MakerBot Replicator 2X

The dual-extruder MakerBot's Replicator 2X 3D printer produces good-quality objects using two colors. But it's best suited for advanced users who are willing to roll up their sleeves and perform some potentially tricky repairs if need be.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
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Product details

  • For 3D printing experts who want to explore the frontiers of 3D printing
  • A full-featured desktop 3D printer with experimental dual extrusion that is optimized for printing 
with MakerBot ABS Filament
  • Create professional-quality, high-resolution prototypes and complex models
  • Print in two colors through precisely aligned dual nozzles, without swapping filament or pausing your print
  • Be ready for cutting-edge developments in ABS filament technology and multi-material 3D printing

PROS

+ Dual extruders for two-color 3D printing.
+ User-friendly software.
+ Prints from SD cards.
+ Detailed user manual.

CONS

- Unwieldy LCD and keypad control combo.
- Frequent nozzle clogs during our tests.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on June 23, 2014
The dual-extruder MakerBot's Replicator 2X 3D printer produces good-quality objects using two colors. But it's best suited for advanced users who are willing to roll up their sleeves and perform some potentially tricky repairs if need be.
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