PrusaSlicer 2.3.0 - support for small file really messy to remove.  

RE: PrusaSlicer 2.3.0 - support for small file really messy to remove.

Generally it's easier to print embossed text, it means you can put that side on the bed and that overhangs are so small you don't need support.

RE: PrusaSlicer 2.3.0 - support for small file really messy to remove.

First your model isn't actually 'square' or at least how you placed it isnt in PS.  Notice the surfaces that your text is on  (both outer and inner faces) have multiple layers. The Cura version doesn't.  That will be contributing to your problems.  If they were perpendicular to the bed it could bridge those areas.  As they are now that's not possible.

Towlergs point about the text is a good one, recessed text is easier to print.  That would allow that face to sit on the bed, be perfectly smooth and have the text.  All without any support at all for a minor adjustment of the model.

What support settings did you use in slicer ?  The default settings are not very good.  For some reason they are set to a contact z distance of 0.1.  Supports are always difficult to remove at that distance.  Some of us use a minimum of 0.2 and some use 0.25.  Also increasing the interface layers up from 2 to 4 can help removal to.

Even with PS its capable of doing a better job than you got if the placement and correct settings are used.

All this is moot though.  Its a known fact that at the minute PS does not support flat areas as well as some other slicers.  If you searched this very forum you would find several previous threads where this has been discussed.  With pictures, test pieces etc all laid out, settings used etc.   However if Cura is giving you the results you want then by all means use it.

RE: PrusaSlicer 2.3.0 - support for small file really messy to remove.

@towlerg

To confirm, do you mean 'deboss'? text. Ie. Pushing the text into the solid. 
https://www.kwikkopy.com.au/blog/the-difference-between-embossing-and-debossing

If so, I think I understand your response. Thanks. 

RE: PrusaSlicer 2.3.0 - support for small file really messy to remove.

Debossed, never heard of that. The letters in your photo are raised above the surface they are sitting on, embossed letters are sunk into the surface. If I read your ref correctly, then I've misused the word embossed.

RE: PrusaSlicer 2.3.0 - support for small file really messy to remove.

Embossing means to raise above the surface. I’ve not come across Deboss before but that does tie into the Latin root word.  Normally I see it described as recessed. 

RE: PrusaSlicer 2.3.0 - support for small file really messy to remove.

Hi Neophyl and towlerg,

Firstly, Thanks to you both for your responses. 

First your model isn't actually 'square' or at least how you placed it isnt in PS.

I will have to revisit this and ensure that it is flat on the bed. I did see the layering in the top and thought this may be the case. 

I did search the forum after posting, (yes, wrong order I know). And found information from 'Bobstro' which users are reporting are giving better results. 

Here are the settings I use for removable supports:

• Contact Z distance: 0.25mm
• Pattern spacing: 3mm
• Interface layer: 3
• Interface pattern spacing: 0.2mm
• Interface loops: OFF
• XY separation: 75%
• Don't support bridges: ON

Using these settings, supports remove easily and I can get reasonable results even with fine miniatures.

https://forum.prusa3d.com/forum/prusaslicer/why-is-the-prusaslicer-support-so-bad/#post-296446

I will test these settings and see if I get the results I need. Although Cura did work for me on the Ender 3, that's not the intent for purchasing a Prusa Mini. Keen to try to work in the Prusa ecosphere with Prusa Slicer. 

The deboss comes from a commercial offset print terminology, used for (typically) with book covers are 'depressed' or 'recessed' (as you noted). It is the opposite to having an emboss. 

Thanks again.

Aussie. 😊