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 ===== 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 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 **Print file format:** bgcode or gcode - bgcode will load and start printing faster
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 ===== 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 =====
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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 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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