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Not OP, but own 2 printers. The Creality Ender models are a solid bet.

If you can spare a little more cash, the Prusa MK3s is probably best bang for buck, but the Prusa Mini is great as well if you need smaller build volume.

I own a Prusa and despite not having done any maintenance in ages and it vibrating and making noises like crazy (due to said lack of maintenance), I still get near 100% success printing on it. They also offer fantastic customer support.



What kind of maintenance is needed?


In a nutshell: a lot.

You need to ensure all screws are tight from time to time. Belts need to have enough but not too much tension. Bearings need cleaning and re-lubing. Leadscrews ditto. Nozzle needs unclogging and replacing every now and then. Fans must be kept as dust-free as possible. Print bed needs wiping frequently with 99%+ isopropanol, eventually a wipe with acetone (if PEI; glass only needs alcohol but you need to ensure it's squeaky clean). Plastic parts can break or sag and need reprinting and replacing.

I'm sure I've missed something but you get the idea.




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