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  • FASTER INTUITIVE PRINTING EXPERIENCE: Creality Ender 3 V3 KE 3d printer can print at up to 500mm/s speed with 8000mm/s² acceleration, faster than most of printers on the market. You can complete models efficiently, saving time to wait for print jobs. Moreover, it can keep good printing quality at the same time. Responsive touch UI screen with an intuitive tab bar, real-time model preview and vivid motion graphics of printing parameters.
  • "SPRITE" DIRECT EXTRUDER: 60W ceramic heater, Bi-metal heatbreak and copper nozzle enable 300℃ printing. The "Sprite" Direct Extruder of Ender 3 V3 KE enables smooth feeding of various filaments, including PLA, PETG, ABS, TPU and ASA filaments. And the extruder is market-proven for its reliability, as over 500,000 units have been shipped worldwide.
  • ULTRA-SMOOTH MOTION AND STABLE STRUCTURE: The stiff steel linear rail on the X-axis has a carriage slide containing ball bearings, which can move smoothly, accurately and steadily. Built out of stiff steel, it will stay as new even after long-time use. The rigid dual Z-axis lead screws reduce Z wobbling effectively, and the Y-axis features two 8mm linear sharts made of strong and wear-proof steel.
  • UPGRADED DESIGN: The Creality Ender 3 V3 KE has the smart AIgorithms function, it mitigates the printer's vibrations for minimal ringing or ghosting, optimizes the feeding flow for fewer blobs and oozes. Also, each side of print head has a model cooling fan. They will cool the printing model together rapidly and evenly. You can get the fan in good shape and quickly.
  • CONVENIENT PRINTING METHOD: It equips CR Touch for auto leveling, performs multi-point detection on the printing platform and records the height of each detection point with high precision. It is easy to get a perfect first layer. Leveling is the important process before printing, it usually make customers in trouble. This printer can save your time in leveling, and easily start to print. Which is friendly to all of customers including the beginners. The Ender 3 V3 KE can print by three ways, phone control, WiFi, and USB drive.
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    Product Description

    500mm/s printing speed
    compact but print large
    Features of ender 3 v3 ke
     get start easily, optional accessories
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    Customer reviews

    4.2 out of 5 stars
    4.2 out of 5
    26,310 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the value of the 3D printer. They say it's a great product for those looking for a high-quality and affordable 3D printing solution. However, some customers have reported issues with the adhesion of the product. They mention that the objects do not stick to the bed, and the filament does not stick. Customers also have issues with leveling. They disagree on ease of use, print quality, performance, noise, and quality.

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    714 customers mention554 positive160 negative

    Customers like the value of the 3D printer. They say it's good value for money, and the best money they've ever spent. They also say that the replacement parts and upgrades are not expensive.

    "...This printer is a great learning experience and also prints out some great quality prints...." Read more

    "...Summary:Pros:1. Good value for money.2. Everything bolted up and worked3...." Read more

    "...Overall, we absolutely love the Ender 3. At under $200, it's extremely affordable, and the process of printing things into existence can be..." Read more

    "...The printer had one problem after another, and the cost of replacement parts made me wish I had gone with a more established printer..." Read more

    1,420 customers mention781 positive639 negative

    Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the 3D printer. Some mention that it's pretty easy to do yourself, the assembly was easy, and the menus are easy to find and understand. However, others say that the instructions are sparse, weird, and difficult to build out of the box. They also mention that the printer requires a decent amount of tinkering and can be very tricky.

    "...Upon receiving it, you'll have to do a bit of assembly. Nothing too complicated, and there are many walk-throughs on YouTube, that can guide you..." Read more

    "...1. Instructions are abysmal. The illustrations are too small, not well explained and the references are sorely lacking for someone that has no..." Read more

    "...It didn't take all that long to put together and the instructions were pretty clear, not to mention that the included instructions of the micro SD..." Read more

    "...Since it is essentially a robot, assembly can seem overwhelming at first, but if you take it one step at a time, you'll be printing in no time...." Read more

    1,227 customers mention757 positive470 negative

    Customers are mixed about the quality of the 3D printer. Some mention it's a very good little printer that is highly capable and reliable, and a perfect first printer. However, others say that it still suffers the exact same quality issue, with minor defects and stock parts that aren't holding up well. The biggest con is the current firmware bug that Creality seems to be ignoring.

    "...If you are a beginner why spend more? This is the perfect first printer." Read more

    "...Give Creality Slicer another try! No Wi-Fi perks. Biggest con is current firmware bug Creality seems to be ignoring which is setting the Z-offset..." Read more

    "...bit of a tinkering streak in them as this is a fairly bare bones, basic printer that gets the job done...." Read more

    "...Especially considering its price. It was a perfect printer to learn and improve my knowledge of 3D printing with...." Read more

    1,165 customers mention791 positive374 negative

    Customers are mixed about the print quality of the 3D printer. Some mention that it's easy to use, produces impressive prints, and has remarkable value. However, others say that it has crazy printing problems, and may not print ABS well. Overall, the quality of this printer is lacking.

    "...Out of box this printer after setup prints great as it sits. But because it's a basic model there's room for improvements...." Read more

    "...this is a great way to spend a couple of evenings and the print quality is really good, especially for the money...." Read more

    "...The included spool is small and really only enough for a couple test prints. If you are a beginner why spend more?..." Read more

    "...very few desktop 3D printers out there that will give you good/great quality prints for the price you pay...." Read more

    865 customers mention483 positive382 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the performance of the 3D printer. Some mention that it performs well, works well out of the box, and is of high quality. However, others say that it has not worked from the very beginning, isn't for beginners, and provides zero assistance.

    "...i don't regret it. It works great. My advice would be to take your time assembling this printer. Expect it to take about 4 hours, perhaps more...." Read more

    "...But it just didn't work...." Read more

    "...I didn't bother. Auto bed and Z-offset offset reliably work amazing...." Read more

    "...trying to clean the hot end, the tube insert on the hot end was not functional and didn’t allow for the tube to move easily/at all...." Read more

    155 customers mention48 positive107 negative

    Customers are mixed about the noise produced by the 3D printer. Some mention that it is quiet and makes a great addition to their home, while others say that the side of the hot end started making an awful noise and they had to replace it. The hot end cooling fans make intermittent squealing noises. Some customers also say that there is chirping or beeping from the peizoelectric buzzer every time they move the frame.

    "...After daily use of the printer for a few weeks, my extruder cooling fan started to whine and buzz when my machine was turned on...." Read more

    "...Replace more parts$. Bit too noisy? Upgrade parts$.It took me around a month to finally get a print of decent quality...." Read more

    "...Pros:• Cheap •Reliable • Sturdy • Print size • Low Noise • Decent firmware • Decent UICons:•Need to invest •..." Read more

    "...Instructions NOT easy to follow. I you tubed a video. It's not noiseless as it claims. Haven't gotten anything to print yet that was just "perfect"" Read more

    278 customers mention50 positive228 negative

    Customers have issues with the leveling of the 3D printer. Some mention that the bed is impossible to level and that it's a pain to level. Some say that the process is annoying and takes some adjustments. Overall, some customers are disappointed with the lack of an auto-bed leveling system.

    "...The problem is that the resulting surface isn't flat, straight or square...." Read more

    "...Other than not having auto bed leveling stock, this printer easily competes with printers that are $500+...." Read more

    "...Bed leveling and prints are way easier. The stock bed couldn't be leveled on my printer until I inserted nylon standoffs under the springs of the..." Read more

    "...-The bed is so dad-gum hard to get level and keep that way. One tiny little nudge can throw the whole thing off...." Read more

    154 customers mention33 positive121 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the adhesion of the 3D printer. They mention that the bed is not level, the filament does not stick, and the springs are weak. The springs do not hold in place for the first few weeks of use, affecting the print quality and adhesiveness.

    "...If your bed is not level, then the filament will not stick to the surface of the bed. It will take 30-45 minutes to level your bed...." Read more

    "...of my prints squished perfectly, but the middle parts of the print wouldn't stick to the print bed...." Read more

    "...You’ve maybe printed about 3 things when you start to notice nothing will stick anymore!..." Read more

    "...5. Fastener quality was good enough to get the job done.Cons:1. Instructions are abysmal...." Read more

    Take your time, build it, don't just assemble it.  Make the build quality right and your prints will turn out right.
    4 Stars
    Take your time, build it, don't just assemble it. Make the build quality right and your prints will turn out right.
    You might be able to assemble this printer in a couple of hours but you can't build it in that time. There is a significant difference in building something correctly and assembling it. Assembly is the easy part, anyone can throw things together. The build is now complete and to do it correctly takes 4 to 5 hours.When you stand the Z axis uprights on their ends on a granite surface plate it's clear that the ends aren't machined square. After machining the ends they are square and flat enough to assemble now. The Z axis bracket that the leadscrew nut bolts to was not fully bent so the leadscrew didn't line up with the coupler and had to be straightened to make it parallel to the Z uprights so it would line up with the coupler. Check yours to make sure that bracket was bent at 90 degrees. The two uprights had to be shimmed to get them square to the bottom supports and parallel with each other so that the X axis rail would go up and down in a straight line without binding. Colored plastic shim stock of various thickness and an accurate machinist square is paramount to your success here. Even a small Framing square or a plastic triangle from an office supply store would assist in getting the uprights square to the base. The two uprights have to be parallel to one another and hopefully square to the base in order for the top rail to mate up correctly.If you want accurate prints the X and Y axis has to be able to move squarely to one another. The Z axis has to move perpendicular to the build plate once the X and Y axis are square. If this isn't accurate it will affect your print quality. Once the mechanics are built you will need to tidy up the wiring, check the hot end and build plate heating and make sure the extruder will extrude plastic from the nozzle.Prints can be made directly to the build plate, to a piece of borosilicate glass, mirrored glass or tempered plate glass resting on the heated bed. Once the Z stop is set close so that the Z homes with the nozzle close to the bed plate the you can level up the bed plate with a stainless steel feeler gage and you should be good to go. I would use a .005" feeler gage to start as a comparable piece of paper is .004" thickness.Summary:Pros:1. Good value for money.2. Everything bolted up and worked3. Spare parts were a nice touch and much appreciated.4. Good selection of software to slice and handle STL files.5. Fastener quality was good enough to get the job done.Cons:1. Instructions are abysmal. The illustrations are too small, not well explained and the references are sorely lacking for someone that has no experience with building small CNC type electronics. In short the instructions are just enough to get the job done but the neophyte will struggle.2. Build photos would be a big help. You can't depend on a bunch of folks on the Internet to cover your failings with YT videos and websites that may be doing it wrong to start with. The factory needs to own it.3. Use a full size SD card. Micro SD cards are OK for phones and tablets because they get installed and stay installed, they have no business in a 3D printer they are simply too small to use all the time.4. The 24V wiring coming from the power supply had insulation nicks on both the + and - wires and had to have heat shrink applied to keep them from possibly shorting out. The screws on the terminal block at the bottom of the power supply were just barely tight so check yours.5. XT 60 connectors are rated for up to 65 amps continuous but they were never designed to be permanent connections. In RC model applications you may fly for 5 to 10 minutes and then the packs are disconnected. Most of the time the connectors aren't even in use. I would prefer to see a metal enclosure with a terminal strip for the power connections.6. The uprights are cut on a cold saw and this is a common operation for extrusions. The problem is that the resulting surface isn't flat, straight or square. When you bolt the uprights onto the lower frame they aren't square and parallel. You will have to shim them to get them to be square and perpendicular. Note to the factory; you can do better.Suggestions to Creality:Look at the Pro's and Con's, take note of some of the issues and make corrections to the new kits coming out of China. It takes just as long to do something wrong as it does to make it right. Making it right is easier.There should be an adjustable Z stop instead of a fixed one.The homing speed needs to be lowered slightly as the hot end and table hit too hard when homing. I can do this in the Marlin Firmware but the factory just needs to lower the speed slightly.All in all, this is a great way to spend a couple of evenings and the print quality is really good, especially for the money. Despite the issues this is a great printer. Don't let the issues cloud your decision about buying it. All the issues can be resolved by the builder and that's you. This should be a 3.5 star printer but it could be a 5 star printer with just a little work by the factory.Suggestions:
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    Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2023
    Model: Ender 3Verified Purchase
    I have been thinking about buying a 3d printer for a little over a year. They have been pricy so I've not stepped into this arena, especially with so much information to wade through. So I bought this printer on a whim with a "lighting deal."
    First, I read other reviews and found YouTube for assembling the printer. The instructions help a little with the videos, but this is really the only negative. It's well made and simple to assemble so it made for a fun afternoon.
    Next thing to know is that I didn't know nearly enough. Once it's assembled, you have to level it. Luckily there's a ton of videos on this, and the assembly videos will go through that as well. It's not hard, but something I never thought of. I also got the auto leveler and installed it a few days later. That's a whole different thing that is amazing once you figure it out.
    Another thing i didn't realize is the print bed. This printer comes with one, obviously, and it does a good job. Keeping the bed level is hugely important for your prints. Also keeping it clean. It's never really clean though. I watched a ton of videos about using alcohol to clean it but that can actually be too harsh. Soap and water seems to be the go to across forums. Using some other adhesive is fair game as well. I didn't realize how much damage I did and bought a glass bed for my prints. Glass was amazing! It actually struggled to get prints to release. But the alcohol was too much and had already started to ruin my new bed. So, just soap and water should get you through most issues (and don't be afraid of the glass bed, it is pretty nice)
    Now, your filament absorbs water. I also didn't realize this and thought the various filament storage and dryer were just frivolous. They are, and they aren't. I have silica beads, and a vacuum sealer, so I don't strictly speaking need one of those. Also, my oven has a dehydration setting. However, it's nice to just have one on hand and not take up the kitchen or extra electricity from having the oven on. So, need one, no, but I'm not mad that my bundle came with one.
    Most of the rest of your questions can be Googled. But also, read forums, not just the popular videos and articles (it's how I've ruined two print bed). Everyone loves discussing the slicer (print configuration software basically) settings ands getting the most out of each print. I'm personally looking forward to learning to build my own designs, but don't feel like you have to. My kids love me printing endless frogs and cats for them to display and show off. My nephew likes the toys I've managed so far.
    Above I've mentioned things I've learned and wish I knew more about ahead of time. However I haven't really talked about the printer itself. It's been great. There's no real instructions because each print is a little different. You need to experiment to see what works best with everything. That may not be for everyone. But you can create surprisingly large prints with great detail with this printer. It's been smooth! It's worth noting that 3d printers can be loud, but it's not very. If say it's more quiet then most dot matrix printers. I can sit by it printing and work on other projects, or leave the room and I can't really hear it.
    So if you're wanting to break into this as a hobby, this is an excellent printer to start with. It's a little older so there's tons of help out there for it and it's been reliable. Replacement parts are not expensive, nor are upgrades.
    TLDR: This is a good printer and I'm happy with my purchase.
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    Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2024
    Model: Ender 3Verified Purchase
    I've only printed a few things so far but it's enough to give some good feedback. At this price point don't expect any frills. That said this bare bones printer performs great. First off from my pictures you'll notice I upgraded the print bed to glass. It's only an extra $12 at the time I purchased. I read some other info online that lead me to believe this would be more likely to be level and perform better. i don't regret it. It works great. My advice would be to take your time assembling this printer. Expect it to take about 4 hours, perhaps more. Make sure everything is tight and aligned properly in terms of the rollers, belts etc. Do not rely on the quick start guide or included instructions. Go out to Youtube and follow the assembly video. Pause it for each step. When you are done stay on Youtube. There is a "Complete beginner's guide" on there from an Australian creator that demonstrates using this exact model. I noticed his menus are a little different due to software changes but his leveling guide and calibration files work great. For being one of the cheapest printers you can get the performance is surprising. I'm very happy with the print quality. I love that I can use tools on Linux or Windows. You don't need to be plugged in as you can simply print from G code on the included micro SD card. The videos online can get you up and running quickly. Every tool needed to build and run the printer are in the box. Nice touch. There is a small amount of PLA material but you will want to order more right away. The included spool is small and really only enough for a couple test prints. If you are a beginner why spend more? This is the perfect first printer.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Works well and easy printing
    Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2024
    I've only printed a few things so far but it's enough to give some good feedback. At this price point don't expect any frills. That said this bare bones printer performs great. First off from my pictures you'll notice I upgraded the print bed to glass. It's only an extra $12 at the time I purchased. I read some other info online that lead me to believe this would be more likely to be level and perform better. i don't regret it. It works great. My advice would be to take your time assembling this printer. Expect it to take about 4 hours, perhaps more. Make sure everything is tight and aligned properly in terms of the rollers, belts etc. Do not rely on the quick start guide or included instructions. Go out to Youtube and follow the assembly video. Pause it for each step. When you are done stay on Youtube. There is a "Complete beginner's guide" on there from an Australian creator that demonstrates using this exact model. I noticed his menus are a little different due to software changes but his leveling guide and calibration files work great. For being one of the cheapest printers you can get the performance is surprising. I'm very happy with the print quality. I love that I can use tools on Linux or Windows. You don't need to be plugged in as you can simply print from G code on the included micro SD card. The videos online can get you up and running quickly. Every tool needed to build and run the printer are in the box. Nice touch. There is a small amount of PLA material but you will want to order more right away. The included spool is small and really only enough for a couple test prints. If you are a beginner why spend more? This is the perfect first printer.
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    Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2018
    Model: Ender 3Verified Purchase
    The first few weeks with this printer were actually pretty rocky. I was having lots of printing failures and quirky problems. Many were due to user error and lack of experience, a few were made worse by poor usability design. Whoever designed this printer didn't really think through some things. This takes tweaking out of the box.

    With that said, I highly recommend this printer to someone who is looking for an amazing printer at a lower price, is good at troubleshooting prints, and is capable of problem solving and addressing some out of the box product issues. The cons list, while long, is all easily fixable. For the price you pay, these types of adjustments are completely worth it.

    Cons:
    -You must assemble yourself. This majorly increases the risk of breaking something or installing something wrong resulting in crazy printing problems. This also raises the risk of voiding your warranty. So, be really good at building things and able to fix your way out of mistakes
    - The out of the box filament holder/location is just flat out ridiculous. You'll need to print several additional parts if you want filament that doesn't interfere with your z-axis lead rod.
    -The frame is very prone to vibrations that affect the print. You'll need to print out feet to absorb the vibrations
    -The fan on the computer unit is in about the worst place imaginable. you'll need to print out a shield that redirects the airflow to avoid filament falling into the unit and the front left corner of the bed cooling off.
    -The wires were seemingly designed to get hung on the frame. you'll need to print several parts to slope the edges of the frame and do some cable management to avoid them getting hung on other parts.
    - The LCD screen has no backplate so you have a bare circuitboard exposed to whatever decides to bump into it. You'll need to print a backplate if you want to keep it protected.
    -The bed is so dad-gum hard to get level and keep that way. One tiny little nudge can throw the whole thing off. The springs are very weak and don't really hold in place for the first few weeks of use. You'll probably want to buy replacement springs or be VERY CAREFUL when interacting with the bed or anything remotely near the bed.
    -The x-axis belt is slightly too big, meaning that you're going to get ovals instead of circles out of the box. I used one of the included zip-ties to tighten the belt where it fits into the printhead notch and now it works fine.
    -the z-axis lead rod is crooked. IDK how to explain this or why it is this way, or how I fixed it but it is legit out of the box crooked. I think I blacked out while fixing it because I can't figure out how I straightened it out. Mine still has a slight slope when the arm is towards the bottom of the bed. IDK. Maybe I'll never understand. There are some parts you can print that are spacers for the unit, but keep in mind the frame acts as a heat sink so you'll need to add some raspberry pi heat sinks to the z motor to keep it from overheating.
    -this thing grounds by plugging in to the wall. That is fine and normal, but KEEP THIS IN MIND and make sure whatever you plug it into has a verified working ground. My surge protector was broken and the ground wasn't working. So I kept having massive crashes with the machine. Turns out static was building up during long prints and shorting out the machine. Yikes. Again though, this isn't the machine's fault. Just adding this in because it's pretty important to understand.
    -Cura doesn't have this printer listed in presets. You have to take the cura 10 settings and tweak them. There are lots of tutorials on youtube on how to get the best out of this printer so prepare to watch a lot of videos and have a lot of filament sacrificed to the test print gods.

    Pros:
    -price is like...wow. Amazing
    -the bed size is huge and really gives you room to create some awesome stuff
    -you can get some incredible quality prints off this puppy. Once I got mine in a good state I was astonished with the quality
    -can print at pretty high speeds and retain quality
    -it has print recovery that works surprisingly well in the case of a power interruption.
    -Is at it's core a very good little printer that is highly capable and reliable ONCE YOU ADDRESS THE ABOVE CONCERNS.

    If you're a beginner and you're looking for something easy to get started with, skip this and go with something like the monoprice mini v2. If you've been working with a beginner printer for a while and are starting to feel limited, and you're good at troubleshooting - I highly recommend this printer. It's worth it.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars very good printer, but Creality OS is mid
    Reviewed in Canada on April 20, 2024
    Model: Ender 3 V3 KEVerified Purchase
    out of the box the printer works great, and aside from bolting on the gantry, and plugging in some wires, is easier to get running than most paper printers
    it is a perfect printer if you if you want something affordable that will just print

    the power loss protection works great

    the filament runout switch works great, but probably should've been on the SE too

    the all metal hotend means you can print more exotic plastics (you might need to make a heated enclosure though)

    the 2 print cooling fans make slopes and overhangs easier to print

    build quality is amazing for the price

    it has a direct drive extruder, so you can print flexible filaments, and waste less time retracting filament

    the build surface and heated bed give very good adhesion, I haven't had any warping with PLA except when it was dusty, or when the bed needed to be remapped

    the magnetic build plate is very nice to have so you don't have to pry up larger prints with razor blades and scrapers

    the printer is nice to look at, which can't exactly be said for the Ender 3 V1 and its exposed power supply

    the motors are very quiet

    aside from sticking once during setup causing the printer to give an easily identified error code, the bed mapping probe works well

    the Z offset load cell is very nice to have, but it would be nicer if it was in the print head (if it was than there would be no need for a separate bed mapping probe)

    unfortunately the cooling fan for the control board stays on constantly, and the fans in general are quite loud

    ignore the following if you don't care about printing parts with abnormally tight tolerances, or you just really hate Creality Print

    you'll need Mainsail or Fluidd if you want to fine tune motor rotation distance (motor steps), with stock settings my X axis was about 0.75-0.5mm too large over 150mm, which is fine for most prints, but can make printed gears, bushings, etc bind up
    Creality Print does have a sloppy way to bypass this, in that you can adjust both the x and y axis thermal contraction offset, but most other slicers don't have this, since this is usually adjusted on the printer itself
    Creality print also lacks features like hole size compensation, and more experimental features like scarf jointed seams

    klipper printers use a controller similar to a raspberry pi to send instructions to a secondary board, so installing custom control software is a lot more involved than reflashing a marlin printer, *don't try it unless you know what you're doing*, there is documentation for installing Mainsail and Fluidd on the Creality github, but the commands listed didn't work for me, so I had to spend hours looking for a different tutorial, since info on the KE was quite scarce when I got it

    it would be nice if it came stock with both Mainsail and Fluidd preinstalled, since they don't interfere with anything, and are needed to adjust advanced settings and print wirelessly with other slicers

    if you're a beginner get this or the SE, they're both great
    if you want to fine tune your printer but absolutely don't want to mess around with ssh editors and stuff consider the SE,
    if you are good at following tutorials and want the extra features, get this
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    Robson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Top
    Reviewed in Brazil on April 5, 2024
    Model: Ender 3 V3 SEVerified Purchase
    Impressora muito boa, excelente custo benefício!
    irving ivan ruiz jimenez
    5.0 out of 5 stars excelente
    Reviewed in Mexico on February 14, 2024
    Model: Ender 3 V3 SEVerified Purchase
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     "¡Increíble impresora 3D! La Ender 3 V3 SE es una joya en términos de calidad y facilidad de uso. Montarla fue pan comido gracias a las instrucciones claras, y en poco tiempo estaba produciendo impresiones de alta calidad. Lo que más me sorprendió fue lo fácil que es usarla y lo rápido que se aprende a sacarle el máximo provecho, incluso sin experiencia previa en impresión 3D. La relación calidad-precio es insuperable; esta impresora ofrece mucho más de lo que cuesta. La recomendaría a cualquiera que busque una impresora 3D confiable y asequible para sus proyectos. ¡Totalmente satisfecho con mi compra!"
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    irving ivan ruiz jimenez
    5.0 out of 5 stars excelente
    Reviewed in Mexico on February 14, 2024
    "¡Increíble impresora 3D! La Ender 3 V3 SE es una joya en términos de calidad y facilidad de uso. Montarla fue pan comido gracias a las instrucciones claras, y en poco tiempo estaba produciendo impresiones de alta calidad. Lo que más me sorprendió fue lo fácil que es usarla y lo rápido que se aprende a sacarle el máximo provecho, incluso sin experiencia previa en impresión 3D. La relación calidad-precio es insuperable; esta impresora ofrece mucho más de lo que cuesta. La recomendaría a cualquiera que busque una impresora 3D confiable y asequible para sus proyectos. ¡Totalmente satisfecho con mi compra!"
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    Oerpink
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful and great if your willing to tinker!!
    Reviewed in Canada on April 20, 2022
    Model: Ender 3Verified Purchase
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     this printer comes with everything you need to get started including tools,sd card and usb to sd adapter, and has enough filament to print one preloaded print! (not used in photos) the stock gcode that comes with this printer prints are absolutely immaculate though as soon as you open a slicer tweaks will need to be quickly learned.

    i want to steal the settings for that dog gcode and use it for my prints but ive been too lazy to pull it from the gcode lol. most blemishes so far have been easy to clean up with some miliputty and patience.

    my bed however is the largest problem because i know my printer prints great if actually dial settings it s the bed that needs fixing. its not as bas as some people have had it but mine is warped and the z switch is installed lower than it should be to compensate. i plan on adding a slab of glass in the future.

    it was easy to put together and super fun to modify to make it just right for me! you need to have a bit of knowledge on 3d printing and how things work to get this gal to work at optimum performance so if your looking for a easy flawless experience you will need to look at a higher price range of printers. otherwise great buy! happy tinkering!
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    Oerpink
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful and great if your willing to tinker!!
    Reviewed in Canada on April 20, 2022
    this printer comes with everything you need to get started including tools,sd card and usb to sd adapter, and has enough filament to print one preloaded print! (not used in photos) the stock gcode that comes with this printer prints are absolutely immaculate though as soon as you open a slicer tweaks will need to be quickly learned.

    i want to steal the settings for that dog gcode and use it for my prints but ive been too lazy to pull it from the gcode lol. most blemishes so far have been easy to clean up with some miliputty and patience.

    my bed however is the largest problem because i know my printer prints great if actually dial settings it s the bed that needs fixing. its not as bas as some people have had it but mine is warped and the z switch is installed lower than it should be to compensate. i plan on adding a slab of glass in the future.

    it was easy to put together and super fun to modify to make it just right for me! you need to have a bit of knowledge on 3d printing and how things work to get this gal to work at optimum performance so if your looking for a easy flawless experience you will need to look at a higher price range of printers. otherwise great buy! happy tinkering!
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    Alberto Ardit
    5.0 out of 5 stars Rapporto qualità / prezzo eccellente.
    Reviewed in Italy on April 12, 2024
    Model: Ender 3 V3 KEVerified Purchase
    Per chi si affaccia al mondo della stampa 3D o per chi, come me, ci è dentro da relativamente poco, è il prodotto giusto.
    Montaggio estremamente facile, è pronta a stampare praticamente da subito.
    Comoda la connessione WLAN per cui si possono avviare le stampe direttamente da PC con il suo slicer.
    Precisa pur facendola lavorare a velocità sostenute, per quanto una stampa lenta sia sempre consigliata in favore della qualità del prodotto finale.
    Soprattutto sulla stampa del TPU, un abisso rispetto ad un modello precedente che utilizzavo.
    Per questo prezzo penso sia difficile trovare di meglio.
    Unica pecca: un po' rumorosa.