Tutorial: Printing multiple colors on a single layer

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Edit 14/06/2019 : Uploaded 2nd version of Tutorial for users of PrusaSlicer 2.0 Edit 25/06/2019 : Uploaded new versions of both Tutorials which clarify a potential problem This is a Write-Up I have made to explain how to print multiple colors on a single layer without MMU. This works great for Texts on bottom layer of parts, for example. I have included my Write-Up in PDF format and two simple designs. - 0.4mm thin Smile with color change on every layer - 5.8mm thick Smile with color changes on the bottom and top two layers Disclaimer : This Write-Up has been based on Slic3R Prusa Edition v1.41 and tested on a Prusa i3 MK2.5. The procedure should work on every printer that supports the M600 command for color changes, but of course everything you do is at your own risk. Feel free to contact me if anything is unclear in my write-up. Everything makes sense to me, but of course I have written it. Here you will find 4 STL files: - 2 for the thin Smile - 2 for the thick smile 2 AMF files, which always contain all parts and MY working settings. Two versions of the Write-Up in PDF format ..... - Version 1.1 is to be used if you use older versions of Slicer or Slicer PE - Version 2.1 is to be used if you use PrusaSlicer (v2.0 or above) **WARNING !!! The AMF files were made in Slic3r Prusa Edition v1.41.0 and contain MY printer settings, they work for me, but you may have to change or adapt.... It is probably best to use your settings !!** For another example where I used this technique, check out https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3154293 Feel free to contact me here or in the "Prusa i3 Bear Upgrade" Facebook Group if you are unsure or have question, it's always better to ask a question then messing things up whilst doing Trial and Error. Have Fun!