Differences

This shows you the differences between two versions of the page.

--- equipment:electronics:3dprinters:prusaxl [2025/08/19 12:42] – kit
+++ equipment:electronics:3dprinters:prusaxl [2026/01/20 20:32] (current) – Updated to reflect the current setup and make sure people don't print abrasive filaments until the nozzle is reinstalled tiff_davis
@@ Line 1: / Line 1: @@
 ======  Prusa XL  ======
-{{ :equipment:cnc:prusaxl.png?400 |}}
+{{ equipment:laser:prusaxl.png?400 |}}
@@ Line 18: / Line 18: @@
 ===== 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
@@ Line 40: / Line 40: @@
 ===== Manual =====
-{{ :equipment:cnc:prusa3d_manual_xl_104_en.pdf |}}
+{{ equipment:laser: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 =====
@@ Line 48: / Line 58: @@
 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.
+Do not use abrasive filaments, the ObXidian nozzle required to print them is not currently installed and is on the broken toolhead.
 ===== Inserting filament =====
@@ Line 68: / Line 77: @@
       *   If the filament is not extruded and **PURGE MORE** doesn't help, repeat the loading procedure by choosing **RETRY**
-{{ :equipment:cnc:inserting_filament.png?600 |}}
+{{ equipment:laser:inserting_filament.png?600 |}}
 ===== Removing filament =====
@@ Line 77: / Line 86: @@
   - Once the extruder stops unloading the filament, remove it from the PTFE tube by hand. Please keep in mind that the process of unloading the filament strand from the extruder takes a few seconds. Do not pull hard on the filament when the unloading process is running. Check the printer's screen for information.
   - 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:laser:unloading_filament.png?400 |}}
 ===== Accessories =====
@@ Line 86: / Line 95: @@
   * 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 -- 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.