We print on our machines every day and are often asked: "which printer should I buy?". Here is our honest answer – from a first printer at PLN 1,000 to professional equipment.
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≈ PLN 3,300 (Combo with AMS ≈ PLN 4,300)
An enclosed, fast CoreXY printer that just works. Great quality out of the box, automatic calibration and an optional AMS unit for multi-colour printing. If we had to recommend one printer for home and business – this is it.
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≈ PLN 1,500 (Combo with AMS lite ≈ PLN 2,200)
An open bed-slinger with a full-size build volume. Quiet, auto-calibrating, with an optional 4-colour upgrade. Ideal for PLA, PETG and TPU – to start with and to keep for years.
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≈ PLN 1,000
The easiest way to get into 3D printing. Small, affordable and surprisingly precise. Enough for gadgets, PLA figurines, small spare parts and learning.
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≈ PLN 1,300
A surprisingly mature enclosed CoreXY printer at the price of open designs. A hardened nozzle and enclosure let you print carbon-fibre filaments. The best pick on a tight budget.
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≈ PLN 5,000 (kit ≈ PLN 4,200)
An enclosed CoreXY from Czech maker Prusa Research – open-source firmware, spare parts available for years and excellent support in Europe. For people who value reliability and repairability.
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≈ PLN 9,500
A large dual-nozzle printer with an actively heated chamber and an optional laser module. Print soluble supports or combine materials in one part. A work tool, not a toy.
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≈ PLN 6,000
A large-format CoreXY with a heated chamber and a multi-colour system included. Great for cosplay helmets, models and big enclosures that would need splitting on smaller printers.
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≈ PLN 3,400
An actively heated chamber (up to about 65°C) at a mid-range price. A good choice for nylon, PC, ASA and composites – materials for parts that do real work.
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≈ PLN 2,000
A resin printer with a 16K screen – detail FDM cannot match. Great for figurines, wargaming and jewellery. Mind the ventilation, gloves and a wash & cure station.
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≈ PLN 20,000
The standard in dental labs, design studios and R&D departments. Very fast, repeatable, with a huge library of certified resins. We use it in our own studio.
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FDM for functional parts, prototypes and large objects. Resin (SLA/MSLA) for figurines and fine detail.
An enclosed chamber keeps temperature stable – essential for ABS, ASA and nylon. Open frames are fine for PLA.
180 mm is enough for gadgets, 250 mm is the sweet spot, 350 mm for helmets and large models.
Up to PLN 1,500 – a great start. PLN 3,000–5,000 – a printer for years. Above that – a work tool.
Not sure yet? Print with us first.
Order FDM and SLA prints, compare quality and materials – then decide whether to buy. We are also happy to advise on choosing a printer.
FAQ
We recommend the Bambu Lab A1 mini (about PLN 1,000) or the Bambu Lab A1 (about PLN 1,500) if you need a bigger build volume. Both are easy to use and calibrate themselves.
FDM is cheaper, cleaner and versatile – for parts, gadgets and prototypes. Resin gives far more detail (figurines, miniatures) but needs ventilation, gloves and post-processing.
If you print regularly – yes. For a few prints a year, large or engineering parts, or urgent jobs, ordering a 3D printing service is cheaper and faster.
No. No manufacturer or shop pays for a place in this ranking and we use no affiliate links. Our opinions are based on our studio experience.