Makerbot Replicator Plus

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Pros:

Easy to use, Very good print quality, User-friendly yet powerful software, Prints via USB, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi, and from a USB thumb drive, Safe design for an open-frame printer, Relatively quiet
Good quality print, Very fast printin, Excellent software

Cons:

Printer setup through MakerBot Mobile app can be tricky, Somewhat pricey filament
No support for third-party filament, Some print glitche, Rather expensive

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Last revision on November 9, 2018

Reviewers Liked

Easy to use, Very good print quality, User-friendly yet powerful software, Prints via USB, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi, and from a USB thumb drive, Safe design for an open-frame printer, Relatively quiet
Good quality print, Very fast printin, Excellent software

Reviewers Didn't Like

Printer setup through MakerBot Mobile app can be tricky, Somewhat pricey filament
No support for third-party filament, Some print glitche, Rather expensive

Expert reviews and ratings

With this 6th generation, MakerBot has fixed some major issues and upgraded some key aspects of its technology with the latest version of its flagship desktop 3D printer, the Replicator+. You can buy it through Makerbot directly if you're in the US. Us...

By Digital Arts Online on January 01, 2017

The MakerBot Replicator+ 3D printer is a marked upgrade over its predecessor, offering better speed, a larger build area, and workflow solutions for...

By PC Mag on October 30, 2016

The Replicator+ is a serious piece of 3D printing kit. It produces good quality prints at an impressive speed, and the software that runs the printer is easy to use and can run multiple devices. That would make it a great pick for a school or college...

By Tom's Guide on October 26, 2016

In terms of print quality, the Replicator+ is good but as with all single build material machines, you need to trade off the surface finish against the faces or surfaces that you have in contact with the build platform and supports.Makerbot has done a...

By develop3d.com on February 09, 2017

Each time I receive a MakerBot 3D printer, I hold high hopes for its success. It's an expensive desktop machine that boasts a lot of thoughtful engineering and high-tech bells and whistles.Unfortunately, in the two areas that count most -- print speed...

By Computerworld on December 28, 2016