Prusa Original Prusa i3 MK2, Handbook

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9.3 Slic3r 28
9.4 Bundled 3D models 29
9.5 Print in color with ColorPrint 30
9.6 Printing of non­standard models 32
9.6.1 Printing with support material 32
9.6.2 Large object printing 33
10 Materials 34
10.1 ABS 34
10.2 PLA 34
10.3 PET 34
10.4 HIPS 34
10.5 PP 34
10.6 Nylon (Taulman Bridge) 34
10.7 Flex 35
11 FAQ ­ Printer maintenance and print issues 36
11.1 Print surface preparation 36
11.2 Clogged / jammed extruder 36
11.3 Nozzle cleaning 37
11.4 Replacing / changing the nozzle 37
11.5 Axis fluency 38
11.5 Printing problems 39
11.5.1 Layers break and split when printing from ABS material 39
11.5.2 Models contain either too much or not enough of the filament 39
11.6 Problems with finished models 39
11.6.1 Model breaks and/or is easily damaged 39
12 FAQ ­ common issues when assembling the printer kit 40
12.1 Nozzle/print surface gap is greater in the middle than at the corners 40
12.2 Printer stops printing soon after start 41
12.3 Printer can’t read SD card 41
12.4 Loose X­ and/or Y­axis belts 42
12.5 Detached cables to the heatbed 43
12.6 Loose heatbed zipties 43
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