![]() ![]() With some care, the wires can be routed out of the way. One tie-wrap was included, but you may want to use more. Wire management is non-existent on this model. The filament is simply pulled out of the Bowden tube after heating the nozzle. ![]() While compressing the extruder lever, filament is slid into the Bowden tube until it comes out of the preheated nozzle. ![]() A different placement of the extruder would solve this problem. This will lead to problems and I suggest padding of some type. The Bowden tube and wires to heat the print head rub on the side of the frame just above the extruder. Be sure the T nuts are turned horizontally to lock behind the 2040 extruded aluminum beams. The all-metal filament feeder is screwed into an upright with a type of T nut. I believe M8x30 screws here would be a better choice. I noted that these screws didn't go all the way into the threads in the frame, so I purchased a replacement screw 5 mm longer. While installing the Z axis frame, I cranked a little too hard on one of the cap screws and it started to strip the threads in the frame. This takes only a few minutes ,and the picture book instructions were quite adequate. Assembly is needed, but it's fairly easy because the three main assemblies are simply screwed together with the four upright beams. The printer came well packed in soft foam. My choice of this model was largely influenced by its cubic structure, which appeared very solid. I found an updated model with the all-metal feeder and quieter motors and electronics for $399 with a $40 discount available at the time. After doing some online shopping and lots of comparisons, I settled on the Creality Ender 5 Pro. With the higher price of the Ultimaker2+, I decided to experiment with a much cheaper 3D printer. Living in Michigan in the summer and Florida in the winter made transporting the 3D printer between the two places inconvenient. The Ultimaker 2+ gets top reviews and I have found it to be a very fine 3D printer, which makes a good standard for comparison. This is the second 3D printer I've owned. The Creality Ender 5 Pro is a great 3D printer and one I can highly recommend. ![]()
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