How To Upload Cura Settings On Mac

WARNING: Current profiles were tested on the Cura 4.0.0 & 4.1.0 and may not work on the previous versions as there are new config files introduced. See section Obsolete manuals for older versions.

WARNING: Current profiles were tested on the Cura 4.0.0 & 4.ane.0 and may not work on the previous versions every bit there are new config files introduced. See section Obsolete manuals for older versions.
The following guide will assist you import and activate custom profiles tweaked by Josef Prusa for your Original Prusa i3 printer.
This guide is valid both for Microsoft Windows and Apple macOS. There are some modest differences in the setup, pay attention to the instructions ;)
Important: latest profiles include settings for generic PLA, ABS, PETG likewise as Prusament.
Supported printers:
Original Prusa i3 MK3S and MK3
Original Prusa i3 MK2.5S, MK2.five and MK2S
Click here to download the Cura packet

The package includes several subfolders, which must be imported (or copied) into the Cura. Note you have to use correct version of the settings!

The bundle includes several subfolders, which must exist imported (or copied) into the Cura. Notation you accept to use correct version of the settings!
Folder 01_Cura_printer_definitons includes profiles for the printers with dimensions, speeds and other parameters.
Folder 02_Cura_printer_extruders additional parameters for the printer, specifically for the extruder backdrop (new in Cura 3.5.1).
Folder 03_Cura_meshes includes platforms (heatbeds), which are merely for the visual issue, though it is adept to know, where your object will be printed on the heatbed.
Folder 04_Cura_layerheight_profiles includes settings for various layer heights (print quality).
Folder 05_Cura_Prusa_materials includes materials, which should be imported because default Cura material values differ from what is recommended for Prusa filaments.
File Readme.txt summarises changes to this bundle.

By default Cura list of printers does non include Original Prusa i3 models. Let's set information technology ;) First, save your piece of work and shut the Cura software.
Open the unzipped package and get to the folder: 01_Cura_printer_definitions
Apple macOS: in a 2nd window caput to /Users/YOURUSERNAME/Library/Application Back up/cura/iv.x/definitions
MS Windows: in a 2nd window head to C:\Programme Files\Ultimaker Cura 4.x\resources\definitions
On Mac open up the Finder, press "Command+Shift+G" and enter "~/Library" (without quotes)
The path can slightly differ, for case, if you accept a different version of Cura installed. Too on macOS the "Library" folder is hidden.
Re-create the file(s) "...def.json" from the package to the Cura folder.

Open the unzipped package and go to the folder: 02_Cura_printer_extruders
Apple macOS: in a second window head to /Users/YOURUSERNAME/Library/Awarding Support/cura/iv.x/extruders
MS Windows: in a 2d window caput to C:\Program Files\Ultimaker Cura four.x\resources\extruders
The path tin can slightly differ, for example, if you have a unlike version of Cura installed. Also on macOS this folder is hidden.
Copy the file(s) "...def.json" from the package to the Cura binder.

In the unzipped package open up the folder: 03_Cura_meshes
Apple macOS: right-click on the Cura icon, from the context bill of fare select "Show package contents", then open folders in following sequence Contents->Resources->resources->meshes
MS Windows: in a second window caput to C:\Program Files\Ultimaker Cura 4.x\resources\meshes
The path can slightly differ, for case, if you accept a unlike version of Cura installed.
Copy the file(due south) "...platform.stl" from the package to the Cura folder.

From now on the steps are the same both for MS Windows and Apple macOS.
Now, open the Cura software
In case you run the software for the first time, you will exist asked to Add together a printer, in the list click on Other and select yours.
Use only profiles named "Original Prusa i3...", those are developed and tested past our visitor. If the printer name is missing the "Original" in its proper noun, then it is from unlike manufacturer.
In case you lot are already working with Cura, go to Settings -> Printer -> Add printer and select yours.
Cura allows you to add ane printer at a time. If you want to add more printers repeat this step.

Go to Settings -> Contour -> Manage Profiles
Click on the Profiles and Import.
Find the profiles on your drive (binder 04_Cura_layerheight_profiles), select ane and open it. Unfortunately, Cura doesn't support multiple profiles import at once.
Your new contour will announced under the Custom profiles. You lot can also click on Activate to select it or practise it later on the main screen from a drop-down bill of fare by simply selecting the contour.
Echo this step until you import all the profiles you wanted.
DON'T Close this window yet, we will use it in the next step.

Click on the Materials and Import.
Find the profiles on your bulldoze (folder 05_Cura_Prusa_materials), select one and open it. Unfortunately, Cura doesn't support multiple profiles import at one time.
Your new material will appear in the list named as Prusa Research (eastward.k. Prusament PLA). You can also click on Actuate to select information technology or do it later on on the main screen from a drop-down carte past simply selecting the contour.
Repeat this step until you import all the materials y'all wanted.

Earlier you lot slice and print, lets make a concluding check:
Your printer is selected (e.g. Original Prusa i3 MK3S).
The desired material is used (east.m. Prusament PLA)
Correct custom contour is applied (e.yard. 0.2 Fast for MK3S).
That is all! Enjoy your printer and happy printing ;)
You tin can talk over your experience and print results on Prusa Research forum.