Advanced instructions and ABS Printing

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ABS Printing

Quick Print from Filament Profile

  1. In Cura, go to ‘File’ then ‘Open Profile’
  2. Go to ‘Documents’ then ‘3D Print’ then ‘Filament Profiles’ then select ‘ABS-285-ultimaker-MR.ini’ and click open.
  3. Change settings as needed, note that the default ABS profile is 2.85mm diameter

 

Full Settings

    • Print Temp = 245 C
    • Bed Temp = 115 C
    • Suggested: use a brim (10 line) with 20% infill
  • In Advanced tab:
      • Quality
        • Initial layer line width (%) = 150
      • Speed
        • Bottom Layer Speed (mm/s) = 10
      • Cool
        • Uncheck “Enable Cooling Fan”
    • Print with Enclosure front ON

  • *Watch out for front of build area interference

Filament Change

Use hotter of 2 nozzle temps (eg. for changing from ABS to PLA, use 245C to push out ABS until PLA comes through)

Change settings on Cura to match your desired filament (be sure to check nozzle and bed temperature!)

 

Removal of Print

Bed temp to ~55C if you have trouble removing.

PLEASE CLEAN BED after removal using the Isopropyl Alcohol and kimwipes.