Prusa Research Original Prusa MK4 User Manual

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3D PRINTING

HANDBOOK

FOR THE ORIGINAL PRUSA MK4 3D PRINTER

ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

ENG

Table of Contents4
Introduction11
Nextruder11
Quick-Swap Nozzles12
32-Bit Connected Architecture12
Unpacking and Package Contents13
How to Move the Printer13
Contents of the Package and Accessories14
Original Prusa MK4 Overview and Glossary15
Connecting and Disconnecting the Power Cable17
Error Screens17
Your First Print18
Basic Controls18
Selftest Calibration (Wizard)19
Preparing Flexible Print Sheets20
Running the Selftest21
Inserting (Loading) Filament22
Unloading (Removing) Filament24
Starting the First Print25
Removing a Printed Object from the Print Sheet27
Selftest Troubleshooting28
First Print Troubleshooting28
First Layer Peeling off from the Bed28
Nozzle Moves too High/Low, or Extrudes Plastic Outside the Print Area28
The Nozzle Does Not Start Extruding, Even after Multiple Attempts29
After a few Hours of Printing, the Nozzle Stops Extruding Filament29
Updating the Firmware30
Sample Models31
Factory Reset31
Advanced User Guide32
Prusa Academy Courses32
Network Connection33
Using Nozzles with Various Diameters34
Multi-Material Upgrade 335
Flashing an Unofficial (Unsigned) Firmware36
Printing Your Own Models37
Obtaining Printable Models38
Create Your Own Model39
What Is a G-Code File39
Prusaslicer40
Prusaslicer Interface Explained41
Initial Setup and General Workflow42
Using Supports43
Speed Vs Print Quality44
Infill45
Brim45
Printing Objects Larger than the Print Volume46
Printing Multicolored Objects (Without MMU3)47
Slicing and Exporting48
Material Guide49
Pla49
Petg50
Asa (Abs)51
PC (Polycarbonate) and PC Blend52
Pvb53
Flexible Materials54
PA (Polyamide) / PA11CF55
Regular Maintenance56
Flexible Print Sheets56
Double-Sided TEXTURED Print Sheet58
Double-Sided SMOOTH Print Sheet58
Double-Sided SATIN Print Sheet59
Improving the Adhesion59
Keeping the Printer Clean59
Bearings59
Fans60
Extruder Feeding Gear60
Electronics60
Extruder Is Clogged or Jammed60
Cleaning the Nozzle61
The Filament Does Not Come out of the Nozzle61
The Filament Does Not Come out of the Nozzle or Only a Small Amount Comes out61
Troubleshooting Faulty Sensor Readings and Removing Errors61
Filament Sensor61
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions and Basic Troubleshooting62
Mesh Bed Leveling Fails62
Printer Does Not Recognize the Inserted USB Drive62
Loose Belts63
Homing Failed63
Heating Error63
Fan Error63
Reverting to an Older Firmware63
Nozzle Hitting the Sheet / Other Z-Axis Issues63
Advanced Hardware Troubleshooting64
Troubleshooting Print Quality Issues64

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Brand	Prusa Research
Model	Original Prusa MK4
Category	3D Printers
Language	English

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