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The Complete Guide to Prusa MK4 Maintenance

Preventing Problems Before They Start

December 17, 2024

In this guide, we'll share our proven maintenance schedule that keeps Prusa MK4 printers running like new, even in high-throughput environments. Whether you're running a print farm or just want to get the most out of your printer, this approach will save you time and frustration in the long run.

December 12, 2024

The Prusa MK4 is marketed as a high-speed printer capable of impressive print times, but many users (ourselves included) have encountered frustrating layer shifts. After extensive testing, we discovered that these layer shifts have several specific causes - and more importantly, reliable solutions.

December 9, 2024

Unexpected self-test failures and Y-axis homing issues can bring production to a halt, often with little explanation of what went wrong. In this blog we’ll go through the issue itself, how we discovered it, and its fixes.

How to Fix Prusa MK4 First Layer Printing Too Low

The Definitive Guide to a Perfect First Layer on Mk4

December 6, 2024

Are you caught in an endless cycle of cleaning beds, adjusting Z-offsets, and watching sensor readings, yet still getting inconsistent first layers on your MK4? In this blog we’ll go through everything that could be causing this issue on your printers and how you can fix it.

December 5, 2024

If you've ever started a print on your MK4 only to find your first layer is being printed too high off the bed, you're not alone. After extensive testing and experimentation, we've not only identified the root cause but developed a reliable solution that doesn't require constant manual intervention.

December 4, 2024

Watching your MK4 start printing in mid-air is more than just frustrating - it's a waste of time and materials. After lots of testing and head-scratching, we've discovered why it happens and how to fix it reliably. In this blog we'll share how we discovered it, our approach to solving the issue, and give you what you need to fix it on your own MK4 printers.

November 26, 2024

University 3D print labs face a reliability paradox: they often add more printers to ensure consistent output, but this approach actually decreases reliability by multiplying maintenance burden and administrative overhead. The key to true reliability isn't more printers—it's reducing maintenance complexity through automated management.

November 18, 2024

Traditional print farm efficiency is achieved by meticulously scheduling operator tasks to reduce inefficiency - but university labs need the opposite approach: adding efficiency through automation that adapts to unpredictable demand and unique prints, rather than trying to force an inherently dynamic workflow into a rigid schedule.

November 14, 2024

Managing a university print lab during peak periods can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. AutoFarm3D’s load balancing technology takes repetitive tasks off your plate, making your lab more productive and less chaotic.

February 7, 2024

Want to see all your print jobs from one screen? Our new Jobs page makes it easy to check progress of jobs across production, see which printer(s) a job is printing on, and mark prints as done once you’ve collected them.

Embrace the A1 Recall

Why upgrading to the P1P is a leap towards a safer, more productive 3D print farm.

February 6, 2024

The recent recall of Bambu Lab's A1 printer has turned excitement into concern. While some may see this as a setback, we see it as an opportunity, particularly for print farms that demand reliability, safety, and quality in their operations.

January 17, 2024

Our brand new order calendar is the latest addition to our 3D print farm order management suite, designed to simplify how you manage and track orders in your 3D print farm.

October 11, 2022

Is your 3D print farm really as productive as you think it is? In this blog, you'll learn how to calculate your true farm utilization using data you already have! Plus, you'll get tips and tricks on optimizing your farm.

3D Prints Stringing?

Why It Happens & How To Prevent It!

June 20, 2022

Tired of your 3D prints stringing? In this blog, we go over common causes of stringing, possible fixes, and tips to prevent stringing from happening in the future.

June 14, 2022

First layer struggles are common in 3D printing. In this blog series we will be going through some of the most reliable fixes for first layer issues, starting with printing a thick first layer!

July 5, 2021

Today, we’re announcing the winners of our week long print along challenge where we asked you guys to try and print as many benchy cubbies within a week as you can!

June 28, 2021

On this week’s livestream we announced Quinly for Prusa i3, a product we’ve been working on for months. This upgrade will allow Prusa users, especially print farm operators, great increases in output along with a decrease in human hours to get the same great print results.

June 21, 2021

On this week’s stream we went over the exciting updates to the Quinly software that will be coming this summer! The main focus of the new changes is a completely overhauled user interface which takes advantage of the feedback our customers have given us.

June 7, 2021

When it comes to 3D Printer upgrades and modifications, there are few as popular as new print surfaces. Most buildplates that come with printers are alright, but they wear quickly and aren’t effective for use with all print materials.

April 12, 2021

‍This week, we’ll be talking about upgrades that won’t necessarily improve the quality of your prints, but will improve the quality of life for anyone who spends time near your printer! These are silent mainboards and quieter fans.

March 22, 2021

This week’s mod is a little different from previous mods I’ve talked about here. Instead of a physical mod to your printer, this is a modification of what software you use for your workflow.

March 15, 2021

The BLTouch senses your print bed using a small pin and a hall effect sensor, so how will it improve your Quinly experience?

March 12, 2021

ASK QUINLY: Why do I have to adhere the VAAPR bed directly to my build surface? Can’t I just use clips? Quinly: My technology is designed to work with a VAAPR bed that is permanently attached to the printer both to ensure reliable, consistent prints and to protect me! Let me explain.

March 8, 2021

The fan mod for Quinly gives you the freedom to make more in less time. It has far reaching benefits, and Quinly will surely appreciate the help cooling off.

March 1, 2021

This week, I’m going to talk about one of the best upgrades you can make to any Ender 3 - the hotend. On Quinly, the advantages of this upgrade are multiplied when compared to an otherwise stock printer.

December 16, 2020

3DQue began shipping their presale Quinly kits this week - a full month earlier than expected.

December 9, 2020

The Creality Ender 3 printer is known as the ultimate printer for those on a budget, but most users don’t realize its full potential. We have modified our Ender 3 printers to print industrial grade parts with engineered materials such as Nylon, TPU, PETG, Polypropylene, and Polycarbonate.

December 1, 2020

Almost any printer operator will tell you that removing parts and running a 3D printer is pretty easy. Setting alarms to wake up in the middle of the night, going in to work on weekends, and letting printers sit idle until you can get to them can seriously interrupt your day.

July 6, 2020

The technology behind 3DQue's digital production system is the foundation for distributed manufacturing of plastic parts that meet the quality, delivery and cost targets for businesses.

The Next Move for Supply Chains

Real-time Production in the Post-COVID World

July 6, 2020

Once the COVID-19 crisis ends, we are facing an unprecedented period of economic uncertainty as companies and countries get back to work. What parts will be needed and when? Where will supplies come from?