Slicing a 3d print with OrcaSlicer

Please note: these instructions only apply to the OrcaSlicer instance on your studio workstation. OrcaSlicer or other offline slicers set up on other machines will not have profiles vetted by the Advanced Technology Office staff.

Open OrcaSlicer from the start menu or search bar.

By default, the Prusa MK3S - Yale printer profile will be selected. To use another model of printer, select one from this dropdown.

To change your print settings, you can select a new preset profile from this dropdown or change specific settings in the tabs below it.

Add a model to your tray by clicking this button, or dragging a model onto the plate from explorer.

You can adjust, reposition, or reorient your model using the other buttons in the top toolbar.

To slice your model, click on the slice plate button in the top right corner.

After slicing, OrcaSlicer will switch your interface to the Preview tab, visible at the top of the window. It will also display your print in its final form as a toolpath. The different printing maneuvers will be color coded and shown in the key provided in the overlay that appears.

At the bottom of that key is the estimator results which will show you time, material consumption, and price estimates. These are typically very accurate, though our online print submission system will make its own adjustments to these estimates.

Although no unit is shown on the Cost, please note that this is provided in $USD.

Upload to the site via a browser, you can click on the dropdown arrow next to the Print button and then select Export G-code file to the save the file to your computer.

Troubleshooting

If Orca slicer warns you that your model may need to be repaired, you can attempt automated repairs by right-clicking on your model and selecting Fix Model from the context-menu.