8 Advanced Calibration 38
8.1 PID tuning for Hotend (Optional) 38
8.2 PINDA probe calibration/ Temp. calibration (Experimental/Optional) 38
8.3 View XYZ calibration details (Optional) 39
8.4 Linear Advance (Experimental) 39
8.5 Extruder info 41
9 Printer drivers 41
10 Printing your own models 41
10.1 Where you can get the 3D models? 41
10.2 In what program you can create your own models? 42
10.3 PrusaControl 42
10.4 Slic3r Prusa Edition 44
10.5 Bundled 3D models 45
10.6 Print in color with ColorPrint 45
10.7 Printing of non-standard models 48
10.7.1 Printing with support material 48
10.7.2 Large object printing 49
11 Materials 51
11.1-11 ABS, PLA, PETG, HIPS, PP, Nylon, Flex, Composite materials, ASA, nGen, PC-ABS 51
11.12 Dialing in new materials 58
12 FAQ - Printer maintenance and print issues 59
12.1 Regular maintenance 59
12.1.1 Bearings 59
12.1.2 Fans 59
12.1.3 Extruder drive gear 60
12.1.4 Electronics 60
12.1.5 PEI rejuvenation 60
12.2 Print surface preparation 60
12.3 Filament sensor 61
12.3.1 Running out of filament 61
12.3.2 Filament jam 61
12.3.3 False sensor readings and debugging 61
12.3.3.1 Dust on the sensor - how to clean 62
12.3.3.2 Extreme light conditions 62
12.3.3.3 Exotic filaments 62
12.4 Clogged / jammed extruder 63
12.5 Nozzle cleaning 63
12.6 Replacing / changing the nozzle 64
12.7 Printing problems 66
12.7.1 Layers break and split when printing from ABS material 66
12.7.2 Models contain either too much or not enough of the filament 66
12.8 Problems with finished models 66
12.8.1 Model breaks and/or is easily damaged 66
12.9 Updating printer firmware 66
13 FAQ - common issues when assembling the printer kit 67
13.1 Printer is rocking - YZ frame - geometry check 67
13.2 Printer stops printing soon after start 68
13.3 Printer can’t read the SD card 68
13.4 Loose X- and/or Y-axis belts 69
13.5 Detached cables to the heatbed 70
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