Original Prusa MK4S
12 of 12 answers for the Original Prusa MK4S are verified against Prusa's published documents, each with its source and date. Checked against Prusa's published documents on 5 October 2026. We have not physically tested this.
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Materials
PLA
Fits✓ Verified, 5 October 2026Prusa lists PLA among the supported materials for the MK4S.
Source (1)
- Original Prusa MK4S (Prusa store), Prusa Research, accessed 5 October 2026.
Supported materials PLA, PETG, Flex, PVA, PC, PP, CPE, PVB and when using the Original Prusa Enclosure with filtration add-on ABS, ASA, HIPS, PA
PETG
Fits✓ Verified, 5 October 2026Prusa lists PETG among the supported materials for the MK4S.
Source (1)
- Original Prusa MK4S (Prusa store), Prusa Research, accessed 5 October 2026.
Supported materials PLA, PETG, Flex, PVA, PC, PP, CPE, PVB and when using the Original Prusa Enclosure with filtration add-on ABS, ASA, HIPS, PA
Flexible (TPU)
Fits✓ Verified, 5 October 2026Prusa lists Flex among the supported materials for the MK4S.
Source (1)
- Original Prusa MK4S (Prusa store), Prusa Research, accessed 5 October 2026.
Supported materials PLA, PETG, Flex, PVA, PC, PP, CPE, PVB and when using the Original Prusa Enclosure with filtration add-on ABS, ASA, HIPS, PA
PVA / support
Fits✓ Verified, 5 October 2026Prusa lists PVA among the supported materials for the MK4S.
Source (1)
- Original Prusa MK4S (Prusa store), Prusa Research, accessed 5 October 2026.
Supported materials PLA, PETG, Flex, PVA, PC, PP, CPE, PVB and when using the Original Prusa Enclosure with filtration add-on ABS, ASA, HIPS, PA
ABS and ASA
Fits, with limits✓ Verified, 5 October 2026Prusa lists ABS and ASA for the MK4S only when using the Original Prusa Enclosure with the filtration add-on.
- Needs the Original Prusa Enclosure with the filtration add-on.
Source (1)
- Original Prusa MK4S (Prusa store), Prusa Research, accessed 5 October 2026.
Supported materials PLA, PETG, Flex, PVA, PC, PP, CPE, PVB and when using the Original Prusa Enclosure with filtration add-on ABS, ASA, HIPS, PA
Polycarbonate (PC)
Fits✓ Verified, 5 October 2026Prusa lists PC among the supported materials for the MK4S.
Source (1)
- Original Prusa MK4S (Prusa store), Prusa Research, accessed 5 October 2026.
Supported materials PLA, PETG, Flex, PVA, PC, PP, CPE, PVB and when using the Original Prusa Enclosure with filtration add-on ABS, ASA, HIPS, PA
Wear parts
Nozzle system
✓ Verified, 5 October 2026The Prusa Nozzle is designed for Nextruder-based printers including the MK4/S and is built for cold, quick swaps.
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Stock nozzle
✓ Verified, 5 October 2026The MK4S ships with the High-flow Prusa Nozzle, brass CHT, 0.4 mm.
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Hardened-nozzle guidance
✓ Verified, 5 October 2026For carbon-fibre, Kevlar and glass-filled composites Prusa lists a hardened steel nozzle as needed.
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Extruder and filament path
✓ Verified, 5 October 2026The MK4S has a Nextruder direct-drive extruder and an all-metal hotend.
Source (1)
- Original Prusa MK4S (Prusa store), Prusa Research, accessed 5 October 2026.
Extruder Nextruder, Direct Drive, E3D V6 compatible (with adapter) ... Filament path Aluminum heatsink, all-metal hotend
Stock build plate
✓ Verified, 5 October 2026The MK4S comes with a smooth PEI steel sheet.
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Belts
✓ Verified, 5 October 2026Prusa publishes a belt-tension maintenance article that covers the MK4/S.
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Where to find your model number
Prusa prints the model name on the printer; this register covers the MK4S.
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