Pre-Purchase Inquiry About the MK4
Dear PRUSA team and users,
I am preparing to buy a 3D printer to use with the MIRACO 3D scanner. After learning about the Original Prusa MK4, I think this machine is excellent. I have seen many people praise its usability, but the price is beyond my budget (my original budget was around $800). However, I don't mind increasing my budget if the printer performs well.
After reviewing the product information, I feel that this product is very user-friendly and can meet most printing needs. Could someone who has purchased this machine share your experience? Have you encountered any problems during use, and are these problems easy to solve?
RE: Pre-Purchase Inquiry About the MK4
Had mine 1 year now, faultless operation, and the firmware updates have continued to make the printer get better and better.
RE: Pre-Purchase Inquiry About the MK4
I also vote yes for the Mk4. I bought an assembled version on day one which like many of the very early units did have issues. Prusa support was great and after a few tests they RMA'd the printer and sent a replacement. This newer printer hasn't had any issues at all. I also upgraded my Mk3S to a Mk4 and that printer also works flawlessly.
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Another faultless experience here - well recommended.
I also recommend you get the kit and assemble it yourself - the guide is easy to follow (check the videos in my sig beforehand too, in order to ensure you are confident enough to do it!) and you'll save some money, and learn the in's and out's of the printer at the same time.
Use this link to get 100 Prusa Points to redeem against filament etc too 😉
--> MK4 - MK4S - MINI+ - MMU3 - Accelerometer Guide - BambuLab A1 Combo <--
RE: Pre-Purchase Inquiry About the MK4
I second the kit. You save yourself some money and you get to know the printer very well. The instructions are excellent and it's pretty straightforward to assemble.
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To pair with my EINSTAR 3d Scanner. I specifically bought a 3D printer from Creality, but unfortunately, it broke down after just three months. After looking at the product information for the Original Prusa MK4, I find it very appealing. However, I still have some concerns and worries.
Could anyone who has purchased this product share your experience? Have you encountered any problems during use, and are these problems easy to solve?
Thank you!
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I built an MK3S kit years ago, and an MK4 kit six months ago. I haven't had any issues with my MK4. I love it. Many improvements over the MK3S. I only print PLA and PETG on the satin sheet, so I can't comment on printing other materials.
RE: Pre-Purchase Inquiry About the MK4
In short, the MK4 works well and is reliable for me. There are 3 MK3.9/MK4 now in the family. I had thought of keeping the MK3S+ I had as it was, but once I worked with the MK4 I upgraded the MK3s+ to MK3.9. If you want more info than most want to read, here are my MK4 notes.
Most of the mods I did on The MK4 are for a little extra performance or high heat environment. I recommend the Nextruder idler A/B parts, Main plate and O ring that is used with the MMU3. Purchased seperately when available. I see the improvements as Nextruder 1.1.