSlicer

Download and install the PrusaSlicer software -- the software translates your 3D model into machine readable instructions for the 3D printer.

A configuration wizard might open up when install is complete, if this happens click through all steps and make sure the correct Prusa is selected in step 4 (see image).

Correct setting for PrusaSlicer for MK4 and MK4S

How to print

  • Export your 3D model into .stl or .f3d file format
  • Open 3D model with PrusaSlicer
  • Check that all settings are correct, make sure to add support when needed
  • Press button "Slice now" in the bottom right corner
  • If everything looks ok, export the file by pressing "Export G-code" in the bottom right corner
  • Now you have a .gcode file, put the file into a USB stick and plug it into the 3D printer
    • After plugging the USB stick you should see your model on the Prusa screen
    • If you don't see your model on the Prusa screen turn the knob on the screen panel to find your file
  • Press the knob to start printing your model
  • Stay and check that the print start correctly. If the print fails, something with the settings on the slice is wrong and you need to go back and change the settings
Prusa MK4S
Prusa MK4S head
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