Prusa i3 MK3 - Printer Control and User Interface

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7.2  Printer Control
There are two ways to control the printer. You can use the LCD panel integrated with the
printer, or you can connect your computer via the USB cable. We suggest the LCD panel
because of its speed and reliability, and moreover you do not have to rely on a computer.
7.2.1  LCD screen
The main screen is an information screen displaying the most important details. They are
the temperature of the nozzle and the heatbed (1, 2), printing time (3) and the actual Z-axis
position (5).
Pict.   15   -   LCD   layout
1. Nozzle temperature (actual / desired temperature)
2. Heatbed temperature (actual / desired temperature)
3. Progress of printing in % - shown only during the printing
4. Status bar (Prusa i3 MK3 ready / Heating / file_name.gcode, etc.)
5. Z-axis position
6. Printing speed
7. Elapsed printing time - shown only when printing
7.2.2  Controlling the LCD screen
Controlling the LCD screen is done by a single control element: a rotational knob that you
press to confirm.
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