Prusa mk4 forum After needing to change filaments, I tried to unload it and the filament got stuck because it had a blob on the end. Factory built MK4, first layer failures. In daylight and even at dusk, I don't need to turn my enclosure LED light fixture to get satisfactory images. 1. unscrewing the frontplate from the extruder and removing it carfully. Re: Prusa Original MK4-Printer. Lately, bed adhesion is getting weaker. In that case, I would have a hard time thinking about buying a Prusa printer again. Prusa Original MK4-Printer. I have connected with an Ethernet cable. I read an article a little while back (cant find it now) that having the printer on a wobbly table can actually help prints and make the unit quieter at the same time. Mk4 IS Seam scar. 255. Zdravím, vlastním průša MK4 a prakticky o ní během tisku nevím. Hi all, I'd like to know what kind of current the MK4 can deliver over USB-C. 9 / MMU3 Announced! Will the MMU3 be hard wired and require a lot of disassembly on the MK4 like it is on the MK3? I will definitely be getting the MK4 and MMU3 so trying to decide whether it makes sense to get the pre-assembled MK4 or not. 6. MK4 - filament sensor - inconsistent - possible fix. Basic Feature additions (LCD Standby) 4 months ago. Hello, this evening my MK4 stopped recognizing the original USB drive that came with my printer. MK4 bulging corners. Just got my MK4 a couple days ago and it seemed all was well until I tried printing something that would be prone to stringing. This is way slower than the CPU on a current Raspberry Pi. I've been a Prusa fan for 8 years, and still am, but having a Mini+, a Mk4, and the K1 Max - my use or the two Prusa machines is now relegated to In September, Prusa will announce the new Mk4 which will have been being available for 6 months. It is not a mechanical drawing with dimensions, but these dimensions can be measured with a little effort. Have any questions? Talk with us directly using LiveChat. 4, Prusaslicer version 2. I tried several print profiles, but no change. I am printing and in some moment (not same every time) RE: The Mk4 does feature clear improvements in print quality on two fronts. RE: tldr; it's probably something in the firmware or interference in the daughterboard. ( I'm personnaly waiting with the new type hardened ) Prusa MK4 - new bed warping issue. I will soon need to purchase the High-Flow extruder and dispose of the new one I just bought with the MK4 upgrade. local", and it doesn't seem it is possible to upload that file back? MK4 Squeaky Extruder. Cleaning the nozzle before printing is not easy on mk4, since the nozzle is not hot enough for this when its steady, and it start moving to the home position when it is hot I just can't comprehend how this is suddenly a surprise to Prusa. Of course, Prusa should optimize it by default but I would not make a decision on buying the Mk4 dependend on that. I get about 25% thru the printing and all of sudden the print warps and separates. 21 Online. I was considering getting the kit. Starting from line 193, the usb speeds are defined. The Prusa key fob printed RE: MK4? I would actually like to see a i4 Core xy version in 250x250x230 (or maybe a z=250), which should still fit anywhere an MK3s fits in. I've used the MK4 toolhead (with some new plastic parts) on a Voron 2. 9 or MK4 now available? Or am I forced to sell the MK3. We have created a new subsection in the MK4 forum, where we can together discuss all the things related to Input Shaper. I use several small compact thumb drives for several applications, for anyone looking for a small low profile replacement/solution that would help prevent too much leverage applied at the USB port mistakenly, those samsung fit plus drives are pretty compact and fully metal unlike RE: MK4 vibration noises. 5 to MK4. Then I have used a Prusa Mini semi assembled, prints like a dream, maintenance easy because of the few parts. There are other features as well, for example a built-in camera, but in the grand scheme of things the Prusa reliability and ease-of-repair are far more important than the quality-of-life features that Bambu provides. I have firmware 5. Larger printer come with downsides, higher energy consumption, higher price, rigidity/vibrations etc. 5? I would be very disappointed about that. and are Some reasearch on the forums suggest that perhaps there's an issue with transferring the files over wifi, and perhaps there's some data loss causing the issue. still looking for solution as far as mounting The Prusa parts lists all Brass CHT nozzles currently. Could such a cable be used to power a Pi Zero 2 which requires ~500ma under full load (not something that MK4 No longer reading USB drives. The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) deals with millions of inbound packages, so the process is electronic and automated. It is just a machine profile enabling cura produced gcode to print on the MK4 without problems. 4n_0. Yeah, the stringing is bad, really bad. The Original Prusa MK4 and Original Prusa XL are equipped with a loadcell, which will calibrate the first layer automatically. RE: MK4 PCB Connector type. RE: User name and password. They have absolutely 0 idea as to what’s wrong. Prusa Enclosure (for both prints, temp started at ~35C and ended at ~38C) Standard MK4 (non-IS) printer profile, 0. In your experience, it is worth it to split the orders? May 11, 2023 #17 E RE: Grafana and MK4. Until it's fitted with a hardened nozzle on the adaptator or when hardened nextruder nozzle will be available. A USB3 port would be wasted on this hardware, it couldn't handle the data rate of USB3 anyway. At least, the early reports on the XL have not turned up a problem with the auto z-offset. 0. I’ve been waiting for the Mk4 for a couple of years, but recently started to actually NEED a new printer and the Bambu has been getting a lot of praise; I like the greater automation of the Bambu, including the 4-filament auto changer and the fact that it looks like a finished machine and not some sort of prototype. 4 Log in to be able to post Original Prusa MK4. ) RE: metal print possible with mk4? On my MK3S+, equipped with a nozzle X, I have no issue printing Metalfilled PLA, so no reason to have any issue on the MK4 either. I would definitely mention this to customer service through chat instead of only mentioning it on the forum. I got my MK4 a few weeks ago and have been printing gridfinity grids and bins in PLA using filament from Prusa and a spool from Hatchbox. g. My MK4 is a really good printer and it has done good printing for me, but I can't help thinking that re-wiring it to work from one of my Duet boards so that I can return to RepRap firmware would be worthwhile. 1 The time on my MK4 is one hour ahead of what it should be. But it doesn't seem printer is accessible as "prusa-mk4. I'm about to build the mmu3 and enclose my MK4. 5S Announced! Yep, Prusa had me buy the previous version (MK4) knowing the MK4S would be announced one week later and would be available for immediate shipping even! So now the upgrade kit is 3-4 months delayed. I have a diamond tip V6 nozzle and like that I don't have to switch nozzles unless it is for size. RE: Hidden cost of the MK4 kit. Z lift before a filament change. Now have had a MK4 for 20 hours and still unable to get one print off. Hello All, I am on my third MK4. I am using Prusa Matte Black PETG with the generic PETG profile (non IS). For the PS Quick-disconnect there is no provision for the earth/ground wire which connects the MK4 with the PSU. 4 nozzle; Polylite ASA, dried several hours in dehydrator MK4 kit, really frustrating assembly wish I was recommended fully assembled. volfion (@volfion) Member. I've had a Prusa MK4 for about six months, and for the most part, it's been an awesome machine. Bare bed (no glue or other adhesive). the bedlet_ metrics are valid for XL as the XL bed consist of 16 bedlets. 5 to MK3. Look at the source code for usb of the firmware. While back I bought aftermarket enclosure very similar to prusa but with a lot of extra features including lock filtration system etc it's made by Fystec Honestly the quality is phenomenal. PrusaLink: Won't accept credentials. I have an MK4 and all the sudden my printer started doing the same thing. The slicer puts the color change command into the layer change block, meaning it is after the last move from previous color, but before the first move from the new color, meaning the head did not yet move to the part of the model that RE: MMU usable for MK4? WOW this confirm my choice to cancel the MK3S->MK4 upgrade kit to keep it as it is, and order a new complete MK4 kit was a good choice. Joseph did not say much, basically mentioned the speed of English forum. The Power Panic connection is now only a single wire and has different connectors on either side compared to the MK3. ini file. but I think the MK4 is just in a MK4 USB-C Port power delivery. I haven't tried any tuning yet Bed Adhesion Weakening on My MK4. General discussion, announcements and releases . Hopefully, Prusa will get their act together and work in bringing network speeds up to where they should be and fix some of the network related issues. What happened in the meantime? Is the upgrade from MK3. Input Shaper (MK4) Mk4 IS Seam scar Mk4 IS Seam scar Last Post RSS bpereira1984 (@bpereira1984) Active Member. RE: Colour change leaves extra dot of filement on your object. On the contrary, the few Almost everything on this printer is replaced (Prusa says its 90%). To folks who experienced the problem: are you connecting the USB-C port of the printer to the USB-C port of the Raspberry Pi? if yes, can you try connecting it RE: Powering LEDs off the MK4 power supply. Mk3s MMU2s, Voron 0. Profile enabled the Prusa MK4 to run the cura gcode without problems, and recover ready for the next print. 1+MacOS-x64. I mean. MK4 with 5. This is especially true since the symptom can be so unpredictable and there's no real warning. In case you would still like to fine-tune it, you can long-press the knob while the first layer is printed. S3D-Jason Posts: 1537 Joined: Sun May 31, 2015 10:01 am. recalibrate the gears. gcode and it was actually RE: MK4 Review - Quick thoughts after 2 weeks. MK3S+ to MK4 Upgrade - confirm which parts to MK4 with super soft TPU (60A)? MK4 Heated Bed LCD Temperature Mesurements See Lower row of pins where the MMU cable connects Forum section for the 2 and 5 Multi tool head upgrades for the Original Prusa XL printer Topics: 30 | Posts: 159 General discussion, announcements and releases I found a huge thread on the Prusa MK4 forums of people experiencing a similar issue to mine, with support telling them it’s a thermister getting a replacement and no change what so ever. Hey didnt know if you were still out there. 3. RE: First Layer issues. Cleaning and regreasing the gears with the prusa grease which comes with the mk4 and assamble it. 2756. You can do it before you tight the frontplate screws comlete . Notifications I'll leave this forum post so it can serve as a redirect in case anyone has a similar issue. General discussion, announcements and releases. (I presume it is synced to some network time standard. I used to have bend the plate both ways to get the model to release enough for me to pull it off. just to be sure, I guess I printed 50 to 100 things on the prusa mk4, those 2 first layer errors have been my first issue but I was a bit disappointed cause now I need to watch the 1st layer again! Its one of the contributing causes of parts being smaller in areas that we see people posting about on the forums. To make it short: you can literally throw your TPU on the MK4 - and the print runs successful. I do think that Prusa should have rethought how they presented the 20 minute bench info. 9S, MK3. Prusa only sells the Nextruder for the XL at a price of about 640€. Background: was trying to use up some spare filament and thus tried to print the Prusa-supplied Robo Alpaca on the Prusa-supplied USB stick. Nicer surface with less artifacts (Fine Vertical Artifacts seem to be mostly a thing of the past which are usually very present on Mk3 prints) and maybe most importantly the fully automated bed levelling is vastly superior and first layers are always just perfect across the entire bed. 5 It should be measured with a 300gr load - but then also the acceleration should be MK4 IS profiles defaulting to grid infill is a mistake. 4. 2 firmware. I have been particularly pleased with first-layer performance - out of the box, it was able to print a perfect first layer, even for challenging prints with a bunch of small patches of filament that get connected together in higher layers. Methodology for this was: I turned the printer on and let it idle for one hour, sampling the power consumption every second, and applied a `mean` calculation to that. Seems like Prusa could duck in and scribble some of those details down if they want to deliver what the users want natively, built right in, and able to purchase and plug right into the printer seamlessly integrated into the software and hardware. I have been enjoying the printer quite a bit, and have gotten over 6 days of print time in. 5 cm in size. MK4 Warping seperation. RE: MK4 Loud noise while printing. Last Post Info. On inspection of the x-axis, I found a small layer-line split in the 'x-carriage-clip' holding the two linear bearings in The MK4 was plugged directly into the outlet, no extension cords, power strips, etc. The XL with the tool changer is a multi material printer. On Prusa's Github, you can find a drawing of the MK3 frame in DXF format. All initial tests and calibrations ran and passed with no difficulties. but be aware, not all them have to be activated, most of them are inactive by default, you have to activate them by M33 <metric_ID>. RE: Input Shaper & Suspension. The mk4 has a usb c port, the prusa connect page has a camera option. They are extremely bulgy! I've read several things on several forums, but found no good solution. Hy, Since i updated to Input shaper on the mk 4 i get these seam lines. Themen: 2,142 | Beiträge: 17. Feeding Mini Enclosure from Drybox? By Dylan on Dec 01. Themen: 30 Original Prusa MK4. I found a huge thread on the Prusa MK4 forums of people experiencing a similar issue to mine, with support telling them it’s a thermister getting a replacement and no change what so ever. 4 to prove out that this works. again, I wrote to the support today : Now we are 4 weeks later. No mention of a "super" speed (USB3), just up to high speed (USB2). My delta is around 0. Moje už jede od června každý den a nepozoruji žádné opotřebení ani hlučnost, prakticky se vedle ní dá nerušené spát, tedy kromě tisku na Imput shaper profil, kdy tiskárna jede jak fretka. Hi all. I made a Prusa MK4 from a kit I received this year; late January, 2024. and the whole thing surrounding compensation is still confusing to me. the Mk0 prusa had a Wade type geared extruder to manage 3mm filament many years ago I am not sure if the Mk4 Extruder could drive the 2. 2 firmware installed RE: Hlučnost MK4. Looks very much like it is on daylight saving (BST rather than UT/GMT in my area). MMU3 for MK4 thoughts so far. For example. Enclosure heating - What do you use? By Eule on Dec 01. And, since nobody mentioned it so far, the MK4 comes with an USB stick in the box! 🙂. And if you want to design your own spool holder, this drawing can certainly be put into your modeling program and guided by it. I do want to use OctoPrint so I took the RPi 4 I previously used on my MK3s+ and connected it via the USB-C connection that is on the back of the electronics box. MK4 - filament not going from nozzle. . However I've noticed the extruder can often be quite noisy with what can best be described as a high pitched squeaky grind. 4 since I bought a spare. When I was considering the upgrade kit, I came to the determination I would just have a bunch of parts Original Prusa XL Multi Tool (Upgrades) Forum section for the 2 and 5 Multi tool head upgrades for the Original Prusa XL printer . Topic Tags: USB port (1), MK4 (345), Forum Icons: Forum contains no unread posts Forum contains unread posts. So I will have two printers, one to use with the MMU2 until the MMU3 will be released , and then the new MK4. It started flashing the firmware, but then wound up in a boot loop, after letting it do this for a few minutes to ensure it was a boot loop, I shut off power, waited a few seconds, and turned the power back on to be greeted by the 4. I’ve seen a few LCDs outside of cases, and this one immediately was obvious as having a panel applied above So far Prusa has both given and taken away from its user community. Starting a thread for the Prusa MK4lets try keep it MK4 related, so anyone interested in the MK4 can get the most out of this discussion ;) My 3D Forums. RE: Touchscreen?!? FYI, it certainly does have touchscreen hardware. MK4 Z Height Adjusment . Tried and Ender 3 V2, it never worked, not to hard to build anger inducing printing. MK4 - Corrupted gcode using PrusaLink . I hope Prusa will provide an adjusted PS-Quick-disconnect add-on for the MK4. Prusaslicer 2. Notifications Clear all Community mods I'm smartifying my Prusa MK4 enclosure! By Dennis_1337 on Dec 07. Topic Icons: RE: Best CAM for MK4 ? I've been using a Blink Mini-cam (hint: Amazon IoT product) mounted in the enclosure. I don't know if an enclosure assembly manual from Prusa for the MK4 has appeared in the meantime, but I could manage with the manual for the MK3S+. So many issue's never experienced with the MK3 series. Digging a little deeper the Molex "series is 503-149, so the part number for the Nextruder connector plug is 5031492200. Prusa mk4 abs printing help Having issues printing ABS with my prusa mk 4. I've used PLA and PETG filaments from Prusa and Hatchbox (I have no others) and it doesn't seem related to the filament type or the manufacturer. Original Prusa MK4. The mk3s had full In case you can’t find the answer to your question on our websites, we are providing full 24/7 customer support via live chat and e-mail in several languages. Since this is an alpha release, it is meant only for experienced users. CAD model of the mk4. 28. The above list is a mixture of MK4 and XL metrics, e. 63. However, the cheapest way to get a complete Nextruder is to buy the mk3. More than half of the prints I start fail to lay down any plastic in the purge line although the head goes through the motions. The quality of the gcode is an independent issue. Attached are 2 example prints, each about 2. Forum Icons: Forum contains Joseph Prusa said in a Live that they will focus on fixing all the issues of MK4 and completing the XL accessories and firmware before moving on to MMU3. 1, Voron 2. First I was using my old MK3 setup (very slow speed to avoid smashing in the extruder). I would like to add a note to this. The first issue I encountered is when I Historically, Prusa has been the best supported printer. Original Prusa MK4. Topics: 521 | Posts: 5,813 Forum Statistics. Since a week or so I got issues with sharp corners. However, I would like to adapt or check my mods to the new design. 2. At a dead idle, my MK4 draws a mean of 13W. 239. Those wishing to pre-order will be having had the opportunity to get in the queue starting 6 months prior to that date, at which point they will have been MK4 and Flex (TPU) After assembling my MK4 (which was a pleasant and rewarding experience) I tried as a second print a TPU (90A). Since new - I have had issues with the filament sensor on the MK4 - false reporting "no filament" - I contacted support - recommendation was to open the filament door and blow out the drive gear area - no change. I looked at my MK4 LCD screen. Forum Icons: Forum contains no unread posts Forum contains unread My MK4 was running great for months then I clogged the nozzle. RuddO. In no way was it clear that this performance was not immediately available. I received the MMU3 unit for my M4 printer on Monday, April 8th, and I thought I would share my thoughts so far. The previous 2 printers were replaced under warranty (all factory assembled). First printer Prusa MK3 the new MK3s, then upgraded to MK3S+. I feel the MK4 is very amateurish as a product. 565 Forums. Single parts print flawlessly. does anyone know if there are auxiliary contacts on the MK4? there are a number of adds ones, like LEDs, that I want to install, and have them power up when the printer goes If I upgrade to the MK4 now, I will install a new extruder that comes with the kit. Dylan. RE: Original USB key contents - (lost key) Just so you don't feel a bit gaslit, it came on my drive as well under the filename Spatula_Printables_0. RE: MK4 + Octoprint. 8 K General discussion, announcements and releases Input Shaper (MK4) RE: Klipper on the MK4? Is there anyone interested in trying this out? I have been working on integrating the ideas from Prusa's load cell probing into a PR for Klipper. Prusa Satin sheet, thoroughly cleaned before each print (Dawn dish soap & hot water, followed by 99% IPA). I raised a similar question in another thread but didnt get any response. New posts Search forums. Greetings RE: Prusa MK4 vs Bambu? The review was pretty good. The Grid infill at input shaping speed creates all the kind of issues, is not faster than adaptive cubic or other similar (and better performing profiles), and will avoid both vibrations and that material will accumulate on the nozzle by passing on the same lines again . in my Engineering days, I'd have lasted 10 minutes before having to look for work again. MK4 - filament not going from nozzle . I am having a very frustrating issue with layer shifting on all MK4's I have owned. 6. 5 K Topics. After a couple of months with my pre-assembled MK4 and putting together a kit version of the MK4 too, I found the x-axis started making a rattling/grinding sound. I believe it is a slicer issue, I see the same on my MK3 color changes. Since the initial issues, we've no longer relied on the wifi for transferring data and export directly from Prusa slicer directly on to a flash drive (then taken to the mk4 printer). Just wondered how widespread these issues were - so if you have a MK4 already (assembled version of The Mk4 has a different hotend, and I’d expect a purge line before leveling would address any oozing problems. - Press the reset button, and then once I see "Original Prusa", press and hold the knob. Hopefully there will be hardened Prusa CHT nozzles eventually. 7. But you can make it work. 445. 5. RE: MK4 + enclosure + MMU3. I see hostname in there with default value of prusa-mk4. Quite a lot. For all the hype other printers have gotten, mk3 and presumably the mk4, are the best supported platforms. I have cleaned the nozzle's, cleaned the Smooth PEI plate using dish soap and Isopropyl Alcohol . The biggest difference between the MK4 with MMU and the XL is that the MK4 with MMU is a multi filament printer. I'm wondering if the problem here is related to using Raspberry Pi 4's USB-C port in host mode. The MK4 firmware has some major issues with network functionality but fortunately the printing part of the firmware is RE: Replacement Nextruder Motor and Planetary Gear. In case it helps anyone, the issue for me was indeed the extruder. On Point. Pre-orders (actually post-orders) may will have been submitted starting 6 months prior. Bad experiences with MK4. RE: Prusa MK4 & Octoprint. MK4 fails to print a purge line. Almost every single person on that thread has not reported back a solution to their problem. This is a consistent issue, this most recent print I tried putting on a huge brim (12mm) and I got the part to stick super well however half way through the print, it shifted again. 2+13478 with boot loader version 2. 05. Hello all, Is there a 3d model of the mk4 available? Are the existing models of the mk3 from Prusa or from the community? I have a custom made enclosure and have to wait a while for the printer. I've done about 20 grids and 20 bins. I put in a new nozzle(hot tip). PRUSA FORUMS It shows a $800 limit; with just the satin sheet $839 is my total. I can get to the PrusaLink web page on the printer. I have a new usb drive but even formatted to NTFS and the windows machine recognizes the usb drive the RE: Original Prusa MK4S, MK3. In the Prusa profile the Y frequency is set to 40Hz and the value at 300gr was set to 30Hz. What exactly is the upgrade path from the MK3S+ to the MK4 (or a new MK4 just purchased) with the High-Flow Extruder that is coming soon? Original Prusa MK4. I checked the XY belts and replaced the Nozzle for a new . 9 upgrade kit if you want to upgrade a mk3 to mk3. I'm trying to set up PrusaLink on my new MK4. If I download printer's configuration file under settings in Prusa Connect, I get prusa_printer_settings. RE: MK4 PLA Stringing. With multi material you have the ability to print CF/PC balls inside a PETG race using water soluble filament as a support material and using TPU as a seal. I got my MK4 yesterday and got it running with the usual tests. 5 / MK3. Original Prusa Enclosures. I let them know my dissatisfaction, but they don't care. RE: MK4 / MK3. Hello to the forum, it would be nice to have a profile for the new Prusa Original MK4-printer to use all its new features Greetings from Germany. Sat Jun 24, 2023 11:02 am. 6 K Posts. 85mm filament successfully (Largely because I have never seen the workings of a mk4 extruder) Good luck, regards Joan RE: Upgrade path from MK3. Still missing are a quick connector for the PSU (from Prusa for the MK3S+) and a display quick connector (from the community for the MK3S+). // Regards, a Prusa MK4 kit owner since late 2023. Our support team will be there, collecting feedback Prusa MK4 vs Bambu? 4 weeks ago. @_kaszpir_. Hardware, firmware and software help. RE: Prusa MK4 vs Bambu? I’m watching this with interest. 4 months ago. RE: Cura profile for Prusa MK4. 5 hours went by, filament ran out, asked my nephew to swap to the new spool. Therefore my measurement is just a bit higher and I set the 300gr Value to 30. Prusa Support told that this z-offset setting does not matter on mk4. 2mm_PLA_MK4_45m. We really should be able to plug a camera into it and set up proper high quality timelapse videos for prints without having to 3rd party it now using a raspberry pi that disables printer features and doesn't work very well with the mk4. There seem to be some common issues with the MK4. Until then we have to improvise. For me i solve the clicking by doing the following: 1. MK4 layer shift & collision detection. I bought into the Prusa world with the MK4 because of all the raving online reviews but when I received the printers (I bought two for my company), This is the first public release of the 5. Hi all, I hope somebody from Prusa is listening here. 0-alpha1 firmware for the Original Prusa MK4. 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