Prusa i3 MK2S KIT - 11 Aterials 4

11 Materials
Temperatures and the heatbed treatment before print according to a specific material.
11.1 ABS
Material suitable for common, robust objects.
● Nozzle temperature: 255 °C
● Bed temperature: 100 °C. You can set the bed temperature between 80 to 110 °C
depending the size of an object (larger object means higher temperature)
● Heatbed: Make sure the surface is clean as described in 6.3.2 PEI print surface
preparation chapter
11.2 PLA
Material suitable for detailed models. PLA is made of renewable sources, mostly from the
cornflour and cellulose. This material only is proven for 50 microns layer height.
● Nozzle temperature: 215 °C
● Bed temperature: 50 - 60 °C
● Heatbed: Make sure the surface is clean, as described in 6.3.2 PEI print surface
preparation chapter
11.3 PET
Material suitable for large objects thanks to its minimal thermal expansion. Universal material
suited also for printable mechanical components.
● Nozzle temperature: 240 °C
● Bed temperature: 80 - 100 °C
● Heatbed: Make sure the surface is clean, as described in 6.3.2 PEI print surface
preparation chapter. Do not use isopropyl alcohol to clean the bed, or the adhesion
may be too strong, if you do not have anything else on hand use the bundled glue as
a separator after cleaning it. Windex or similar windows cleaner is great option for
PET and you don’t need to use the glue after the cleaning. Pour a little amount on
unscented paper towel and wipe the print surface.
11.4 HIPS
Universal, stable material with good heat resistance suited for printable mechanical
components.
● Nozzle temperature: 220 °C
● Bed temperature: 100 °C. You can set the bed temperature between 80 to 110 °C
depending the size of an object (larger object means higher temperature)
● Heatbed: Make sure the surface is clean, as described in 6.3.2 PEI print surface
preparation chapter
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