Learn how to prepare single- and dual-material print jobs for the MakerGear M3.
Single-Extrusion Print Jobs
When preparing 3D files for single-material print jobs, M3 users should use OctoPrint's built-in slicer plugin.
Click here to learn more about file preparation using the OctoPrint slicer plugin.
Dual-Extrusion Print Jobs
Dual-extrusion print jobs require the packaging of multiple, concurrent processes into one gCode file, which is not supported by OctoPrint's slicer plugin. When slicing for dual-extrusion print jobs (such as a dual-color 3D print), M3 users should prepare files in Simplify3D before printing, then upload them to OctoPrint for printing.
Click here to learn more about using Simplify3D to prepare files for the MakerGear M3.