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Kevin
(@kevin-10)
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Why no image of what is printed?

Prusa Mk4 with latest firmware. Prusa Slicer 2.7.4.  I slice something but when I go to print it from the Mk4, no image appears on the screen of the Mk4 of what is going to print. What am I doing wrong?

Thanks

Kevin

Posted : 24/06/2024 6:18 pm
ironfan72
(@ironfan72)
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RE: Why no image of what is printed?

Initially it sounds like a QOI vs PNG issue. Here's the section from the firmware release notes that introduced QOI.

 

QOI instead of PNG (XL, MK4, MINI)

Until this release, the thumbnails for G-code were in PNG format, which was rather resource-heavy. We have decided to switch to another format called QOI, which is way less demanding, and we can utilize the freed-up resources to bring more features in future releases.

The only downside of removing the support for PNG is that all the G-codes sliced until now, won't have a visible thumbnail on firmware 5.1.0 or newer. For now, the only solution is to reslice the G-code in PrusaSlicer 2.7.0 or newer.

 

In expert mode you can look under the printer settings and see what file formats are listed for G-code thumbnails.

Posted : 24/06/2024 9:57 pm
Kevin
(@kevin-10)
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Topic starter answered:
RE: Why no image of what is printed?

So how do I change it? PrusaSlicer 2.7.4  This is what is set for the G Code Thumbnail and it is locked: 16x16/PNG, 313x173/PNG, 440x240/PNG.

Posted : 24/06/2024 11:59 pm
ironfan72
(@ironfan72)
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RE: Why no image of what is printed?

Not 100% sure but you do have binary gcode enabled, right? It should be a few lines down below the thumbnail options. 

Beyond that maybe check if there are any configuration updates or I guess you could try entering,

16x16/QOI, 313x173/QOI, 440x240/QOI, 480x240/QOI, 640x480/PNG

in the box and saving it as a new printer configuration.

Posted : 25/06/2024 3:20 pm
Kevin
(@kevin-10)
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Topic starter answered:
RE: Why no image of what is printed?

Thanks, I will give it a try. That option is under Configuration/Preferences/Other.

Posted : 25/06/2024 3:51 pm
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