What 2D printers do 3D printer people prefer? (lemmy.world)

submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by vic_rattlehead@lemmy.world to c/3dprinting@lemmy.world

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My resin printer was powered off with resin in the vat for about 7 months. Last night I turned it on, gave it a job, and I woke up to a successful print.

My inkjet printer was powered off for 2 weeks. Last night I turned it on, gave it a job, and was instantly disappointed with a streaky, blotchy output. Running a clean cycle just made the output worse.

Why are 2D printers so terrible despite decades of development? What are some 2D printers this community has had good interactions with/would recommend?

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[-] m750@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago

I'm impressed. I've got a inkjet that Is about 18 years old. I have to occasionally wipe off the print head, but otherwise has never needed repairs. The ender 3 we have has needed replacement parts from heads to hot ends and feeders, and every print requires specific to it setting. I can print to my hp using generic drivers without a second thought. 3d printers are far from that level of ease of use/ reliability. I'm glad your stuff worked, but that's the minority.

[-] stealth_cookies@lemmy.ca 2 points 11 months ago

That is just the Ender 3 experience. Buy a Prusa, Bambu, etc. and you hobby can actually be printing stuff.

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