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--- equipment:electronics:3dprinters:prusacoreone [2025/08/19 12:27] – kit
+++ equipment:electronics:3dprinters:prusacoreone [2025/10/06 17:09] (current) – kit
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 ===== Induction =====
-Inductions for the 3D printers are now available on the member portal (right-hand PC by the electronics bench). Tap your card/keyfob on the reader, select “Manage machine inductions”, and take the 3D printer quiz. You will then have access on the RFID lockout box, you just need to tap your card/fob and it will switch on.
+Inductions for the 3D printers are now available on the member portal (PC near the door in the laser cutter room). Tap your card/keyfob on the reader, select “Manage machine inductions”, and take the 3D printer quiz. You will then have access on the RFID lockout box, you just need to tap your card/fob and it will switch on.
 **Print file format:** bgcode or gcode - bgcode will load and start printing faster
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 ===== Manual =====
 {{ :equipment:electronics:3dprinters:prusa3d_manual_coreone_101_en.pdf |}}
+===== USB Format =====
+When loading G-code from a USB stick the Prusa 3d printers are only set up to support FAT32 file systems and the partition table should also be MBR.
+If your USB stick works fine on a computer but isn't loaded by the printer, the most common issues are:
+  * It's formatted as exFAT rather than FAT32
+  * It's using a GUID partition table rather than MBR
+For full details on why and recommended formatting tools on different operating systems please see Prusa's article on the subject.
+[[https://help.prusa3d.com/article/sd-cards-and-usb-drives_112291|]]
 ===== Filament =====
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-Similarly to the MK4 is that it's very easy to print on different steel sheets. We have two:
+Similarly to the Prusa XL is that it's very easy to print on different steel sheets. We have two:
   * satin -- this is the default sheet for all filaments
-  * smooth -- this is the same as the previous printers. It should only be used for PLA. If you're printing ABS, PETG or FLEX, then you *need* to use the textured sheet.
+  * smooth -- this is the same as the previous printers. It should only be used for PLA. If you're printing PETG or FLEX, then you *need* to use the satin sheet.
+Any doubts check here: [[https://help.prusa3d.com/filament-material-guide|Filament Material Guide]]
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