Created: 2023/5/25
Latest revision: 2023/5/2530
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Config File
Import the PrusaSlicer configuration file below to deploy all the i3 MK2.5S calibrated settings.
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Material
Yanshen purchased the filaments in the bay. The orange one is ones are from PrusaFilament, but the specific model is still TBD depending on his reply.
Searching for FilamentPM , which is the label as seen on the spools , yielded these results, for 1 kg spools of 1.75 mm diameter orange PETG :
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Model Material Settings
Prusa i3 MK2.5S
Use the config file to implement all tested settings, as the discussion below does not include all changes to the default PrusaSlicer templates.
Based 2023/5/24 testing using a temperature tower (how to slice), the following parameters were found to be most optimal for outer appearance of the model. Parameters not listed were left at PrusaSlicer’s Prusa i3 MK2.5S printer preset, Generic PETG filament preset, and 0.20mm 100mms Linear Advance printing preset.
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Since the Prusa i3 MK2.5S uses a PTFE/Teflon lined hot-end (link) (link), the nozzle temperature should not be set above 240 °C if possible. Prusa suggests a nozzle temperature of 240 °C in their manual for MK2.5S. Though a Prusa forum post with hot-end supplier’s information suggests that temperature of up to 300 °C is ok.
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Based on this Reddit post discussing settings for PETG supports, it would be beneficial to use bed and nozzle temperatures at or slightly above the upper limit recommended by the manufacturer.
Another Reddit post here discusses settings for PETG supports in PrusaSlicer, these kept very good model quality after removing the supports. Use the config file to implement settings tested between 2023/5/27 to 2023/5/29.