7.3 Printer addons
7.3.1 Different nozzles
You have to use proper preset settings for different nozzles in PrusaSlicer.
Please, check out how to change the nozzle in section
Pict. 22 - Different nozzle sizes have big impact on print speed
7.3.1.1 0.6 and 0.8 nozzles by E3D
E3D, a UK-based company, that supplies hotends for the Original Prusa i3 MK3S+, has a
whole ecosystem of upgrades and addons. We support some of them including the 0.8, 0.6,
0.25 and the hardened steel nozzle.
The 0.8 and 0.6mm nozzles are suitable for any print that doesn’t rely on tiny details.
Headphone stands, various holders, racks or flower pots… can all be printed in half the
usual time. PrusaSlicer comes with presets for both 0.8mm and 0.6mm nozzles, simply
switch the
Printer
setting to “Original Prusa i3 MK3S+ 0.8 nozzle” or “Original Prusa i3
MK3S+ 0.6 nozzle” respectively.
7.3.1.2 0.25 nozzle by E3D
The nozzle diameter has a noticeable effect on the printing resolution of the plane parallel to
the print surface. To get finer detail on 0.1mm or 0.05mm print settings, you can use a
0.25mm nozzle. But use it for only very small objects, e.g. a few centimeters in size. The
print time can be considerably longer compared to 0.4mm. The ideal use is for jewelry.
PrusaSlicer comes with presets for 0.25mm nozzle, simple switch the
Printer
setting to
“Original Prusa i3 MK3S+ 0.25 nozzle”.
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