In the announcement of the Prusa CORE One, I wrote that ”it is easily scalable – allowing us to be incredibly nimble in future projects.” Today, I’m excited to show you what this meant. Meet the Prusa CORE One L.
This is our new large-format, enclosed CoreXY 3D printer, and it’s the larger sibling of the proven Prusa CORE One, essentially an expansion of the family. We know that one size doesn’t fit all. Some jobs are fine with a compact footprint, while others demand sheer scale. The CORE One L is for every engineer who got frustrated prototyping large parts in pieces, every prop maker who wants to print a helmet in one go, and pretty much every creator who wants to get the most out of advanced materials.
CORE One L hits the sweet spot for the ratio between large print volume and the printer’s footprint. No more spending hours cutting up your models in the slicer and gluing them together. And what took six separate prints before, you can now knock out in two. But the really cool part is how we did it. The CORE One L is only 10% larger compared to CORE One, but offers 200% print volume. And it still fits on your desk! It’s big on the inside, compact on the outside.
Also, for the first time ever, we’re adding a special version for critical infrastructure directly to our e-shop. The production is already in full swing, and we’ve sent the first units to reviewers. You can get your CORE One L right here.
And there are some surprises under the hood! Curious? Let’s take a look!
THE 6 BEST THINGS ABOUT THE CORE ONE L
Like always, I started with a short, concise article. And then I got into the technical details. And it kept snowballing from there. So, let me first give you the overview of the most important things before I start geeking out about the convection-style airflow. 🙂
1. Fits on a table, print volume ~30 liters / 1 cubic foot, runs on standard power.
The print volume is 300×300×330 mm – plenty of space for large, durable models in a single piece. The chamber goes to 60°C, creating the perfect environment for many advanced materials.
2. AC convection heatbed with <2°C variance across 99% of the surface
Nothing can beat a solid chunk of aluminum. Plus, we have dual-loop heating, beautifully uniform heat distribution with a variance of less than 2% across 99% of its surface, killing warping and cold corners. Two fans on the heatbed’s underside (paired with two air deflectors) are designed to warm up the chamber quickly.
3. 60°C heated chamber with smart temperature management and exhaust port for HVAC or filtration
A true “start and forget” machine. The CORE One already did a lot to automate the chamber temperature, but this goes one step further with the automated top vent opening and closing. Plus, the new heat distribution system warms up the chamber much faster.
4. Quality high-speed printing with YOUR materials, not just ours
A genuine Bondtech 🇸🇪 CHT nozzle comes pre-mounted. It’s engineered for high flow with all filaments because speed means nothing if you can’t use the materials you’ve already tested and qualified for production. Special internal geometry melts filament faster through optimized heat transfer. A wear-resistant nozzle for abrasive materials is included with every printer.
5. Unpack and print! Precalibrated from the factory.
The CORE One L is available as an assembled printer only. It comes fully pre-calibrated from the factory, including Phase Stepping and Input Shaper (more on these later). When you unpack it, you simply select the preferred language and complete an optional connection wizard. It’s a complete package with a 1080p camera, two nozzles, a comprehensive Prusa Academy course, and more.
6. Security ready for critical infrastructure
Our printers were always focused on security – embedded platform, open-source firmware, removable radios and cameras, encrypted flash drive as an addon, and offline-first design. We feel that security matters now more than ever, so we’re bringing new security options.
Twice the Volume, Not Twice the Size
When we started this project, the goal was straightforward on paper: deliver a massive increase in print volume, BUT without a massive increase in the machine’s footprint. Anyone can make a machine bigger, but that just makes it heavy and clumsy. We wanted to avoid building a monster that needed its own room and a forklift to move.
The problem is that scaling things up almost always means making them heavier. That was a compromise we weren’t willing to make. We kept the solid, laser-cut steel profiles from the CORE One’s exoskeleton – that was non-negotiable. With that idea locked in, we started a hunt for every single gram we could shave off elsewhere without sacrificing the sturdy and robust design.
The side panels are now lightweight aluminum (they lost their magnetic properties, but we added mounting holes for user modifications), the bottom section is completely redesigned, and more. All in all, CORE One L is only 10% larger than the CORE One AND 0,5 kg lighter. The large 300×300 heatbed fills the chamber perfectly, with no extra space to spare. The print volume is ~30 liters (1 cubic feet), and the printer is still built like a tank to survive the chaos of a busy workshop, running 24/7 without breaking a sweat.
Left: CORE One / Center: New CORE One L / Right: MK4S
The Heat is On: Our New Convection AC Heatbed
The single biggest innovation in the CORE One L, and the key to reliable large-format printing, is its brand-new heatbed. We went back to the drawing board to solve the number one problem that plagues large prints: uneven heating and cold corners, which lead to warping and failed prints.
We knew that for perfect, uniform heat, there could be no shortcuts and no spared expense. When it comes to thermal stability, nothing can beat a proper, thick block of aluminum. So that’s exactly what we used. The heatbed is made from cast metal, precision-milled to be perfectly flat, with an integrated dual-loop heating element. This design delivers incredibly uniform heat across the entire surface. The temperature variance is less than 2 °C across 99% of the print area.
What does this mean for you? No more cold areas. No more worrying about placing your model in the right spot. You can truly print from edge to edge with confidence that your model will stay put, without any lifting or warping. And even though this heatbed is much bigger compared to CORE One, it heats up 25% faster.
Effortless Printing of Advanced Materials
But we didn’t stop there. For the first time on a Prusa printer, we’re also using the underside of the heatbed to actively heat the chamber. We’ve mounted a pair of fans there to create a forced convection effect; they suck air from the chamber and blast it across the massive, hot surface of the heatbed’s underside. Two specially designed air deflectors then redirect this stream of hot air, spreading it evenly throughout the chamber. It’s a surprisingly efficient and fast way to heat up the entire print volume – all the way up to 60 °C. The chamber also has an exhaust with the possibility of mounting a filtration or HVAC system.
This stable, heated environment is the key to printing high-performance materials like ABS, ASA, Nylon, and Polycarbonate without issues. It ensures perfect layer adhesion and prevents parts from cracking. We expect that advanced materials will be the most popular with the CORE One L, so this is why we include both a genuine Bondtech high-flow nozzle and a wear-resistant nozzle in the box.
You can:
- Print parts that will be exposed to UV rays and harsh sunlight from ABS and ASA
- Quickly iterate jigs and fixtures from PETG
- Print large, flexible parts for extreme wear resistance from TPU
Plus, we offer chemically-resistant and ESD-safe materials, radiation-shielding polymers, and so much more. I think brilliant PLA support goes without saying – and you can still print it with the printer’s door neatly closed. 🙂
We also modified the filament insertion point for easier loading of flexible materials – flip a physical switch to create a low-resistance path for flexible filaments.
The CORE One already had active chamber temperature control, which basically created the best possible environment for the selected print job. There was one downside, though. Due to the printer’s compact dimensions, we were unable to implement automatic vent grille operation. With the CORE One L, we made it possible. When you select a low-temperature material (e.g., PLA or PETG), the printer will automatically open the top vent using a lever on the extruder. For high-temperature materials, the vent is automatically closed.
With the CORE One L, you really don’t have to worry about anything. Just load the material and start the print. If you plan to print materials that produce an increased number of particles, we also offer an optional HEPA filtration system.
Full Power, No 110V Compromise
This heatbed is a clever bit of engineering we’re really proud of, so let me dive a little deeper. One of the key aspects for a manufacturer is to make as few variants of a component as possible – easier production & distribution, easier QA, and also a lot fewer headaches for the user.
One thing I really want to point out is the heatbed’s solution for handling different mains voltages around the world. Usually, manufacturers make different, often weaker, components for 110V regions. This is not the case here.
Our power management is now significantly more intelligent. Instead of a simple binary check, it provides comprehensive power monitoring by analyzing the full voltage waveform in real-time. This allows the printer to automatically distinguish between 110V and 230V grids and intelligently configure the heatbed for consistent performance in any part of the world by hooking up the heating either in serial or parallel. This detailed analysis also enables the firmware to filter out minor grid fluctuations, virtually eliminating false power-loss triggers and boosting print reliability.
We’ve implemented a multi-layered AC safety architecture, central to the printer’s design. The system actively monitors for fault currents – similar to a residential RCD – and will immediately cut power if a leak is detected. This is backed by a redundant switching design using both a relay and a TRIAC. If one switching component fails, the other provides a hardware fail-safe to disconnect the circuit. This approach is physically reinforced by a shielded cable for the AC heatbed, providing an additional layer of robust protection.
So, that’s all about the heatbed (at least for now). We need to move on. No more uneven spots, no more cold corners – best possible print quality. Which brings me to…
Precise, Production-Ready Parts
Yes, an ever-present topic. Every printer manufacturer talks about print quality. So, I want to be very specific about what we have done to make the next major step towards perfecting our 3D prints.
We use everything that works great on the CORE One – things that have earned the printer numerous awards for print quality. Thanks to its rigid CoreXY kinematics and an extruder with 360° cooling, the CORE One L can also handle ridiculous 75° overhangs. This drastically reduces the need for supports, saving you time, material, and cleanup. And when you do need them, our organic supports in PrusaSlicer are the next best thing to soluble supports – they’re efficient, reliable, and incredibly easy to remove, leaving barely a trace.
Lately, we’ve been on a mission to perfect print quality. We published our deep dives into fighting VFAs (Vertical Fine Artifacts), and all of that research has been poured into the CORE One L. The new PrusaSlicer feature called “Consistent Surfaces” delivers a production-quality finish right off the print bed. By optimizing path planning and speeds, we’ve nerfed VFAs and eliminated the ugly glossy and matte stripes that can ruin a print’s appearance. Your objects will look so good, you can often use them as final products, skipping the expensive and slow process of injection molding.
Left – Black PETG with Consistent Surfaces OFF / Right – Black PETG with Consistent Surfaces ON. Watch stand by @Bukken
Of course, looks are nothing without precision. Anyone who has ever designed parts that need to fit together knows that dimensional accuracy is everything. We’ve proven with CT scans that our machines deliver on this promise – your models will turn out just the way you designed them. As we like to say: What You Design is What You Get. 🙂
Left: CORE One L / Right: CoreXY Competitor – the more the color deviates from green, the greater the inaccuracy
And you don’t have to sacrifice speed for this quality. Thanks to its robust construction, two specialized nozzles in the package, factory-tuned Input Shaper, and internally-developed print profiles, the CORE One L is just as fast as the CORE One. Plus, the firmware contains our new belt tuning method using a stroboscope effect. Of course, the printer comes pre-calibrated from the factory, but if you perhaps need to tighten the belts after thousands and thousands of hours of printing, you can find the perfect sweet spot in two minutes.
For Those Who Mean Business
Every part of the Prusa CORE One L was designed with one philosophy: make printing completely effortless. This makes it the perfect tool to accelerate production, whether you’re a solo engineer, run a full-scale print farm, or you’re just looking for a way to print large, tough, and durable models in one piece.
The zero-setup experience is a huge advantage in a professional setting. Unpack, plug in, start. There’s no complex calibration or long training for new employees. You can have a new machine working for you in minutes. You simply pick a language for the UI and decide whether you want to connect the printer to your network. The path from professional CAD software like SolidWorks, Autodesk Fusion, or even directly from STEP files, to a physical part has never been shorter. And with Prusa Connect, you can manage everything remotely – monitor prints, schedule jobs, and even track running costs and ROI.
We’re also including a full, comprehensive Prusa Academy online course with every CORE One L – it will give you the perfect overview of running, printing and maintenance of your machine. Perfect for getting to know your printer better, but also for the education sector or onboarding of new employees.
More printing, less downtime
Since we operate a massive 600+ machine print farm in-house, all our machines are designed to run 24/7. Our print farm still has its place and purpose, although we’re also producing more and more parts using injection molding – especially where we don’t have to be so flexible. Nevertheless, our print farm has never been a bottleneck in our production.
The larger volume of the CORE One L doesn’t just let you print bigger parts; it changes the entire efficiency of your operation. A farm’s success isn’t just about reliability; it’s about autonomy – operator actions and downtime. Every time a print finishes, an operator has to harvest the parts and start the next job. And a large print area means fewer interventions.
The data speaks for itself. Look at a shelf space of 500 cm horizontal by 300 cm vertical:
Calculation made using a simple PCCF bracket. Operator Action = 10 minutes for bed cooldown, harvesting, surface maintenance, nozzle inspection, and starting a new print job.
A 1080p camera with night vision is included in the package, and you’re free to choose whether to install it. You can use it to monitor your prints via Prusa Connect / Prusa App or to easily create timelapse videos.
Straightforward Maintenance
This brings me to another important point: we always designed our printers to be easy to maintain and straightforward to service. The open-frame printers like the MK4S are the best example, but we took extra care to bring the same level of user friendliness to the CORE One family.
The nozzle can be swapped in 30 seconds, or you can even replace the entire hotend (nozzle plus heater) in about a minute – remove the cover, undo the thumbscrews, remove two connectors. You don’t even need to preheat the nozzle. Plus, since we’re using the LoadCell technology, there is no need to recalibrate the printer after a nozzle swap.
As usual, nothing is welded or glued together. I often joke with my team that the printer should always be fixable with a hammer and a screwdriver – but it is just a manifestation of our goal to make a repairable machine. You can actually take the whole CORE One L apart with simple screwdrivers.
We guarantee the availability of spare parts for at least five years. Last, but not least, we have our 24/7 tech support in seven languages staffed by experienced operators – no AI bots. You always talk to a person.
Our Ecosystem: Open, Secure, Optional
When you get one of our printers, you can choose to integrate it into our ecosystem – we have the complete set of tools and services to cover all your needs. Feature-packed PrusaSlicer (which also serves as the basis for many other slicers on the market), Connect for remote print management and monitoring, the official App for iOS/Android, Prusament, Academy courses (one is bundled with the CORE One L), and, of course, Printables with over one million models to choose from.
And if you haven’t tried EasyPrint yet, you’re missing out. It’s our new online slicer, which works anywhere – on your smartphone, tablet, or web browser. It’s incredibly powerful, easy to use, and above all: it’s a real slicer. You can adjust your models in real time, clone and rotate them. And then it takes just a couple of clicks (or taps) and the file is wirelessly transferred into your printer from anywhere in the world. It’s a true game changer.
Needless to say, all of this is optional. If you want, you can keep the printer completely offline, use other slicers, and get print files from anywhere. You have total control. We believe that you own the hardware you buy, not just a license to use it.
Security First
We take security very seriously. All connectivity on the CORE One L is 100% optional. You never have to connect it to the internet, not even for the first setup. If you want a completely offline machine, you can even unplug the Wi-Fi module, and it will work perfectly. And the firmware is open-source, so you can always inspect the source code in full.
But we understand that even this is not enough for certain situations. In fact, we already had a special air-gapped version of the XL on a “secret menu”.
The new machine has this version generally available from the start.
We’re introducing Prusa CORE One L: Critical Infrastructure Edition. This is a special bundle for enterprise, government, and defense sectors where data security is non-negotiable. This edition features a custom-manufactured mainboard without any Wi-Fi circuitry. We also offer an encrypted, certified USB drive, and we provide letters of volatility to meet strict security requirements.
For all our printers, we make our own electronics on our own PCB production line right here in our factory. We are also proud that the CORE One L is manufactured in both Prague, EU, and Delaware, USA, bringing production closer to our customers.
Finally, this is our first printer released since we received our ISO certifications for Quality Management (ISO 9001:2015), Environmental Management (ISO 14001:2015), and Occupational Health & Safety (ISO 45001:2018). They are audited proof of our commitment to quality, reducing our environmental footprint, and taking care of our team.
Better Spools & Open Print Tag standard
These things go hand in hand, and we have a special article and dedicated website just about them, so I’ll try to be brief here.
I think I speak for a lot of people here when I say that nobody really likes 2D printers – constantly running low on ink, and it seems like the cartridges contain more electronics and vendor-locked chips than actual ink. And everybody uses a different standard. Sure, we don’t need to like 2D printers… but sometimes, they are just unbearable. This is why we were extra careful when we started thinking about NFC tags inside Prusament spools. We didn’t want to take the same annoying vendor-locked path. Besides, NFC tags in spools are nothing new, so why bother? Because there isn’t any viable and backed standard that would work with all brands.
And we plan to change that.
From now on, every new Prusament spool comes with a fully rewritable NFC tag powered by the OpenPrintTag standard. It’s designed to work across brands and ecosystems, it’s fully open source, reusable, cheap, and works entirely offline. All essential data is stored directly on the tag. Your printer can recognize the spool instantly, with no dependence on cloud services. It is a standard that is truly and actually OPEN. And we get it: convincing other companies to take the plunge and be the first is always difficult. This is why we’re taking the first step as one of the largest filament manufacturers in the world – soon, thousands upon thousands of Prusament spools will be NFC-enabled. It’s a huge undertaking, but we believe we’ve grown enough to make a difference. And the list of interested companies and groups is pretty impressive already!
How does the CORE One L fit into all this? We’re soon going to introduce the optional Open Print Tag spoolholders for the MK4S, XL, CORE One, and CORE One L. With these, every time you put a spool on the spoolhoder, the printer will instantly recognize the material. And you’re completely free to take the tag, rewrite it and put it on another spool. Plus, we have the best tech on the market: 360° read/write and NFC performance so good that it works even on big 2kg spools. You can also scan the spools with your phone and see a detailed description on the web.
You can read more about it here and here.
The Road Ahead
We have a clear roadmap of expansions that will keep adding value for years. First, the CORE One L is fully ready for the MMU3, our fast and efficient solution for printing with up to five filaments at once. The MMU3 for the CORE One L will be available in early 2026.
A future firmware update will enable Print Sheet Recognition, using the printer’s camera to scan a QR code on the sheet to make sure you’re using the right one. I already talked about the Open Print Tag and special NFC-enabled spoolholder. And, of course, you can count on new firmware releases bringing new features and possibilities.
Also, since we’re talking about multi-material printing: more info about INDX for CORE One will be available during FormNext.
Your Next Project Starts Here
So that’s the Prusa CORE One L. It’s compact on the outside and huge on the inside. You get the next-generation heatbed with zero cold spots, an active convection heated chamber, a 1080p camera, and full support for the upcoming MMU3. I’m incredibly proud of what our team has accomplished, and I honestly can’t wait to see what you will create with it.
Needless to say, both the CORE One and the MK4S are here to stay because they still offer indisputable benefits in their own categories. In fact, with the recent firmware releases and all available accessories, they are better than ever. Plus, you can get them with plenty of goodies during this year’s Black Friday event, and the MK4S is the cheapest it’s ever been.
Production of the CORE One L is already underway, and the eshop page is live – the first units are scheduled for shipping in the upcoming days.
Happy printing!
No upgrade path from core one to L?
feels pretty bad to have bought a core one
What could that possibly be though? Every single part would be new except most of the nextruder and the buddy board. Made total sense for the mk4-core one since they share so many parts – you're basically buying the chassis a couple rods and another Z motor.
"Needless to say, both the CORE One and the MK4S are here to stay because they still offer indisputable benefits in their own categories."
So the Prusa XL is out of your mind and won't get an upgrade?
It certainly feels like the XL is going to be a single-generation product. I do hope they intend to continue support and upgrades for it.
The Prusa XL stole the show with the announcement of a new tool head system coming in 2026 that will be able to print silicone, epoxy, and liquids. A demo unit was on display with a prototype tool head that had printed extremely soft silicone gel. The material comes in two parts, stored in tubes wrapped around typical FDM spools. A mysterious box mounted on the side of the machine strips the tubes and mixes the two parts, which is then pushed through the Bowden tube for the remaining distance to the nozzle. The material takes about eight minutes to dry before it can be peeled from the bed. Prusa said the new technology is a massive breakthrough that will allow people to not only FDM print silicone but also apply it directly to parts printed with normal materials from the other tool heads.
He said the new method has the potential to enable the XL to print other soft materials, from glue to chocolate. The modification will need to be somewhat permanent to the machine, and though the price was not disclosed, it was hinted at being vastly more affordable than current industrial options.
Figures… Literally the day after I finally pulled the trigger for a MK4S to CORE One conversion kit the L is announced. Lol. Lucky for me, the L is more printer than I need, but hopefully some of the features make it back to the regular CORE One. What I would be most interested in are:
* 1080 camera and firmware support for the sheet QR code reader. Bonus would be a way to mark existing sheets.
* NFC reader for spools, I think the Blog announcement for this does say that there will be readers released for existing printers.
I am flattered to see that you like the idea of letting the Nextruder automatically open and close the chamber vent. But I would have appreciated an acknowledgement — and can definitely say that this is possible in the Core One as well:
https://www.printables.com/model/1323846-core-one-automatic-chamber-vent
I would love a kit to upgrade MK4S->Core ONE L
What would the point of a MK4S – > CORE One L be? You could reuse the screen and some parts of the Nextruder.
I definitely would like to see a kit version of the CORE One L though. Just waiting to see what we get with INDX.
PLEEEEEAAAAAAASSSSSEEEEEEEEE release a kit version Prusa! It's sooooo much fun to build the printer yourself! And also it cuts the cost significantly, the assembled version is simply way out of my price range. Kits are just so awesome, and it is part of why I will always buy a Prusa printer. Kits are part of Prusa's DNA to me! Please consider it 🙁
I completely agree with the comment above. A repair kit is essential. This protects against damage caused during transport and, most importantly, makes it easier to repair later.
Is it too early to say Prusa is basically done making real upgrades? The XL hasn’t seen any new hardware changes since launch — just the multi-toolhead options that were part of its original design. The jump from the MK4S+ to the Core One was practically a full rebuild, even considering the price. It feels like Prusa has lost some of its upgrade-friendly spirit and is moving toward the “buy a whole new printer” model. If that’s the case, I might as well get something for a quarter of the cost.
Hi there. The XL has been getting quite a few small quality of life hardware updates over time as well as frequent firmware updates, so definitely not forgotten. The new silicone toolhead should be a good sign to show that we definitely have much more planned and coming for this product line in the future
That's good to hear about the XL improvement, however I've not seen these communicated very well at all. I can see updated printer parts but there is no guide on how to move from one iteration of the XL to another, and no communication to the users on their upgrade path.
Can such a guide be produced please? I'd very much like to start upgrading my XL to the latest parts but I don't know where to even start. Something to identify your build date/revision and then take me to steps would be ideal, along with any benefits those improvements have so I can choose to make them or not! Thank you.
XL's "updates" are minor QoL tweaks and firmware—nothing like promised hardware evolution. Silicone toolhead is incremental, not transformative. Core One forces near-full rebuild vs. true upgrade path. This shifts Prusa to disposable model; lost faith in paying premium for replacements. Original XL vision sold modular future-proofing, not hidden patches. Gaslighting users erodes trust—better admit pivot than pretend progress.
Please consider releasing a MK4S to Core One L upgrade.
Thanks for the feedback. Due to the very large amound of parts that would need to change, it was sadly seen as not a viable option compared to how the CORE One was quite similar and designed with the MK4S parts in mind
The nextruder is great, but I am having too many issues with the first layer due to the nozzle not being clean before the printer starts probing. As a result, I find that I always have to clean the nozzle with a brush before every print. This is not as easy and simple as it sounds because I also have to heat the nozzle to full temperature for a good clean. I wish these new printers had a nozzle wiping function similar to some of the other newer printers.
Anyone else having this issue?
This has 182% the build volume of the Core One, not 200%. The Core One's build volume is 250x220x270mm. (300*300*300)/(250*220*270)=1.8181…
Sorry, I misread the dimensions. It says 300x300x330mm. I should have double checked before commenting that.
Just what i was waiting for! 😉
Since the Printer will be in my livingspace and i would like to try ASA etc. and if i am correct, the "Advanced Filtration" on the back-outlet would not be on while printing ASA or high temp needing filaments, right?
Would it not be possible to add filters above the "convection fans" under the heatbed, to filter the inside air? A loss of build hight would be expectet.
*sigh* I just got my core one only 3 months ago 🙁 found the build plate smaller than I like, then this come out.
The latest product for professional use with advanced, engineering materials and max temp nozzle 290 *C? Are you kidding me?
How to print PPS CF which require 330-360?
If you change this I am ready to order one.
Please bring a Kit Version.
I want to build the printer by myself.
When will it come?
The CORE One L printer does not currently have any plans for a kit version
Took me months of hesitation to choose between a larger printer from another manufacturer, the XL, and the Core One. For me, limiting myself to this build volume was a huge compromise, but the XL is too expensive with an enclosure, and choosing another manufacturer felt like an even bigger compromise. I would definitely wait for Core One L.
Five months after I finally managed to get the Core One, its bigger brother comes out. It's disgusting that a company like Prusa follows the marketing strategies of multinational giants — keeping you permanently dissatisfied and thinking about upgrading. They could definitely announce a new product line in advance so everyone can make an informed purchase decision, but no. My loyalty to this brand is over.
Hi there and sorry for the disapointment here. Sadly in the modern day-and-age it's quite difficult to balance the exact times between when a product is announced and when it's ready. For example, when we announced the XL there were some difficulties and that caused quite substantial delays leading to a lot of disapointment. We appreciate the feedback though and will keep it in mind for future product reveals
Of course, the launch of the Prusa XL was announced well in advance, as there wasn’t a smaller, unfinished equivalent that gets released first. The comparison is not valid. And you didn’t hesitate with the teaser for the next-gen MMU when where forced. I’m well aware of these marketing "strategies". There were delays with the Core One too (especially for the kit version), and there will probably be delays with the Core One L as well. But I, along with many others, patiently waited for months for shipments to begin and for our turn to come — and we ended up waiting longer than the time between receiving the printer and the announcement of L.
My point is that there should be transparency, and if any timelines are announced, the possible conditions and uncertainties should be made clear. Then everyone can make their own decision. As mentioned below in the comments, Prusa could stand out from the competition through its spirit, loyal customers, and by staying away from the marketing gimmicks of the multinational giants.
You probably think that in the modern day-and-age it’s more profitable and sustainable to follow their “proven” tactics. And you might be right — maybe you have your marketing research and analysis. Will see if these tactics are that universal. Personally I have zero tolerance to that "Hello, we just make it better" outsmarting. And if I have no alternative, just bluing better/cheeper/earlier.
" introduce the optional Open Print Tag spoolholders for the MK4S, XL, CORE One, and CORE One L"
No mention of the MMU3?
We definitely have it in mind and are looking forward to share more details soon
Ich bin eigentlich sehr enttäuscht,
so wie es aussieht gibt es kein Upgrade für den Core One zum Core L, ich habe den eindruck, das man aus den Design-Fehlern die beim Core One gemacht wurden, beim Core L korrigiert hat, aber diese Korrekturen gibt es nicht für den Core One.
Die größte Enttäuschung ist für mich wie man mit dem XL vernachlässigt.
Keine Verbesserung der Bauteilkühlung, fortschrittliche Filamente können trotz dem teurem Enclosure nicht gedruckt werden da es bei Kammertemperaturen die größer als 40°C sind zu Temperaturfehlern kommt, und der Druck ist ruiniert.
Stattdessen gibt es einen Druckkopf der Flüssige Materalien drucken kann, der zusätzlich fast 1000.-€ kostet, von den Filament Preisen für diesen Druckkopf wird geschwiegen.
Ich kann mir nicht vorstellen das viele XL Besitzer so einen Druckkopf ganz oben auf ihrer Wunschliste für XL Verbesserungen stehen haben.
Liebes Prusa Team, bringt den XL erst einmal auf den aktuellen Technischen Stand, z.Bsp. sehr gute Bauteilkühlung, Druckraumthemperaturen von 65°C für technische Materialien.
Naja, ich werde den XL wohl verkaufen müssen, denn wenn die neue Multi Color Systeme von Prusa oder Bambulab auf dem Markt sind, ist der XL nahezu wertlos, er wir jetzt schon nicht mehr weiterentwickelt, selbst wenn er auf INDX umgerüstet werden könnte, bleiben diese schwächen.
Ich bin so enttäuscht.
Yes, I'm also waiting for a cooling upgrade for the flagship XL. We've spent so much money on the printer, and it feels like the focus is currently only on competing devices instead of serving existing customers.
I just hope that Core One will get a next gen MMU or whataver design was reimagined for changing fillaments. Also kits are indeed part of Prusa DNA… Saw a lot of printers with bent frames online due to shipment
In terms of repair, this would absolutely still be possible and quite simple to do. A bent frame from rough shipping for example is just a few minutes fix. Another good note, but the packing was also drastically improved with this printer, so I'm looking forward to see how well it holds up!
You guys are just trolling asking for an MK4 >>> CORE One L upgrade…right? Explain to me how that would make a lick of sense? It’s literally a different machine
@dpow
It perhaps indeed does not make a lot of sense, but this kind of upgradability is what Prusa marketed very aggressively, even in a marketing video from just 1 month ago:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYMIV3HDGSE
So, of course people expect this kind of upgrade kit if you spread this kind of marketing message over years.
Was the "only 10% larger" claim really necessary? It must talk about the linear dimensions — comparing these to the volume increase is misleading per se. And the 10% figure is lowballing it as well; the average increase over the Core One in X/Y/Z size is 15%.
The resulting *volume* increase of the printer's enclosure is a bit more than 50%. Still less than the 100% increase in print volume — but that's what you would expect, since e.g. the CoreXY stage does not grow in height, the XY overhead for the rails remains the same, etc.
Will there be a way in the future to retrofit the Core One with the build plate technology from the Core One L?
@sbosch
I would also love to see this kind of upgrade.
First at all I love Prusa Printers. But I think also you are a bit lost and market driven to react to all your competitors have printers with a larger bed size. The company has been grown extremely fast, which is not always good in every aspect.
We don't want to buy every half year a new printer which costs over 1.500€.
And by reacting to the market instead of acting you will lose market share. You abandon your core values and core printers.
-Keep your core (FDM Printers + SLS). Clean up your portfolio. Don't let chaos mess up your company.
-Let the community stay
-Keep the printer open source. Don't blame your competitor when the use the open source design. That's the biggest praise they could do. And seriously. Reverse engineering also works if you're not open source. But without open source you will give up the opportunity to the great community to contribute valuable ideas.
-Keep a kit version. Some of us love putting the printer together screw by screw. Some do it because of a low budget. Also we understand the printer better and can contribute with ideas on solution finding.
-Don't throw trash on the market like the MMU3 compatibility kit for the CoreOne just because you think you will lose customers. Keep up your quality we are expecting. For us it's easy to switch printers (especially brands which lost their soul and broke their promises).
-Try to scale your productivity. And in medium to large scales FDM printing or 3D printing at all is no tool for mass production. I would suggest to use factory produced injection molded parts that you can ship. But offer the 3D print files as well so we can improve, adapt and replace if something breaks. The ideal compromise. And parts who can't be created by injection molding, could be still printed on your print farm.
Please. Please. Keep your soul. Don't react. Act. Take your time. For your amazing product with incomparable great community, 24/7 ability, very high quality and friendly and very helpful support.
If you start to produce printer lines as proprietary printers, you are no longer better than any of your competitors. Remember what happens to games which are open to modders? And what happens to games which are against modding.
Have a great day.
With the greatest respect and best regards.
Michael
100% agree!
Everything in this post makes me happy, basically having all the features I was hoping for and even more that I didn't even consider. Good job Prusa!
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Printer looks amazing!!! Well done! I'd love to see a kit version, but either way the printer looks good!