Creality 3D Ender-2 Pro 3D printer Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

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It’s also worth pointing out that there are no glass build plates specifically made for the Ender 2 Pro. However, you can find a compatible option by looking for 165 x 165 mm glass beds. Only the print bed adhesion could be better in some cases. If you have problems with the print bed adhesion, you should increase the print bed temperature a bit, reduce the distance between the nozzle and print bed a bit or use a tool like Magigoo or Blue Tape. Slicer OPERATION: The Ender 3 V2 has the edge in terms of operation. The color display is larger and the menu is clearer. You can also reach all important settings in no time with the Ender 2 Pro, but the menu of the Ender 3 V2 is arranged more sensibly and is nicer to look at. On the top of the printer, there’s a handy handle which makes the printer easy to move around and even carry if needed.

If you don’t mind the slightly higher price of the Ender 3 V2 and the size difference, the Ender 3 V2 is slightly ahead of the Ender 2 Pro. That’s simply because it has a larger print volume, more upgrades, and a larger community.Besides that, the adhesion when printing regular materials like PLA and PETG is not that good. I had to add a thin layer of printing adhesive over the print surface to ensure a good adhesion during printing. There’s also no heatbed insulation to improve efficiency and keep the bed temperature stable. PTFE Lined Hotend

The print object then releases almost by itself when you bend the print bed. The print bed adhesion could be a bit better but can be improved with special adhesives like Magigoo.Modern 3D printers often have a touchscreen that you can use to control the menu. Neither the Ender 2 Pro nor the Ender 3 V2 have a touchscreen and must be operated via a rotary knob. If you want to print with flexible materials like TPU, you should set the speed to 30 mm/s maximum. Higher speeds could cause filament jams or poor print quality with flexible materials. Handling I tested this feature on both 3D printers by unplugging the power cable during printing. The feature worked flawlessly on both 3D printers. Filament Sensor So if the print volume of the Ender 2 Pro is enough for you and you are mainly interested in the print quality, the Ender 2 Pro would be the cheaper choice for you. However, if you are looking for a 3D printer that you can upgrade in the future and want to keep the option open for larger objects, I would recommend the Ender 3 V2. Upgrades

Warranty is void if damage to power supply and or any other component is due to power surges etc. from loadshedding or any other electrical fault. The speeds of the standard profiles in Cura are very suitable for both 3D printers and are based on these recommended standard speeds. With both 3D printers, the respective temperature sensor sits below the actual print bed. This means that the actual temperature on the surface of the print bed is always somewhat slower than the 3D printer indicates. Therefore, you should always wait a little longer before you start printing, so that the temperature has also arrived at the surface of the print bed. Too low a print bed temperature, especially for the first layers, can lead to warping or poor print bed adhesion. Noise LevelsThis feature is not quite as spectacular, but very practical to keep the surroundings of the 3D printer tidy and clean. Both 3D printers have a tool drawer in their base that holds all the tools you need for the 3D printer. With a rotary wheel for the extruder, you can insert the filament more easily by hand. The Ender 3 V2 already has a suitable rotary wheel, the Ender 2 Pro does not. Idle power draw is around 10W. When the hotend and heatbed are heating up, the Creality Ender 2 Pro draws around 160W. After it starts printing, the power draw stabilizes to around 70W.

This saves Creality labor time and keeps the price down. But even though the assembly of the Ender 3 V2 is a bit more complicated than that of the Ender 2 Pro, it is still easy to manage. Complete assembly takes no more than 30 to 45 minutes. The most complicated part of its assembly is the X-axis with toothed belt. Print Bed Leveling Along with great features, the K1 represents Creality's relentless commitment to creators, constantly pushing the boundaries. It embodies a relentless pursuit of excellence, providing more than just a printer, but the key to innovation and limitless creativity.As you might expect from a budget 3D printer made by Creality, we get the same Creality PTFE lined hotend like in other printers like the Ender 3. You can print lower temperature filaments like PLA and PETG without issues but I recommend not going past 240C because the PTFE tube will start to degrade and start to release harmful fumes.