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--- equipment:electronics:3dprinters:prusaxl [2025/08/15 11:36] – kit
+++ equipment:electronics:3dprinters:prusaxl [2025/10/06 17:10] (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 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
+Please use PrusaSlicer for slicing for the Hackspace 3D printers.
 ** 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.**
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 ===== Etiquette =====
-Please only use one printer at a time due to high usage.
+Due to high usage of the 3D printers only ONE should be used by a member at any one time.
 ===== Manual =====
 {{ :equipment:cnc:prusa3d_manual_xl_104_en.pdf |}}
-===== Printer Profile =====
+===== USB Format =====
-Original Prusa XL - 5T Input Shaper 0.4mm Nozzle
+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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 ===== 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.
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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.
 {{ :equipment:cnc:unloading_filament.png?400 |}}
-===== 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 =====
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 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 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.