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= Quick Start Instructions =
== PrusaSlicer ==
Hacklab Toronto has consensus around using PrusaSlicer for new users.
[[https://www.prusa3d.com/prusaslicer/ Download and Install PrusaSlicer]]
== Your First Print ==
=== Prusa Mini ===
Hacklab's main printers are the Prusa Mini.
* [[https://www.prusa3d.com/new-user-guides-for-original-prusa-mini/ Prusa New User Guides]]
==== 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.
== DO NOT LEAVE MACHINES UNATTENDED ==
== DO NOT LEAVE MACHINES UNATTENDED ==


''' Please do not leave 3d printers unattended for long periods!'''
''' Please do run 3d printers with being present in the Lab.'''
These printers are prone to failure, and leaving them unattended could result in cooked filiment / extruders, damaged mechanical components, or fires.
If a printer fails it could result in cooked filament / extruders, damaged mechanical components, or fires.
 
 
= Explore Further =
 
== Firmware and Configuration ==
* Wiki doesn't like weird file types so check out our [https://github.com/hacklabto/3d-printers Github]


== Machine Status and Important Notices ==
== Machines at Hacklab ==
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See individual printer pages for details and maintenance logs.
See individual printer pages for details and maintenance logs.


== 3D Printer Workflow at the Hacklab ==
=== Prusa Mini ===
Hacklab's main printers are the Prusa Mini.
* [[https://www.prusa3d.com/new-user-guides-for-original-prusa-mini/ Prusa New User Guides]]


=== CR10 ===
Access to one of the CR10's is through octoprint (it's SD card reader is broken).
<code>
octopi01.in.hacklab.to:5000
user: hacklab
password: usual password
</code>
=== 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 ==
=== Physical Problems ===
=== Physical Problems ===
* Print not sticking to bed
* Print not sticking to bed
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** Check filament feeder for ground plastic preventing full continuous extrusion
** Check filament feeder for ground plastic preventing full continuous extrusion


== Firmware and Configuration ==
* Wiki doesn't like weird file types so check out our [https://github.com/hacklabto/3d-printers Github]


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
* [[Construct Protocol]]
* [[Construct Protocol]]


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