3D Printing: How to choose printer with dual extruder? (2 Solutions!)
Channel: Roel Van de Paar
Date: 2019-06-27

3D Printing: How to choose printer with dual extruder?


The Question: I use Prusa i3 with one extruder for some years and I would like to print from
one material in two colors or from different materials for one model. Therefore
I'm lookig for new printer with dual extruder.
Is there some way how to measure and/or compare quality of printers with dual
extruder on the market?
For example to create 3d model - ask the seller(s) to print it - and then
compare? - what details to focus on?

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== This solution helped 7 people ==
As you suggest yourself, ordering test prints of some model is one way to do
it.
www.3dhubs.com and MakeXYZ allows you to get your model printed by
hobbyists and small businesses for a fair price. Both sites also allow you to
order prints based on printer type, which I believe is what you may be looking
for.
On 3D Hubs, visit on of the www.3dhubs.com/trends, and select the
printer you want a sample from. Similarly, on MakeXYZ, search_local_makers for
your desired printer.

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