3D Printing - How To Print Extrusion Style

This page is meant to give details on how to print using the Extrusion style printers (often referred to as FDM or Fused Deposition Modeling).

Step 1: Choose a Filament

Step 2: Choose a Printer

Step 3: Prep Your MacGuffin

Follow the steps outlined corresponding to your chosen printer (from Step 2)

XL

1. Import
2. Size
3. Position
4. Orientate
5. Tune Filament and Printer Settings
6. Add Supports
7. Tune Supports
8. Output

Ender

1. Import
2. Size
3. Position
4. Orientate
5. Tune Filament and Printer Settings
6. Add Supports
7. Tune Supports
8. Output

Prusa Mk 3

1. Import
2. Size
3. Position
4. Orientate
5. Tune Filament and Printer Settings
6. Add Supports
7. Tune Supports
8. Output

Step 4: Prep and Print

Follow the steps outlined corresponding to your chosen printer (from Step 2)

XL

1. Display Your Contact Info Near Printer (MatterMost username) and Date / Time When You Intend To Return
2. Clean Print Bed
3. Load Filament
4. Load MacGuffin
5. Start Print

Ender

1. Display Your Contact Info Near Printer (MatterMost username) and Date / Time When You Intend To Return
2. Clean Print Bed
3. Load Filament
4. Load MacGuffin
5. Start Print

Prusa Mk 3

1. Display Your Contact Info Near Printer (MatterMost username) and Date / Time When You Intend To Return
2. Clean Print Bed
3. Load Filament
4. Load MacGuffin
5. Start Print

Step 5: Cleanup

1. Remove MacGuffin from Print Bed
2. Clean Print Bed
3. Unload Filament and Return To Filament Station
4. Remove Your Contact Info