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 <callout title="Induction Required" type="danger" icon="true"> This equipment requires an induction prior to use. For your own safety and to avoid damage to the equipment do not attempt to use it until you have been inducted. </callout> <callout title="Induction Required" type="danger" icon="true"> This equipment requires an induction prior to use. For your own safety and to avoid damage to the equipment do not attempt to use it until you have been inducted. </callout>
  
-<callout title="Crush / Entanglement / Burn Hazard" type="warning" icon="true"> This equipment is hazardous to the user or those around them, take care during use.</callout>+===== Risks =====
  
 +<callout title="Crush / Entanglement / Burn Hazard" type="warning" icon="true"> This equipment is hazardous to the user or those around them, take care during use. </callout>
 +
 +===== Health and Safety =====
 +
 +  * Do not touch the nozzle or heatbed when the printer is printing or warming up. The nozzle can reach 300°C and the heatbed can reach over 100°C.
 +  * Supervise at least the first few layers of the print and notify on the forum in the "long 3D print notifications" chat if you are going to leave the printer unattended for a significant amount of time.
 +  * Report problems on the forum as soon as they arise. Do not attempt to disassemble the 3D printers unless you have been authorised to do so.
 +  * ABS, ASA, HIPS, PA filament should not be used without additional advanced filtration system - the bench top ikea filtration is not suitable. Please speak to committee well in advanced if this is something you are looking to use.
 ===== Induction ===== ===== 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 be shown the padlock code on successful completion.+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 **Print file format:** bgcode or gcode - bgcode will load and start printing faster
  
 +Please use PrusaSlicer for slicing for the Hackspace 3D printers.
 + 
 ** Change the print in settings to Prusa XL ** ** Change the print in settings to Prusa XL **
 +Original Prusa XL - 5T Input Shaper 0.4mm Nozzle
  
 **General usage and safety rules are the same as the other printers.**  **General usage and safety rules are the same as the other printers.** 
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 ===== Etiquette ===== ===== Etiquette =====
  
-Only two 3D printers should be used by a member at any one time. If it is especially busy consider using one to be considerate of others.+Due to high usage of the 3D printers only ONE should be used by a member at any one time. 
  
 ===== Manual ===== ===== Manual =====
 {{ :equipment:cnc:prusa3d_manual_xl_104_en.pdf |}} {{ :equipment:cnc:prusa3d_manual_xl_104_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 ===== ===== Filament =====
  
-All Hackspace 3D printers use 1.75mm filament. Most filaments such as PLA, ABS, PETG, FLEX etc are supported. Do not use filaments that require a nozzle temperature above 285°C such as polycarbonate.+All Hackspace 3D printers use 1.75mm filament. Most filaments such as PLA, PETG, FLEX etc are supported. Do not use filaments that require a nozzle temperature above 285°C such as polycarbonate. 
 + 
 +Please do not use ABS, ASA, HIPS or PA we need an advanced filtration system for these filaments, please let committee know well in advanced if this is something you will need as a proposal will be needed. 
 Abrasive filaments can be used on toolhead 1 as it has an ObXidian nozzle, but printing them on any other toolhead will wear down and break the brass nozzles. Examples of abrasive filaments are CF / GF filaments, wood and metal filaments, and glow in the dark filaments. Please also structure your multi-material prints to avoid printing with the brass nozzles on top of an abrasive filament.  Abrasive filaments can be used on toolhead 1 as it has an ObXidian nozzle, but printing them on any other toolhead will wear down and break the brass nozzles. Examples of abrasive filaments are CF / GF filaments, wood and metal filaments, and glow in the dark filaments. Please also structure your multi-material prints to avoid printing with the brass nozzles on top of an abrasive filament. 
  
 ===== Inserting filament ===== ===== Inserting filament =====
  
-If you are starting with the printer, we recommend choosing PLA for the initial print. This material +If you are starting with the printer, we recommend choosing PLA for the initial print. This material is easy to work with and does not require complex pre-print preparation.
-is easy to work with and does not require complex pre-print preparation.+
  
-Before you insert the filament, start by placing the filament spool on the side holder. Be careful not +Before you insert the filament, start by placing the filament spool on the side holder. Be careful not to let go of the end of the filament strand - the spool could easily tangle up.
-to let go of the end of the filament strand - the spool could easily tangle up.+
  
 If there is filament already in the lines please remove following the removing filament guidance below. If there is filament already in the lines please remove following the removing filament guidance below.
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   - Make sure to secure the unloaded filament when you wind it up back onto the spool. If the end of the filament slips out, the spool may become tangled.   - Make sure to secure the unloaded filament when you wind it up back onto the spool. If the end of the filament slips out, the spool may become tangled.
 {{ :equipment:cnc:unloading_filament.png?400 |}} {{ :equipment:cnc:unloading_filament.png?400 |}}
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- 
-===== Priming tower ===== 
- 
-The priming tower (not to be confused with the wipe tower produced by MMU2S/MMU3) is a 
-small, mostly hollow block that is used to stabilize the pressure inside the nozzle once an extruder 
-is unparked from the dock. 
-The printer extrudes a tiny amount of filament from the nozzle to stabilize the pressure inside the 
-nozzle and then continues to print the main object. As a result, the priming tower is thin and light, 
-resulting in minimal waste. The priming tower is supported with a hollow cone to ensure better 
-stability. 
-The priming tower settings can be altered in the Print Settings -> Multiple Extruders menu. 
-However, the default values work for the vast majority of prints and we recommend keeping them 
-untouched. In case you're encountering stability issues, you may consider changing the Width of 
-the tower or the Stabilization cone apex angle. 
- 
-Switching between extruders is nearly instantaneous and there is very little waste because the XL doesn’t require a full wipe tower or a bin for plastic waste. All that is needed is a compact priming tower design to stabilize the pressure inside the nozzle. You can further reduce the amount of wasted filament by employing smart features from our PrusaSlicer, such as wipe to infill, which allows you to prime the nozzle into the object’s infill. 
- 
-{{ :equipment:cnc:priming_tower.png?400 |}} 
- 
  
 ===== Accessories ===== ===== Accessories =====
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 Similarly to the MK4 is that it's very easy to print on different steel sheets. We have three: Similarly to the MK4 is that it's very easy to print on different steel sheets. We have three:
-  * 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 (PEI) -- It should only be used for PLA. If you're printing PETG or FLEX, then you *need* to use the satin sheet. 
-  * textured -- this is the strongest sheet and is a good choice for general printing in almost any filament. It has slightly lower bed adhesion than smooth when printing PLA, but only slightly. Remember -- you may also need glue stick when using sticky filaments. +  * textured -- this is the strongest sheet. It has slightly lower bed adhesion than smooth when printing PLA, but only slightly. Remember -- you may also need glue stick when using sticky filaments such as TPU. 
-  * satin -- this is for PLA only and gives a slightly different surface finish.+  * satin -- good all round sheet and gives a slightly different surface finish. 
 + 
 +Any doubts check here: [[https://help.prusa3d.com/filament-material-guide|Filament Material Guide]]
  
 Toolhead 1 is equipped with a 0.4 mm ObXidian nozzle, allowing it to print with abrasive materials such as CF/GF filled filaments. **DO NOT PRINT THESE WITH OTHER NOZZLES, ONLY TOOLHEAD 1.** It will work with all other filaments on the approved list as well and should be all around more durable than the other nozzles. Toolhead 1 is equipped with a 0.4 mm ObXidian nozzle, allowing it to print with abrasive materials such as CF/GF filled filaments. **DO NOT PRINT THESE WITH OTHER NOZZLES, ONLY TOOLHEAD 1.** It will work with all other filaments on the approved list as well and should be all around more durable than the other nozzles.
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   * **Build volume:** 360×360×360 mm (14.17’’×14.17’’×14.17’’)   * **Build volume:** 360×360×360 mm (14.17’’×14.17’’×14.17’’)
   * **Printer dimensions:** 700 mm (w) × 900 mm (h) × 720 mm (d) (27.5’’×35.5’’×28.5’’) including side spoolholders and the separate top enclosure cover   * **Printer dimensions:** 700 mm (w) × 900 mm (h) × 720 mm (d) (27.5’’×35.5’’×28.5’’) including side spoolholders and the separate top enclosure cover
-  * **Filament diameter:** 1.75mm, wide range of thermoplastics supported (including, but not limited to PLA, PETG, ASA, ABS…)+  * **Filament diameter:** 1.75mm, wide range of thermoplastics supported (including, but not limited to PLA, PETG)
   * **Extruder:** Planetary 1:10 gearbox with no-slip drive gear, Load Cell sensor, E3D V6 compatible*   * **Extruder:** Planetary 1:10 gearbox with no-slip drive gear, Load Cell sensor, E3D V6 compatible*
   * Tool Changer with up to 5 tool heads (optional upgrade via built-in expansion port)   * Tool Changer with up to 5 tool heads (optional upgrade via built-in expansion port)
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