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How To Print Parts

This document provides instructions for printing the plastic parts needed for an upgrade to the Original Prusa i3 MK3S/MK2.5S/MMU2S 3D printer. It recommends using PETG filament supplied with the upgrade kit but also allows for using ABS. The instructions outline cleaning the print surface, downloading gcode files, adjusting the live Z height if layers don't stick, allowing the print bed to cool before removing parts, and following the printer manual for installation. Troubleshooting tips include ensuring a clean surface, using a glue stick for adhesion, generating your own gcode, and slowing print speeds. Contact support is provided for any issues.

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How To Print Parts

This document provides instructions for printing the plastic parts needed for an upgrade to the Original Prusa i3 MK3S/MK2.5S/MMU2S 3D printer. It recommends using PETG filament supplied with the upgrade kit but also allows for using ABS. The instructions outline cleaning the print surface, downloading gcode files, adjusting the live Z height if layers don't stick, allowing the print bed to cool before removing parts, and following the printer manual for installation. Troubleshooting tips include ensuring a clean surface, using a glue stick for adhesion, generating your own gcode, and slowing print speeds. Contact support is provided for any issues.

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Printing the plastic parts for the

Original Prusa i3 MK3S/MK2.5S/MMU2S


Thank you for purchasing the Original Prusa i3 upgrade! Since it will be fully up to you to print the parts,
we have decided to prepare a short guide explaining how to do it with ease.

PRINTING THE PLASTIC PARTS FOR THE UPGRADE


By default, you are supplied with a small spool of PETG, but if you are more used to printing with
ABS, you can absolutely use it for printing the upgraded parts instead of PETG.

To print all the parts properly, please follow this guide:

1. Clean the print surface with Windex.


2. Download G-codes or .stl files for the upgrade from prusa3d.com/prusa-i3-printable-parts. These
G-codes are for PETG only! If you want to prepare your own G-codes, use PETG or ABS settings
with at least 20% grid infill.
3. Start the print, wait and observe the first few layers.
4. If you suspect that the first layer does not stick properly, tweak the Live adjust Z value. You can do
it from the menu while printing. Press the Knob, select Live adjust Z and then lower the value
until the plastic sticks nicely. If object is already detached from the print surface, clean up and
start the print again.
5. Once the print is finished, wait until the heatbed cools down to ambient temperature. Do not
remove the printed objects right away. Otherwise, you might damage the PEI surface.
6. Once the parts are ready, you can just follow the manual for your printer upgrade available at
manual.prusa3d.com.

TROUBLESHOOTING
If you struggle with printing plastic parts, here are some troubleshooting tips to help you out.

• Make sure the print surface is clean. If the Windex didn’t work, try to clean the surface with dish
soap water (dish soap water can actually dissolve sugar residue).
• Try to use the bundled glue stick, which increases PEI adhesion for PETG and creates
a separation layer.
• Generate your own G-codes using Slic3r PE. S elect PETG or ABS material with at least 20% grid
infill. Place only 2-3 objects around the center of the heated bed for each individual G-code.
• If none of that made any difference, try to start the print and slower the print speed to 70-80%.
You can do that by rotating the knob in the counterclockwise direction.

Scan me If you have any issues with printing the plastic parts, do not hesitate to contact our
support team through Live chat or e-mail [email protected].

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