Official Creality Ender 3 3D Printer Fully Open Source with Resume Printing Function DIY Printers Build Volulme 8.66x8.66x9.84 inch
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Model: Ender 3
Features
- Resume Printing Function: no worry to the immediate power outage or electric circuit error, Ender 3 has the ability to resume printing even after a power outage or lapse occurs, you can continue to print
- Creality Ender 3 3d printer, it is the most basic 3d printer model, more students and beginners can learn the 3d printer by this model, it can help to excercise your hands-on skills. It comes with several assembled parts, you need about 2 hours to assemble
- Advanced Extruder Technology: Ender 3 upgraded extruder greatly reduces plugging risk and bad extrustion; V-shape with POM wheels make it move noiseless, smoothly and durable
- Safety Protected Power Supply: Only needs 5 minutes for hot bed to reach 100 degree. Note: This Ender 3 3d printer just can print via sd card, or connect with the computer, it cant print via connecting with your phone
- Strict Test: Strict testing for key components before delivery and supports available. Kindly remind, to make sure the printer can power on normally without power off automatically, please check the side of the power supply and see whether the power supply voltage is 115V? You can have a look at the side of the power supply to confirm this point
Specs & Other Info
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Comgrow |
| Build Material | High-quality Aluminum |
| Measurements | 16.14"L x 16.54"W x 18.31"H |
| Weight | Approximately 14.6 lbs |
| Compatible Devices | Primarily Laptops and PCs |
| Current Manufacturing Status | Still in Production |
| Model Number | Ender 3 |
| Product Release Date | March 27, 2018 |
| Manufacturer | Creality 3D |
| Place of Manufacture | China |
| Product Rankings | #1,597 in Industrial & Scientific, #2 in 3D Printers |
| Customer Satisfaction Ratings | Averaging 4.3 out of 5 stars from 14,341 reviews |
Frequently asked questions
Fully Open Source means that all of the Ender 3's design files and software are publicly accessible. This allows for easy modifications and customizations of the printer. It also cultivates a community where users can share their improvements and learnings.
The Resume Printing Function allows the Ender 3 3D Printer to recover from power outages, disruptions or pauses without losing progress on the current print. It resumes the print from where it left off, saving time and reducing wasted materials.
The Ender 3 3D printer has a print size of 8.66x8.66x9.84 inches. This refers to the maximum dimensions of an object that the printer can print.
Yes, the Ender 3 3D Printer is designed for DIY. It comes as a kit that you assemble yourself, which gives you a great understanding and control of the mechanics of your 3D printer. It's a great choice for enthusiasts and makers who want to learn more about 3D printing.
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The product is a 3D printer that is highly valued for its price and offers good quality prints. However, it seems to require significant adjustment and maintenance time, with some users suggesting multiple upgrades. Despite minor issues and a steep learning curve, reviewers found that the printer will yield great results once properly calibrated and adjusted.
Pros
- 💰 Good value for money.
- 👍 Everything bolts up and works as expected.
- 🔧 Comes with spare parts.
- 💻 Offers a good selection of software for handling STL files.
- 😊 Results in high-quality prints.
Cons
- 📚 Poor assembly instructions.
- 💳 Uses a micro SD card, which is inconvenient to use frequently.
- 👎 Some stock parts may need to be replaced.
- 📏 Requires extra time for adjustments and calibrations.
Should I Buy It?
Yes, especially if you're a bit tech-savvy and don't mind putting in some time to fine-tune the setup. While it requires patience to learn its quirks, the end product seems to be worth the effort. Expect to spend some time on setup and adjustments, but once that’s complete it's a strong and reliable 3D printer.
Model: Ender 3 V3 SE
I am very happy with my Ender 3 V3 SE. It is my first 3D printer, having some experience with them in the past. This printer performed to an excellent standard and required very little setup out of the box. Unfortunately, the SE does not talk to the Creality Print software, and does not have WiFi or Ethernet network connectivity. Basic functionality is through physically moving an SD-card from your computer to the SD slot on the printer. It has a USB-C outlet that can be connected with a data cable to a computer and communicated serially with COM ports and the CH340 communications driver, it’s not complicated, but it’s not a straightforward process. After about 50 prints or so, the bearings on the Y axis optical rails came loose and resulted in a bed wobble that could register on the Richter scale. I upgraded the Y axis and X axis to linear guide rails, I do believe these upgrades are wholly necessary if you wish to print at the printers upper accelerations for any extended period of use. Changing filaments is a breeze with the direct drive extruder, I have printed in PLA, TPU, and PETG all with very good quality, adjusting settings along the way. If you enjoy tinkering, and learning how FDM printers work, how slicers and gcode work, and want a less expensive start to the hobby I would highly recommend the SE printer. I have also heard good things about its sister the KE.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2026 by Mike Herzog
Model: Ender 3
The Ender 3 marked my entry into the 3D-printing world, and I love it! The 3D printer has been a godsend! If you're also newbie and searching for advice, here's my brief take on the Ender 3. It's awesome! The Ender 3 arrives in pieces that you must assemble. Since it is essentially a robot, assembly can seem overwhelming at first, but if you take it one step at a time, you'll be printing in no time. I found the printed instructions accompanying the unit to be more sizzle than steak, but, fortunately there are several videos on YouTube that make assembly a breeze. Believe it or not, assembling the unit yourself is beneficial because it familiarizes you with the device. It will allow you to easily make the minor adjustments that 3D printers often require. My wife and I have found that 3D printing comes with somewhat of a steep learning curve, but it's fun. YouTube and websites such as "all3DP dot com" have proven themselves to be life savers. The most common adjustments you'll make while 3D printing is "bed leveling." In truth, though, you're not actually "leveling" the print bed, but rather you're ensuring that the print nozzle is uniformly distanced from the bed (the print surface) on all its 4 corners. The nozzle needs to be super close, too. ...not about an inch or two away from the print bed, but rather it needs to be no further than the thickness of a piece of paper. Crazy, huh? When my wife and I printed a test file provided by Creality (the manufacturer), we frankly sat mesmerized at the unit's precision. It was like staring into a campfire and getting lost in the flames. The nozzle just zipped back and forth across the print bed leaving tiny bits of corn-based "plastic" one layer at a time, and eventually (over time) created a cat/dog thingy. In search of more things to print, we settled on two websites with tons of 3D-printable files that are very often free to download. The websites are "thingiverse dot com" and "cults3d dot com". The latter site takes longer to load, but seems to have more options. Creality has one too, but I haven't really checked it out yet. It's important to note that the files you download from such websites are *.stl files, whereas the Ender 3 needs *.gcode files. To make the file conversion, we downloaded a piece of software called Cura. It appears to be the best (free) software on the market for "slicing" 3D files into *.gcode files. That too has a steep learning curve, complete with complicated settings. But fortunately there are lots of tutorials online along with settings you can copy from experts. I mostly rely on "all3DP dot com" for that. After a while, we decided to invent our own designs and then print them into existence. In my opinion, the cat's meow -- the best and easiest 3D design application -- is Fusion360. It has a limited free version for students and schools, but otherwise it's quite pricey. My wife then found free, open-sourced design software called FreeCAD. We love it, and haven't turned back since. The filament we prefer is PLA. In our experience, PLA produces little to no fumes and it's guilt-free because it's corn-based and biodegradable. It should be noted, though, that not all PLA is created equally. This is primarily because (according to what I've read) pigments affect the PLA in different ways. So, when I order PLA from Amazon, I always look for the PLA with the most and highest reviews. Then, I refer upon their temperature recommendations. Overall, we absolutely love the Ender 3. At under $200, it's extremely affordable, and the process of printing things into existence can be (in my experience) somehow transformative. And if you find yourself confused about something, take my advice by not wasting time by trying to figure it out for yourself. Just refer to the experts on any of the websites I mentioned so, later on, you can focus on things that really matter...like design. Note: the bearing on a little fan went out. So, I reached out to Comgrow, they got back to me immediately, and now a new fan is on the way. No fuss no muss. Finally, at the risk of getting to personal, I'm a disabled veteran who benefits from focusing on tangible things. The process of 3D printing has proven itself to be such a godsend in that regard, that I think the VA should seriously explore ways of getting more vets 3D printing. I hope this helped newbies like me. Happy printing!
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Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2022 by Louie Cruz
Model: Ender 3
EDIT: I've been using this printer for a while now, and I still absolutely love the printer for the price. There are very few desktop 3D printers out there that will give you good/great quality prints for the price you pay. That being said, I would HIGHLY recommend buying this printer from Comgrow or another reseller like them with good customer support. I've tried contacting Creality directly multiple times about issues and even about purchasing a new printer through them directly (The CR-10S Pro to be exact), and I've received absolutely NO reply back.. I can't imagine where I would be with this printer if I had purchased it through Creality directly instead of through Comgrow/Amazon like I did. Comgrow has continued to support me with my Ender 3, and they've replied to my other inquiries with very little delay. I would 100% recommend Comgrow as the first choice of seller when you're looking at buying an Ender 3. Creality support could use a lot of help in their support department. INITIAL REVIEW: If you're looking for a cheap introduction into 3D printing and don't mind doing a little tinkering to get your prints looking smooth, LOOK NO FURTHER! This printer has gone beyond my expectations both in quality and ease-of-use. I ran into some slight issues, but after contacting Amazon support about them, they assured me that Comgrow would correct any issues I had with the machine. Assembling the printer took me a little bit of time. I spent a few hours putting this kit together before I printed my first test. I would encourage everyone who buys this kit to take their time and make sure everything you're putting together is assembled and tightened correctly. The instructions included are very "barebone". There is a paper you unfold with illustrated instructions on how to assemble everything and in what order to do so. I highly recommend following along with an assembly video on YouTube as you're looking at this paper ("Teaching Tech" has some really helpful videos on the Ender 3). Having someone visually walk you through it while also looking and reading the instructions included was incredibly helpful for me. ASSEMBLY TIPS: - When sliding the X-axis bar down into place and through the Z-axis rod, check to make sure it's level with your printers base (Take a ruler and measure the distance from the left side base to the bottom of the X-axis bar on the left side. Measure again on the right side and make sure those measurements are the same). If not, try adjusting your X-axis bar or tightening the nuts on the X-axis wheel bearings. - After assembling the printer, see if your bed wobbles. If it's REALLY easy to wobble the bed, take the included wrench that came with the printer and tighten the 2 eccentric nuts on the underside of the printers bed (they are the 2 on the right side). Check the wobble again, and slowly keep tightening the nuts until your print bed is more stable. - DON'T FORGET TO PLUG THE SD CARD THEY INCLUDE WITH THE PRINTER INTO YOUR COMPUTER AND CHECK ALL OF THE FOLDERS AND FILES INSIDE FOR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. (The USB included is a micro usb adapter if your computer doesn't support micro SD cards) After assembling the printer and running some test prints, I had a small issue with the print bed itself being slightly warped. The middle of my bed was slightly warped inwards; leaving the outer parts of my prints squished perfectly, but the middle parts of the print wouldn't stick to the print bed. This issue wasn't major, but larger prints that the Ender 3 claims it can do were't printing with any success. I contacted Amazon Support and after explaining the issue they assured me that Comgrow was happily willing to resolve the issue by sending me a glass print bed. The thick glass needed larger binder clips, but otherwise fixed my issue with the warped center. My prints since then have been very successful. After daily use of the printer for a few weeks, my extruder cooling fan started to whine and buzz when my machine was turned on. I took the fan shroud off and cleaned any excess plastic strings that might have been caught in the fan, but even then the fan was still making a loud noise when in use. Again, I contacted Amazon Support and again they didn't let me down! I found a replacement fan that was also sold on Amazon and they immediately sent me that so I could replace my original fan. The replacement fan fixed my issue perfectly and I haven't had any issues with it since. I've installed a few upgrades for the printer since buying it such as the EZABL auto leveling sensor, OctoPi, all-metal extruder, and firmer bed springs. All of these are upgrades I would recommend for the Ender 3, but NONE of them are necessary for this printer to produce amazing results. They were worth it to me, purely to make it easier to use and for faster print speeds without sacrificing quality. I use "Simplify 3D" as my slicer now and would highly recommend that program if you're printing often, but Cura is included on the micro SD card and I had great results with that. I used the CR-10 default settings on Cura and adjusted the print bed size in the program to 220x220x250 to match the Ender 3's build plate. I adjusted more settings such as speed and wall thickness as I printed more tests. There are also posts on the Ender 3 Facebook group and Youtube with other users slicer profiles you can use. Pros: - Extremely inexpensive introduction into 3D printing. - Simple, open design. Incredibly easy to maneuver around and work on when assembling or installing upgrades. - Other than not having auto bed leveling stock, this printer easily competes with printers that are $500+. I had better results and less headaches with this Ender 3 immediately after assembling than I did with my 2 previous 3D printers that were both in the $600-$800 price range. - Open source. All you need is an Arduino Uno and you can flash your firmware to add upgrades or simply change your firmware settings to simplify bed bed leveling. - You aren't stuck with one brand of filament. The Ender 3 allows you to any 1.75mm filament available. I mainly stick with Hatchbox PLA and Solutech 3D PLA, but the option to explore other brands and types of filament is really nice to have. Flexible/specialty filaments may require an upgraded extruder though. - Comgrow seems more than happy to resolve any issues that the Ender 3's can sometimes have. Cons: - Parts, like the print bed, can be slightly loose after assembling. Make sure to tighten everything up if you're noticing any layering issues. - The extruder fan they used in the stock Ender 3 will probably need to be replaced eventually if you're printing quite often. They could probably use a higher quality fan when sending these out initially, in my opinion. - The metal base of the print bed can be warped, even right from the start. Upgrading to a glass print bed or auto bed leveling is highly recommended for good quality prints if you're noticing first layer issues. Even with a glass bed things can be a little warped. ***Just a heads up, check for bed warping as soon as you receive and assemble your printer (while you're still in the Amazon return window). It'll save you a lot of time in the long run if you need to get a new bed or printer before printing heavily or spending hours on troubleshooting. Overall, I'm beyond impressed with this 3D printer. Especially considering its price. It was a perfect printer to learn and improve my knowledge of 3D printing with. Amazon and Comgrow have also exceeded my expectations when it comes to their customer service. I bought a product with certain specifications, and they've definitely put in the effort to make sure that's what I received. Again, I'd recommend this to ANYONE looking for a cheap way to get into 3D printing. It's such a rewarding hobby! :D
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Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2018 by Brandon Kovash Brandon Kovash