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#CAM the object
===Set up the machine===
#Turn on the machine#Spot check on the machine: make sure the bed is clear and the extruder nozzle isnYou't covered in hardened filament#Open a browser and point it re ready to [ip address]:5000, then wait for the interface to loadgo!
==Clean up==Make sure to always leave This will ensure the machine cleaner than what you found it! Remove any and all support material and excess unwanted filament from the machine so that is clean for the next person who uses it has a clean starting palette.to work with!
cleaning pass to remove any traces of Type A and add Prus-specific instructions.
==Preparation==
#Set up the machine
#Set up the material
#CAM the object
===Set up the machine===
#Turn on the machine. The power switch is located on the back of the righthand side box. The screen should turn on.
#Spot check on the machine. Make sure that:
##the bed is clean.
##the extruder nozzle isn't covered in hardened filament.
===Set up the material===
You may need to unload filament before you load in new filament!
To '''unload''' filament, in the interface:
#Click the knob to open the main menu.
#Scroll down and select "Unload filament".
#Scroll down and select "PLA".
#Wait for the extruder heater to get up to temperature.
#Once the extruder heater is up to temperature, follow the screen prompts to pull out the filament.
#Remove the filament spool from the spool holder, and then:
##clip off the melted end so that it is clean and there are no burrs.
##roll the excess filament onto the spool.
##place the spool in its box.
##place the box on the filament stock shelves.
#Clean up any excess filament.
To '''load''' filament, in the interface:
#Click the knob to open the main menu.
#If the temperature is already up to target, you may skip to step 4. Otherwise, Scroll down and select "Preheat".
#Scroll down and select "PLA".
#While you wait for the extruder heater to get up to temperature:
##select a filament spool and remove it from the box.
##if the end isn't clean, clip it off so that it is clean and there are no burrs.
##place the spool on the spool holder with the end spiraling off toward the front of the machine..
#Once the extruder heater is up to temperature, click the knob to navigate back to the main menu.
#Scroll down and select "Autoload filament".
#With the end of the filament in your hand:
##slide it through the filament guide on the top of the machine
##carefully slide the end into the filament feed on the top of the extruder assembly.
#Follow the screen prompts to ensure the filament is loaded properly.
#Your material is set up!
===CAM the object===
#Pull the SD card from the lefthand side of the 3D printer screen enclosure and insert it into the SD card reader USB stick connected to the front face of the computer.
#Badge in to the computer.
#Start Cura.
#Open your stl model. It should appear in the build area.
#In the top left of the interface:
##In the machine selection, make sure the Prusa I3 MK3S is selected.
##In the material selection, make sure "Hatchbox Hatchbox PLA" is selected.#Set the parameters how you want them. For a basic simple print, the Basic interface allows for only the four most important features of the print:##'''Layer height''':''how thick should each layer be?'' This affects the quality: thinner layers give you finer resolution, and an overall nicer-looking print. However, it will also significantly increase the print time, which may render the job impractically long.###Typical setting: 0.2mm##'''Infill percentage''':''how dense should the inside of the object be filled?'' Less infill results in a weaker object, but significantly reduces print time. If you're testing dimensions, less infill is better.###Typical setting: 20%##'''Support''':''how does the CAM package treat overhangs?'' If there are overhangs in your model, adding support will allow them to be printed without significant error. Adding support does increase port-processing time, as you'll need to remove it once the print is done. Some objects will fail 100% of the time if supports are not added.###Typical setting: yes, everywhere##'''Adhesion''':''how does the object stick to the bed?'' Adding adhesion types will help increase the chances of edge-case objects printing successfully. They will also, however, require more post-processing, as you'll need to remove it once the print is done.#Send ##Typical setting: brim#In the resulting CAMed g-code bottom right of the interface, press the large button labelled "Save to the printerRemovable Disk".
==Print=Set up the material===If you need to put a new spool of filament on:
#In Remove the interfaceSD card from the USB reader.#Once Carefully insert it has reached target temperature, switch back to "Control" tab.#If there is already filament loaded, you will need to:##Gently pull into the teflon tube out of 3D printer and allow the gantry entry point.##Gently grasp the filament at the gantry entry pointmachine to process.##In the interface, retract the filament by 10mm. While this is happening, apply a gentle pull Scroll to the filament. It should pull completely out after one or two of these retractions.##Roll up the filament back onto the spool, your generated G--code file and package press the spool back up. If you are using DaBL's filament, make sure the box you place it in is marked as "USED"knob.#Once there is no spool attached to the The machine:will begin its job!##Place Stick around for at least the new spool on the spool holder with the end of the filament spiraling off of the bottom in first 5 layers, as if a clockwise manner.##clip the end of the filament so that it is clean and there are no burrs.##Slide the filament into the teflon tubeprint fails, and push it all the way through until it exits the other endwill likely fail during this time.##Grasp the gantry on either side of the top of the aluminum casing, pressing in the lever on the right side. This part of the gantry is not heated.##With your other hand, gently push the end of the filament into the extrusive assembly. Keep gently pushing until the extruder begins to extrude filament.#Your material is set up!
==PrintClean up==Always leave the machine cleaner than what you found it! Before you walk away from the machine, make sure to:
#In Clean up any clipped filament and stray support material not already on the bed.# For the interfacebed:## Remove any remaining support, switch to adhesion, or clearing filament still on the "Print" tabbed.#Find your design in # If a gluestick was used, wash the list of designs bed with warm water and press the "Print" button next handsoap only to remove it.#Wait!'''Do not use anything on the bed other than soap, water, and paper towels'''.
