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  Shipping information

  We are currently trying to reduce the lead time further by already introducing weekend shifts in the Production department. We have recently hired several dozen new colleagues for our manufacturing ...
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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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  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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  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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  Firmware updating (MK3S+/MK3S/MK3)

  Updating the firmware is recommended for all users as every new version brings new features and fixes. To utilize the new SuperPINDA, your MK3S must at least have firmware version 3.9.2! To ...
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  First Layer Calibration (i3)

  The First Layer Calibration is used to calibrate the distance between the tip of the nozzle and the print surface. The aim is to adjust the nozzle height until the ...
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  Printable parts for Original Prusa

  Plastic parts used on our 3D printers are printed by the same very machines, holding on to the original idea of the RepRap project. If you want to print replacement ...
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  Extrusion multiplier calibration

  This is an advanced calibration, recommended only to experienced users. The Extrusion Multiplier allows the fine-tuning of the extrusion flow rate - simply described as how much filament comes out of the nozzle. In ...