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    • Prusa MK4 3D Printer

    The Prusa MK4 uses Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), the most widely-used type of 3D printing. This process involves feeding a thermoplastic filament into a heated nozzle, melting it, and extruding it layer by layer to build a three-dimensional object.

    Specifications

    Materials: PLA or PETG filament (various colours)

    Software: PrusaSlicer

    File types: .STL

    Machine details: Maximum Build Area  9.84 × 8.3 × 8.6 in (250 x 210 x 220 mm)

    Production time: Dependent on the project scale, 10 minutes - several days

    Procedures

    1. Create or download your 3D model. Save it as an STL and upload it through the Maker Studio  submission page on the Library website.
    2. Verify the following before submission:
      • The file is the correct dimensions that you require
      • The dimensions fit within the dimensions of the machine
      • The file is a solid mesh and does not have holes or open surfaces
      • You have chosen the appropriate material and colour for your print

    If you'd like a walkthrough of the slicing process for your project, please speak with a Maker Studio staff member.

     

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