Print large objects ONE AT A TIME and avoid printing errors

With the print order "One at a time" you can print several objects during a print not simultaneously layer by layer, but actually one after the other. This way you avoid many printing errors like stringing between the objects. I'll also explain how to bypass the height restriction in this mode.

00:00 Intro
00:04 Advantages
00:42 Print head settings in Cura
02:34 Example print 1
03:03 Bypass Z limitation
04:48 Sample print 2
05:03 Outro

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[TechieSewing]

Thanks! I figured this out in theory but never tried, so it's helpful to see this trick actually works. Also very clearly explained :)

[LibertyEver]

I prefer PrusaSlicer but it looks like Cura handles sequential printing better than PrusaSlicer which refuses to slice if the parts are taller than the gantry height regardless of where the parts are on the print bed. I've sliced the parts manually in each position and concatenated the G code and edited it with some manual X, Y and Z moves to avoid collisions, but that's a hassle.

[josh]

Fantastic video! Thanks for the information.

Side note: I have a klipperized Elegoo N3M I purchased recently and my printer does not "present" my prints when finished, the nozzle just hovers over the spot where it last printed. Do you think it's possible the previous owner changed the end g-code to do this intentionally to help with sequential prints?

[sentinelau]

This is absolute 200IQ - so awesome, thanks heaps!