Prusa i3 Hephestos Printing Handbook - page 5
2 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing our original 3D
printer
Prusa i3 Plus 1.75
from Josef Prusa either
as a assembled
printer
or a
printer
kit as your purchase supports us with its further
development. Read the handbook carefully, please, all chapters contain valuable info for the
correct service of the
printer
.
Please check the
page for updated version of this 3D
printing hanbook (PDF download).
In case of any
printer
related problem do not hesitate to contact us at
.We
are glad to receive all your valuable comments and tips. We strongly suggest you to visit our
official forum at
, where you can find solutions to common issues, tips,
advice and hints in addition to actual information about the Original Prusa i3
printer’s
development.
2.1 Glossary
Bed,
Heatbed, Printbed
Commonly
used
term
for
printing
pad a heated area of 3D
printer
where 3D objects are printed.
Extruder
Printing
head or extruder is a part of a
printer
consisting of a
nozzle
, hobbed
pulley, idler and a
nozzle
fan.
Filament
Term
for plastic provided on spool is called “
filament”
, it’s used throughout this
handbook as well as in the LCD menu on the
printer
.
Heater,
Hotend
other name for a
printing
nozzle
.
1.75
3D printers use two different diameters (thickness) of a
filament (
thickness
)
: 2.85 mm
(
commonly
called as 3 mm) and 1.75 mm. 1.75mm version is more used worldwide though
there is no difference in
printing
quality.
2.2 Used symbols
Important notice, tip, hint or information what helps you print with ease.
Read carefully! This part of text has uppermost importance either for user safety of
for a
proper
printer
service.
This symbol indicates text related to
printer
kit only.
2.3 Safety instructions
Please be very cautious during any interaction with the
printer
. This printer is an
electrical device with moving parts and hottemperature areas.
1. Device is for indoor use only. Do not expose the printer to rain or snow. Always keep the
printer in a dry environment at a minimum distance of 30 cm from other objects.
2. Always place the printer on a stable place, where it can not fall or tip over.
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