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| + | For first time users, check out the easy, free, online 3D design app, [https://www.tinkercad.com Tinkercad]. | ||
==Prusa i3 MK2== | ==Prusa i3 MK2== | ||
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<li> Using the wire cutters, cut the end of the new filament at an angle. Insert the filament through the extruder | <li> Using the wire cutters, cut the end of the new filament at an angle. Insert the filament through the extruder | ||
<li> Push the wheel down to open the menu | <li> Push the wheel down to open the menu | ||
| − | <li> Scroll and locate "Load Filament | + | <li> Scroll and locate "Load Filament" |
| − | <li> Help guide the filament down by applying slight pressure on the filament | + | <li> Help guide the filament down by applying slight pressure on the filament |
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| + | <li>Preheating the Printer | ||
| + | <ol type="i"> | ||
| + | <li> Push the wheel down to open the menu | ||
| + | <li> Scroll and locate "Quick Settings." Select it | ||
| + | <li> Select "Preheat PLA" | ||
| + | </ol> | ||
| + | <li> Changing the Filament | ||
| + | <ol type="i"> | ||
| + | <li> Preheat the Printer | ||
| + | <li> Push the wheel down to open the menu | ||
| + | <li> Scroll and locate "Position" | ||
| + | <li> Scroll to the bottom and select "extr. position" | ||
| + | <li> Rotate the wheel counterclockwise to decrease the distance (it is okay if receiving negative distance) | ||
| + | <li> Help remove the filament by lightly pulling on the filament and the extruder gear guides the filament out | ||
| + | <li> Swap the spools located about the printer bed | ||
| + | <li> Using the wire cutters, cut the end of the new filament at an angle. Insert the filament through the extruder | ||
| + | <li> Push the wheel down to open the menu | ||
| + | <li> Scroll and locate "Position" and select "extr. position" once more | ||
| + | <li> Rotate the wheel clockwise | ||
| + | <li> Help guide the filament down by applying slight pressure on the filament | ||
| + | </ol> | ||
| + | </ol> --> | ||
| − | + | Thermal Runaway: | |
| − | + | If this occurs try lowering the temperature of your print to 210 c. For more information on this issue visit [http://help.prusa3d.com/l/en/article/RAMPH7jOTm-thermal-runaway-temperature-drops Prusa Research-Thermal Runaway] | |
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| − | If this occurs try lowering the temperature of your print to 210 c. For more information on this issue visit [http://help.prusa3d.com/ | ||
Latest revision as of 10:25, 23 April 2018
For first time users, check out the easy, free, online 3D design app, Tinkercad.
Prusa i3 MK2
- Preheating the Printer
- Push the wheel down to open the menu
- Scroll and locate "Preheat." Select it
- Select "PLA- 215-55"
- Changing the Filament
- Preheat the Printer
- Push the wheel down to open the menu
- Scroll and locate "Unload Filament." Wait for the filament to be removed
- Swap the spools located about the printer bed
- Using the wire cutters, cut the end of the new filament at an angle. Insert the filament through the extruder
- Push the wheel down to open the menu
- Scroll and locate "Load Filament"
- Help guide the filament down by applying slight pressure on the filament
Thermal Runaway: If this occurs try lowering the temperature of your print to 210 c. For more information on this issue visit Prusa Research-Thermal Runaway
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