2024 the best 3d printer for beginners review

Price: $336.50 - $257.07
(as of Nov 17, 2024 16:08:07 UTC - Details)

Product Description

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FDM, or Fused Deposition Modeling, is a widely used 3D printing technology known for its versatility and proven track record. The Longer LK5 Pro 3D printer, utilizing FDM, opens up limitless possibilities — from crafting intricate models to producing functional prototypes.

1 Large Build Platform

2 High-Speed Printing

3 Precision

1 Stable Design 2 Upgraded Materials 3 Teflon Tube 4 Upgraded Dual Fan 5 4.3in Touch Screen

Explore creativity with Longer 3D printing. We're your dedicated companion, guiding you to choose the perfect printer and enhancing your experience with high-quality accessories. Our commitment: quality, affordability, user-friendliness, turning concepts into realities.

Longer LK5 Pro 3D Printer

Longer leads in 3D printing, offering solutions for everyone. Imagine easy, resource-friendly high-quality prints with our diverse lineup for hobbyists, educators, professionals, and businesses.

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Longer LK5 Pro 3D Printer

Installation Filament Guide

Utilize a 1.75mm filament. Employ a 45° chamfer cut, then, subsequent to adjusting the extruder assembly, meticulously guide it manually through the PTFE tube to the apex of the nozzle.

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Longer LK5 Pro 3D Printer

Power Recovery Feature After Interruption

Intelligent sensors for materials and power facilitate automatic pausing in the event of outages or depletion, seamlessly resuming from the last print position.

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Longer LK5 Pro 3D Printer

Voltage Adjustment Tutorial for 110V and 220V

The LK5 PRO 3D printer is compatible with both 110V and 220V voltage. Before plugging in, simply locate the yellow cover on the side, peel it off, and switch the lever by hand.

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Longer LK5 Pro 3D Printer

Sensor Installation Guide

The installation of sensors enhances the performance and reliability of the 3D printer, enabling a more intelligent and efficient printing process.

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Longer LK5 Pro 3D Printer

Nozzle Cleaning Tutorial

Regularly cleaning the nozzle of a 3D printer is a crucial step in maintaining print quality, preventing issues, and extending the lifespan of the equipment.

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Is this a good 3D printer for beginners?

Yes, this machine arrives 90% pre-assembled. It features open-source firmware and benefits from substantial community support for assistance.

Can this printer print small projects with a height of 45mm?

Yes, the LK5 Pro 3D printer boasts a maximum build size of 11.8" x 11.8" x 15.7" (300x300x400mm), with the build size denoting the actual printed dimensions.

How to turn off the printer? Just flip the switch? Need to clean the nozzle after each use?

After printing, minimal cleaning is needed. Check the nozzle; if any plastic protrudes, gently wipe it. If the 3D print exceeds 72 hours, let the printer cool for 4 to 5 hours. The print head or 'EO' head will stop in one corner after completion.

what is the connection method?

You have the option to utilize an SD card or acquire a computer cord for connectivity. Downloading the G-code onto the SD card and selecting the desired 3D print is a more convenient approach.

Can this printer be converted to use a triple color extruder?

Everything is upgradable, including the mainboard, software, and more.

We extend an invitation to explore the innovative world of Longer

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Customer Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars
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Price

$174.41$174.41

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Type

Laser Engraver

Laser Engraver

Laser Engraver

Laser Engraver

Laser Engraver

PLA Filament

PLA Filament

Brand

Longer

Longer

Longer

Longer

Longer

Longer

Longer

Operating Speed

10000mm/min

10000mm/min

10000mm/min

20000mm/min

36000mm/min

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Precision

0.01mm

0.01mm

0.01mm

0.01mm

0.01mm

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Laser Spot Size

0.08*0.08mm

0.06mm*0.06mm

0.08*0.1mm

0.08*0.1mm

0.08*0.1mm

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Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 20 x 20 x 15 inches; 28.84 Pounds
Item model number ‏ : ‎ LK5 Pro
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ January 29, 2024
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Longer
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CT8KPLRC
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ China

【Stable Triangular Structure】Achieve superior stability with the LK5 Pro 3D printer's sturdy triangular structure. The reinforced inclined rods minimize errors from resonance, ensuring high precision and durability. Ideal for home DIY projects and school use, especially with FDM technology.
【Maximum Build Size & Material Compatibility】Unlock boundless creativity with Longer LK5 Pro 3D printer, featuring a maximum build size of 11.8" x 11.8" x 15.7" (300*300*400mm). Enjoy a larger canvas for your 3D printing projects, providing more room for innovation. This printer is designed to be compatible with a variety of printing materials, ensuring it meets the diverse needs of your 3D printing endeavors.
【180mm/s Printing Speed & 0.1mm Precision】Immerse yourself in the advanced features of the Longer LK5 Pro 3D printer. Equipped with powerful firmware, it achieves remarkable 180mm/s high-speed printing—surpassing industry standards. The X and Y-axis automatic calibration technology minimizes vibrations to the maximum extent, ensuring an impressive 0.1mm precision in your prints.
【Filament Depletion Detection & Auto-Resume Printing】The LK5 Pro 3D printer, with its upgraded 32-bit mainboard, ensures improved print quality. It features sensors for filament and power detection, intelligently pausing printing in case of depletion or unexpected power outage. Upon power restoration, it resumes printing from the last position, saving time and reducing material waste.
【Upgraded Configuration for Maximum Stability】Enhance print quality with our silicon carbide lattice glass platform, ensuring uniform temperature on the print bed for strong adhesion and preventing distortion. Paired with a Teflon tube for smooth material flow, and upgraded dual fans for swift cooling and filament extrusion, our 3D printer delivers superior print quality.
【Ultra-Quiet Driver & Open-Source Firmware】Experience the Longer LK5 Pro 3D printer, featuring an ultra-quiet TMC2209 driver and open-source firmware. Customize your printing with G-code modifications and join our community for insights into advanced 3D printing techniques. Explore the world of 3D printing technology and its applications with us.
【90% Pre-Assembled & 24-Hour Professional Customer Service】The shortened version maintains the key information about the 90% pre-assembly, suitability for beginners, and availability of support, but in a more concise manner for quick readability.
Reviewer: Dakota Stebbins
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Quality machine
Review: I’ve waited purposefully to review this printer by Longer (lk5 pro). After nearly 300 build hours on it and tons of learning curves I can say it definitely has no issues printing. I’ve printed PLA, PETG, ABS and even the notorious TPU filaments through this and though there is some trial and error involved I can say it’s solid.Its stable heat range seems to max at about 250c with the bed able to stay stable at 90c after that it has problems and fails. I am unsure if putting an all metal extruder on with allow it to get hotter for those exotic filaments but as of now I have no need to check that. The build plate is pretty large too at 300D300W400H allowing those bigger and taller prints to fit.It comes pretty much together with just a little bit of build work involved by fairly simple, the hot bed plate is also fairly nice and seems to do a good job although I’d recommend the first print you do, be a scraper as the metal scraper provided can easily dig and gouge the plate if you’re not careful. It does seem to leave a bit of ghosting residue but most of the time a good wipe with 91% propylene alcohol does the trick. (Pro tip keep you bed warm when you do this)Now for the cons, the bed leveling is rough which is normal on most printers. Manually turning the nobs is barbaric in my opinion and with a machine that is a make it or break situation, literally. Prints turn bad if you’re off .2mm sometimes depending on the detail even .1 makes a huge difference and to rely on a piece of paper and my own judgement is crazy in this day and age. Luckily you can buy a autolevel sensor called a BLTouch. However be warned the information on this is very difficult to navigate. You will need firmware from longer which you request via emailing them. Then you will need pronterface software to both enable and calibrate the leveler to your machine. That’s after you become an electrician and wire the sensor into your main board which can brick the printer if you are careful and ground the sensor incorrectly. And there is a dozen main board designs so you have to be careful not to read the wrong schematic as well.I will say the customer service is top of the line though, and helped me through all of my troubles so don’t turn away or get frustrated if something doesn’t go how you wanted it too. They will help you along the way and are very friendly in doing so.In closing it’s a great beginner printer at a good cost point and is highly upgradable as well, for the price you’re getting such a good. Buy an enclosure for it!!! I cannot stress it enough these plastics thrive in them and it makes such a better quality print.Hope all this helps and have fun!

Reviewer: Monica
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: So worth it!!
Review: So I decided to get this printer because my other one wasn’t doing too well. And I liked the large print bed and of course the price point.As I mentioned, this isn’t my first 3D printer but it’s the first one I had to assemble, my previous one is quite old now and was designed to be “out of the box” ready.Admittedly the assembly took longer than expected but I got through it with the help of YouTube. But once it was assembled, and leveled it worked great. Very impressed with the print quality, but also how quiet it was compared to my old one. Very happy with my purchase I honestly might get another one.

Reviewer: Stacy M. Lewellyn
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Customer service 👍🏻 amazing printer!
Review: I bought this printer as a complete novice. Assemble was simple and easy to follow with help from online videos. Learning has taken just a few months and am still perfecting my skills. This printer will absolutely help you on your way to a better learning and understanding.You are going to hear about a lot of different names of printers out there, and this one should be in more circles of use.

Reviewer: Dj
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Not a good choice for beginners.
Review: I’d say this printer is for a more experienced person that’s used 3D printers. It works great, but being new to them this was not the one for us. I ended up ordering another one that was easier for beginners. It is a great value for the money. It has a very nice build volume. The prints do take quite a long time, but that may have been on our part since we had no clue what we were doing. The bed does not self level.

Reviewer: Larry a.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: What a great machine
Review: How ez it is to use never did this before it makes me an expert lol get one

Reviewer: GaryW
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great Tech Support
Review: I bought this printer based primarily price and reviews. It was packed surprisingly well in foam when it arrived. The included assembly instructions left a lot to be desired, but there were a lot of online videos that got me thru the process. It has very sturdy construction. When finished I loaded into the printer one of the items on the included SD card. It printed for about 20 minutes then stopped. I was unable to correct this problem on my own, so I started trading emails with tech support. Eventually tech support decided the problem was in the Hot Bed, and sent me a replacement Hot Bed. This arrived in 10 days from China. Installing the replacement was simple. I tried printing the little cube again and this time it worked perfectly. I don't write reviews, but in this case tech support deserves public accolades for their help.

Reviewer: robert isringhausen
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: works great
Review: building models

Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Update: customer support improvements, updated again
Review: Update: The new and improved customer service from Longer is amazing. I have been working with Cici at Longer and this has made a wonderful change. I can recommend Longer and I’m confident Longer (and Cici) will take very good care of you. I was initially critical of Longer due to their non-existent customer support. However, Longer has appeared to have taken some meaningful steps to resolve these issues. Longer is sending a replacement 3D Printer. They have been in touch with me daily for the past 3 days. I’m liking this improved customer service. The original Printer bed was defective right out of the box. Emailed Longer 3 times over 2 weeks with no response. I would not recommend any Longer product until they get their Product Support and Customer Service functional.