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 There are more out there popping up every day... There are more out there popping up every day...
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 +====== Filament Storage ======
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 +Filament tends to be hydroscopic, meaning that it will absorb moisture from the air.  As it does so, the filament will become brittle and difficult to print with.  So filament is stored in a sealed container with desiccant beads spread across the bottom.
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 +  * Return unused filament in the container and seal the lid.
 +  * When pulling a spool of filament out of the container, make sure it doesn't have any desiccant stuck to it.  Give it a shake or two and run your fingers along the bottom of the spool to dislodge anything that's gotten stuck in there.
  
 ====== The Printing Software ====== ====== The Printing Software ======
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 ==== Prepping The Build Plate ==== ==== Prepping The Build Plate ====
  
-  * **Makerbot Replicator 2** -- The build plate is covered with painter's tape.  Make sure that the tape is secure and free from tears.  If the tape needs to be replaced then the build plate can be removed by pushing the plate back and lifting the front of the plate out of it's holding tabs.  Replace any damaged tape, and then replace the build plate back into the machine.  After replacing a strip of tape, use the alcohol and cotton swabs to rub down the new tape for a bit.  This will remove some of the waxy surface of the tape and allow the filament to adhere better to the build plate.+  * **Makerbot Replicator 2** -- The build plate is covered with painter's tape.  Make sure that the tape is secure and free from tears.  If the tape needs to be replaced then the build plate can be removed by pushing the plate back and lifting the front of the plate out of it's holding tabs.  Replace any damaged tape, and then replace the build plate back into the machine.  After replacing a strip of tape, use the alcohol and cotton swabs to rub down the new tape for a bit.  This will remove some of the waxy surface of the tape and allow the filament to adhere better to the build plate.  Use some glue stick as added insurance if necessary.\\ \\ 
   * **PRUSA i3 MK2s** -- The PRUSA has been modified to use a glass build plate.  Glue stick is used to create a tacky surface on the glass so that the first layer will stick well.  If needed, smear on some more glue stick.   * **PRUSA i3 MK2s** -- The PRUSA has been modified to use a glass build plate.  Glue stick is used to create a tacky surface on the glass so that the first layer will stick well.  If needed, smear on some more glue stick.
  
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       - Click: Resume\\ The printer will go through a self-leveling routing where the extruder head will use a probe on multiple points around the bed.\\ \\   **If the glass were still on the bed during this self-leveling process then the extruder head would crash into the glass, possibly damaging the printer and/or breaking the glass.** \\ \\        - Click: Resume\\ The printer will go through a self-leveling routing where the extruder head will use a probe on multiple points around the bed.\\ \\   **If the glass were still on the bed during this self-leveling process then the extruder head would crash into the glass, possibly damaging the printer and/or breaking the glass.** \\ \\ 
       - Once the self-leveling process has completed and the printer has reached temperature, MC will beep at you a second time.\\ Place the glass back onto the bed and secure with the four clips.  Make sure the clips and glass won't collide with anything as the build plate moves forward and backward.       - Once the self-leveling process has completed and the printer has reached temperature, MC will beep at you a second time.\\ Place the glass back onto the bed and secure with the four clips.  Make sure the clips and glass won't collide with anything as the build plate moves forward and backward.
-      - Click: Resume\\ +      - Click: Resume\\ \\ 
   * Watch as the first layer is printed.  The first layer should look slightly smooshed as it's extruded onto the build plate.  A poor first layer can have disastrous effects on the rest of the print, so if anything goes wrong then consider canceling the print, make some alterations if necessary, and restarting the print.   * Watch as the first layer is printed.  The first layer should look slightly smooshed as it's extruded onto the build plate.  A poor first layer can have disastrous effects on the rest of the print, so if anything goes wrong then consider canceling the print, make some alterations if necessary, and restarting the print.
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 +**NOTE: If anything goes horribly wrong during the printing process click "Cancel Print".  If the printer is in danger of damaging itself then cycle the printer off and on again.  This will interrupt the printing process immediately but still allow the printer to run it's fans to prevent part damage.  Then see the IT manager for help.**
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 +====== Removing A Print ======
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 +Using the tools provided, carefully remove the model from the bed.  For the Makerbot, try to avoid ripping the tape if possible.  For the PRUSA, you may remove the clips and then remove the glass plate to make it easier to then remove the model from the glass.
  
 ====== My Print Failed, This Sucks! ====== ====== My Print Failed, This Sucks! ======
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