Original Prusa i3 MK2
Original Prusa i3 MK2
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About Original Prusa i3 MK2
Original Prusa i3 MK2 is an open-frame Cartesian FDM 3D printer with a 250 × 210 × 200 mm build volume, up to 100 mm/s print speed, a 300°C hotend, a 100°C heated bed, a direct drive extruder, and auto bed leveling.
General Information of Original Prusa i3 MK2
Printer Name
Original Prusa i3 MK2
Brand
Prusa Research
Series
Original
Release Date
May 20, 2016
Build Volume & Chassis of Original Prusa i3 MK2
Build Volume
250 x 210 x 200 mm (9.8 x 8.3 x 7.9 in)
Build Volume (X)
250 mm (9.8 in)
Build Volume (Y)
210 mm (8.3 in)
Build Volume (Z)
200 mm (7.9 in)
Enclosed Chamber
No
Frame Type
Dural aluminum rigid frame with threaded rods
Machine Size
500 x 550 x 400 mm (19.7 x 21.7 x 15.7 in)
Machine Weight
6.5 kg (14.3 lbs)
Motion System & Kinematics of Original Prusa i3 MK2
Kinematics Type
Cartesian
Motion Axis Type
Integrated lead screw stepper motors
Kinematics Layout
Bedslinger (Cartesian-XZ-Head)
Rail System
Precision smooth rods with LM8UU bearings
Dual Z-Axis
No
Extruder & Toolhead of Original Prusa i3 MK2
Extruder Type
Direct Drive
Toolhead Count
1
Filament Diameter
1.75 mm
Nozzle Diameter
0.4 mm
Nozzle Material
Brass
Supported Nozzle Diameters
0.2 mm, 0.4 mm, 0.6 mm, 0.8 mm
Max Nozzle Temp
300°C
Multi-Material Ready
No
Max Colors / Materials
1 Color
Bed & Thermal System of Original Prusa i3 MK2
Build Plate Type
MK42 heatbed with Ultem PEI film surface
Heated Bed
Yes
Max Bed Temperature
100°C
Actively Heated Chamber
No
Print Speed & Performance of Original Prusa i3 MK2
Max Print Speed
100 mm/s
Typical Print Speed
50 mm/s
Max Acceleration
1,000 mm/s²
Max Flow Rate
15 mm³/s
Min Layer Height
0.05 mm
Max Layer Height
0.35 mm
Automation & Electronics of Original Prusa i3 MK2
Auto Bed Leveling
Yes
Leveling Sensor Type
PINDA induction sensor 9-point automatic mesh bed leveling
Filament Runout Sensor
Yes
Power Loss Recovery
No
Input Shaping (Resonance)
No
Built-in Camera
No
First Layer LiDAR
No
Part Cooling Fan
High-Speed Blower Fan
Hotend Fan
Axial Cooling Fan
Software & Connectivity of Original Prusa i3 MK2
Firmware
Prusa Marlin
Compatible Slicers
PrusaSlicer, Slic3r Prusa Edition
Connectivity
SD card, USB Type-B
Display Screen
Monochrome LCD with rotary encoder knob
Input Voltage
115/230V AC
Special Features
MK42 3-zone heated bed, PINDA probe automatic bed leveling, Full metal E3D V6 hotend, Integrated leadscrew Z-steppers
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