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| author | Damien <damlobster@gmail.com> | 2021-07-22 00:40:40 +0200 |
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| committer | KevinOConnor <kevin@koconnor.net> | 2021-07-27 13:15:25 -0400 |
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diff --git a/docs/Slicers.md b/docs/Slicers.md index 6a8c5707..5cc678ec 100644 --- a/docs/Slicers.md +++ b/docs/Slicers.md @@ -1,14 +1,16 @@ +# Slicers + This document provides some tips for configuring a "slicer" application for use with Klipper. Common slicers used with Klipper are Slic3r, Cura, Simplify3D, etc. -# Set the G-Code flavor to Marlin +## Set the G-Code flavor to Marlin Many slicers have an option to configure the "G-Code flavor". The default is frequently "Marlin" and that works well with Klipper. The "Smoothieware" setting also works well with Klipper. -# Klipper gcode_macro +## Klipper gcode_macro Slicers will often allow one to configure "Start G-Code" and "End G-Code" sequences. It is often convenient to define custom macros in @@ -24,7 +26,7 @@ START_PRINT and END_PRINT macros. See the [config reference](Config_Reference.md#gcode_macro) for details on defining a gcode_macro. -# Large retraction settings may require tuning Klipper +## Large retraction settings may require tuning Klipper The maximum speed and acceleration of retraction moves are controlled in Klipper by the `max_extrude_only_velocity` and @@ -39,7 +41,7 @@ finds the toolhead seems to "pause" during retraction and priming, then consider explicitly defining `max_extrude_only_velocity` and `max_extrude_only_accel` in the Klipper config file. -# Do not enable "coasting" +## Do not enable "coasting" The "coasting" feature is likely to result in poor quality prints with Klipper. Consider using Klipper's @@ -52,20 +54,20 @@ between moves. This is likely to make blobbing worse, not better. In contrast, it is okay (and often helpful) to use a slicer's "retract" setting, "wipe" setting, and/or "wipe on retract" setting. -# Do not use "extra restart distance" on Simplify3d +## Do not use "extra restart distance" on Simplify3d This setting can cause dramatic changes to extrusion rates which can trigger Klipper's maximum extrusion cross-section check. Consider using Klipper's [pressure advance](Pressure_Advance.md) or the regular Simplify3d retract setting instead. -# Disable "PreloadVE" on KISSlicer +## Disable "PreloadVE" on KISSlicer If using KISSlicer slicing software then set "PreloadVE" to zero. Consider using Klipper's [pressure advance](Pressure_Advance.md) instead. -# Disable any "advanced extruder pressure" settings +## Disable any "advanced extruder pressure" settings Some slicers advertise an "advanced extruder pressure" capability. It is recommended to keep these options disabled when using Klipper as |