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 == Operation ==
-===1. Prepare the Printer===
+===Prepare the Printer===
-====''1a. Clean the nozzle''====
+====Check/Load material spool''====
+Remove any other printed models from the bed if they are finished and set aside. If the owner left contact information, leave it with the model.
-put info here
+====Clean the bed''====
+=====Before printing with PLA or ABS, but not PETG, clean with a few light swipes of an alcohol wipe =====
-====''1b. Check/Load material spool''====
+====Set printer settings for your job''====
-Remove existing spool, if necessary.
+=====You can control & monitor bed & nozzle temps and other parameters from OctoPrint =====
-put more info here.
-====''1c. Clean the bed''====
+===Prepare Your .STL file===
-put info here
-====''1d. Set printer settings for your job''====
+====Open your .STL model file in PrusaSlicer, Cura, or other slicer software''====
-put info here - note: for the 203 OctoPrint printer, you can control & monitor bed & nozzle temps
+====Orient the model onto the bed''====
+====Set values for various parameters:====
-===2. Prepare Your .STL file===
+=====Nozzle and bed temperature=====
-Put info about Prusa Slicer here...
+=====Print quality/layer thickness=====
+=====Infill percent=====
+=====Other settings as needed=====
+====Slice the model.''====
+====Note the estimated time to print.''====
+====Save the resulting .GCODE file.''====
+===Open OctoPrint in a browser tab===
+===Upload .GCODE to OctoPrint.===