2 Glossary
1.
Spring steel sheet
- comes in two variants, smooth and textured. This is where the printed
object appears. Please read the maintenance instructions carefully to ensure optimal conditions
for 3D printing.
2.
Heatbed
- located directly under the spring steel sheet. Heatbed ensures good adhesion of the
printed object. Warning: do not touch the heatbed when it’s hot!
3.
Y-Axis
- the general name for the entire heatbed assembly (smooth rods, belt, heatbed…).
4.
Knob
- main control of the Original Prusa MINI 3D printer: rotate left/right to scroll through
options, press the knob to confirm your selection. There’s a reset switch directly next to the
knob. Press it to perform a hard reset.
5.
LCD screen
- the display is used for the configuration of the 3D printer. Use the knob to scroll
through the menus and confirm your selection with the press of the knob.
6.
Power switch
- when the printer is not in use, turn it off using the power switch.
7.
USB port
- compatible with USB 2.0/3.0 flash drives (FAT32 filesystem). Used for reading
print files (G-Codes) from the inserted drive and flashing the firmware.
8.
Main PTFE tube
- leads the filament strand from the extruder into the print head / nozzle.
Inspect it from time to time to make sure there is no debris inside that would prevent the
filament strand from reaching the nozzle.
9.
Tube fitting
- on both ends of the main PTFE tube. In case filament gets stuck in the PTFE
tube, use a spanner (included with the printer) to remove the fittings and the PTFE tube to get
access to the filament strand.
10.
Print fan
- cools the printed object, improves print quality. Comes with RPM monitoring.
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