3D printing
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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).
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
How the settings look like in the PrusaSlicer
Settings for the Prusa MK4 on the Prusaslicer:
- Print settings: 0.20mm SPEED
- Filament: Generic PLA
- Printer: Original Prusa MK4 Input Shaper 0.4 nozzle
- Supports: None (change to "Support on the build plate only" in case you get error messages after the slicing is done -- this setting depends on your geometry)
- Infill: 15% (recommended)
- Brim: [unticked] (Select to print a so-called brim in case is necessary for your geometry, typically when you have little touching surface with the build plate)
