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General Information

Machine Manager: Jasper Tran O’Leary (jaspero@cs.washington.edu)

Machine Location: Machine Agency Shop (Sieg 118)

Equipment covered by SOP: Prusa i3-mk3

Who can use the machine: Any Machine Agency member or affiliate

How to get access: If you have not used this machine before, email Jasper and let him know you are using it, along with any questions. Otherwise, access is open to Machine Agency members and affiliates.

How to get your access revoked: Printing without appropriate ventilation in the case of ABS or other requisite materials.

Rules

  1. Turn off the machine when done.
  2. Read this whole SOP before using the machine for the first time.
  3. Dispose of failed filament & prints in the appropriate bin.

Important Information and Safety

  1. For every print, make sure the first layer prints before walking away.
  2. Some materials require ventilation (see Materials section below). In this case, please open the window and turn on a fan, or use an air purifier when printing.

Materials

See Prusa’s Knowledge Base of Acceptable Materials.

Step-by-step Instructions

Before using the machine

  1. Download Prusa Slicer and use this software to go from digital model (STL file) to G-Code file. More information on which settings you should use while slicing the STL file can be found on the Prusa Slicer website. In most cases, the default settings will work fine.
  2. Ensure that the machine has an SD card in its slot. If not, somebody must have stolen it—please ping the lab and demand they return it.
  3. Power on the machine by flipping the switch near the power source near the leadscrews.
  4. Load your G-Code onto the SD card and insert it back into the machine.
  5. This machine uses lab communal filament, although you can use your own. I recommend using the built-in procedure to do so—check menu options using the Prusa front button.
  6. If you are printing with ABS filament, open a window and turn on a fan on low and point it towards the window and machine. Alternatively, turn on a HEPA air filter next to the machine.

While using the machine

  1. Make sure the first layer adheres to the bed before walking away. If the first layer fails, cancel the print by pressing the front button on the Prusa and selecting “abort.” Then, try your print again using different settings. You can leave this machine on overnight.

When you have finished using the machine

  1. Clear your print or any failed filament from the bed and dispose of it in the proper bin. Keep in mind that PLA filament is commercially compostable.
  2. Turn off the machine when it’s not in use.

Common Issues

  • If filament is not extruding, make sure the extruder gear on the print head is correctly engaging with and feeding the filament through when turning. You can turn the extruder gear manually in the Prusa menu.
  • If the filament gear is turning properly, check for clogs in the feed tube. If you can’t locate any issues, stop using the printer and contact Jasper.

Additional Information

Visit the Prusa Knowledge Base here, it has a lot of information.