Original Prusa MINI+
The Original Prusa MINI+ is an open-frame printer with a 180 × 180 × 180 mm build volume (5.8 litres), a 280 °C nozzle and a 100 °C bed, listed at $429 in the US.
- 5.8 Lbuild volume
- 280 °Cmax nozzle
- 100 °Cmax bed
- $429US list price
Specifications
| Spec | Original Prusa MINI+ |
|---|---|
| Build volume (mm) | 180 × 180 × 180 |
| Build volume (litres) | 5.8 |
| Max nozzle temp | 280 °C |
| Max bed temp | 100 °C |
| Claimed max speed | not stated |
| Claimed max acceleration | not stated |
| Enclosed | No |
| Heated chamber | not stated |
| Multi-material | not stated |
| Motion system | not stated |
| Extruder | bowden |
| Nozzle sizes (mm) | 0.4 |
| Stock nozzle | 0.4 mm |
| Firmware | not stated |
| Connectivity | usb, ethernet (rj-45), wifi (optional module) |
| Weight | 4.5 kg |
| Rated power (supply maximum, not running draw) | not stated |
| US list price | $429 |
What it can print
Each material's data sheet temperatures are set against this printer's published limits: a 280 °C nozzle, a 100 °C bed and an open frame. On those numbers it covers PLA, PLA+ / tough PLA, PETG, TPU 95A, PVA. It is the wrong machine for ASA, PA6 (nylon), PC as sold.
| Material | Verdict | Why | Nozzle range | Bed range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLA | Yes | Nozzle needs up to 230 °C, this printer reaches 280 °C. | 190 to 230 °C | 25 to 60 °C |
| PLA+ / tough PLA | Yes | Nozzle needs up to 230 °C, this printer reaches 280 °C. | 190 to 230 °C | 30 to 60 °C |
| PETG | Yes | Nozzle needs up to 260 °C, this printer reaches 280 °C. | 230 to 260 °C | 65 to 90 °C |
| ABS | With care | Prints better in an enclosure, this printer is open. Also: nozzle needs up to 270 °C, this printer reaches 280 °C; bed needs up to 100 °C, this printer reaches 100 °C. | 210 to 270 °C | 80 to 100 °C |
| ASA | No | Needs an enclosure, this printer is open. Also: bed reaches 100 °C, some brands of this material ask for up to 115 °C; nozzle needs up to 270 °C, this printer reaches 280 °C. | 240 to 270 °C | 70 to 115 °C |
| TPU 95A | Yes | Nozzle needs up to 240 °C, this printer reaches 280 °C. | 210 to 240 °C | 30 to 50 °C |
| PA6 (nylon) | No | Needs an enclosure, this printer is open. Also: nozzle reaches 280 °C, some brands of this material ask for up to 290 °C; bed needs up to 90 °C, this printer reaches 100 °C. | 245 to 290 °C | 50 to 90 °C |
| PA-CF | With care | Nozzle reaches 280 °C, some brands of this material ask for up to 300 °C. Also: prints better in an enclosure, this printer is open; bed needs up to 100 °C, this printer reaches 100 °C. | 260 to 300 °C | 25 to 100 °C |
| PC | No | Needs an enclosure, this printer is open. Also: bed reaches 100 °C, some brands of this material ask for up to 110 °C; nozzle needs up to 280 °C, this printer reaches 280 °C. | 250 to 280 °C | 90 to 110 °C |
| PVA | Yes | Nozzle needs up to 250 °C, this printer reaches 280 °C. | 180 to 250 °C | 25 to 60 °C |
| HIPS | With care | Bed reaches 100 °C, some brands of this material ask for up to 115 °C. Also: prints better in an enclosure, this printer is open; nozzle needs up to 270 °C, this printer reaches 280 °C. | 230 to 270 °C | 90 to 115 °C |
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Closest alternatives
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Anycubic Kobra S1
- Build volume
- 250 × 250 × 250 mm
- Against this printer
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- US list price
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Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo
- Build volume
- 256 × 256 × 256 mm
- Against this printer
- 11.0 litres more build volume
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- Elegoo Neptune 4 Max420 × 420 × 480 mm
Elegoo Neptune 4 Max
- Build volume
- 420 × 420 × 480 mm
- Against this printer
- 78.9 litres more build volume
- US list price
- $389, $40 less
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