Elegoo Neptune 3 Pro

Very frustrating but probably a good machine after repairs – My initial review is below. I just want to update things. I did get it working properly, but Elegoo claimed the fault was just a normal part of setup. But it wasn't mentioned in the instructions or any videos I found. Nevertheless, this is a really good machine. I don't use it often but it's saved me a lot of work. When I want use it, it just… Read more

starts and prints accurately for hours at a time. What more could I want?

Original review below.

I seem to be the only person on the internet who got one of these 3D printers that wasn't perfect out of the box. It is widely praised as the best 3D printer for beginners. My experience means I can only give it two stars, but now I seem to have fixed it I think it's going to be an excellent machine, which will last a long time. Other people unpack these printers assemble them in 15 minutes and then produce perfect prints. My experience was different. There are several adjustments to make, which other people don't mention. Worse than that, my machine was assembled with some not-really-adjustable guide wheels tightened up so much it could never work. So, it cost me some failed prints, some wasted filament and a lot of frustration. There were no answers on the web, just people who didn't know much making stuff up. In the end, would I recommend it? Based on all the great reviews and on the features for the price, I guess I would. I don't suppose the other manufacturers have perfect quality control either.