Prusa
MK4S
$1099
Premium · FDM
FDM✓ Verified settingsBeginner
Rock-solid open-source printer with excellent community support. Not the fastest but very reliable.
Specs
Build Volume250 × 210 × 220 mm
Max Speed200 mm/s
Max Nozzle Temp290°C
Max Bed Temp120°C
ExtruderDirect Drive
Skill LevelBeginner
Pros & Cons
Pros
+ Direct drive Nextruder
+ Auto leveling
+ Touchscreen
+ Wide connectivity
+ Open source
Cons
– Not enclosed
– Slower than CoreXY competitors
– Premium price
Best For
beginnersfunctional partseducation
Settings by Filament
Nozzle Temp
215°C
Bed Temp
60°C
Print Speed
40–100 mm/s
Retraction
0.8-1.2 mm at 40 mm/s
Cooling Fan
100%
Layer Height
0.2 mm
Tip: For prints requiring supports with PLA, use tree supports for easier removal and less scarring. Set a 0.15-0.2mm Z-distance between support and model. If you have a dual-extruder setup, consider PVA (for PLA/PETG) or HIPS (for ABS) as dedicated water/solvent-soluble support material.
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