Prusa Research Original Prusa XL Instruction Manual

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Summary of Contents for Prusa Research Original Prusa XL

  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. Introduction ........................................Step 1 - Preparing the upgrade kit ................Step 2 - Getting the necessary tools ................Step 3 - Getting the necessary tools ..................... Step 4 - Labels guide ....................... Step 5 - Cheatsheet ...............
  • Page 2 .............. Step 9 - New dock assembly: lower screw ............Step 10 - New dock assembly: cable support ............Step 11 - New dock assembly: cable support ............... Step 12 - New dock aseembly: PTFE tube ........... Step 13 - New dock assembly: parts preparation ............
  • Page 3 ................... Step 3 - Right filament sensor ............Step 4 - Nextruder cable: parts preparation ..............Step 5 - Guiding the Nextruder cable ..............Step 6 - Attaching the Nextruder docks ..................... Step 7 - Dock inspection ................. Step 8 - Dock inspection: video ..............
  • Page 4 ..................... Step 24 - Calibration pin ......................Step 25 - It's done ..................Step 26 - Reward yourself! ............... Step 27 - Quick guide for your first prints .................. Step 28 - Printable 3D models ................Step 29 - Prusa knowledge base ....................
  • Page 5: Introduction

    1. Introduction Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 6: Step 1 Preparing The Upgrade Kit

    1. Introduction STEP 1 Preparing the upgrade kit Welcome to the tutorial on how to upgrade your Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Original Prusa XL Five-Head. Please prepare the upgrade kit received from Prusa Research. For the assembly, prepare a clean workbench with a space of at least 1 m x 1 m (40 in x 40 in).
  • Page 7: Step 3 Getting The Necessary Tools

    All the boxes and bags including parts for the build are labeled. The amount of parts is written on the label. This number is included in the total number of each type of part. Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 8: Step 5 Cheatsheet

    Left side - can be recognized thanks to the safety sticker near its edge. Right side - opposite to the left side, there is no safety sticker on this side. Rear side - the remaining side, where is PSU. Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 9: Step 7 Manipulating With The Printer

    You'll find spare nozzles in the upgrades. You can replace the nozzle on your existing Nextruder with a new 0.4 mm diameter nozzle For replacing the Prusa nozzle, go How to replace the Prusa Nozzle (XL multi-tool) Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 10: Step 9 Silicone Sock

    When you browse the guide on help.prusa3d.com, you can view the original images in high resolution for clarity. Just hover your cursor over the image and click the Magnifier button ("View original") in the top left corner. Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 11: Step 11 We Are Here For You

    Lost in the instructions? Missing screw or cracked printed part? Let us know! You can contact us using following channels: Using comments under each step. Using our 24/7 live chat at shop.prusa3d.com Writing an email to info@prusa3d.com Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 12: Step 12 How To Successfully Finish The Assembly

    Use a reasonable force, the printed parts are tough, but not unbreakable. If it doesn't fit, check your approach twice. Most important: Enjoy the build, have fun. Cooperate with your kids, friends or partners. Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 13: Step 13 Reward Yourself

    Prepare something to contain the plastic bags and the removed packing materials so you can recycle them afterwards. Make sure there are no important parts being discarded. OK, we are ready. Let's start! Let's go the next chapter: 2. Printer preparing Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 14: Printer Preparing

    2. Printer preparing Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 15: Step 1 Preparing The Printer

    Before you proceed, it is recommended to protect the heatbed. Make sure the heatbed is cooled down to ambient temperature. Place the empty cardboard box approximately to the front center part of the heatbed. Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 16: Step 3 Printer Unpluging

    Unplug the PSU cable. STEP 4 Can I open the Haribo? Keep the Haribo bag closed for now! This dose of energy is primarily for printer assembly. Wait until you are prompted to open it. Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 17: Step 5 Let's Get Started

    2. Printer preparing STEP 5 Let's get started Everything checked? So, let's start with disassembling the printer. Let's go to the next chapter: 3. Nextruder detaching Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 18: Detaching The Nextruder

    3. Detaching the Nextruder Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 19: Step 1 Tools Necessary For This Chapter

    Wi-Fi antenna on the back of the printer. Turn the printer, so the back side of the printer is facing you. Unscrew the Wi-Fi antenna from the antenna connector and place it nearby. Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 20: Step 3 Ptfe Unpluging

    Push the safety latch and disconnect the Nextruder cable from the connector "DWARF1". Attach the antenna-holder to the screws and push the cover to the left. Tighten the screws. Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 21: Step 5 Detaching The Dock

    Turn the printer, so the front side is facing you. Snap off the x-carriage-cover back from the X-carriage. Do not throw it away, we'll use it later! Using a T10 Torx key, remove two M3x12bT screws. Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 22: Step 7 Detaching The Nextruder

    Detach the Nextruder and place it nearby, we will rebuilt it in the next steps. STEP 8 Still no sweets? Please don't open the bag yet. But you are getting close to your first taste ;). Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 23: Step 9 Good Job

    3. Detaching the Nextruder STEP 9 Good job! Well done! Let's go to the next chapter: 4. ToolChanger assembly Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 24: Toolchanger Assembly

    4. ToolChanger assembly Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 25: Step 1 Tools Necessary For This Chapter

    Check the empty cardboard box approximately to the front center part of the heatbed. Move the X-axis assembly all the way to the front side of the printer. Move the X-carriage approximately to the center of the X-axis. Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 26: Step 3 Installing The Toolchanger: Parts Preparation

    Insert each Filament sensor sping 3x9 into the same holes as a TC push pins. The tool changer is prepared. The springs must be sticking out. Be careful that the springs and pins do not fall out when handling the parts. Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 27: Step 5 Installing The Toolchanger

    X-carriage with the hole up. Push the center of the cover using your thumb. The cover will then snap into the latches on the X- carriage. You will feel a light "click" when it is successfully snapping. Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 28: Step 7 Haribo

    Did you know that gummy bears were first created by a German candy maker named Hans Riegel in the 1920s. STEP 8 Almost done That wasn't so hard. Anyway, good job! Let's go to the next chapter: 5. Nextruder upgrade Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 29: Nextruder Upgrade

    5. Nextruder upgrade Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 30: Step 1 Tools Necessary For This Chapter

    T8 Torx key T10 Torx key (T10 Torx screwdriver) 2.5mm Allen key Needle-nose pliers for cutting zip ties STEP 2 Dock disassembly: parts preparation For the following steps, please prepare: Old Nextruder assembly (1x) Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 31: Step 3 Dock Disassembly: Cable Bundle

    The screw will fall out from the lower hole. Keep the screw for later use. Pull out the dock-cable-router_single_tool_adapter from the xl-dock-cable-router. Throw the old xl-dock-cable-router to the bin. Remove the M3x12 screw from the dock-cable-router_single_tool_adapter. Throw the screw away! Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 32: Step 5 New Dock Assembly: Parts Preparation

    M3x8rT (2x) you removed in the previous steps STEP 6 New dock assembly: inserting the nut Insert the M3nS nut into the hole in the new xl-dock-cable-router. Push the nut into the xl-dock-cable- router using a 2.5mm Allen key. Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 33: Step 7 New Dock Assembly: Metal Dock

    Double-check the screw. Is it there? Proceed to the next step. STEP 8 New dock assembly: upper screw Insert the M3x12bT screw into the plastic cutout. Tighten the screw with a T10 Torx key. Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 34: Step 9 New Dock Assembly: Lower Screw

    Tighten the screw with the T10 Torx key. STEP 10 New dock assembly: cable support From the back side of the xl-dock-cable-router: Locate two holes for the nuts. Insert two M3nN nuts into the holes. Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 35: Step 11 - New Dock Assembly: Cable Support

    Push the PTFE tube through slowly and in a controlled, otherwise you may pinch or tangle it. Gently insert the PTFE tube into the cable bundle through the hole. The PTFE tube has to look like this. Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 36: Step 13 New Dock Assembly: Parts Preparation

    In the event of a fall, attach the spring to the M3x30 screw. STEP 14 New dock assembly: cable bundle Locate the cable bundle cutout on a side of the xl-dock-cable-router Insert the cable bundle into the cutout. Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 37: Step 15 New Dock Assembly: Cable Bundle Securing

    Insert the nozzle seal (with the spring) into the hole. Secure the nozzle seal with a 2.5 mm Allen key. Do not over-tighten, a few turns are enough for now. Heigh calibration will be done later after finishing the dock assembly. Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 38: Step 17 Nextruder Disassembly: Cable Bundle

    From the right side of the Nextruder, using a T10 Torx screwdriver unscrew two M3x20rT screws. Do not throw them away! From the left side of the Nextruder, unscrew two screws using a 2.5 mm Allen key. Pull out the Nextruder body from the Nextruder. Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 39: Step 19 Nextruder Disassembly: Heatsink Screw

    Using a T8 Torx key, relocate the grub screw from the upper hole to the lower hole. Tighten the screw gently! The grub screw is for the nozzle release. Make sure, that the Nozzle is not touching the fan-nozzle part. Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 40: Step 21 Nextruder Assembly: Parts Preparation

    For the following steps, please prepare: Tool-changer (1x) Tool-changer cable (1x) XL-tc-hotend-fan-shield (1x) M3x30 screw (1x) M3x8rT screws (2x) M3x8bT screws (1x) STEP 22 Tool-changer cable connecting Connect the tool-changer cable with the tool-changer. Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 41: Step 23 Fan-Shield Assembly

    The second photo shows a different angle. Locate the space between two M3nS spacers (long silver M3 nuts). Insert the tool-changer cable through two nuts to the back of the Nextruder. Be careful of cables! Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 42: Step 25 Tool-Changer Securing

    Insert the M3x30 screw into the lower hole and tighten it using a 2.5 mm Allen key. STEP 26 Tool-changer connecting Open the plastic cover by pulling out the bottom corner. Open the plastic cover. Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 43: Step 27 Tool-Changer Connecting

    Haribo Eat eight gummy bears. Did you know that the original gummy bears were inspired by the dancing bears of Europe, and Riegel named them "Gummibärchen," which means "little rubber bears" in German. Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 44 5. Nextruder upgrade STEP 29 Good job! Well done! Nextruder and the cable bundle are prepared for the next steps. Let's go to the next chapter: 6. PSU & electronics assembly Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 45: Psu & Electronics Assembly

    6. PSU & electronics assembly Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 46: Step 1 Tools Necessary For This Chapter

    Using a T10 Torx key, loosen four screws securing the electronics cover. Remove the cover. Locate and unplug the Wi-Fi connector. If you have the Wi-Fi antenna on the side of the printer, unplug the connector too. Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 47: Step 3 Back Antenna Disassembly

    Using a T10 Torx key, remove two M3x4rT screws holding the rear-cable- management-base and remove it. Cut two zip ties. Be aware of cables! Good job. The back side of the printer is ready for the third PSU assembly. Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 48: Step 5 Psu Assembly: Parts Preparation

    Place the black cable on the right terminal and secure it with the terminal screw. From the side of the PSU, insert the Down-angled-ac-adapter as described in the picture. Turn the power switch ON (symbol "I"). Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 49: Step 8 Psu Assembly: Printer Preparing

    3mm Allen key. STEP 8 PSU assembly: printer preparing Locate two holes on the back of the printer. Insert two M3x6 screws and secure them. A few turns are enough for now. Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 50: Step 9 Attaching The Psu

    On the bottom of the PSU, tighten two M3x6 screws using a 2.5mm Allen key. Pushing down the Down-angled-ac-adapter, secure its position. Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 51: Step 11 - Psu Covers: Parts Preparations

    Insert the M3x8 screw into the switch-cover. On the right side of the PSU, locate the hole in the back plate of the printer. Using a 2.5mm Allen key, secure the cover screw with the back of the printer. Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 52: Step 13 Psu Covers: Lower Cover

    Insert the prepared PSU cover under the PSU. Tighten both M3x10 screws using a 2.5mm Allen key. STEP 14 PSU power cable cover: parts preparation For the next step, please prepare: Cover PSU cable (1x) PSU-cable-cover (2x) M3x8 (4x) Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 53: Step 15 Psu Power Cable Cover: Lower Cover

    STEP 16 PSU power cable cover: power cable Do not twist the cable. Insert the power cable through the upper hole. From the back side of the printer, gently pull the power cable out. Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 54: Step 17 Psu Power Cable Cover: Middle Cover

    PSU power cable cover: upper cover Insert two M3x8 screws into the back plate as described in the picture. Insert the PSU-cable-cover onto the screws. Tighten two M3x8 screws using a 2.5mm Allen key. Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 55: Step 19 Xl-Splitter: Parts Preparation

    Place the black cable on the left terminal and secure it with the terminal screw. Place the red cable on the right terminal and secure it with the terminal screw. Note the correct orientation of the PE cable connector. Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 56: Step 21 Filament Sensor Cable: Parts Preparation

    Tighten them gently. Cut the excess of the zip ties. The black twisted cable is for the second filament sensor, which will be installed later in the next chapter. Good job! Now we can cover the cables. Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 57: Step 23 Metal Plate Cable Covers: Parts Preparations

    CAUTION: Exercise caution as the sheets may have sharp edges. Take the XL-buddy-box-cover and locate a rectangular cutout on it. According to the second picture, bend the cutout "inside" the cover. The sheet must be bent to 90 °. Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 58: Step 25 Lower Metal Plate Cable Covers

    Make sure that no cable is pinched in the plastic covers. Make sure that the metal cover does not pinch the motor cable. Secure the rear-cable-management-upper with four M3x4rT screws using a T10 Torx key. Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 59: Step 27 Xl Buddy Cover

    Eat eight gummy bears. Did you know that in 2014, a gummy bear-inspired emoji was added to the Unicode Standard, allowing gummy bear enthusiasts to express their love for the candy in digital conversations. Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 60: Step 29 Well Done

    6. PSU & electronics assembly STEP 29 Well done! Good job! The third PSU is attached. Let's go to the next chapter: 7. Extruder & accessories assembly Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 61: Nextruder & Accessories Assembly

    7. Nextruder & accessories assembly Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 62: Step 1 Tools Necessary For This Chapter

    2.5 mm Allen key 3.0 mm Allen key STEP 2 Filament sensor: parts preparation For the following steps, please prepare: Side filament sensor assembly - right (1x) M3x10 screw (1x) M3nEs nut (1x) Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 63: Step 3 Right Filament Sensor

    Insert and tighten the M3x10 screw using a 2.5 mm Allen key. You should now have both Side Filament sensors attached. STEP 4 Nextruder cable: parts preparation For the next steps, please prepare: Cable bunde (5x) Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 64: Step 5 Guiding The Nextruder Cable

    The dock is a press fit, so the screw needs to be tightened very hard. Remove the M3x10 screw using a 2.5 mm Allen key. Attach all the remaining docks using the same procedure Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 65: Step 7 Dock Inspection

    The dock is a press fit, so the screw needs to be tightened very hard. STEP 8 Dock inspection: video The following instructions need to be done correctly and carefully. Achieve better understanding and successful assembly by watching the video alongside the guide. Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 66 Version A: The Wi-Fi antenna holder is on the side. We haven't removed it. The antenna connector has to be assembled by you: Version B: The Wi-fi antenna is in the middle. Continue to the next step. Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 67: Step 11 - Installing The Rear Wi-Fi Antenna Holder

    Connect the antenna to the apporpiate slot on the XL Buddy board. STEP 12 Connecting the side Wi-Fi antenna Connect the antenna to the appropriate slot on the XL Buddy board. Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 68: Step 9 - Connecting The Nextruder Cables

    Be carefull, do not pinch any cables! Put the XL-buddy-box-cover back on the printer. Check Nextruders cables, they have to be inside the cutout in the cover. With a T10 key tighten the four screws. Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 69: Step 15 - Guiding The Docks Ptfe Tubes

    Insert the fourth dock (from the right side) PTFE tube all the way into the upper hole in the part. Insert the fifth dock (from the right side) PTFE tube all the way into the middle hole in the part. Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 70: Step 17 Installing The Wi-Fi Antenna: Parts Preparation

    Locate the Wi-Fi antenna connector in the middle of the printer. Screw the Wi-Fi antenna on the antenna connector. The antenna can be rotated around and bent in two directions. We recommend pointing the antenna straight upwards. Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 71: Step 19 Spool Holder: Parts Preparation

    Locate pins two pins on the spool-holder-base and line them with the rails in the spool-holder-slider. Insert the spool-holder-base into the spool-holder-slider and push it through a little through the part. Prepare all four spool holders. Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 72: Step 21 - Preparing The Spool Holder

    Do not use the spool holder as a handle! Keep in mind that if you mount the Spool holder too high or too low, it may not fit the filament spool on it. There has to be enough space around it. Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 73: Step 23 - Spool Holder: Right Side Assembly

    Keep in mind that if you mount the Spool holder too high or too low, it may not fit the filament spool on it. There has to be enough space around it. STEP 24 Nextruder assembly: parts preparation For the next steps, please prepare: Nextruder (5x) Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 74: Step 25 How To Dock The Nextruder

    Hook up the keyhole openings in the flexible plate of the cable bundle onto the screw heads and push it up to correct the position. Using a T10 key tighten the marked two screws. Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 75: Step 27 Nextruder Cable Bundle Assembly

    In the next step, we'll calibrate the height of the nozzle seal. Using the 2.5 mm Allen key, tighten or untighten the M3x30 screw to calibrate the height of the nozzle seal. Proceed to the next step. Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 76: Step 29 Nozzle Seal Height Calibration

    STEP 30 Haribo time! Eat another eight gummy bears. Did you know that the bright colors of gummy bears are achieved through the use of food coloring, which adds to their visual appeal. Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 77: Step 31 Remaining Fasteners

    - M3x10 (3x) - M3x12 (1x) - M3x12bt (2x) - M3x14 (1x) - M3x20rT (2x) - M3x30 (1x) - M3x35 (2x) - M4x12 (1x) - M3nN (1x) - M3nS (1x) - Spring 15x5 (1x) Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 78: Step 32 Almost Done

    7. Nextruder & accessories assembly STEP 32 Almost done! Congratulation! Your Original Prusa XL is ready to be fired up! Compare the final look with the picture. Now, let's go to the last chapter 8. First run Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 79: First Run

    8. First run Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 80: Step 1 Before You Start With Multi-Tool

    (for example, where other printers are printing). From the rear side of the printer, plug in the PSU cable. Turn the power switch ON (symbol "I"). Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 81: Step 3 Factory Reset

    Prusa Nextruder sock (Optional) A silicone sock is supplied with each Nextruder package. If you want to install the sock, do it before the calibration. How to install the sock - check article. Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 82: Step 5 Wizard

    Dock calibration will guide you through how to properly calibrate the position of individual tool heads on the printer. It is necessary to follow every step in the dock calibration properly! Do not rush, read every step twice, then proceed with the instruction. Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 83: Step 7 Wizard: Loosen Pin

    Using a Mini wrench, unscrew and remove both dock pins on Dock 1. STEP 8 Wizard: Loosen screws Follow the wizard instructions on the screen. Using a Uni wrench, loosen two screws. A few turns are enough. Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 84: Step 9 Wizard: Lock The Tool

    Using a Uni wrench, tighten the upper screw on a side of the dock. After confirming by the continue button on the LCD, the XY axis will leave the dock with the tool. Clear the space. Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 85: Step 11 - Wizard: Tighten The Lower Screw

    After clicking on the continue button on the LCD, the printer will put back the tool into the dock1 and do a few calibration moves. After the Dock1 calibration, proceed to the Dock2 calibration and repeat the steps. Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 86: Step 13 Wizard: Dock Successfully Calibrated

    Slightly tap the nozzle. No need to use extra force. In case the Loadcell does not detect enough touch, you will be prompted to repeat the step. Otherwise, you will see Loadcell test passed OK when it succeeds. Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 87: Step 15 - Wizard: Recalibrate Filament Sensors

    It takes several seconds for the filament sensor to be calibrated. After the successful calibration, proceed on the screen by selecting Continue. Proceed to the next step. Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 88: Step 17 Wizard: Recalibrate Filament Sensors

    On the screen, select Finish and proceed with the calibration with all tool heads on your printer. STEP 18 Calibration pin: parts preparing For the next step, please prepare: Calibration pin (1x) Calibration-pin-key (1x) Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 89: Step 19 Calibration Pin: Parts Assembly

    Wizard: Tool Offset Calibration During offset calibration, you will need to screw the calibration pin into the center of the heatbed. Click on Continue to start the Tool Offsets Calibration. Calibration pin (1x) Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 90: Step 21 Wizard: Sheet Install

    Follow the wizard instructions on the screen. Take off the steel sheet from the heatbed. Install the calibration pin into the middle of the heatbed. Turn the pin clockwise. Now, the printer will calibrate all five tool heads. Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 91: Step 23 Wizard: Offset Calibration Done

    Place the steel sheet on a heatbed. The printer will finish the calibration. Good job! The Offset calibration is done. STEP 24 Calibration pin Insert the calibration pin into the side filament sensor. Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 92: Step 25 It's Done

    Did you know that Haribo gummy bears are one of the most important parts of the Original Prusa printers assembly instructions. Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 93: Step 27 Quick Guide For Your First Prints

    Congratulations! You should be ready to print by now ;-) You can start by printing some of our test objects bundled on the included USB stick - you can check them out Printables. Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 94: Step 29 Prusa Knowledge Base

    Looking for inspiration on new projects? Check our blog for weekly updates. If you need help with the build, check out our forum with a great community :-) All services share one account. Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 95: Manual Changelog Xl (Single-Head To Five-Head Upgrade)

    Manual changelog XL (Single-head to Five-head upgrade) Original Prusa XL Single-Tool to Five-Head Upgrade...
  • Page 96: Step 1 Manual Changelog Xl (Single-Head To Five-Head Upgrade)

    Manual changelog XL (Single-head to Five-head upgrade) STEP 1 Manual changelog XL (Single-head to Five-head upgrade) Version history: 01/2024 - Initial version 1.00...
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