Artisan 3D Printer,Dual Extrusion 3D Printing,400x400x400mm Large Printing Size,Industrial-Grade Linear Rails Auto Bed Leveling,Quick Swap Modular Design,with 7" Touchscreen

I've had the Snapmaker J1s that I've received from Amazon for a little while now and I'm very impressed so far with the capability of the printer. Having worked in 3D printing before and maintaining them in makerspaces I'm most satisfied with the multimaterial capability of the printer and with the user-friendly unpacking, setup and calibration experience. I've added a summary of some of my thoughts on the printer: Pros: -I always appreciate when printers come with all the necessary tools to care for and set up the printer. The tools that come from Snapmaker are also good quality -- ball end hex keys and nice angle cutters. -The graphical interface on the touchscreen (which I believe is an android skin) makes calibration very easy to run and follow. -I've had no issues connecting to the printer from my desktop. -3rd party filaments are handled and printed at decent quality, I'm sure I can do better with more parameter tuning. -The ability to change nozzle temperature of each nozzle on the fly during a print job is awesome. Not all printers have this feature and I think it can be very useful. -When set up in Luban, the gcode sent to the printer allows for pretty much seamless transition between the two extruders, with the other extruder heating up as it's getting close to its turn to print -TPU is often a pain to print, but the J1s handled it very well with the default printing profile on Luban, in general- be patient and allow any printer to take its time with flexible materials. -It's fairly quick! I was able to quickly model and print a flexible (TPU) and rigid (PETG) multimaterial part to test the IDEX capability and had good results in a single morning. More "beginner-friendly" materials like PLA are faster -Other multi-material solutions take a bit more work or are unable ro handle flexible materials like TPU, the J1s made it as simple as changing the filament profile on one extruder in this respect. -The snapmaker wiki and community are out there and are rich with information for you to do your own troubleshooting or debugging. I didn't run into many issues with the machine but was googling some possible upgrades for mine. Feedback: -It would be nice to have more options of printable surfaces rather than the single glass PEI plate snapmaker stocks, I'd like a finer PEI texture or a garolite g10 bed. -installing the build platform can be a little finicky -Luban is decent and fairly beginner-friendly, I can see it improving, but for myself I'd like for it to be easier to find straightforward guides on connecting with other slicers like cura or orcaslicer (though it is possible!) -Hopefully Luban adds step file support which will make multi-material printing even easier! This printer is very strong overall, it was easy to get started, it passed the soft and hard material print test I made for it and for me, walks the walk as an IDEX printer. I'd definitely recommend it as either a workhorse printer for engineering or as your first IDEX experience.

I have had this printer for about a week now and have only positive things to say about it. My previous printers have all been single extruder models and I was looking for a new one that had true multimaterial capability. After some research on printer types, IDEX came up and seemed like an ideal option. The ability to swap filaments with minimal time lost and waste produced was very attractive, and the possibility of printing two copies of the same part in the same time as a single one was just an added bonus! At the pricepoint of the J1S, all other multimaterial-capable plug and play printers I am aware of use a single extruder and swap filaments, meaning extremely long print times, limited material compatibility (no flexibles), and lots of filament waste. Printers with tool changers meanwhile, cost over twice as much as the J1S. After receiving the printer, my first impression was how solidly built it was. The linear rails look to be high quality and the cast z-axis carriage the bed sits on is something I haven't seen in any other printers. Packaging and shipping protection was also excellent. The removable top and large doors on the front of the enclosure make it easy to get inside for filament changes and maintenance, so I have no concerns about making changes or upgrades in the future (I plan to install the new all-metal extruders). The touchscreen on the front of the printer is responsive with easy to navigate menus, and including instructions with pictures in the UI for maintenance and calibration is a great touch. I also appreciate that you can easily load print files using a flash drive, something lacking on some other popular printers at this price point. As of the time of this review, I have run the printer with both PETG and PLA filament. Running PLA in both extruders, the print quality is good and both the mirror and copy modes work well. One thing to note is that these modes don't need to be preselected in the slicer, they can be selected on the printer as long as the part(s) occupies only one half of the build plate. This means that it is still easy to use these modes regardless of what slicer you use. Multimaterial prints with two PLA colors worked well, and I had no issues printing a print-in-place dump truck. The ability to use breakaway supports, which I think is the most useful application for dual extruders, also works very well. A PLA support test printed with PETG interface layers and a 0mm gap yielded excellent surface quality on cantilevered surfaces and the supports removed easily. In terms of slicing, Snapmaker's Luban software works well and the integrated network connectivity is a handy feature. This is definitely the slicer you want to use when first setting up the printer, and for someone who doesn't care about tuning their printing profiles, there isn't as much control available as in some other slicers. Luckily though, the printer is fully compatible with OrcaSlicer and I got excellent results using the default profiles already integrated for the J1s. I have read that compatibility with Cura and PrusaSlicer is also good, but I have not tried either of these myself yet. Overall, the J1S is a unique printer with excellent build quality at a competitive price point. If you want true multimaterial capability and the ability to use breakaway supports (truly a game changer) on all of your prints, I would highly recommend this printer. It is also encouraging to see that Snapmaker is continuing to make printer upgrades such as additional cooling fans and new hotends available so you can continue to extract as much performance as possible out of your printer.

So far this machine has been quite the disappointment. I have yet to be able to print back to back successfully even if I just repeat the same model that may have printed successfully. I keep witnessing the machine miss extrusions just to return on the next layer to lay a line on top of air and everything spirals out of control from there. The extruders have multiple times collided with the model in the middle of print, moving the model and wasting the project. Time and money are flying out the window quickly with this machine. The recommended software, Luban, has been doing a poor job rendering supports. It scripts the code to begin building support material in mid air. I don't recommend this machine for it's price. Add on comment. This machine has also been canceling projects in mid progress and presents it as job complete 100%. It would be nice if there were an error to present it however there is not. Filament hasn't ran out or broke, everything was reading at temp. No telling why this has happened several times. This machine is a complete waste of time, money and energy. This is the only printer I've had this many issues with, this quickly from out of the box. Add on comment. 4 months into this machine. I keep trying to fight the good fight but this thing just will not cooperate. My other machines keep on chugging along no problem and are far cheaper. All the above issues persist minus the random stopping. There is an internal storage that apparently fills up without notice and only allows partial code to upload once it is full. The feed and extrusion on this has also become a constant issue that quickly renders hot ends inop and requiring replacements.

The Snapmaker Artisan is an impressive 3-in-1 machine that combines 3D printing, laser engraving/cutting, and CNC functionality into one high-quality, versatile unit. From the moment I unboxed it, the Artisan exuded a premium, almost industrial vibe with its sturdy anodized aluminum frame, machined corners, and plexiglass enclosure. I tested all three functions and was pleased with the results. The 3D printer offered a substantial build volume and worked reliably for each of my prints. I made the tutorial spiral pen holder cup, and it printed successfully on the first attempt with the second filament as the support. I also printed it a second time with no supports and was blown away. The underside of each spiral would a little rough, but the rest of the print was nearly perfect. The print speed is average but the overall quality, and hassle free printing was very nice. The laser engraver was a real standout. The tutorial protractor and 90 degree ruler came out so well, it blew me away. Watching the laser through the protective glass was mesmerizing, something that I haven’t seen in many other laser cutters I’ve used. I had a bit more of a learning curve with the CNC. I didn’t level the bed properly the first time and the head cut into the build surface. While annoying I do realize that this was my fault. After running the part I went through the tutorial again and realized that I had missed a key part. Overall though I’m very impressed with the CNC function. It seems to have plenty of power for a variety of materials. The cutting area is large enough for a variety of projects. Snapmaker's software is powerful and combines all three functions, but it does has a learning curve. The menus are deep and the options are extensive, which could overwhelm a first-time user. However, Snapmaker provides helpful tutorials, and once you get oriented the creative possibilities are exciting. After a few projects, navigating the software became much smoother. Physically switching between the 3D printing, laser, and CNC modules was quick and simple. The direct drive extruder and filament runout sensor are nice touches for the 3D printer, but something I would expect at this price point. The laser is impressive at 40w, and the CNC spindle is no slouch at 200w. Key strengths of the Artisan are its premium build quality, ease of swapping functions, and all-in-one software. While the enclosure interlocks prevent firing the laser with the door open, it would be even better if there was a physical lock for extra security. Overall, I'd rate it 8.5/10 and gladly recommend the Snapmaker Artisan for hobbyists, engineers, designers, and small businesses needing pro-level 3D printing, laser cutting and CNC in a sleek, integrated package. It's priced at a premium, but is an excellent value when considering the quality, features and capabilities provided. Yes, there's a learning curve - this isn't a plug-and-play toy. And the price may be out of reach for casual users. But for committed makers who will use the advanced functions, the Artisan is a compelling choice and an upgrade from entry-level 3D printers or DIY laser/CNC kits. Once mastered, it empowers endless creative projects from craft items to robotics to schematics to woodwork and much more. Ratings: 3D Printing: 7.5/10 Laser engraving/cutting: 10/10 CNC: 8.5/10 Build Quality: 10/10 Enclosure: 10/10 Software: 8/10 Ease of Assembly: 7/10 (mostly due to the time it takes) Ease of Use: 7.5/10 but will depend on your skill level. Entry level DIYers will need more time to become familiar, while veterans will have 0 issues.

I would not call myself an expert but "well versed" in the 3D Printing, CNC Routing, and CNC Laser world. I have owned multiple manufactures of each of these as individual machines and have built several CNC routers and Lasers from my own designs. Due to some life changing events (good ones), I have had to downsize my shop and elected to purchase the Snapmaker 2.0 A350T to "compromise" and use up less space and generate less noise. This machine exceeds my expectations for an "All in one" type machine. First off, the noise issues S.M. had with the first version of the 2.0 series machines has been solved with the AxxxT models. This is the quietest of ALL of the machines I have owned. 3D Printer operations: On my bench, the SM 2.0 is replacing an Ender 5 Plus and I must say this machine is much quieter and MUCH easier out of the box to printing. Probably the best 3d printer for the beginner. My previous machine wasn't hard to use necessarily but only because I have had significant experience with 3D printing. The S.M. takes ease of use to a whole new level. Laser Operation: The laser engraving module (stock) does not have a lot of power for cutting but it does a wonderful job with simple engraving. The focusing routine is somewhat tedious but the results are very much worth it. The Luban software is somewhat limited but this can be cured with using some of the open source and free products out there. However, Luban is great for the beginner to learn the essentials with especially if you stick with engraving. CNC Router: This is the one feature of the machine that is the most compromised in my opinion. However, I must say I moved from a Shapeoko to the S.M. which is like going from a pickup to a sedan. Luban is in my opinion not great except for basic engraving operations. However, using Carbide Create solves that problem. I still use Luban to send .nc file to machine. (I love the wifi feature) Another aspect I am not too fond of is the "flex" the waste board has when in the CNC Router operation. This too can be solved by some creative ideas from the www. I have added a couple of linear rails to support the front and back. With this and appropriate feeds and speeds, this machine is perfectly usable to cut much of what a hobbyist would want to cut. (What you can't cut with the laser, you can cut using the Router) Overall, I feel the best part of this machine is the flexibility to have all 3 machines in the same footprint. In my opinion, with a creative mind, this machine is the best solution for small spaces. If you live in an apartment and want to "make" stuff, this machine is worth every penny due to the ease of use, flexibility, footprint, and low noise levels. Here is my rating for each of the operations: 3D Printing: 5 Stars (Easy, Great quality, Large Print Volume) CNC Laser: 5 Stars (Remember you are buying a 1.6W laser. Don't expect it to cut much) CNC Router: 3 stars (Flexing of waste board due to mounting on linear rails. Fixable with modifications)

To start off, I broke my printer in the first week. It was user error, along with some bad slices, which were also user error while playing with different settings in different slicers. In the end I learned from my mistakes and have completely settled down to fully enjoy this printer. The reason why the J1s deserves 5 stars is due to its easy setup, speed, reliability, and quality. The Luban slicer software supports the plug-and-play aspect of this printer and has the right defaults to start off with solid test prints. It was great for getting my feet wet with IDEX printing. My biggest complaint was that the wiping wasn't super clean but the prints were easy to clean and they were otherwise smooth with no ghosting. This led me to test my other favorite slicers, which is when I started taking chances with settings. I caused something to break in the left nozzle's circuitry, which caused it to become unable to sense the bed during my troubleshooting. In fairness, once you do the initial setup/configuration there is no need to do it again with this printer for a long time. In the end I settled with using Orca Slicer and have not looked back! Setting up other slicers does take some research, but Orca really took the J1s to the next level. I have no regrets with buying this amazing printer and appreciate learning its ins and outs while tinkering with it. The fix to my problem was easy: I bought new nozzles, which is fine because I wanted to play with the .2mm and .6 mm ones anyway. The nozzle replacement was super easy! My Experience throughout all of this made me appreciate the fact that I don't have to try so hard to "dial it in." Some recommendations: The glass bed loves heat! PLA really sticks at 65 degrees on this bed but begins to curl the lower you go. For common projects, let your other printer(s) be your workhorses (i.e. parts that you're going to sand and paint anyway) and appreciate the J1s like a fine wine. Next, when things go wrong, only reset to factory settings as a LAST RESORT! Resetting binds you to the initial configuration wizard, and you will be stuck if you break the printer the way I did. Also, check out Orca slicer when you're ready to explore outside of Luban because it has settings for all the nozzles (using other slicers will require some research). Lastly, be humble and do not blame your printer... take responsibility and appreciate every misstep to be a learning opportunity. Every printer is different, and this one is definitely unique in all the best ways!

There is not enough I can say about this product, but I'll get right to the point. From packaging to product, everything is top notch. Instructions are clear and well put together. I went from box to my first CNC cutout in 2 hours. The machined parts are unparalleled in quality and craftsman ship; I truly enjoyed putting this together. I was confused with some of the description, so I'll clarify for others. Unit comes with a single 3D print head, 1.6 laser and 50W CNC cutter head. To my surprise it also comes with a spool of black PVA filament, two basswood boards and a piece of acrylic to start you out using each tool head. The software was easy to install and intuitive to operate. I was able to grasp it quickly but I'm sure for more complicated work I may use something different. I have it in a garage workspace, so sound wasn't a priority, but I consider it to be fairly quiet especially compared to the other equipment I use. I am so completely happy with my purchase.

The Snapmaker 2.0 has been a fantastic addition to my making tools! From unboxing to printing, the experience has been incredibly smooth. Assembly took about 2 hours, but the included printed instructions were clear and concise, and all the necessary tools were provided. The all-metal construction is truly impressive, giving the machine a robust and premium look. I started with the 3D printing module, and it was easy to set up. The print quality was excellent, meeting my expectations. The large build volume is a major plus, making it perfect for bigger projects like printing a full-sized helmet. A great backup for my other 3D printer. Switching to the laser module and platform was surprisingly quick, taking only about 15 minutes. After a simple calibration, I was able to cut and engrave a beautiful puzzle. The results were precise and detailed. I haven't had the chance to try the CNC module yet, but based on my positive experience with the 3D printing and laser modules, I'm confident it will perform just as well. Overall, I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a versatile all-in-one machine. I think it's a fantastic investment for hobbyists and makers!