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== DO NOT LEAVE MACHINES UNATTENDED == | |||
''' Please do not leave 3d printers unattended for long periods!''' | |||
These printers are prone to failure, and leaving them unattended could result in cooked filiment / extruders, damaged mechanical components, or fires. | |||
== Machine Status and Important Notices == | == Machine Status and Important Notices == | ||
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See individual printer pages for details and maintenance logs. | |||
== 3D Printer Workflow at the Hacklab == | |||
Hacklab's main printers are the Prusa Mini. | |||
* [[https://www.prusa3d.com/new-user-guides-for-original-prusa-mini/ Prusa New User Guides]] | |||
=== Software === | |||
* The recommended software for the Prusa Mini printers is [[https://www.prusa3d.com/prusaslicer/ PrusaSlicer]] | |||
* '''Type A''' Gcode can be generated using our Cura settings or the [https://www.typeamachines.com/downloads Type A KISSlicer] ("Series 1 2012/2013 - Plywood" section). The new "Cura Type A" is intended for newer models of their printers and just grinds the filament on ours instead of printing! | |||
== | === Quick Start Instructions === | ||
==== Prusa Mini ==== | |||
# Generate Gcode from an STL using PrusaSlicer | |||
# Copy your Gcode to the USB key attached to the printer. | |||
# Click Print | |||
# When finished, allow the bed to cool, and then wipe clean with small amount of isopropyl alcohol on clean paper towel. | |||
==== Flashforge ==== | |||
# Generate Gcode from an STL using [[#Cura 15|Cura 15]] | |||
# Visit the OctoPrint web interface for the printer you're using (note: you must be on the members' wifi network!): | |||
* | #* Flashforge - http://octopi4.in.hacklab.to/ | ||
# Upload Gcode to the printer using the web interface. | |||
# Click print and wait. | |||
# When finished, make sure you do the following steps: | |||
#* Clean up bed and machine for the next user. | |||
#* Delete the file on OctoPrint if you are done with it. | |||
#* Turn the machine off. | |||
== | == Slicer settings == | ||
=== PrusaSlicer === | |||
These are preconfigured for you when running the setup wizard and selecting the Prusa Mini as your printer. | |||
== Troubleshooting == | == Troubleshooting == | ||
=== Physical Problems === | === Physical Problems === | ||
* Print not sticking to bed | * Print not sticking to bed | ||
** Check bed levelness | ** Check bed levelness (Prusa's probe this automatically) | ||
** Check print bed distance to print head | ** Check print bed distance to print head (Live Z height adjust) | ||
* Extruder no longer extruding filament | * Extruder no longer extruding filament | ||
** Check filament feeder for ground plastic preventing extrusion | ** Check filament feeder for ground plastic preventing extrusion | ||
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* Extrusion is discontinuous | * Extrusion is discontinuous | ||
** Check filament feeder for ground plastic preventing full continuous extrusion | ** Check filament feeder for ground plastic preventing full continuous extrusion | ||
== See Also == | |||
* [[Construct Protocol]] | |||
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[[category: Equipment]] | [[category: Equipment]] |