Original Prusa i3 MK3S+ 3D Printer

The Original Prusa i3 MK3S+ 3D Printer is an affordable ($999 USD), open source, open filament, user-friendly, fused deposition modelling, single extruder desktop 3D printer with a build volume Z height of 210 mm that prints polylactic acid (PLA), a low-cost, biorenewable, and easy to print plastic.^[1]

Open Filament[edit | edit source]

It is not necessary to use Prusa PLA filament when printing on the Original Prusa i3 MK3S+ 3D Printer because it is an open filament 3D printer. To help keep costs to a minimum, we recommend using any less expensive, locally available 1.75 mm PLA filament brand.

PLA is a moisture-sensitive material which may become brittle if improperly stored.^[2] According to one filament manufacturer, "To check the quality of PLA, try to snap the filament. If the PLA filament snaps easily, it is too brittle for use and should be replaced."

Proper storage of PLA requires storage:

in a re-sealable bag with the silica gel desiccant provided to minimize moisture uptake
out of direct sunlight and in a dry and cool location (the optimal storage temperature for PLA is between -20°C to +30°C)
for a maximum shelf life of 1 year once the filament has been taken out of its original packaging.

To minimize the risk of mechanical failure of the bone models during orthopedic surgical simulation training, it is highly recommended to use fresh PLA filament just out of its original packaging.

When possible, try to obtain White PLA filament (including but not limited to Prusament Vanilla White PLA) with a Technical Data Sheet confirming that the filament's Shore Hardness D value is within the 3-sigma range (~79D to 93D) for the Shore Hardness D measurements of 86.7D + 1.91D (ave. ± s.d., n=1815) for human cortical bone.^[3]^[4] Since the Prusament PLA Blend Pearl White filament has a published Shore Hardness D value of 72D ± 1.5D, it is not recommended for use in this orthopedic surgical simulation training.^[5]

Recovery from Power Loss[edit | edit source]

Prusa 3D printers can fully recover from a complete loss of power without the need for batteries or an uninterruptible power supply.^[6] A sensor detects voltage, and in case of a power interruption, it stores the position of the print head and lifts the print head away from the print. In case of a brief power failure, the Prusa printer will resume printing immediately without requiring user input.

When the printer is without power for an extended period, the bed will cool down and the printed object could detach itself from the sheet plate. So, before resuming printing, check the following:

Ensure that the object is still attached to the print bed.
Follow the step-by-step instructions on the liquid crystal display screen to resume the print.
Watch the printer for about 10 minutes to make sure that the printing process continues without any problems.

Request 3D Prints On Demand[edit | edit source]

Prusa World Map[edit | edit source]

Prusa offers a map of Prusa 3D printer users worldwide with a "Print on Demand" option (in the left-side menu), which allows you to filter all users who accept print on demand requests and send a message to each user.

Register a New Prusa Account[edit | edit source]

Go to https://account.prusa3d.com/registration/?next=/o/authorize/%3Fclient_id%3DM8LpfPFdUlFWcOpLmEdEm7IXmDQfNqhkMqRUYOnv%26response_type%3Dcode%26scope%3Dbasic_info%26redirect_uri%3Dhttps%3A//www.prusa3d.com/login/
Fill in the requested information to register a new Prusa account
Login to your Prusa account

Look up 3D Print on Demand Services Near You[edit | edit source]

Go to https://www.prusaprinters.org/world
Click on the white square icon in the bottom left corner of the map to reveal the filter feature
Click on "Print on Demand" in the left-side menu
Review the map to identify the 3D print on demand services in your country
Click on the orange pin(s) for local 3D printing on demand services

Contact the 3D Print on Demand Services Near You[edit | edit source]

Click on "Send a message" to contact each 3D print on demand service

Global Availability of Prusa 3D Printers[edit | edit source]

The Original Prusa i3 MK3S+ 3D Printer is available for purchase and delivery to the following 167 countries and territories shown and listed below (subject to change without notice):

The full list of locations is here and below.

Aland Islands
Albania
Algeria
Andorra
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Bermuda
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba
Bosnia and Herzegovinia
Botswana
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canada
Canary Islands
Cayman Islands
Chile
China
Columbia
Costa Rica
Croatia
Curacao
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Domenica
Domenican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
Estonia
Ethiopia
Faroe Islands
Finland
France
French Guiana
French Polynesia
Gabon
Gambia
Georgia
Germany
Ghana
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Guadeloupe
Guam
Guatemala
Guernsey
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iraq
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Ivory Coast
Jamaica
Japan
Jersey
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
Liberia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macau
Macedonia
Madagascar
Malaysia
Maldives
Malta
Man Island
Martinique
Mauritius
Mayotte
Mexico
Micronesia
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Namibia
Nepal
Netherlands
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Nigeria
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Palestinian Territories
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Qatar
Reunion Island
Romania
Rwanda
Saint Barthelemy
Saint Kitts and Nevis
San Marino
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Seychelles
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
Sri Lanka
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Thailand
Togo
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United Kingdom - Northern Ireland
United States of America
Uzebekistan
Vanatu
Vatican City State
Venezuela
Vietnam
Virgin Islands (British)
Wallis and Futuna
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe

Acknowledgements[edit | edit source]

This work is funded by a grant from the Intuitive Foundation. Any research, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this work are those of the author(s), and not of the Intuitive Foundation.

References[edit | edit source]

↑ https://www.prusa3d.com/product/original-prusa-i3-mk3s-3d-printer-3/
↑ https://support.ultimaker.com/hc/en-us/articles/360012101319-How-to-store-material
↑ Society For Biomaterials 30th Annual Meeting Transactions, page 332. Femoral Cortical Wall Thickness And Hardness Evaluation. K. Calvert, L.A. Kirkpatrick, D.M. Blakemore, T.S. Johnson. Zimmer, Inc., Warsaw, IN.
↑ https://www.prusa3d.com/product/prusament-pla-vanilla-white-1kg/
↑ https://www.prusa3d.com/product/prusament-pla-pearl-white-blend-970g/
↑ https://help.prusa3d.com/article/power-panic_2092

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[2] ttps://support.ultimaker.com/hc/en-us/articles/360012101319-How-to-store-material

[:0-3] Society For Biomaterials 30th Annual Meeting Transactions, page 332. Femoral Cortical Wall Thickness And Hardness Evaluation. K. Calvert, L.A. Kirkpatrick, D.M. Blakemore, T.S. Johnson. Zimmer, Inc., Warsaw, IN.

[4] ttps://www.prusa3d.com/product/prusament-pla-vanilla-white-1kg/

[5] ttps://www.prusa3d.com/product/prusament-pla-pearl-white-blend-970g/

[6] ttps://help.prusa3d.com/article/power-panic_2092

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Part of	Tibial Fracture Fixation
Keywords	orthopedic surgery, simulation training, modular external fixation, schanz screws, open tibial fracture, 3d printing, artificial bones
SDG Sustainable Development Goal	SDG03 Good health and well-being
Authors	Medical Makers
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What links here	Tibial Fracture Fixation, Uniplanar External Fixation, 3D Printed Adult Male Humeral Bone Models, Uniplanar External Fixation/3D Printed Adult Male Tibial Bone Models, Management of Non-Displaced Fractures, Original Prusa i3 MK3S+ 3D Printer/Locations, User:Emilio/sandbox2
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Created	January 11, 2022 by Medical Makers
Modified	March 23, 2023 by Emilio Velis
Cite as	Medical Makers (2022–2023). "Original Prusa i3 MK3S+ 3D Printer". Surgical Education Learners Forum. Retrieved May 28, 2023.