PrusaSlicer support

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First print with PrusaSlicer

If you are using PrusaSlicer for the first time to generate a gcode or bgcode for printing, you can follow the steps below. Click on the links to get more information about the…

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…

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…

Multiple build plates on PrusaSlicer

Starting from PrusaSlicer version 2.9.0, you can work on multiple build plates. This functionality allows users to manage many objects efficiently and better organize their projects.…

PrusaSlicer G-code viewer

Standalone PrusaSlicer G-code Viewer is a lightweight application, which you can use to quickly preview G-codes from all popular slicers. Its behavior is identical to the preview…

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…

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 model starts in mid-air and…

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…