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== 3D printers ==
== 3D printers ==


We have four Prusas in the Studio, two MK4 and two [https://www.prusa3d.com/product/original-prusa-mk4s/ MK4S].
We have three Prusa printers in the Studio, one MK4 and two [https://www.prusa3d.com/product/original-prusa-mk4s/ MK4S].


=== Prusa MK4 ===


We have two MK4 printers, with an enclosure.


 
==== Install Prusa Software - PrusaSlicer ====
==== How to print on the MK4 ====


Download and install the PrusaSlicer software -- the software translates your 3D model into machine readable instructions for the 3D printer.
Download and install the PrusaSlicer software -- the software translates your 3D model into machine readable instructions for the 3D printer.
* https://github.com/prusa3d/PrusaSlicer/releases
* https://github.com/prusa3d/PrusaSlicer/releases
* https://www.prusa3d.com/page/prusaslicer_424/  
* https://www.prusa3d.com/page/prusaslicer_424/  
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).
[[File:ConfigurationWizard.png|thumb|Correct setting for PrusaSlicer for MK4 and MK4S]]




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** 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 gcode
* Press the knob inwards (the knob is also a button) to print your model
* Press the knob inwards (the knob is also a button) to print your model
=== Prusa MK4S ===
We have two MK4S printers, with no enclosure (to be installed).
Download and install the PrusaSlicer software https://www.prusa3d.com/page/prusaslicer_424/


[[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]]
==== How to print on the MK4S ====
Download and install the PrusaSlicer software -- the software translates your 3D model into machine readable instructions for the 3D printer.
* https://github.com/prusa3d/PrusaSlicer/releases
* https://www.prusa3d.com/page/prusaslicer_424/
Steps:
* Export your 3D model into '''STL''' file format (see how to create 3D model)
* Drag and drop your STL 3D model into the PrusaSlicer
** Select the '''MK4S''' printer on the PrusaSlicer
* Put you gcode file into the USB stick and plug the USB stick 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 gcode
* Press the knob inwards (the knob is also a button) to print your model
=== ZYXX ===
The models are retired.
=== FlashForge ===
The model is retired.
=== Formlabs ===
This is a resin 3D printer, currently in the IntLAB in Kuggen.

Revision as of 08:07, 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


Steps:

  • Export your 3D model into STL file format (see how to create 3D model)
  • Drag and drop your STL 3D model into the PrusaSlicer
    • Select the MK4 on the PrusaSlicer settings
  • Put you gcode file into the USB stick and plug the USB stick 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 gcode
  • Press the knob inwards (the knob is also a button) to print your model
Prusa MK4S
Prusa MK4S head