Introduction
Images by Brandon Young
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Check if the build plate is clean, if it has no dust, fingerprints or debris than you can skip the next few steps
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Fingerprints, dust or debris can prevent a print from being successful
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Remove the build tray by picking up either of the two corners
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Gather IPA fluid, microfiber cloth, and a towel
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Spray IPA on the build plate
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Wipe the entire build plate
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Visually inspect to make sure the plate is clean
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Any small pieces of plastic may need to be removed by poking by hand or with a spatula, without scratching the surface
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Hold the build plate at an angle from the heatbed so the magnets do not pull the plate down
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Align the standoffs with the back of the build plate
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Gently lower the build plate onto the heatbed
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Pay attention to your fingers and avoid getting them pinched by the magnets
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Verify the correct material is loaded on the machine
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The Prusa i3 MK3S uses an SD card for jobs, so copy the desired file onto an SD card
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Install the SD card in the front of the machine
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Using the scroll wheel, find and select the desired file
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Check the print info to verify that the information is correct
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If it is not, cancel the print immediately
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Once the hotend is hot, check to make sure the first layer is adhering to the build plate
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If it is not, it may be necessary to restart the print and tune the live Z-adjustment right as the print starts
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