How much does a 3D printer cost?

How much does a 3D printer cost
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3D printing is one of the most expensive (and addictive) creative endeavours out there, and if you're considering whether or not to invest in owning one of the best 3D printers, or if you're simply curious as to how much they can potentially cost, then I've got you covered. Whether it's printing with plastic PLA or using liquid resin materials, the costs of owning and maintaining a 3D printer can add up quickly.

It can be hard to know exactly how much you should be spending on a 3D printer, but my advice would be to first decide what you hope to gain from using it. For example, if you're planning to design and print your own models to eventually sell, then it's definitely worth investing in one of the higher-end machines (around $600+ in price) to ensure optimum print quality. You should also think about whether you need a printer with multicolour capabilities too, as this is an extra expense.

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Beth Nicholls
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Beth is Creative Bloq’s Ecommerce Writer and has the fun job of finding you the very best prices and deals on creative tech. Beth kicked off her journalistic career writing for Digital Camera World, and has since earned bylines on TechRadar too. With a Masters degree in Photography, Beth loves getting to tinker with new cameras, especially camera phones, as the resident Samsung fan on the team. Her background working as a tester for CeX let her play around with all kinds of weird and wonderful products, including robots, and she’s recently gotten into 3D printing too. Outside of CB, you’ll find her gaming on her PS5, photographing local shows under the alias Bethshootsbands, and making TikToks of her dog, Tilly.