ELEGOO Neptune 3 Pro FDM 3D Printer with Auto Bed Leveling, Dual-Gear Direct Extruder, Dual Lead Screw Drive, Removable Capacitive Screen, 8.85x8.85x11in Large Printing Size

I’ve only had a short time. I have zero prior experience with 3D printing. Once received, I watched many many YouTube videos. Setting up the machine. Using the supplied modified for this machine, Cura software. I have download some EZ to print from Thingiverse. Learned I had to extract the files. Then move the object to print onto the Cura print platform. Sometimes rotate the object on the Cura platform. Slice it, save to a removable microSD card. Make sure to click the pencil icon at bottom left of Cura screen and name it what you want before saving to the microSD card. Then insert card into the printer. I use nozzle temp 220 and plate 70. I only print one object at a time, unless small and I can place very close to each other in the Cura platform before I slice and save to microSD card. The Amolen silk shiny PLA is very nice to print great definition and to remove from plate when finished printing. Let it cool before removing. The Elegoo PLA works, but just not as nice. I use the full auto level between different objects. I try to print 3 of same objects before I do a full re level. I’ve discovered to check nozzle distance to plate after each full leveling. I run a sheet of typing paper under nozzle and adjust so there is a good drag. I first did not adjust nozzle close enough. I learned. I adjusted my Cura for a wide brim for greater adhesion of piece as it prints.watch YouTube for this. I watch carefully first several minutes to be sure the filament is lying down good. If not , i stopped , cleared away the mess, and did full leveling and nozzle distance adjustment. I watched a lot of YouTube videos. Once I decided to spend time in leveling, nozzle distance and set my nozzle and bed temperature up, it’s been really great pieces printed. Watch many YouTube videos as you learn about each aspect. After one or two days commitment to basic learning and adjusting your routine, you will be very happy with this machine. Take the time and learn. This is a great machine and overall satisfying little hobby. UPDATE. I have been using for awhile. GREAT MACHINE. I have printed many different items. All came out great. Make sure your bed heat is high enough and bed is thoroughly heated. Watch the first several layers, get in there with a flashlight. If not laying down perfectly. Stop and clear it out and start over. I’ve only needed to do this twice. This machine is a pleasure to use. Great Great! UPDATE. I’ve been using almost daily, running all night, for a little over 2 months. STILL GREAT. I’ve used ThingIVerse and also bought STL files, from Etsy. Dinosaurs, Astronaut, Furby, Candy dispense using mason jar, squishy turtles, many variations of whistles, Recorder, Bird shaped multi tone whistles, many different key fobs, pull helicopters, lots more, many items. Nozzle 220 and bed 70. Keep nozzle height low, a sheet of typing paper has pretty good friction to pull out, but not too tight either.Now a situation. My nozzle got clogged. I YouTube it. Easiest is replace it. Two extra came with the machine. Extras look inexpensive. YouTube has a very simple method to replace with needle nose pliers and 6mm socket. EZ and quick. Runs perfect after I did that. I think I’ll change that every month, just to be sure I don’t have a clog during a print job. This machine is simple to use. You MUST perform the total automatic re leveling of the bed before each print job. I’ve been disappointed when I skipped this. Great Quiet Simple machine that produces perfect items easily!! You can spend more money, but if you want a simple to use , reliable machine, BUY THIS.

I got this printer because I was tired of messing with my monoprice ultimate which was heavily modified with a Bondtech direct drive, micro swiss all metal hot end, dampener bushings and other printable mods, and its enclosed which was good for ABS etc. I just got to the point where I wanted a printer that you turned on and didn't have to mess with the settings, and boy was I shocked with this printer. Everything was just perfect the assembly its simple navigation menus and its use straight out of the box.Leveling was super easy compared to my previous manual monstrosity. It was so simply that a total new user could perform the bed leveling without any issues. Elegoo knocked it out of the park with this 3D printer, I fell in love with it so much I purchased their Saturn 3 MSLA printer because I heard nothing but good things about that printer also which I will write a review under that product once I get to use it, along with Elegoo's cleaning station set.Bottom line if your new to 3D printing and don't want to spend your entire life savings on a $5K printer this budget friendly model is plain out amazing. If this one goes years down the line I would purchase another with no questions asked. The software is good and I haven't ran into any crazy printing issues, however I use Simplify3D which is an amazing slicer but is geared more towards advanced users because of all the granular controls it offers over your FDM printers. I ran two models through both the slicer that came with the printer which is Cura, not a fan of it but it gets things done. And I did the same print with Simplify3D and the base settings for this printer and it pushed the model quality even further to a really good level that you could see with a close inspection. When a company creates a printer that you can just use the default setings on a another slicer that is next level quality. My monoprice under Cura was ok under simplify3D was a literal train wreck. Granted the monoprice was fully enclosed and built and weighed like a tank but at the time I purchased that one they were running for $600 to $700 bucks. They are more of a tweakers printer than anything else, I learned a lot from that printer but at a high price tag and lots of invested time learning all the ins and outs of that printer.The Elegoo has been my favorite printer since I bought it, the build quality is exceptional and the nice added touch of the removable magnet build plate just makes it that much better. They also include a glue stick which is funny, I haven't had to use a glass plate, glue stick, or NASA tape on the bed at all everything like I said just works with no fuss or Macgyvering anything. Here is another thing since I got this printer I have been running it hard with some complex FDM models non stop and I have not got a single peep out of printer about any issue. Thank You ELEGOO and keep up this fantastic work you do, I highly appreciate it!