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The original post: /r/3dprinting by /u/ThadVladChad on 2024-12-28 20:48:33.

I got a hold of 2 XYZ 3D printers from an auction (A partpro200 xtcs and a Davinci 1.0a).

I set up the Partpro200 xtcs and printed one of those Calicats, which worked fine. However, the product's filament limitation has given me basically a ticking timebomb, as I only have one spool of the proprietary XYZ filament.

I would like to learn some ways to remedy this issue and bypass the whole filament fiasco if possible, or am I simply SOL?

I emailed the company to see if they could accommodate me. I see they went out of business (I think I know why) but so far nothing but radio silence from their service department.

These are the first printers I bought and it has kind of turned me off regarding the whole hobby. I would love to hear ideas of what I should do and where I should go from here, thanks.