Tools
These are some common tools used to work on this device. You might not need every tool for every procedure.
Troubleshooting
If you are experiencing issues with your PRUSA i3 MK3, consult the troubleshooting guides on the PRUSA i3 MK3 Troubleshooting page.
Background
In September 2017, PRUSA Research by Josef Prusa released the PRUSA i3 MK3, a desktop-sized FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) 3D printer. This 3D printer utilizes a stock brass nozzle to extrude melted 1.75 mm plastic filament and build 3D models layer upon layer. It has a build volume of 250 x 210 x 210 mm and can print with a layer resolution of up to 0.05 mm.
The PRUSA i3 MK3 incorporates several features that allow it to stand out from other 3D printers. It features an advanced automatic bed leveling system that utilizes a removable, flexible, and magnetic print bed with a built-in steel sheet. This feature allows finished prints to be removed easily. It also features a filament sensor that detects when filament runs out or breaks. The filament sensor pauses the print job until more filament is loaded, giving 3D prints a greater opportunity to succeed.
The PRUSA i3 MK3 also includes several safety features, such as thermal runaway protection and power failure detection. These features prevent accidents and wasted prints. It also features a built-in LCD screen and a user-friendly interface, making it easy to use and customize.
Identification
The PRUSA i3 MK3 is one of many printers within the MK line. One way to visually identify your MK3 when compared to the MK2 series is the mounting angle of the cooling fan on the extrusion head. The fan on the MK3 is angled toward the nozzle, whereas the fan is mounted vertically on the MK2. Another way to identify the MK3 compared to the MK2 and MK2.5 series is the structure of the base. The MK3 has a sturdier construction, with a black extruded aluminum frame, as opposed to a smaller rod construction on the MK2 and MK2.5.
The best way to identify the Prusa MK3 in comparison to the MK3S and MK3S+ is the color of the power supply mounted on the right rear corner of the device. On an MK3, the power supply is silver, whereas the MK3S and MK3S+ printers feature a black power supply.
The MK3 is easily identifiable compared to the MK4 because the MK4 has an upgraded screen. The MK4 also displays its model name on the extruder head and heat bed.
If you are still having trouble identifying your printer, locate the menu, open the support option, and scroll down to find information about the version of your printer.
Technical Specifications
Build Volume: 250 x 210 x 200mm
Filament Type: PLA, ABS
Filament Size: 1.75mm
Nozzle Diameter: 0.4mm
Max Nozzle Temperature: 300° C
Max Bed Temperature: 100° C
X/Y Resolution: 0.01mm
Z Resolution: ~0.01mm
Features
Removable MK52 Magnetic HeatBed
Frame Stability
Filament Sensor
Quicker and Quieter Printing
Layer Shift Sensors
Cooling Fan Sensors
Recovery Print Mode
Removable PEI Print Sheet
EINSY RAMBo MotherBoard
OctoPrint Ready
PINDA 2 Probe
E3D V6 Nozzle
Sources
https://www.electronicsdatasheets.com/ma...