7.3.1.2 0.25mm nozzle 33
8 Advanced calibration 33
8.1 PID tuning for Hotend (Optional) 33
8.2 PINDA probe calibration/ Temp. calibration (Experimental/Optional) 34
8.3 View XYZ calibration details (Optional) 34
9 Printer drivers 37
10 Printing your own models 37
10.1 Where you can get the 3D models? 37
10.2 In what program you can create your own models? 37
10.3 PrusaControl 38
10.4 Slic3r Prusa Edition 40
10.5 Bundled 3D models 41
10.6 Print in color with ColorPrint 41
10.6 Printing of non-standard models 43
10.6.1 Printing with support material 43
10.6.2 Large object printing 44
11 Materials 46
11.1-11 ABS, PLA, PET, HIPS, PP, Nylon, Flex, Composite materials, ASA, nGen, PC-ABS 46
11.12 Dialing in new materials 48
12 FAQ - Printer maintenance and print issues 49
12.1 Regular maintenance 49
12.1.1 Bearings 49
12.1.2 Fans 49
12.1.3 Extruder drive gear 49
12.1.4 Electronics 49
12.1.5 PEI rejuvenation 49
12.1 Print surface preparation 50
12.2 Clogged / jammed extruder 50
12.3 Nozzle cleaning 50
12.4 Replacing / changing the nozzle 51
12.5 Printing problems 53
12.5.1 Layers break and split when printing from ABS material 53
12.5.2 Models contain either too much or not enough of the filament 53
12.6 Problems with finished models 53
12.6.1 Model breaks and/or is easily damaged 53
12.7 Updating printer firmware 53
13 FAQ - common issues when assembling the printer kit 54
13.1 Nozzle/print surface gap is greater in the middle than at the corners 54
13.2 Printer stops printing soon after start 55
13.3 Printer can’t read SD card 55
13.4 Loose X- and/or Y-axis belts 56
13.5 Detached cables to the heatbed 57
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