The original post: /r/3dprinting by /u/aexys85 on 2025-01-02 09:35:30.
Good morning (if it happens to be morning where you are )
I ve posted this already in the Ultimaker Subreddit, but wanted to ask a bigger audience. Thank you in Advance
I have a question regarding my “old” 3D printer. Back in 2017, I bought an Ultimaker 3, but to be honest, I barely used it. Life got in the way, and I never really found the time to dive into 3D printing properly. I was super enthusiastic, but in the end, I only made six or seven prints. Since then, it has just been sitting unused in my office.
Back then, the availability of tutorials wasn’t great, and my knowledge in the field was basically nonexistent. To be honest, that hasn’t changed much, but I really want to improve.
I want to give 3D printing another shot because it still interests me—especially now that there’s way more content available to guide beginners step by step.
I’m wondering if I should give the Ultimaker another chance or if I should switch to a much newer model like the Bambu Lab P1S. I couldn’t find any listings for an Ultimaker 3 on eBay, so I have no idea what it’s worth or if anyone would even want one. Either way, my first step would likely be getting the Ultimaker up and running again. Does anyone have a tutorial for “reviving” it?
I’ve also read that the Ultimaker requires a specific filament size—is that true? Back then, I only used the spools that came with it.
Compared to much newer PLA printers, how does the Ultimaker 3 stack up in terms of quality and speed?
I’d be super grateful for any insights since I’m essentially starting from scratch. Thanks so much in advance, and I hope you all have a great day! :)