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ULTIMAKER

ULTIMAKER S5

Printer
ULTIMAKER S5
ULTIMAKER S5
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RankOlder modelBest 3D Printers
Ranking Net Score+4+4 from reviews0 from votes
Sources16TG8 positive · 12 negative
Priced at$4,337.00

Released Mar 2020

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Older model in Best 3D Printers
Priced at$4,337.00

Released Mar 2020

Shop on AmazonShop on Google
+4Ranking net score+4 from reviews and discussions0 from votes on BettaScoreTG16 sources

The UltiMaker S5 is a dual-extrusion FDM 3D printer with a 330 x 240 x 300 mm build volume, available from May 2018 and updated with hardware changes in March 2020.

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Total +4 pts

Net positive 2

Net zero 1

Net negative 4

Sentiment
Format
69TG1
16 sources
Redditdiscussion

Thoughts About The Ultimaker S5

  • Speed-1 pts

    It's slow.

  • Materials, Multicolor & Versatility-1 pts

    The fact it's 2.35mm seriously restricts filament choice.

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It's slow. The fact it's 2.35mm seriously restricts filament choice.
Redditdiscussion

Ultimaker S5 Klipper Conversion

  • Speed+1 pts

    Now it's printing very nice and quite fast ;)

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Now it's printing very nice and quite fast ;)
Redditdiscussion

Why Is My Ultimaker S5 Just Wasting Filament By

  • Speed-1 pts

    even though the preparation takes forever

  • Materials, Multicolor & Versatility-1 pts

    this level of waste feels like too much.

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even though the preparation takes forever this level of waste feels like too much.
Redditdiscussion

Ultimaker S5 Printing Issues

  • Materials, Multicolor & Versatility-1 pts

    The main material, PLA, isn't sticking to the support properly.

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The main material, PLA, isn't sticking to the support properly.
YouTube
  • Setup & Ease of Use-5 pts

    not having a perfect workflow, not having a solid um just ability to change filament affects the people who aren't just absolute experts in the field to have a productive printer

not having a perfect workflow, not having a solid um just ability to change filament affects the people who aren't just absolute experts in the field to have a productive printer
YouTube
  • Setup & Ease of Use+5 pts

    the filament changes are instant simple zero hassle

the filament changes are instant simple zero hassle
YouTube
  • Setup & Ease of Use+5 pts

    known to be some of the easiest to use 3d printers

known to be some of the easiest to use 3d printers
Redditdiscussion

Ultimaker S5 Bed Removalmodification

  • Maintenance & Upkeep-1 pts

    I haven't been able to find any instructions, drawings, or manuals that explain how to remove the bed

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I haven't been able to find any instructions, drawings, or manuals that explain how to remove the bed
TGTom's Guidereview

tomsguide.com

  • Speed+1 pts

    This process is pretty quick, taking only a minute or so for our test model.

  • Materials, Multicolor & Versatility+1 pts

    Overall: Pro: Supports a wide range of materials

  • Software & Connectivity+1 pts

    Overall: Pro: Multiuser support

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This process is pretty quick, taking only a minute or so for our test model. Overall: Pro: Supports a wide range of materials Overall: Pro: Multiuser support
Redditdiscussion

Ultimaker S5 Printhead Is Heating Nonstop From

  • Reliability-1 pts

    the left printhead starts heating up right away and just keeps going indefinitely

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the left printhead starts heating up right away and just keeps going indefinitely
Redditdiscussion

Tree Support Settings Help Ultimaker S5

  • Materials, Multicolor & Versatility-1 pts

    the tree supports - they come out thick when using the "recommended" settings.

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the tree supports - they come out thick when using the "recommended" settings.
Redditdiscussion

This Has Been A Very Consistent Issue For Many

  • Materials, Multicolor & Versatility-1 pts

    PVA support giving many issues, despite opening and using many different rolls.

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PVA support giving many issues, despite opening and using many different rolls.
YouTube
  • Setup & Ease of Use+5 pts

    easy-to-use interface

easy-to-use interface
Redditdiscussion

Ultimaker S5 Creaking Sound

  • Noise & Fumes-1 pts

    Our Ultimaker S5 has begun making loud creaking sounds whenever it moves to the edges of the Y-axis.

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Our Ultimaker S5 has begun making loud creaking sounds whenever it moves to the edges of the Y-axis.
YouTube
  • Maintenance & Upkeep+5 pts

    The print core cleaning procedure is included in the menu of the Ultimaker S5 and will guide you through the process step by step

The print core cleaning procedure is included in the menu of the Ultimaker S5 and will guide you through the process step by step
YouTube
  • Maintenance & Upkeep-5 pts

    the ultimaker S5 had a uh little bit of trouble with its uh print head so that had to get uh rebuilt

the ultimaker S5 had a uh little bit of trouble with its uh print head so that had to get uh rebuilt

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Net negative 4

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