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Makerspace Staff Guide: Equipment Maintenance

Covers routine maintenance for makerspace equipment.

PrusaSlicer

It is always recommended to double-check the Print Settings section of PrusaSlicer if you encounter an issue with a 3D print.


Material Settings

One of the most common and easy-to-make errors is failing to select the correct material from the dropdown menu in PrusaSlicer.

If the first layer is not adhering to the bed or if nothing is extruding from the nozzle, this should be checked first. 

Always make sure that the selected material matches the one loaded into the extruder.

    


Enabling Supports

Another frequent issue is forgetting to select one of the support options under from the Print Settings section. If overhanging areas of the print are failing, this may be the reason.

 

After slicing your 3D model in PrusaSlicer, if you haven't selected supports, be sure to check the bottom right corner of the screen for a warning message. This message will indicate if the software has detected overhangs which may require supports for proper printing.

In the sliced preview, overhangs are indicated by the color blue.