MakerBot’s Best Selling 3D Printer
From one of the most established names in the desktop 3D printer world, the MakerBot Replicator (5th Gen) has been refined over five generations to create an accomplished 3D printer with extra user-friendly features.
This product has been discontinued and replaced by the MakerBot Replicator+ (Plus)
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Why choose this 3D printer?
3.5 Inch Full Colour LCD Display
On board user interface and intuitive dial create a rich user experience. Access your object library and see previews of your 3D model files. On board utilities help you set up and maintain your printer.
Smart Extruder
Easy to swap or replace. Detects filament absence and automatically pauses your print. Send notifications to MakerBot Desktop and MakerBot Mobile apps.
On Board Camera
For print monitoring and easy sharing to MakerBot Thingiverse and social networks. Accessible through MakerBot Desktop and MakerBot Mobile apps. Automatically takes reference pictures of final prints and saves them to your cloud.
Mobile Control
Free and friendly MakerBot Mobile app. Remote monitoring from on board camera feed. Receive notifications and alerts from your MakerBot Replicator 3D Printer.
4 Ways To Connect
Print by Wi-Fi, USB stick, USB cable and ethernet cable.
Optimised for PLA
Prints with 1.75mm diameter MakerBot PLA filament.
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Lets get down to detail
| PRINT TECHNOLOGY | FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING (FDM) |
|---|---|
| BUILD VOLUME | 25.2 L X 19.9 W X 15.0 H CM (7,522 CUBIC CENTIMETERS) |
| LAYER RESOLUTION | 100 MICRONS (0.1 mm) |
| FILAMENT DIAMETER | 1.75 mm |
| FILAMENT COMPATIBILITY | MAKERBOT PLA FILAMENT SMALL & LARGE SPOOL |
| NOZZLE DIAMETER | 0.4 mm |
| PRINT FILE TYPE | .MAKERBOT |
| AMBIENT OPERATING TEMPERATURE | 15-32°C [60-90°F] |
|---|---|
| STORAGE TEMPERATURE | 0-38°C [32-100°F] |
| PRODUCT DIMENSIONS | 52.8 L X 44.1 W X 41.0 H CM |
|---|---|
| SHIPPING BOX | 57.6 L X 52.1 W X 54.6 H CM |
| PRODUCT WEIGHT | 16 KG |
| SHIPPING WEIGHT | 20.8 KG (INCLUDES ACCESSORY KIT) |
| CONSTRUCTION | PC ABS WITH POWDER-COATED STEEL REINFORCEMENT |
|---|---|
| BUILD SURFACE | GLASS WITH BLUE TAPE |
| STEPPER MOTORS | 1.8° STEP ANGLE WITH 1/16 MICRO-STEPPING |
| XY POSITIONING PRECISION | 11 MICRONS (0.011 mm) |
| Z POSITIONING PRECISION | 2.5 MICRONS (0.0025 mm) |
| SOFTWARE BUNDLE | MAKERBOT DESKTOP |
|---|---|
| SUPPORTED FILE TYPES | STL, OBJ, THING, MAKERBOT |
| OPERATING SYSTEMS | WINDOWS (7+) MAC OS X (10.7+) LINUX (UBUNTU, FEDORA) |
| POWER REQUIREMENTS | 100–240V, 50–60 HZ 0.76-0.43 A, 100 W |
|---|---|
| CONNECTIVITY | WI-FI, USB, ETHERNET |
| CAMERA RESOLUTION | 320 X 240 PX |
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