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   - J-Head
   - Greg´s Wade Extruder (currently installing a new generation)
   - currently installing a new layer fan
+
+
+## location of settings files
+
+#### OS X:
+- Slic3r: ~/Library/Application Support/Slic3r
+- printrun: ~/.pronsolerc
+
+##### Windows:
+- Slic3r: 
+- printrun:
+
+
+----
+
+## checklists
+first idea - to be further enhanced
+
+### turning the printer on
+- check the repository for new (slic3r) settings
+- connect USB
+- open pronterface
+- click "connect" in printrun
+- connect mains power
+- click "setPP" to give initial position
+- check fan position
+- if not stored in parking position:
+	- home X-axis
+	- home Y-axis
+	- set zero point of Z-axis
+- check endstops
+- check belt tension
+
+### pre print check
+- turn on heat to 190°C
+- clean hotend nozzle
+- click "goStartPos"
+- extrude some filament until steady stream
+- clean hotend nozzle
+- start print
+
+### turning the printer off
+- turn heat off
+- click "goParkPos" to move to storing position
+- click "Motors off"
+- click "disconnect" in printrun
+- disconnect mains power
+- disconnect USB