Prusa i3 – Build Manual
6. Extruder & Hot-End
Now to mount the extruder and hot-end onto the X-Axis
6.1 Hot-end Mounting
Now you can mount the MK8 onto to the x-axis. First check that the heater block / throat are firmly tightened,
and the tip of the nozzle approx 37mm distance from the base of the aluminium extruder housing. This will give
the correct height from the build plate in relation to the build plate fans (PLA printing). Note: You will be sent
the MK8 pre-tensioned and set at the correct length, it should be un-necessary to undo either of the throat nuts
or nozzle. See Fig 6.1a
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