Filament guide for Prusa I3 HepHestos

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Filament Guide for Prusa I3 Hepheastos Users Upgrading to a higher build quality on your Prusa i3 Hephestos printer involves adjusting and optimizing several aspects, but one area often overlooked is the installation of a filament guide. Proper filament routing through the frame will contribute to a more accurate and smooth printing process. The primary advantage of adding a filament guide to your Prusa i3 Hephestos is maintaining consistent quality throughout large prints. Without such a feature, heat distortion from prolonged printing may bend or warp plastic during printing cycles, impacting print quality. Below you'll find instructions for installing an upgraded 2019-style guide in place of the default filament support provided on many current printer designs: **Assembly Requirements** For these guides, no tools are needed for assembly, merely snap parts together. Here is what your guide should look like: * One small metal bracket * Two longer side plates