3.3. FIRST SLICE
Figure 3.9: Simple Mode: Print Settings.
may not need such a high resolution finish, whereas a presentation
piece may do so.
• Print speed
- Shorter layers will result in smoother prints but each
print will take longer, simply because the extruder must trace the
pattern more times. A later goal will be to strike a balance between
layer height, the speed of the printer, and the quality of the resulting
print.
Perimeters
defines the minimum number of vertical shells (i.e. walls) a
print will have. Unless the model requires single width walls it is generally
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