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[[File:MK4S-head-1.png|thumb|Prusa MK4S head]] | [[File:MK4S-head-1.png|thumb|Prusa MK4S head]] | ||
==== How to print your model ==== | |||
Download and install the PrusaSlicer software https://www.prusa3d.com/page/prusaslicer_424/ -- the software translates your 3D model into machine readable instructions for the 3D printer. | |||
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 === | === ZYXX === | ||
Revision as of 22:10, 11 October 2025
3D printers
The 3D printers are located in Low.
Prusa MK4
We have two MK4 printers.
How to print your model
Download and install the PrusaSlicer software https://www.prusa3d.com/page/prusaslicer_424/ -- the software translates your 3D model into machine readable instructions for the 3D printer.
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
- Follow link for PrusaSlicer settings for the MK4
- 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
We have two MK4S printers.
Download and install the PrusaSlicer software https://www.prusa3d.com/page/prusaslicer_424/
How to print your model
Download and install the PrusaSlicer software https://www.prusa3d.com/page/prusaslicer_424/ -- the software translates your 3D model into machine readable instructions for the 3D printer.
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.