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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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  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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  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 ...

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  Fuzzy skin

  Some options will not appear when PrusaSlicer is in Simple mode. Starting from PrusaSlicer version 2.4.0, the feature Fuzzy Skin is available in PrusaSlicer. The Fuzzy skin feature lets you create ...

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  Seam position

  Unless you're printing in the Spiral vase mode, each perimeter loop has to start and end somewhere. This start/endpoint creates a potentially visible vertical seam on the side of the ...

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  Sequential printing

  This option is not available when PrusaSlicer is in Simple mode. When printing multiple objects at once, you can choose to finish them sequentially, one at a time. This can minimize ...