Prusa · 2023
Print cost on the Prusa MK4
The MK4 is Prusa's evolution of the proven cartesian platform, now with a high-flow Nextruder, loadcell-driven first layer and a 32-bit mainboard. The Swiss-army-knife of 3D printers: easy to repair, easy to upgrade, generous spare-part availability.
Specs
- Average power
- 120 W
- Useful life
- 25,000 h
- Build volume
- 250 × 210 × 220 mm
- Best for
- Professionals
Example calculation
For a 50 g part in PLA, 6 h print time and 8% failure rate. Currency follows your selection at the top.
- Filament$1.10
- Energy$0.13
- Amortization$0.12
- Failures (8%)$0.11
- Unit Cost$1.46
- Final Consumer Price (3× / 6% / 2%)$6.34
Filaments that print well on the Prusa MK4
Every material the Prusa MK4 handles reliably, grouped by what makes it compatible. Click any to open the calculator with that filament selected.
Standard filaments
Everyday materials — the Prusa MK4 prints them stock without tuning or hardware mods.
Flexible filaments (direct drive)
Direct-drive extrusion on the Prusa MK4 gives flexible materials the control Bowden setups can't.