Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit, Removable Print Sheets, Beginner-Friendly 3D Printer DYI Kit, Fun to Assemble, Automatic Calibration, Filament Sample Included, Print Size 9.84 x 8.3 x 8.6 in

Thoughts from a total novice…
When it comes to 3d printing I’m at most a hobbyist. This Prusa MK4 is my first 3d printing experience of any kind, and the last few months have been a learning curve.I don’t expect to add much to the slew of enthusiasts who will critically analyze the performance characteristics of the printer, so these remarks will be limited to only what I think might be helpful for someone of a similar perspective.Kit vs. assembled?- Kit all the way!- This is more than just “some assembly required”. Every wire, every screw, every reducible part, must be put together. It took hours spread across three or four sessions to get it fully together.- If I hadn’t put it together myself, I would have far less understanding of how it works. If anything ever needs to be repaired, or if I ever want to upgrade or accessorize, having a good foundational knowledge from assembly will be helpful.- As a novice, seeing the parts, many of which are 3d printed, and how they fit together gave me insights that are helpful in designing my own 3d models.Thoughts on the kit:- It is impressively well coordinated and documented. Hundreds of parts, and every one was present in the right bag, with the right quantity.- It takes attention to detail. All the stuff is there, but it’s up to you to make sure it ends up square, appropriately tight, everything completed.The printer itself:- Works well once assembled. Easy to learn. No issues with leveling.- A bit noisy if you’re sharing space with it, but not obnoxiously so.- I’ve successfully printed a few dozen things in PLA, PLA+, and PETG. I prioritize quality over speed. I’ve been happy with the results in most cases.The software:- The main program you’ll be using is called “PrusaSlicer”.- PrusaSlicer has a fairly steep learning curve, though many of the more complex configurations are hidden behind mode settings “Beginner”, “Normal”, and “Expert”. You’ll want to dig into the advanced modes, because much of what’s needed to get good quality prints, like seam settings, painted supports, and so on, are only available in the more advance modes.- The help links don’t always point to the right webpage, but it’s usually possible to find what you’re looking for with a little searching.Thoughts on 3D printing in retrospect:- Expect limitations. I very quickly discovered that 3D printing is not precisely the ability to easily make plastic parts and shapes. You’re dipping your toe into a space that has spawned entire industries and branches of science. It doesn’t “just work”.- 3D printing one method (out of many) of making plastic shapes, and a method that comes with significant limitations. It’s not food safe. It’s not watertight. It’s fairly heat sensitive. As a rule, everything you print will be solid colors.- If you do end up wanting to print something really specific and can’t find a pre-existing model, you’ll need to learn 3D modeling software, and that is its own whole can of worms.- Check out Tinkercad, move on to Autodesk Fusion. Take tutorials.Strategies:- Dive in and learn stuff. You will need Expert mode. You will need to learn 3D modeling.- It’s not all about the plastic. Filament will only get you so far. Eventually you need to think about screws and anchors, motors, bearings, magnets, and epoxy. Your printer isn’t made only from plastic parts, and if you want to do serious and interesting things with it, you’ll need to think bigger as well.- The world doesn’t need more cutesy plastic animals and phone stands. It needs more people capable of genuine creativity.In the end, I’m glad I bought this Prusa MK4. I’ve accomplished some interesting things with it. The quality is excellent. More important is the philosophy of something you build yourself from different types of components, expecting that it can be repaired and modified. This sort of thinking is underappreciated in modern culture.

Be mechanically inclined if you buy the kit.
This is a great product. I would suggest to be very patient and carefully read assembly instructions if you get the kit. The belt tuning (tension) app didn’t work for me, but it’s not necessary.

完璧な体験でした。迷ってる方はすぐに買いましょう。MK4SやMMUのアップグレードキットがAmazonに並ばないのが残念。

Consegna perfetta come sempre.Stampante a mio avviso eccezzionaleMontarla richiede un po’ di pazienza ma non è niente di complicatissimo, più che altro richiede tempo vista la quantità di componenti da assemblare, c’è bisogno di un computer o quanto meno un cellulare per seguire le istruzioni passo-passo online/pdf.Il kit è veramente ben organizzato e le istruzioni sono chiare e più brevi possibili.Per montarla ci sono tutti gli attrezzi nel kit, dovrete procurarvi solamente qualche pezzo di carta per sgrassare i pezzi e un paio di forbici per aprire i vari sacchetti ecc.Una volta montata ci saranno sempre le istruzioni passo/passo per procedere con aggiornamenti firmware (se dovessero essercene), calibrazione guidata e nella vostra prima stampa.