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                  Tools Mapping and Filament Mapping

                  (XL/+, INDX, MMU3)

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                  The Original Prusa XL/+ multi-tool, the Original Prusa MMU3, and CORE One/+ equipped with INDX are suitable for multi-filament printing. 

                  When slicing for a multi-filament object, the resulting G-code carries information on how individual materials and extruders are assigned, along with the specific material, to various parts of the object. On XL multi-tool, MMU3 (installed on MK4, MK3.9, MK3.5), and INDX, it is possible to remap the materials assignment from the printer menu. 

                  Once the G-code is selected to be started from the printer USB drive, a thumbnail of the model is shown. By clicking Continue/Print, the Tools Mapping (XL, INDX) or Filament Mapping (MMU3) screen is opened, where it is possible to remap the extruders with the required material to a different one. 

                  This feature is not available on MMU3 for MK3S+. For this version, refer to the article for assigning multi-filament objects from PrusaSlicer. 
                  This feature is not available when sending the G-code through PrusaConnect. 

                  The feature and related options work the same way across the mentioned printer models, the only change is on the name, due to the XL physically having multiple tools. 

                  Assigning parts of an object to a tool

                  To reassign one part or multiple parts of the object to a tool, navigate in the G-code filaments column to the tool you wish to reassign, select the desired tool, then navigate to the Printer tools/MMU filament column to the tool that will print the part, and select it. The printer will ask if the tool should be assigned to the object part, or if the tool should be used for the spool join functionality. 

                  Spool join - assigning one part of an object to multiple tools

                  Another use of the Tools Mapping function is assigning multiple tools for one part of the object.

                  In the example screenshot below, G-code filaments 3.PLA is mapped to tools 1, 4, and 2. This way, G-code filaments 3. PLA will start printing with Tool 1. If Tool 1 runs out of filament, then Tool 4 will be used. 

                  Filament submenu

                  On the main Tools Mapping screen, a Filament submenu is available. Once the submenu is opened, it is possible to load or unload filament on each tool without having to interrupt the tools mapping procedure.

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                  Trent Robertson
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                  For the MMU3, you can also map extruder number to part features, like perimeter, infill, support material, etc., by going selecting the "Print Settings" tab at the top, and then "Multiple Extruders" on the left. First set of settings at the top under "Extruders" allows you to select which of the five extruders you want for each feature.
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                  Kurt Gluck
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                  Turns out I have found how on the XL to do this through PrusaConnect…

                  https://www.printables.com/article/how-to-assign-spooljoin-filament-from-prusaconnect-rZvbwjZ
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                  Nonoobybut
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                  Thank you this was very helpful, i thaought i had another printer because this filament tool join menue didn't show up √√√
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                  Gaitskell
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                  This feature in PrusaConnect is really excellent and intuitive once you know it exists. Web interface maps the Filaments specified in the GCODE to the physical printer slots/heads. And you can simply Spool Join additional physical slots/heads to the first one. Outstanding. Am using it on an XL Original.
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