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Update on my Problematic Prusa i3 mk3 3D Printer

3D Printing Nerd·May 2, 2018

I have two Prusa i3 mk3 printers for review - one a kit, and another a fully assembled machine. The kit printer has been working flawlessly! The fully assembled machine has not - it's experienced a number of layer shifts, and it clogs and jams very, very easily. Prusa had said my mk3 should not have left the factory - it was mistakenly sent to me. My mk3 was used for training new employees I believe. When it arrived it was still put together well, and I still have some very good prints from it. However, the now constant jams and problems removing filaments mean the printer isn't easily usable. I also don't think it's fair to judge the fully assembled unit when the one I have wasn't suppose to end up in a review. Prusa sent another fully assembled mk3 to me - one that was suppose to be sent out, heh - and I'll get to finish the review with it. Also, yes, I know my nose is red. It's allergy season in Seattle, and it sucks. -------------------------------- Matterhackers supports what we do, so if you need anything 3d printing related, use the links below to go get it! -------------------------------- MH BUILD series filaments : http://3d.pn/mhbuild MH PRO series filaments : http://3d.pn/mhpro 3D Printers & Printer Kits : http://3d.pn/mhprinters Matterhackers Storefront : http://3d.pn/matterhackers -------------------------------- Get yourself some Magigoo! -------------------------------- Get it from Matterhackers : http://3d.pn/magigoo Get it from Thought3D : http://thought3d.com -------------------------------- Find the right Prusa printer for you! -------------------------------- Get it from Prusa himself : http://3d.pn/prusa -------------------------------- Looking for an awesome tshirt, hoodie, or mug? MERCH! -------------------------------- Channel Merch Shop : http://3d.pn/shop 3D Printing Nerd Mugs : http://3d.pn/mug 3D Printing Nerd Shirts : http://3d.pn/shirt -------------------------------- Want other ways to support what we do? -------------------------------- You can buy me a coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/3dprintingnerd https://www.ko-fi.com/joeltelling You can support what we do via Patreon http://3d.pn/patreon You can show support while shopping at these retailers Printed Solid : http://3d.pn/printedsolid Get a Prusa i3 mk2s / mk3 / MMU : http://3d.pn/prusa -------------------------------- Find Me Socially! -------------------------------- Twitch : http://twitch.tv/joeltelling Twitter : http://twitter.com/joeltelling Facebook : http://facebook.com/3dprintingnerd Instagram : http://instagram.com/joeltelling -------------------------------- Want to send me something? -------------------------------- attn: 3D Printing Nerd 509 NE 165th st Shoreline, WA 98155 USA Music provided by https://futurevega.sourceaudio.com Royalty Free Music by http://www.audiomicro.com/royalty-free-music