Frequent failures and poor reliability
The enclosure feels solid and assembly is straightforward, but print jobs frequently fail. The left extruder clogs or jams, the heated bed only warms despite showing 100C, belts slip, and the gantry is crooked. The display sometimes shows gibberish or goes blank, requiring power cycling. Only the white filament works reliably; the red filament has issues. Auto-leveling is mentioned but not functional, and acceleration does nothing. Support is unresponsive. After about 400 hours, the printer died completely. Many failed prints and wasted filament.
Pros
- + solid enclosure
- + easy assembly
- + stable OS with build statistics
Cons
- − frequent print failures
- − left extruder clogs and jams
- − heated bed does not reach temperature
- − belt slippage
- − crooked gantry
- − unresponsive buttons
- − display gibberish and blanking
- − unresponsive support
- − printer died after ~400 hours
- − wasted filament
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· June 23, 2016 · United States
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Solid first 3D printer with some tinkering required
A first 3D printer purchase chosen for its build volume, positive feedback, and lower price than alternatives. Assembly is mostly straightforward, though the acrylic top shield instructions rely on a Chinese-language video. A motor bracket arrived broken but a spare was included for a quick fix. The memory card reader broke during first use, but the printer still worked. The first test print was rough until the build plate was leveled; the next print came out much better. Hardware seems solid overall, and some tinkering may be needed.
Pros
- + decent build volume
- + lower price than alternatives
- + spare parts included
- + solid hardware
- + good print after leveling
Cons
- − broken motor bracket on arrival
- − memory card reader broke
- − assembly instructions partly in Chinese
- − initial print quality poor until leveling
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· November 26, 2014 · United States
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First 3D printer with strong support and minor setup issues
This is a first 3D printer, chosen for affordability and ability to realize ideas. Printing works well after initial troubleshooting. Setup had inconsistencies in screw sizes and Allen wrenches, and a sensor was accidentally pulled out of place during unpacking, causing startup issues. The right extruder was clogged with leftover filament. Support responded quickly with videos to resolve problems. Most remaining challenges involve software and settings, which require tinkering. The machine is great once initial issues are resolved, and the company's honesty and customer service are highly praised.
Pros
- + affordable
- + good print quality
- + responsive customer service
- + well-packed
- + honest pricing
Cons
- − inconsistent parts and instructions
- − sensor easily displaced during unpacking
- − clogged extruder
- − requires tinkering with settings
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· March 7, 2014 · United States
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Great Printer for Its Price Range
This enclosed 3D printer delivers outstanding ABS print quality, with hole and post accuracy around 0.01 inches or better and a 20mm calibration cube within 0.15mm. The heated bed works well without tape, glue, or hairspray, and cleaning with denatured alcohol plus leveling solves adhesion or removal issues. Assembly is mostly easy, though the side fan and documentation are tricky. Some prints need a raft to prevent edge curling, and an unused nozzle can leave a ghost outline. Support is quick and effective. After a few weeks of near-constant use, no jams or reliability problems occurred.
Pros
- + Outstanding ABS print quality
- + Accurate dimensions
- + Heated bed works without adhesives
- + Quick and effective support
- + No jams or reliability issues so far
Cons
- − Some assembly required, side fan tricky
- − Supplied documentation not great
- − Occasional need for a raft
- − Unused nozzle leaves ghost outline
- − Loose cable clamp and stuck packing foam out of box
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· May 2, 2016 · United States
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