Prusa Research Original Prusa MINI User Manual

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction 5 ......................................................................................................................

Step 1 - All the required tools are included 6 ................................................................

Step 2 - Universal wrench - description 6 .....................................................................

Step 3 - Tools required for lubricating bearings 6 ......................................................

Step 4 - Labels guide 7 .....................................................................................................

Step 5 - Use labels for reference 7 .................................................................................

Step 6 - Spare bag 8 .........................................................................................................

Step 7 - View high resolution images 8 .........................................................................

Step 8 - We are here for you! 9 .......................................................................................

Step 9 - Important: Electronics protection 9 ................................................................

Step 10 - Pro tip: inserting the nuts 10 ...........................................................................

Step 11 - Pro tip: inserting the square nuts 11 ...............................................................

Step 12 - Reward yourself 11 ............................................................................................

Step 13 - How to successfully finish the assembly 12 .................................................

2. YZ - axis assembly 14 ........................................................................................................

Step 1 - Tools necessary for this chapter 15 ..................................................................

Step 2 - Y-carriage: parts preparation 15 .......................................................................

Step 3 - Y-carriage: parts preparation (lubricating) 15 ...............................................

Step 4 - Lubricating the bearing 16 ................................................................................

Step 5 - Lubricating the bearing 16 ................................................................................

Step 6 - Correct bearing orientation 17 ..........................................................................

Step 7 - Installing bearings on the Y-carriage 17 .........................................................

Step 8 - Heatbed spacers: parts preparation 18 ...........................................................

Step 9 - Installing the heatbed spacers 18 ....................................................................

Step 10 - Y-axis front: parts preparation 19 ...................................................................

Step 11 - Comparison of extrusions 19 ...........................................................................

Step 12 - Mounting the Y-plate-front 20 .......................................................................

Step 13 - Mounting the MINI-Y-plate-front 20 .............................................................

Step 14 - Y-belt-idler: parts preparation 21 ...................................................................

Step 15 - Preparing MINI-Y-belt-idler 21 .......................................................................

Step 16 - Preparing MINI-Y-belt-idler 22 .......................................................................

Step 17 - Mounting the MINI-Y-belt-idler 22 ................................................................

Step 18 - Y-axis smooth rods: parts preparation 23 ....................................................

Step 19 - Assembling the Y-carriage 23 ........................................................................

Step 20 - Mounting the Y-carriage 24 ...........................................................................

Step 21 - Y-axis rear: parts preparation 24 ....................................................................

Step 22 - Y-axis motor assembly 25 ...............................................................................

Step 23 - Mounting the Y-motor 25 ...............................................................................

Step 24 - Mounting the MINI-Y-rear-plate 26 ..............................................................

Step 25 - Anti-vibration pads: parts preparation 26 ...................................................

Step 26 - Anti-vibration pads installation 27 ................................................................

Step 27 - Y-axis belt parts 27 ...........................................................................................

Step 28 - Y-axis belt guidance 28 ...................................................................................

Step 29 - Aligning the Y-axis belt 28 .............................................................................

Step 30 - Y-belt tensioning 29 ........................................................................................

Step 31 - Y-axis assembly: reward yourself! 29 ............................................................

Step 32 - MINI-Z-bottom: parts preparation 30 ...........................................................

Step 33 - Assembling the MINI-Z-bottom 31 ...............................................................

Step 34 - Assembling the MINI-Z-bottom 31 ...............................................................

Step 35 - Buddy board: parts preparation 32 ...............................................................

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Prusa Research Original Prusa MINI Specifications

General

Build Volume	180 x 180 x 180 mm
Layer Height	0.05 - 0.35 mm
Nozzle Diameter	0.4 mm
Filament Diameter	1.75 mm
Print Speed	up to 200 mm/s
Bed Temperature	up to 100 °C
Nozzle Temperature	Up to 280 °C
Power Consumption	120 W
Supported Materials	PLA, PETG, ASA
Connectivity	USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi
Power Input	100-240 V, 50-60 Hz