FFFPrusa · official manufacturer imagePrusa Original Prusa i3 MK2
Prusa i3 generation with mesh bed leveling and a heated PEI print surface.
Source reviews: 2026-10-16.
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The details that matter.
Published specifications for this model. Follow a field's source for its configuration and measurement conditions; older fields refer to the profile's reference list.
| Introduction year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Model family | Original Prusa i3 |
| Process | FFF |
| Build envelope (X × Y × Z) | 250 × 210 × 200 mm |
| Nominal box volume | 10.50 L · calculated from the envelope |
| Enclosure | Not verified |
| Maximum nozzle temperature | 300 °C |
| Materials cited in this profile | Not verified |
| Manufacturer listing status | Unknown |
| Regional stock and price | Check the manufacturer |
| Market grouping | Desktop · editorial grouping |
Technical specifications
| Heated Bed Model | MK42 |
|---|---|
| Bed Heating Zones | 3 |
| Build Surface | PEI laminated directly to the bed |
| Hotend | E3D V6 Full |
| Bed Probing Points | 9 |
| Mesh Interpolation | 15 × 15 grid |
| Z Drive | Integrated leadscrew motors |
| Firmware Family | Prusa fork of Marlin |
| Setup Support | Printer self-test and LCD guidance |
Larger bed and thermal design
MK2 expanded the original i3 print region to 250 × 210 × 200 mm. Its MK42 bed uses three power zones to compensate for cooling at the corners.
Calibration and upgrade path
An induction probe samples nine points and firmware compensates for bed tilt and curvature. The 2016 announcement also describes an upgrade path from older Original Prusa i3 machines using a RAMBo Mini board.
Introduced in 2016.
Announced May 16, 2016; the announcement projected May shipping.
Family: Original Prusa i3 · Historical model
What changed
- Mesh bed leveling
- Heated PEI print surface
Read this with the specifications
Historical documentation verifies identity; current sale availability is not established.
A larger nominal envelope does not establish better print quality. Fit depends on the configuration, usable area, supports, and orientation.
INDUSTRY F340
Manufacturer-issued brochure preserved by distributor Multi3DPrint; original manufacturer links are no longer available.