Can I use a 2.85 filament in the Prusa i3 MK3, as is?
I just noticed that I bought a 2.85 spool last Christmas. It's too late to return it, so I'm hoping I can use it some how with my Prusa i3 MK3. Can the MK3 take the 2.85 filament as is, provided I make the slicer changes for the measurements and temperatures? It's only 1 spool and I don't plan to buy more of it, so not worth getting a whole new extruder, but I have other nozzles if that's all needed to be changed. If all else fails, what do you recommend I do with the spool?
Thanks in advance for all valuable responses .
Best Answer by JoanTabb:
the whole extruder assembly is sized for 1.75 filament!
so probably best to forget about it...
regards Joan
RE: Can I use a 2.85 filament in the Prusa i3 MK3, as is?
the whole extruder assembly is sized for 1.75 filament!
so probably best to forget about it...
regards Joan
I try to make safe suggestions,You should understand the context and ensure you are happy that they are safe before attempting to apply my suggestions, what you do, is YOUR responsibility. Location Halifax UK
RE: Can I use a 2.85 filament in the Prusa i3 MK3, as is?
Thanks Joan; I was afraid you were going to say that. I had read somewhere a reference to the MK3 being usable from 1.73mm to 3mm filaments and just wanted to make sure and ask the experts before I try something that will ruin my favourite printer.
Any suggestions as to what to do with the spool in a productive way?
RE: Can I use a 2.85 filament in the Prusa i3 MK3, as is?
See if there is a maker space or hack space that can use it, or offer it on freecycle / trach nothing / gumtree / craigs list... or ebay
regards Joan
I try to make safe suggestions,You should understand the context and ensure you are happy that they are safe before attempting to apply my suggestions, what you do, is YOUR responsibility. Location Halifax UK
RE: Can I use a 2.85 filament in the Prusa i3 MK3, as is?
I reckon it won't even fit down the PTFE liner let alone get near the hot parts. If you have a rotary tool like a dremel, you could always use that filament for friction plastic welding.