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J D
 J D
(@j-d)
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Trying to figure out how to print 2 colors on 1 layer.

 

im trying to figure how to so something like this, i have a coaster i want to make and 2 color face,  then the rest black.   I got the idea from this, board game printed but im not sure how to do it,  I tried to make a nagtive and postive STLs and line them up, but theres no way to select color.  

anyone have any input? i have added the OG 3mf file that shows the settings in prusaslicer but i dont quite know how to navigate or understand what is happening. 

thank!

Napsal : 16/09/2022 4:14 pm
JoanTabb
(@joantabb)
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RE: Trying to figure out how to print 2 colors on 1 layer.

Hi JD, here's an article I did about 4 years ago
https://forum.prusa3d.com/forum/original-prusa-i3-mk3s-mk3-how-do-i-print-this-printing-help/acting-as-my-own-mmu/#post-100939
Prusa slicer has changed a bit, but the idea is still the same. 

One of the other users 'Rainer' also has a way of multicolour printing without an MMU

http://schlosshan.eu/blog/2019/03/02/prusa-i3-mk3-real-multicolour-prints-without-mmu/

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

Napsal : 17/09/2022 9:34 pm
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