Safety
Before you start make sure that no object is on the printers bed then Turn on prusa by switching it on.
About the machine
[Bed size] 200mm x 250mm
[Nozzle diameter] 0.4mm
[Heated bed] Yes
[Filaments] Almost all types (PLA ABS TPU ... )
file preparation
1
Export your 3D file as (.stl).
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Then convert the (.stl) file to (.gcode) using any slicing software such as (Ultimaker cura , Prusaslicer).
Using Prusaslicer
1
Download Original Pursa i3 MK2 software here.
2
Open the software press ( ctrl + I ) to import your 3D file or click on the import icon.
3
Make sure that filament type and printer model are chosen correctly tick Brim when printing with ABS.
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Click on scale icon to scale the object.
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Press ( ctrl + R ) or slice now.
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Export as G-code and save it.
Calibration:
1
Click the knob rotate it and click on calibration.
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Rotate the knob and click on calibrate XYZ.
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Rotate the knob tell the Z axis reach the top click the knob when done.
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Clean the nozzle click knob.
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Choose yes if the z axis carrieges are all the way up.
6
Place a sheet of paper.
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Wait tell the calibration is done.
Printing
using SD card
1
Click the knob select preheat and choose the plastic type (PLA, ABS, FLEX, PET) wait till heating is done.
2
If you are using ABS add some paper glue on the bed.
3
Save the G-code file in the SD card then insert it in the SD card slot click the knob select print from SD.
Changing the filament
1
Press the knob for 3 seconds ,then rotate it to lift the extruded up stop at 100 mm.
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Click the knob ,then click preheat.
Choose the correct plastic type (PLA, ABS, FLEX, PET)
3
When preheating is done click the knob and choose unload filament.
Remove the filament.
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Preheat the extruder to the new filament type.
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Place your new filament.
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Cut the edge to make it straight.
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Put the filament inside.
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Click load filament.
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If the extruder started extruding filament click yes if not click no.