OUR PRINTERS
![3D printer new Prusa mk4](../img/3d-printing/mk4.jpeg)
Prusa MK 4
Details
PRUSA MK4
Printer type: FDM
Print Volume Dimensions: 250 x 210 x 220 mm | 9.84 x 8.3 x 8.6 in
Layer Resolution: 0.05-0.30 mm
Filament: PLA, PETG, ASA, ABS, Flex and more!
PRUSA XL
Printer type: FDM
Tool Heads: 2
Print Volume Dimensions: 360 x 360 x 360 mm | 14.17 x 14.17 x 14.17 in
Layer Resolution: 0.05-0.30 mm
Filament: PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, Flex and more!
Slicing Software: PrusaSlicer
Prusa MK XL
Details
![3D printer Prusa mk3s](../img/3d-printing/XL.png)
![computer picture in the website thingiverse.com](../img/3d-printing/pic1.png)
1. Find Your Model
Design your idea from scratch with a 3D modeling program of your choice or find a model online from Thingiverse or Printables.
2. Select Your Print Settings
Choose your detail, infill, and scale settings in Prusa Slicer.
![Prusa slicer calibration printing settings](../img/3d-printing/3dprintsettings.png)
![Prusa slicer software](../img/3d-printing/3.png)
3. Slice Your Print
Finalize your print settings by clicking the "slice" button. Remember the time and weight, you will need those numbers when uploading your print for a price estimate.
4. Upload Your Print
Select your filament type and color. Input any special settings or notes and upload your STL file.
![MacLab 3D printing page](../img/3d-printing/4.png)
![MacLab 3D printing completion notification](../img/3d-printing/5.png)
5. Pick Up Your Print
Wait for your print to be completed! You will receive emails when your print has been approved, when it begins printing, an when it is completed.
OUR FILAMENTS
![PLA 3D Printing material](../img/3d-printing/pla.png)
PLA
PLA is a basic 3D printing filament that is cheap, easy to work
with, and suitable for many needs. PLA works best for figurines and quick
prototypes.
![PETG 3D Printing material](../img/3d-printing/petg.png)
PETG
PETG is a similar filament to PLA, but is much more durable and is better for technical
parts. It is also cheap and easy to work with, but prints in less detail than PLA.
AVAILABLE COLORS (PLA)
Colors and stock subject to availability
![PLA filament color black](../img/3d-printing/filaments/black.jpg)
![PLA filament color blue](../img/3d-printing/filaments/darkblue.jpg)
![PLA filament color green](../img/3d-printing/filaments/green.jpg)
![PLA filament color silver](../img/3d-printing/filaments/silver.jpg)
![PLA filament color orange](../img/3d-printing/filaments/orage.jpg)
![PLA filament color purple](../img/3d-printing/filaments/purple.jpg)
![PLA filament color red](../img/3d-printing/filaments/red.jpg)
![PLA filament color white](../img/3d-printing/filaments/white.jpg)
![PLA filament color yellow](../img/3d-printing/filaments/yellow.jpg)
![PLA filament color gray](../img/3d-printing/filaments/gray.jpg)
WHEN DOES MY PRINT NEED SUPPORTS?
![Do my print Need Supports](../img/3d-printing/need_supports.png)
A print will need supports when there is a high degree of overhang. Support material is made to support and hold the print as it is created, but is designed to be easy to remove. If you have questions about supports, the Prusa Knowledge Base can offer more details or you can call or email the Mac Lab with questions.