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How to import profiles to Cura (Windows &macOS)

Written By: Jakub Dolezal

How to import profiles to Cura (Windows & macOS)

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Step 1 — Getting the Cura profiles

WARNING: Current profiles weretested on the Cura 3.5.1 and maynot work on the previous versionsas there are new config filesintroduced.

The following guide will help youimport and activate custom profilestweaked by Josef Prusa for yourOriginal Prusa i3 printer.

This guide is valid both forMicrosoft Windows and ApplemacOS. There are some smalldifferences in the setup, payattention to the instructions ;)

Important: latest profiles includePLA, ABS and PETG. Othermaterials are being tested.

Original Prusa i3 MK2/S and MK2.5settings: mk2s_mk25_cura_profiles

Original Prusa i3 MK3 settings:mk3_cura_profiles

Download the package for yourprinter and unzip it.



https://prusa3d.com/downloads/others/mk2s_mk25_cura_profiles.zip

https://prusa3d.com/downloads/others/mk3_cura_profiles.zip

Step 2 — What is inside the package?

The package includes severalsubfolders, which must be imported(or copied) into the Cura:

Folder 01_Cura_printer_definitonsincludes profiles for the printers withdimensions, speeds and otherparameters.

Folder 02_Cura_printer_extrudersadditional parameters for the printer,specifically for the extruderproperties (new in Cura 3.5.1).

Folder 03_Cura_platforms includesplatforms (heatbeds), which are justfor the visual effect, though it is goodto know, where your object will beprinted on the heatbed.

Folder04_Cura_layerheight_profilesincludes settings for various layerheights (print quality).

Folder 05_Cura_Prusa_materialsincludes materials, which should beimported because default Curamaterial values differ from what isrecommended for Prusa filaments.

File Readme.txt summariseschanges to this package. No need touse it, unless you are curious ;)



Step 3 — Importing Prusa printers (part 1)

By default Cura list of printers does not include Original Prusa i3 models. Let's fix it ;) First, saveyour work and close the Cura software.

Open the unzipped package and go to the folder: 01_Cura_printer_definitions

MS Windows: in a second window head to C:\Program Files\Ultimaker Cura3.5\resources\definitions

Apple macOS: in a second window head to /Users/YOURUSERNAME/Library/ApplicationSupport/cura/3.5/definitions

On Mac open the Finder, press "Command+Shift+G" and enter "~/Library" (without quotes)

The path can slightly differ, for example, if you have a different version of Cura installed. Also onmacOS the "Library" folder is hidden.

Copy the file(s) "...def.json" from the package to the Cura folder.




Open the unzipped package and go to the folder: 02_Cura_printer_extruders

MS Windows: in a second window head to C:\Program Files\Ultimaker Cura3.5\resources\extruders

Apple macOS: in a second window head to /Users/YOURUSERNAME/Library/ApplicationSupport/cura/3.5/extruders

The path can slightly differ, for example, if you have a different version of Cura installed. Also onmacOS this folder is hidden.

Copy the file(s) "...def.json" from the package to the Cura folder.




In the unzipped package open the folder: 03_Cura_platforms

MS Windows: in a second window head to C:\Program Files\Ultimaker Cura3.5\resources\meshes

Apple macOS: right-click on the Cura icon, from the context menu select "Show packagecontents", then open folders in following sequence Contents->Resources->resources->meshes

The path can slightly differ, for example, if you have a different version of Cura installed.

Copy the file(s) "...platform.stl" from the package to the Cura folder.




From now on the steps are the sameboth for MS Windows and ApplemacOS.

Now, open the Cura software

In case you run the software for thefirst time, you will be asked to Add aprinter, in the list click on Other andselect yours.

Use only profiles named "OriginalPrusa i3...", those are developedand tested by our company. If theprinter name is missing the"Original" in its name, then it is fromdifferent manufacturer.

In case you are already working withCura, go to Settings -> Printer ->Add printer and select yours.

Cura allows you to add one printerat a time. If you want to add moreprinters repeat this step.



Step 7 — Importing printer's profiles (layer heights)

Go to Settings -> Profile -> Manage Profiles

Click on the Profiles and Import.

Find the profiles on your drive (folder 04_Cura_layerheight_profiles), select one and open it.Unfortunately, Cura doesn't support multiple profiles import at once.

Your new profile will appear under the Custom profiles. You can also click on Activate to select itor do it later on the main screen from a drop-down menu by simply selecting the profile.

Repeat this step until you import all the profiles you wanted.

DON'T CLOSE this window yet, we will use it in the next step.



Step 8 — Importing materials

Click on the Materials and Import.

Find the profiles on your drive (folder 05_Cura_Prusa_materials), select one and open it.Unfortunately, Cura doesn't support multiple profiles import at once.

Your new material will appear in the list named as Prusa (e.g. Prusa PLA). You can also click onActivate to select it or do it later on the main screen from a drop-down menu by simply selectingthe profile.

Repeat this step until you import all the materials you wanted.



This document was last generated on 2018-11-06 09:40:52 AM.

Step 9 — Final check

Before you slice and print, lets makea final check:

Your printer is selected (e.g. OriginalPrusa i3 MK2/S/MK2.5).

The desired material is used (e.g.Prusa PLA)

Correct custom profile is applied(e.g. MK2 0.2 Normal).

That is all! Enjoy your printer andhappy printing ;)

You can discuss your experienceand print results on Prusa Researchforum.



https://shop.prusa3d.com/forum/general-discussion-announcements-and-releases-f61/cura-settings-for-the-original-prusa-i3-mk3-mk2-5--t19120.html

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