Multi Material FAQ - before you ask
Here are listed most frequent questions regarding Multi Material print, before you ask, use CTRL + F or CMD + F and search for the answer 😉
What is Multi Material printer?
Multi Material print is an automated way, how to print from multiple colours or materials. On Original Prusa i3 MK2S Multi Material, you can print from up to 4 different materials or colours.
Can I buy a Original Prusa i3 MK2S Multi Material?
You have to own or purchase Original Prusa i3 MK2/S and upgrade it with Multi Material kit.
Do I need to print any part before the upgrade?
We will provide all parts, therefore you should be ok upgrading from MK2S and MK2. In the case of MK2 consider printing new x-carriage, but you need to get screw M3x40, two nuts M3n and two cable holders from PETG.
How to assemble the Multi Material kit?
We provide the step-by-step manual. If you have troubles with any step during assembly, ask directly below that particular step and we will answer to you. More here: http://manual.prusa3d.com/c/Original_Prusa_i3_MK2_to_Multi_Material_upgrade
Do I need special firmware?
Yes, you need to flash the Multi Material firmware. Download it here http://www.prusa3d.com/drivers
Printer is ready, what is the next step?
Please read our 3D Printing Handbook for Multi Material. You will find there useful information and tips for printing. Download the PDF here:
http://prusa3d.com/downloads/manual/prusa3d_manual_mk2mm_en.pdf
How to make Multi Color 3D object?
You need to have 3D software, which enables you to cut the model in different .stl files, then in Slic3r PE import the first, inside this .stl import the others and set the extruders order. There is a step-by-step manual http://manual.prusa3d.com/c/Creating_models
What are the supported materials?
Currently only PLA, ABS and PVA. We're testing and preparing settings for more.
More questions/answers will be posted soon. Don't hesitate to give me tips, what troubles you the most 😉
Re: Multi Material FAQ - before you ask
I ordered the mk2.5 upgrades for three printers. (all were mk2s originally) They all have the multi material kits on them. Can they be upgraded to the mk2.5 and keep the multi material kit or do they have to be then 'downgraded' partially or fully?
Re: Multi Material FAQ - before you ask
Hi Eric,
MK2.5 brings these new features:
- Magnetic MK52 Heatbed with powder coated PEI spring steel print sheet 12v
- Bondtech extruder gears
- Filament Sensor
- P.I.N.D.A 2 with thermistor
- Noctua fan 12v
On MK2 MMU I see no issues in upgrading the heatbed, PINDA probe and Noctua fan. However, for filament sensor different extruder body will be used and bondtech gears are already included in MMU Extruders.
It all depends on your choice, whether you want to have filaments sensors on your MMU or not. If so, please follow are announcements. There will be upgrade pack from MK2 MMU to MK3 MMU with new printed parts and already mentioned sensors.
Re: Multi Material FAQ - before you ask
Hi Eric,
MK2.5 brings these new features:
- Magnetic MK52 Heatbed with powder coated PEI spring steel print sheet 12v
- Bondtech extruder gears
- Filament Sensor
- P.I.N.D.A 2 with thermistor
- Noctua fan 12v
On MK2 MMU I see no issues in upgrading the heatbed, PINDA probe and Noctua fan. However, for filament sensor different extruder body will be used and bondtech gears are already included in MMU Extruders.
It all depends on your choice, whether you want to have filaments sensors on your MMU or not. If so, please follow are announcements. There will be upgrade pack from MK2 MMU to MK3 MMU with new printed parts and already mentioned sensors.
Errrrr how does the filament sensor work on the MK2s, I can't see any port/connector for the sensor anywhere. Does the MK2 electronics even have this capability.
Re: Multi Material FAQ - before you ask
Maybe something to add to the faq?
If I have MMU installed can I still print normal gcode files from other software in one color?