MakerBot Replicator
Desktop 3D Printer
Fifth Generation ease of use and connectivity forall your 3D printing needs.
Key Features
Tech Spec
Filament
- 3.5-inch Full Color LCD Display
- On-board user interface and intuitive dial create a rich user experience .
- Access your object library and see previews of your 3D model files .
- On-board utilities help you set up and maintain your printer .
- MakerBot Replicator Smart Extruder
- The swappable Smart Extruder minimizes downtime by enabling you to quickly replace a worn extruder in minutes.
- Its modular design lets you plan for the natural wear common to 3D printing extruders and prepares you to quickly adapt to future innovations in the fast-evolving world of 3D printing.
- Keep a spare Smart Extruder on hand. A quick swap will save you time and helps keep your production flowing.
- On-board Camera
- For print monitoring and easy sharing to MakerBot Thingiverse and social networks.
- Accessible through MakerBot Desktop and MakerBot Mobile apps.
- Automatically takes reference pictures of final prints and saves them to your cloud storage library.
- Mobile Control
- Free and friendly MakerBot Mobile app.
- Remote monitoring from on-board camera feed.
- Receive notifications and alerts from your MakerBot Replicator 3D Printer.
- 4 Ways to Connect
- Wi-Fi /USB stick/USB cable/Ethernet cable
PLA Filament
PLA Filament is a nontoxic resin made of sugar derived from field corn and has a semisweet smell (like waffles) when heated.
PLA Filament helps produce higher-quality prints, reduce filament problems, and minimize downtime. Compared to ABS, PLA demonstrates much less part warping and curling and, for this reason, can be successfully printed without a heated build plate. Details such as sharp corners and edges print well and PLA printed objects will generally have a glossier look and feel.
PLA Filament color also undergoes long-duration testing using a large 3D model that requires 18–24 hours of print time, to ensure that there are no deviations in print quality. PLA Filament adheres well to acrylic and build plate tape.
Every PLA Filament color is comprehensively quality tested at both high (100 micron) and medium (200 micron) layer resolutions on all MakerBot Replicator 3D Printers to verify that the filament will perform every feature that MakerBot apps offer and will reliably slice and print all types of models.
If you’re new to 3D printing, PLA Filament is a good material to start with because it’s easy to use and performs well on most prints.
Store PLA Filament in a cool, dry place as it can absorb moisture from air and long-term exposure to humidity can compromise filament quality and performance.
Be sure your build plate is level, clean, and oil-free before printing.
