Top Layer Sample Swatches

Collection sample swatches for testing different slicer top layer finishes

Print with a 0.2mm Layer Height and enable the Print Thin Walls option.

Top Layers

Cura: Lines, Zig Zag, Concentric
PrusaSlicer: Rectilinear, Monotonic, Hilbert Curve, Aligned Rectilinear, Archimedean Chords, Octagram Spiral, Concentric

Print with the corresponding Top Layer pattern. Either print with your regular settings or use a wider line width (e.g. 0.6mm or higher) to help exaggerate the pattern.

Ironing Enable Ironing and select the Iron Only Highest Layer option

Fuzzy Skin Not exactly a top layer finish, as fuzzy skin applies to the sides of a model, so this swatch has to be printed vertically. You will need to add a custom settings block to only enable fuzzy skin on the sample area. Print with a Brim.

Cura guidelines to add custom settings block:

Create support blocker
Set size to x: 36, y: 5, z: 19
Set position to x: 0, y: 2.5, z: 2
Set Mesh Type to Modify settings for overlaps
Set to Cutting mesh
Add the Fuzzy Skin option and set as enabled
Select Print Thin Walls

PrusaSlicer guidelines to add modifier block

Create a modifier block by right clicking on the object and select Add modifier > Box
Select the box, in the part details unselect the size lock
Set size to x: 36, y: 5, z: 19
Set position to x: 0, y: -2, z: -3.5
Right click the modifier box object and select Add settings > Fuzzy skin
Set the Fuzzy skin option to Outside walls
Select Detect thin walls

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