Using the printer

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  Cold pull (MK3S/MK2.5S)

  A 'cold pull' is a technique that allows you to clean your printer’s nozzle and hotend from any material that may be stuck or burnt inside. You can also use ...
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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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  Changing or replacing the nozzle (MK2.5S/MK3S/MK3S+)

  The Original Prusa i3 printers use the E3D V6 Hotend. They are compatible with E3D V6 1.75 mm nozzles. The stock nozzle that accompanies the printer is an E3D 0.4 ...
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  i3 Printers Regular Maintenance

  It is recommended to regularly take some time to maintain your printer. This should be done even if the printer is working perfectly. The inspection and maintenance of its various ...
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  PETG

  Basic info PETG is one of the most easily printable materials, it is inexpensive and suitable for beginners. Relatively high tenacity and temperature resistance make it suitable for printing technical parts ...
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  Adjusting belt tension MK3/S

  Loose belts would cause a printer malfunction and prevent proper printing. It can cause Layer shifting, Ghosting, or other print abnormalities like getting an irregular shape instead of a perfect ...
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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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  ABS

  Basic info ABS is a technical material suitable for printing mechanically stressed parts, thanks to its high tenacity and temperature resistance. Its surface can be smoothed with acetone. The main disadvantage ...
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  PLA

  Basic info PLA is one of the easiest materials to print. It is inexpensive and suitable (not only) for beginners. It’s usually used for printing detailed models, figures, and quick prototypes ...
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  SD cards and USB drives

  As there are ways of remotely transferring files and starting prints, an SD card or USB flash drive is the most common and reliable way to get your files to ...