What 3D printer should a beginner buy?

For most beginners, a modern plug-and-play printer like a Bambu Lab A1 Mini or Prusa MK4S is the best first choice, it auto-calibrates and prints well out of the box. Take our quiz to match a printer to your budget, print size, and how much tinkering you want to do.

What if my new 3D printer breaks?

You're not on your own. Whichever printer you buy, Forgely repairs any brand at $65/hr at both our Roy and Murray, Utah stores. $65/hr flat rate with a $65 minimum, and the first hour includes a 15-minute diagnostic. We call with a parts quote before proceeding. Parts billed separately at cost.

Does Forgely sell 3D printers in store?

Come talk to us at either Utah store, we can help you choose the right printer and order it in, and we stock the Forgely PLA to get you printing. And because we repair any brand at $65/hr ($65 minimum), you have local backup from day one.

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Which Printer
Should You Buy?

Answer five quick questions and we’ll recommend the right 3D printer for you. Whichever you buy, Forgely repairs any brand at $65/hr at both Utah stores, you’re never stuck.

Printer buying quiz

What do you mainly want to print?

Toys & miniaturesFunctional / engineering partsCosplay & large propsA bit of everything (first printer)Production / print farm

What's your budget?

Budget, under $300Mid, $300–700Premium, $700+

How big do your prints need to be?

Small (desk gadgets, minis)Medium (most projects)Large (helmets, panels)

How much tinkering do you want to do?

Just works, plug and playA little tuning is fineI love to wrench on it

Which materials do you want to run?

Mostly PLA / PETGABS/ASA & higher-temp (enclosed)

Answer all 5 to see your recommendation.