Selecting Printers and Extruder Settings in PrusaSlicer

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The uCreate Makerspace has different types of Prusa 3D printers and you should choose the correct one when you’re printing your models.

 

Step 1: Click the printer menu on the right panel.. This will open the list of printers that were added during/after installation. The uCreate Makerspace has Prusa i3 MK3S and Prusa Mini models, make sure these printers are added.

 

Extruder settings in PrusaSlicer

 

Step 2: If you can’t see Prusa i3 MK3S and Prusa Mini in the list, Click Add/Remove printers. This will open the Configuration Wizard, select the appropriate printer and nozzle size from the list. Currently 0.4 mm nozzle size is being used in the uCreate Makerspace. After selection. click Finish button to exit Configuration Wizard.

 

PrusaSlicer Printer list

 

Step 3 (optional): If using the Prusa Minis you can download the recommended print settings by importing the settings file. After the download is complete, go to File>Import>Import Config Bundle and select the downloaded file.

 

Importing configuration settings in PrusaSlicer

 

Step 4: Once the recommended settings are imported, you can manipulate your model and finish slicing.