Prusa's answer to the Bambu and Creality models

[ConradH]

As you read the problem reports in the forums, don't forget that Prusa is shipping something like 10k printers per month. A few dozen issues or even a few hundred issues doesn't seem like that many. My Core One just sits there cranking out parts with zero fails so far. I don't doubt there are better printers and cheaper printers, but I find it hard to complain. And no, I don't work for Prusa!

 

[Redbrickman]

It's the same with most forums. The problems posted about are probably far less than 1% of the sold volume and even a large part of that figure is through user created problems or not taking time to learn about printing in general.

The 3D printing scene has gone from nerdy people (like me) who had to build, configure and troubleshoot printers in the past to the new generation of plug and play.

Unfortunately many of the plug and play do not bother to read and learn, and blame the printer because they don't understand the settings and how to adjust the slicer for best results etc.

 

[ConradH]

Popping in a month later to say my opinions haven't changed. My Core One is still printing great parts and I'm learning more things to improve my designs. My usual routine is, load file, push start, walk away. I check the camera on my phone now and then, and pull the part when it's done. There are still issues on the Prusa forum, but the collection of troubleshooting knowledge seems to be improving with time. There are still a few mysteries, but remote troubleshooting is always hit or miss. I'll also add that one of our Bambu's at work has now been down (again) for several weeks due to some board problem. IMO, the Bambu circuitry is certainly no better than Prusa. I'd still recommend either one.