PrusaSlicer

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  Download PrusaSlicer

  Stable releases The latest stable release of PrusaSlicer can be always found in the DRIVERS & APPS package and it’s available for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux. The package also ...

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  Layers and perimeters

  Some options will only appear when Expert mode is selected. Layer height Height of the individual slices/thickness of each layer. Layer height is the main factor affecting both: print time vertical resolution By choosing taller ...

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  Support material

  3D printers work by laying layer over layer of plastic to create a 3D object. Each new layer must be supported by the one beneath it. If part of your ...

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  Infill patterns

  PrusaSlicer offers many infill patterns to choose from. When choosing an infill pattern, these are the main things to consider: Print speed Density per material used (better support for top layers with ...

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  Infill

  The main purpose of infill is to provide internal support for top layers, which would otherwise have to bridge over empty space. Infill also affects the speed of printing, structural ...

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  Install PrusaSlicer

  Windows A stand-alone EXE installer of the latest stable release can be downloaded from PrusaSlicer introduction & download or our Github. When downloading from Github, make sure you download the correct file ...

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  Skirt and Brim

  Some options will only appear when Expert mode is selected. Skirt The skirt is a printed outline of all of the models on the print bed. It's printed before any of the ...

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  Color change

  PrusaSlicer lets you schedule a filament change at a certain layer. This can be used to print basic multicolored models. The printer automatically pauses the print as soon as it ...

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  Ironing

  What is Ironing and how does it work? It is possible to use the Ironing tool starting from version 2.3.0 of Prusa Slicer. Ironing smooths flat top surfaces by running a ...

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  Max volumetric speed

  The Maximum volumetric speed setting (MVS) is one of the most powerful features in PrusaSlicer. The MVS setting essentially creates a manager for the maximum amount of filament that the slicer will attempt to ...