Snapmaker Artisan 3-in-1 3D Printer Review

I'll be extra critical here because 3D printing is my area of expertise. The Snapmaker Artisan laser Engraving, CNC Carving, and 3D printer two-nozzled extruder configuration is undoubtedly its first clear advantage. This feature enables the Snapmaker Artisan to print many filaments automatically within a single run. Various materials that require different temperatures can also be utilized (such as soluble supports) because each one uses an extra nozzle and operates at a different temperature. The nozzles are also quite easy to switch out, and in a future software version of Luban, you'll be able to use two distinct nozzle types.

I have observed that Snapmaker Artisan's engraver and 3D printer updated module differs significantly from the model it replaced. The twin nozzle design, the significantly larger air inlets for efficient cooling of the heartbreak, and the print itself is immediately visible. I turned on the Snapmaker with the bed and tool head fitted, and it immediately recognized that I had set up the device for 3D printing. I followed the on-screen wizard's instructions to load each roll of the sample filament provided, and both nozzles loaded with no issues.

I've never used a printer with two nozzles before. The installation was simpler than anticipated, and the print time was naturally extended because the nozzles needed to use the purge tower for a while (which also consumes additional filament). Naturally, you may use this as a single-nozzle printer, with the choice to switch to using two nozzles at any time.

The print bed features two different usable surfaces, one on each side, which is also worth mentioning. One of them is a PEI-coated surface with texture. Most materials would benefit from this. On the bottom of your creation, it helps with adherence and masks the pattern of the first layer. The second side of our printing surface is a glossy glass surface that works well with flexible and sticky filaments like TPU.

Swapping the tool head module and build platform is tool less and takes only a few seconds, just like with the CNC Carving or Laser Engraving modes. The capped cable at the back of the enclosure is linked to the trailing power connector found at the back of the print surface. The two Bowden tubes must also be connected to the print module's top. Once more, this task requires no tools and takes 20 stress-free seconds.

The enclosure contributes to the success of printing by maintaining an appropriate ambient temperature and giving you a choice, depending on the type of filament you are using, to turn on the extractor at the conclusion of the print to remove any unfavorable odors.

The 400 x 400 x 400mm scare construction volume may be utilized in full by the Snapmaker Artisan to produce some incredibly big prints. Thank goodness, rolls heavier than 1kg may be used with filament holders of this design. This is Ideal for printing items as large as the machine can.