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Original Prusa i3 MK3S+ kit
The Original Prusa I3 MK3S+ is the successor of the award-winning Original Prusa i3 MK2 3D printer. With the rebuilt extruder, a plethora of sensors and the new magnetic MK52 heatbed with replaceable PEI spring steel print sheet we believe that we've developed our best 3D printer yet!
This listing is a DIY KIT for self-assembly. We also offer a fully built and tested 3D printer.
Warning for US customers: If you select the combination with both steel sheets, your order will exceed $800 (with shipping) and you may be charged with customs duties. More info
Orders have a leadtime of 3-4 weeks. Check out the shipping table.
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Continuous development of the Original Prusa i3 MK3 and MK3S leads us to the enhanced and improved Original Prusa i3 MK3S+ released on November 24. 2020 and announced on PrusaPrinters.org
WITH THE ORIGINAL PRUSA i3 MK3S+ WE ARE INTRODUCING:
SuperPINDA
SuperPINDA is temperature-independent, it features a much higher quality sensor and better quality components overall comparing with the P.I.N.D.A. v2, plus, it does not need a thermistor. A combination of all these enhancements ensures the first layer will always be spot on!
MISUMI BEARINGS & MORE
We now have a new set of metal clips for the MISUMI bearings on Y-axes. They are easier to mount and provide better support for the bearings. X-axes belt tensioning mechanism was reworked and X-end plastic parts reinforced. Extruder changes provide better printability for flexible filaments.
DOZENS OF TWEAKS
MK3S+ includes all the cumulative upgrades from the entire life cycle of the MK3 like genuine Gates belts, textile sleeves, a new Einsy case for easier Raspberry Pi connection, an anti-rust coating on smooth PEI sheets and, of course, dozens of firmware and plastic parts enhancements.
The Original Prusa i3 MK3/S+ is the "Best 3D printer" according to All3DP.com and MAKE: Magazine, where MK3/S+ also received "Editor's Choice" as the highest-rated 3D printer in 2019 Digital Fabrication Guide. The MK3S+ features a rebuilt extruder, numerous sensors, and various smart features. Plus, a new magnetic MK52 heatbed with a replaceable PEI spring steel print sheet. Dozens of various tweaks and upgrades improve the reliability and ease of use. MK3S‘s functionality can be further expanded with the unique Multi-Material Upgrade 2S addon for printing with up to 5 materials simultaneously. Below, you can see some of the many 3D printer awards Prusa Research received.
WHAT WE ARE PROUD OF...
The most significant features of Original Prusa i3 MK3S+
REMOVABLE HEATBED
The new MK52 Magnetic Heatbed holds a replaceable alloy spring steel sheet with a PEI surface. You can choose between two types of sheets - smooth PEI sheet (default option) and textured powder coated PEI.
FRAME STABILITY
With the MK3S+ we are introducing the reworked Y axis from
NEW FILAMENT SENSOR
The previous sensor didn’t work well with some specific filaments. The new sensor is using the optical sensor which is triggered by a simple mechanical lever. This sensor doesn’t care about the optical properties of the filament and cannot die because of mechanical wear.
SILENT & FASTER PRINTING
Thanks to the new Trinamic2130 drivers and Noctua fan, the MK3S+ is extremely quiet in the stealth mode. But the MK3S+ is quieter than 99 % of the available printers, even in the Normal mode. In normal mode, we have also increased the travel speed. Now you can achieve up to 200 mm/s!
POWER PANIC
Have you ever tripped over the extension cord and lost a 20-hours print? MK3S+ will save you! The printer can fully recover from the loss of power. It detects power interruption and shuts down the heatbed and extruder heating. After restoring the power, you can continue with printing.
BETTER SERVICE & PRINTS
Thanks to completely reworked extruder changing the nozzle or PTFE tube is easier than ever before. As a bonus, the nozzle and the extruder motor is much closer to the X axis, this means less resonance and better prints too. MK3S is also better for printing from flexible materials.
PREVENTS SHIFTED LAYERS
The new EINSY RAMBo motherboard with Trinamic drivers not only makes the MK3S+ silent but it also can detect skipped steps and layer shifting. This is a big step forward in the reliability of the printer and the user comfort. You can say goodbye to ugly prints!
BONDTECH EXTRUDER
The extruder has now upgraded with Bondtech drive gear. It grips the filament from both sides, increasing the push force and making the printer more reliable. This is useful
E3D V6 NOZZLE
E3D V6 is market-leading all metal hotend well known for its high-temperature performance. The MK3S+ utilizes a
Read more about features of our brand new Original Prusa i3 MK3S+ in the article at PrusaPrinters.org
Check out the official announcement video!
Original Prusa i3 MK3S assembly timelapse
THE INTERNET ABOUT MK3/S+
FORBES: THE BEST 3-D PRINTERS OF 2019
"Designers that rely on 3-D printing as part of their livelihood use Prusa printers to turn out consistent, quality results. These kits contain expertly chosen parts, with an eye on recent technological upgrades.” Read more...
ALL3DP MK3S REVIEW
"We tested it using its default settings and found it extremely capable. Its print quality is truly exceptional and it’s an easy-to-use, straightforward machine.” Read more...
TECHRADAR REVIEW
"If you're looking for your first 3D printer, you like to tinker, or you run a business and want a good reliable machine then look no further than the Original Prusa i3 MK3S.” Read more...
WINDOWS CENTRAL REVIEW
"The team at Prusa Research have made something special with the MK3. If you only ever own one printer, make it this one. Of course, once you buy it you will want more of them, and that's ok too.” Read more...
CHIP (DE) REVIEW
"As the test shows, the Prusa Research Original Prusa i3 MK3S did a lot right. It is well processed, has many great features and the printing costs are very low. Especially the print quality is excellent.” Read more...
HACKSPACE UK REVIEW
"You can get under the hood and tinker with this or change that, but you don’t have to. MK3S is a printer that ‘just works’ for beginners, yet is still powerful enough for advanced use. 10/10” Read more...
3D MAKER NOOB MK3 REVIEW
"In short. What I don't like about this printer? The rubber feet. What I like? Absolutely everything else!” Watch the video...
ALL3DP MK3 REVIEW
"Using this 3D printer has been a joy and an education. (...) The Original Prusa i3 MK3 is highly, thoroughly, and unreservedly recommended.” Read more...
MAKE: MAGAZINE MK3 QUICK LOOK
"This has a lot of really exciting features that are pushing what the industry is going to be doing.” Watch the video...
THOMAS SANLADERER: MK3 REVIEW
"MK3 - highly recommended. I'm really looking forward to everything this printer does becoming standard everywhere.” Watch the video...
GREATSCOTT!: MK3 REVIEW
"With it's combination of useful new features, along with the reliability and quality of the prints, this is a 3D printer that, especially in the kit form, offers a great price-performance ratio.” Watch the video...
3D PRINTING NERD - MK3 UNBOXING / 3D PRINTING / FIRST IMPRESSIONS
"Josef Prusa and Prusa Research sent over a fully assembled Prusa i3 mk3 3d printer for me to test out and show off on the channel.” Watch the video...
MAKER'S MUSE: MK3 REVIEW
"The smarts, the removable print surface and dependable quality make it perfect for design and prototyping.” Watch the video...
3D INSIDER: MK3 REVIEW
"It is without a doubt the best 3D printer under $1,000 (...) It offers outstanding quality for a reasonable price and comes with a truckload of features.” Read more...
FULL FEATURES LIST (DECEMBER 2020 EDITION)
NEW FEATURES
- Removable magnetic spring steel sheet with PEI surface (*)
- Brand new EINSY RAMBo motherboard
- Silent Trinamic drivers with 256 microstepping
- Maximum travel speed up to 200 mm/s
- Sensorless homing for X and Y axes
- Detection and recovery of shifted layers
- Improved frame rigidity with
aluminum extrusions - Power loss detection and recovery
- Better cooling from both sides of the object
- Optional WIFI with Octoprint interface
- Bondtech extruder drive - filament is driven from both sides
- IR filament sensor
- Automatic loading of
filament whenfilament is inserted - Both extruder cooling fan and print cooling fan detect RPM. When extruder fan is blocked, the printer will stop to prevent damage of extruder. The same applies for the print cooling fan.
- Extra silent Noctua fan
- New temperature-independent SuperPINDA with no temperature drift (more info)
- Reliable hight quality MISUMI Bearings
* Consumable parts, such as PEI sheets (smooth, textured, etc.) are not covered by warranty as the coatings are designed to diminish over time unless failure has occurred due to a defect in materials or workmanship. Cosmetic damage, including but not limited to scratches, dents, cracks or other cosmetic damage is also not covered by the warranty. Only defective sheets on arrival are covered by warranty.
BASIC FEATURES
- Great build volume – 11,025 cm3 (25 x 21 x 21 cm or 9,84 x 8,3 x 8,3 in) (X×Y×Z)
- Integrated LCD and SD card controller (8GB included)
- 0.4mm nozzle (easily changeable) for 1.75 mm filament
- Layer height from 0.05 mm
- Automatic mesh bed
leveling - Heatbed with cold corners compensation – for
warpless 3D printing from any material - Automatic skew axes compensation
- Hassle free PEI print surface - no glass, no glue, no ABS juice
- Supported materials – PLA, ABS, PET, HIPS, Flex PP, Ninjaflex, Laywood, Laybrick, Nylon, Bamboofill, Bronzefill, ASA, T-
Glase , Carbon-fibers enhanced filaments, Polycarbonates... - Easy multicolor printing based on layer height
- 1 kg (2 lbs) silver PLA filament included
- Kit box dimensions: 11 kg, 42×43×24 cm; 16.5×16.9×9.5 in (D×H×W)
- Assembled printer box dimensions: 11 kg, 52×48×54 cm; 20.5×18.9×21 in (D×H×W)
- Printer dimensions (without spool): 7 kg, 55×40×50 cm; 21.6x15.7x19.6 in (D×H×W)
- Power consumption: PLA settings: 80W / ABS settings: 120W
WHY DO YOU WANT ORIGINAL PRUSA I3 MK3S+?
Great support
We are an established company founded in 2012, and we work hard to help you start 3D printing as soon as possible. We are providing full 24/7 customer support with live chat and e-mail in several languages. There are also unofficial user groups on Facebook, where makers help each other. You will never be alone in the big world of 3D printing!
The MK3S+ comes along with a forum support where our ever-growing community can always help, or you can even get in touch with Jo Prusa himself at the very same spot! Check out the forum and regularly updated Knowledge Base!
With 3D printing, buying a printer is just a beginning!
Fun to assemble
Assembling the kit is an excellent first step to the world of 3D printing. You will understand the principles of printer construction and get a huge advantage when you need to solve possible problems and replacements later.
But don't worry. Assembling is quite easy! You don't have to solder at all to build our kit. You don't even have to own a soldering iron. All our cables are cut to length and with professionally crimped connectors. And from the electronics standpoint, the hardest thing will be plugging the connectors to the motherboard.
All of this makes the kit very friendly to younger builders :-)
Best assembly instructions and free 3D Printing handbook
We didn't want to leave anything to chance, so our assembly instructions are pictured to the smallest detail.
See the assembly manual for yourself!
All fasteners and mechanical parts have 1:1 drawing so you can easily find them, and there is no chance of you picking a wrong one. You don't have to be MIT graduate to assemble our kit ;-)
Our fastest customer built the kit in 4 hours! Will you beat him?
Ready to print settings
We provide high print settings with the printer, so you don't have to dive into complex new programs the second you finish the build. You can start printing right away, and this gives you a great head start!
These settings are great for all kinds of objects, not just for a couple of prepared showpieces. After a while, when you're familiar with the printer, you can, of course, dive into tinkering ;-)
We are developing our own slicing software. PrusaSlicer is a feature-rich, frequently updated tool that contains everything you need to export the perfect print files for your Original Prusa 3D printer. But of course, we also have the settings for the third party slicers like Simplify3D, Cura, etc
Upgradability
One of the most popular features of Original Prusa i3 concept is upgradability. If you buy our 3D printer, you can upgrade it later to the new version, so you don't need to buy the whole new model every two years as you get used to for example with your phone or laptop. :-)
Upgrades are a great way not only for saving money, but also to learn about the construction of the printer's hardware. We are constantly improving our technology. A few years ago there was the Original Prusa i3 3mm which was upgradable to the Original Prusa i3 Plus 1.75mm (MK1). MK1 printer can become MK2S thanks to the next big upgrade and then you can go even for the latest MK3S+ (or MK2.5S if you wish).
Discount program for Original Prusa i3 kit owners
Our discount program for the Original Prusa i3 kit owners gives you a 5% discount on subsequent orders of selected filaments, including the high-precision Prusament!
How does it work?
To enter the discount program, you only need to purchase your first Original Prusa i3 kit for the full price. After the i3 kit is delivered to you, your Prusa account automatically applies the 5% discount on the selected filaments. So next time you'll be stocking up on filaments you can take advantage of the 5% discount :-). Make sure to be always logged into your Prusa account, to have the discount applied.
Ready for the Multi Material Upgrade 2S
Original Prusa i3 MK3S+
Multi-material could be your next step in the 3D printing world and MK3S+ is completely ready for the upgrade.
BTW: Do you know, that you can easily print soluble interface supports with
Quality guaranteed by Josef Prusa & Prusa Research
Prusa Research is a 3D printing company based in Prague, Czech Republic. It was founded by Josef Prusa, one of the core developers of the Open Source project RepRap, in 2012 as a one-man startup and grows to a 160+ team now.
The open-sourced Prusa i3 design is according to 3DHubs the most used 3D printer in the world.
Today we are shipping more than 6000 Original Prusa i3 printers per month to over 120 countries directly from Prague.
 Original Prusa i3 MK3S+ |  Original Prusa i3 MK2S |  Original Prusa i3 MK3S+ Multi Material Upgrade 2S | |
Build volume | 25 x 21 x 21 cm | 9.84 x 8.3 x 8.3 in | 25 x 21 x 20 cm | 9.84 x 8.3 x 8 | 25 x 21 x 21 cm | 9.84 x 8.3 x 8.3 in |
Layer height | 0.05 – 0.35 mm | 0.05 – 0.35 mm | 0.15 – 0.35 mm |
Max travel speed | 200+ mm/s | 100 mm/s | 200+ mm/s |
Max hotend/heatbed temp. | 300 °C / 120 °C (572 °F / 248 °F) | 300 °C / 120 °C (572 °F / 248 °F) | 300 °C / 120 °C (572 °F / 248 °F) |
Print surface | removable magnetic heatbed / | heated with cold corners compensation / | removable magnetic heatbed / |
Number of materials (simultaneously) | 1 | 1 | 5 |
Supported materials | Any thermoplastic including Nylon and Polycarbonate | Any thermoplastic including Nylon and Polycarbonate | Any thermoplastic including soluble supports - PVA, BVOH... |
Special features | SuperPINDA, MISUMI Bearings, | - | Direct drive extruder, filament cutter, reduced wipe tower - wipe into infill/object, manual controls, finishing filament scraps |
Filament sensor | Yes (IR) | No | Yes (mechanical) |
Power panic | Yes | No | Yes |
Octoprint compatibility | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Advanced sensors | 3 thermistors, fans sensor, | 2 thermistors | 3 thermistors, fans sensor, |
Calibration | automatic 9 points XYZ / skew axes compensation | automatic 9 points XYZ / skew axes compensation | automatic 9 points XYZ / skew axes compensation |
Kit price | 769€ VAT incl. or $749 | 619€ VAT incl. or $599 | 299 € VAT incl. or $299 |
Assembled printer price | 999€ VAT incl. or $999 | 919€ VAT incl. or $899 | - |
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Reviews
DFitz
Great kit instruction manual, and the first print was exceptional. Amazing value, with really clever engineering.
The only thing I'm not crazy about is the z-adjust. Bit too much guesswork.
Would certainly buy again.
- 5 out of 5 people found this review useful.
Prusa MK3S Kit
If you want a printer that just simply works right out of the box look no further! I was blown away with quality and ease of printing not to mention support! This is a machine that simply does not fail. If you follow instruction manual from prusa you will not be disappointed. I own more expensive printers I will not mention any names and my MK3 s blows them out of the water! just recently finished 100 hour print with no fails! There is no words to say how well this printer works. No wheels to adjust to bed and fight with that first layer Etc just simply slice and print. Another bonus prusa is constantly improving on their firmware and they do have live show every week with new options very well explained.... there is no other printer in this price range that will do what prusa can!
- 7 out of 7 people found this review useful.
Now I understand what the hype is about.
I purchased a Prusa i3 MK3s kit during the Covid 19 lockdown. I built it in a weekend, and it has printed perfectly since. Now I understand what the hype is about. Highly recommend paying a little more for Original Prusa. You will be glad that you did.
- 7 out of 7 people found this review useful.
Fantastic Machine
I was impressed from the time I opened the box. The assembly instructions are great, and the end product works perfectly. Well done!
- 5 out of 5 people found this review useful.
Phil Bell
So happy with this printer! Great fun to put it together and works so well and efficiently that ive ordered a second one!
I just cant wish this 6 week wait away quick enough!
- 3 out of 3 people found this review useful.
Nearly perfect
Very happy with almost every aspect of this printer. The design is solid and very well thought out. Print quality and speed is on a par with, or better than, many more expensive machines. Building the kit was also a joy as instructions were very clear and easy to follow.
The one thing I don't like is the mesh bed levelling. Despite taking care to get the frame as level as possible I could not get a smooth first layer, not even with the 7x7 points mesh. Some web searching told me I needed to do some test prints and set the bed level correction values. I get why this isn't done from factory but it really should at least have been mentioned in the instructions. After upgrading the firmware to v3.9 it did get a lot better but I'm still not not a fan of the PINDA probe as it keeps me from using any build surface I like.
Having said that I think most people are gonna be very happy with this printer regardless of experience level.
- 3 out of 3 people found this review useful.
High Quality Generally, Textured Sheet is a miss
I got my MK3S kit, and the build was interesting and fun. It is clear during the build that much thought went into the design, and the components are generally high quality. The Textured Sheet, however, should not be the only sheet you buy. It has problems with PLA prints detaching mid print, and is more of a specialty item. I can't get the Benchy on the included SD card to print w/o detaching, a poor initial experience. Looking at the forms it appears this is fairly common. If you buy only one sheet (US customers avoiding the $800 limit) start w/ the smooth one.
- 13 out of 13 people found this review useful.
It's Worth Waiting For
Ok, I get i at this point it is 5 to 6 weeks to wait for a printer. I was saying the same thing when I ordered mine, Do I want to wait that long to get it, so in the week it took me to decide to order it I was now going to wait a extra week longer instead of just ordering it when I started looking, and don't think in that last week I was not thinking if I had just ordered it it would be here.
So is it everything I wanted yes and more, that being said there is a learning cure yes but you can be assured that these printers are running on their print farm 24/7.So that being said I looked at every problem in that frame of mind and everyone was my fault they are not going to be selling these with a bunch of problems they will fix them.
I have printed pla,petg,tpu,tpe,abs and soon nylon it has worked great on all of them.
Ok lets deal with the next problem the price yes you might think it is high compared to a ender I have a ender 5 does it work yes is the quality as good no, the main reason is linear bearings or rubber wheels running in a extrusion bearings out do rubber wheels and that is a main part that convinced me to go this way. The other, upgrades new machine comes out you want to upgrade you can
So buy it you wont be sorry
- 10 out of 12 people found this review useful.
Amazing print quality and easy to use!
I assembled the printer in about 8-9 hours over 2 days (life gets in the way sometimes). It felt a little overwhelming at times but if you pause, breath and read...it all falls into place. I already own a Tevo Tornado and I have to say the Prusa i3 MK3S is freaking unbelievable! The auto-calibration is simple and accurate. The on the fly Z adjustment is easy and very effective. The Prusa is built like a tank. I've printed 8-9 things so far and have not needed anything to help with bed adhesion. The magnetic bed sheets make removing prints super easy. I'm very excited about trying multicolor printing, My MMU2 is unfortunately is still back ordered. I can not recommend this printer enough. Thank you Prusa team!
- 9 out of 9 people found this review useful.
over 2000h print time...
... and still everithing is working. just some easy maintainence from time to time. checking if the srews are still tight, removing dust from the fans, adding lubricant and running a selfe test. i am supper happy
- 8 out of 8 people found this review useful.