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Printer Configuration

The Printer class provides pre-configured settings for popular 3D printers, simplifying the setup process for Polyslice.

Features

  • Pre-configured Printers: 44 popular 3D printer models with correct specifications
  • Customizable Settings: Modify any printer property after creation
  • Multi-nozzle Support: Support for printers with multiple extruders
  • Build Plate Shapes: Rectangular and circular build plate support

Usage

Basic Usage

const { Printer } = require("@jgphilpott/polyslice");

// Create a printer instance with a preset
const printer = new Printer("Ender3");

// Access printer specifications
console.log(printer.getSize());        // { x: 220, y: 220, z: 250 }
console.log(printer.getNozzle(0));     // { filament: 1.75, diameter: 0.4, gantry: 25 }
console.log(printer.getHeatedBed());   // true

// List all available printer presets
console.log(printer.listAvailablePrinters());

With Polyslice

const { Polyslice, Printer } = require("@jgphilpott/polyslice");

// Create slicer with printer configuration
const slicer = new Polyslice({
    printer: new Printer("Ender3"),
    nozzleTemperature: 200,
    bedTemperature: 60
});

// Printer settings automatically configure build plate dimensions
console.log(slicer.getBuildPlateWidth());   // 220
console.log(slicer.getBuildPlateLength());  // 220
console.log(slicer.getNozzleDiameter());    // 0.4

Customizing Printer Settings

const printer = new Printer("Ender3");

// Modify build volume
printer.setSize(250, 250, 300);
printer.setSizeZ(400);

// Modify nozzle settings
printer.setNozzle(0, 1.75, 0.6, 30);  // index, filament, diameter, gantry

// Add a second nozzle for dual extrusion
printer.addNozzle(1.75, 0.4, 25);

// Modify heating capabilities
printer.setHeatedBed(true);
printer.setHeatedVolume(true);  // For enclosed printers

// Modify build plate shape
printer.setShape("circular");
printer.setCentred(true);

Available Printers

Creality

Model Build Volume Heated Bed Notes
Ender3 220×220×250 ✓ Most popular budget FDM printer
Ender3V2 220×220×250 ✓ Updated version with improvements
Ender3Pro 220×220×250 ✓ Enhanced with better components
Ender3S1 220×220×270 ✓ Direct drive extruder and auto-leveling
Ender5 220×220×300 ✓ Cube frame design
Ender6 250×250×400 ✓ CoreXY design with enclosed frame
CR10 300×300×400 ✓ Large format printer
CR10S5 500×500×500 ✓ Extra large build volume
CR6SE 235×235×250 ✓ Auto-leveling with silicone nozzle
CrealityK1 220×220×250 ✓ High-speed Core XY printer (enclosed)
CrealityK1Max 300×300×300 ✓ Larger high-speed printer (enclosed)

Prusa Research

Model Build Volume Heated Bed Notes
PrusaI3MK3S 250×210×210 ✓ Popular open-source printer
PrusaMini 180×180×180 ✓ Compact version
PrusaMK4 250×210×220 ✓ Latest variant with input shaping
PrusaXL 360×360×360 ✓ Multi-tool head system

Bambu Lab

Model Build Volume Heated Bed Enclosed Notes
BambuLabX1Carbon 256×256×256 ✓ ✓ High-speed enclosed printer
BambuLabP1P 256×256×256 ✓ ✗ High-speed open-frame printer
BambuLabA1 256×256×256 ✓ ✗ Mid-size option
BambuLabA1Mini 180×180×180 ✓ ✗ Compact affordable option

Anycubic

Model Build Volume Heated Bed Notes
AnycubicI3Mega 210×210×205 ✓ Popular budget option
AnycubicKobra 220×220×250 ✓ Auto-leveling budget printer
AnycubicVyper 245×245×260 ✓ Auto-leveling with direct drive
AnycubicPhotonMonoX 192×120×245 ✗ Resin printer (for reference)

Elegoo

Model Build Volume Heated Bed Notes
ElegooNeptune3 220×220×280 ✓ Budget-friendly with Klipper firmware
ElegooNeptune3Pro 225×225×280 ✓ Upgraded Neptune with better features
ElegooNeptune4 225×225×265 ✓ Updated Neptune with Klipper
ElegooNeptune4Pro 225×225×265 ✓ Pro version with improvements

Artillery

Model Build Volume Heated Bed Notes
ArtillerySidewinderX1 300×300×400 ✓ Direct drive extruder
ArtillerySidewinderX2 300×300×400 ✓ Updated model
ArtilleryGenius 220×220×250 ✓ Titan direct drive extruder

Sovol

Model Build Volume Heated Bed Notes
SovolSV06 220×220×250 ✓ Direct drive with auto-leveling
SovolSV06Plus 300×300×340 ✓ Larger SV06

Other Manufacturers

Model Build Volume Heated Bed Notes
Voron24 350×350×350 ✓ DIY CoreXY printer (enclosed)
UltimakerS5 330×240×300 ✓ Professional grade (2.85mm filament)
FlashForgeCreatorPro 225×145×150 ✓ Dual extruder
FlashforgeAdventurer3 150×150×150 ✓ Compact enclosed printer
Raise3DPro2 305×305×300 ✓ Professional large volume
MakerbotReplicatorPlus 295×195×165 ✓ Professional desktop printer
QidiXPlus 270×200×200 ✓ Enclosed industrial printer
MonopriceSelectMiniV2 120×120×120 ✓ Ultra-compact budget printer
LulzBotMini2 160×160×180 ✓ Open-source auto-leveling (2.85mm)
LulzBotTAZ6 280×280×250 ✓ Large format open-source (2.85mm)
KingroonKP3S 180×180×180 ✓ Compact budget printer
AnkerMakeM5 235×235×250 ✓ Fast consumer printer

API Reference

Constructor

new Printer(model)

Parameters:

  • model (string): Printer model name (default: "Ender3")

If the model is not found, defaults to "Ender3" with a warning.

Getters

Method Returns Description
getModel() string Model name
getSize() object Build volume { x, y, z } in mm
getSizeX() number Build width in mm
getSizeY() number Build length in mm
getSizeZ() number Build height in mm
getShape() string "rectangular" or "circular"
getCentred() boolean Whether origin is at center
getHeated() object { volume, bed } heating capabilities
getHeatedVolume() boolean Has heated chamber
getHeatedBed() boolean Has heated bed
getNozzles() array All nozzle configurations
getNozzle(index) object Single nozzle { filament, diameter, gantry }
getNozzleCount() number Number of nozzles

Setters

All setters return this for chaining.

Method Parameters Description
setSize(x, y, z) numbers Set build volume
setSizeX(x) number Set build width
setSizeY(y) number Set build length
setSizeZ(z) number Set build height
setShape(shape) string "rectangular" or "circular"
setCentred(centred) boolean Set origin at center
setHeatedVolume(heated) boolean Set heated chamber
setHeatedBed(heated) boolean Set heated bed
setNozzle(index, filament, diameter, gantry) numbers Modify nozzle config
addNozzle(filament, diameter, gantry) numbers Add new nozzle
removeNozzle(index) number Remove nozzle at index

Utility Methods

Method Returns Description
listAvailablePrinters() array List of all printer model names

Printer Properties

Each printer configuration includes:

  • size: Build volume dimensions { x, y, z } in millimeters
  • shape: Build plate shape ("rectangular" or "circular")
  • centred: Whether the origin is at the center (true) or corner (false)
  • heated: Heating capabilities { volume, bed }
    • volume: Enclosed heated chamber (for ABS, etc.)
    • bed: Heated build plate
  • nozzles: Array of nozzle configurations
    • filament: Filament diameter in mm (1.75 or 2.85)
    • diameter: Nozzle diameter in mm (0.4, 0.6, etc.)
    • gantry: Gantry/carriage size in mm (for collision avoidance)

Notes

  • Most FDM printers use 1.75mm filament; some older models (Ultimaker, LulzBot) use 2.85mm
  • The gantry value is used for calculating safe travel paths to avoid collisions
  • Enclosed printers (heatedVolume: true) are better suited for ABS and other temperature-sensitive materials
  • Build plate origin is typically at the front-left corner; some printers center it