Original Prusa i3 MK3S+
Original Prusa i3 MK3S+
Printer Highlights
About Original Prusa i3 MK3S+
Original Prusa i3 MK3S+ is an open-frame Cartesian FDM 3D printer with a 250 × 210 × 210 mm build volume, up to 200 mm/s print speed, a 300°C hotend, a 120°C heated bed, a direct drive extruder, auto bed leveling, and up to 5-color printing support.
General Information of Original Prusa i3 MK3S+
Printer Name
Original Prusa i3 MK3S+
Brand
Prusa Research
Series
Original
Release Date
November 24, 2020
Build Volume & Chassis of Original Prusa i3 MK3S+
Build Volume
250 x 210 x 210 mm (9.8 x 8.3 x 8.3 in)
Build Volume (X)
250 mm (9.8 in)
Build Volume (Y)
210 mm (8.3 in)
Build Volume (Z)
210 mm (8.3 in)
Enclosed Chamber
No
Frame Type
Rigid dural aluminum frame with aluminum profile Y-carriage
Machine Size
500 x 550 x 400 mm (19.7 x 21.7 x 15.7 in)
Machine Weight
7 kg (15.4 lbs)
Motion System & Kinematics of Original Prusa i3 MK3S+
Kinematics Type
Cartesian
Motion Axis Type
Dual leadscrew stepper motors with trapezoidal nuts
Kinematics Layout
Bedslinger (Cartesian-XZ-Head)
Rail System
Misumi Precision Rods with LM8UU Bearings and Metal Clips
Dual Z-Axis
Yes
Extruder & Toolhead of Original Prusa i3 MK3S+
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
Yes
Max Colors / Materials
5 Colors
Multi-Material System
Original Prusa MMU3 (Optional Add-on, Up to 5 Colors)
Bed & Thermal System of Original Prusa i3 MK3S+
Build Plate Type
MK52 magnetic heatbed with removable double-sided PEI spring steel sheet
Heated Bed
Yes
Max Bed Temperature
120°C
Actively Heated Chamber
No
Print Speed & Performance of Original Prusa i3 MK3S+
Max Print Speed
200 mm/s
Typical Print Speed
60 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 MK3S+
Auto Bed Leveling
Yes
Leveling Sensor Type
SuperPINDA induction sensor 9-point automatic mesh bed leveling
Filament Runout Sensor
Yes
Power Loss Recovery
Yes
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 MK3S+
Firmware
Prusa Marlin
Compatible Slicers
PrusaSlicer
Connectivity
SD card, USB Type-B
Display Screen
Monochrome LCD with rotary encoder knob
Input Voltage
100-240V AC
Special Features
SuperPINDA temperature-independent leveling sensor, High-grade Misumi bearings and precision rods, Trinamic silent drivers with crash detection, E3D V6 all-metal hotend
Special Note on Original Prusa i3 MK3S+
Prusa Research ended Original Prusa i3 MK3S+ kit production on February 29, 2024 (assembled inventory sold through while supplies lasted); spare parts and MK3.5S/MK3.9S upgrade kits remain supported.
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