Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

The quality of the print with the Up Mini is very good. One of the best things about it is that the start and stop point of each layer is not at the same place so you don't get a "stitch" line on round objects like you do with other printers. This is the fourth model of 3D printer I've used. The slicing and op software made for it is good, but is limited in the settings you can change such as head temperature and bed temperature settings. But, it's very easy to use. Now for the BIG problem, the print head: I have 2 of these printers and have the same problem with both of them, so I believe it's a design weakness: The feed gear in the head isn't very robust and doesn't always feed the filament well. I've tried over 50 different rolls of filament and on both printers and have the same problem with both. Neither of my printers will feed PLA filament at all. It just makes a clicking sound and doesn't feed, so you can't get a print. For this reason only, I would not recommend the printer until they upgrade the print head feed gear mechanism. Now, one of my print heads won't feed ANYTHING, including filament made by the company. The head is under-designed and very weak. If it wasn't for the head, it would be a great printer. However, one of my printers is just a desk ornament and the company does a very poor job of support. I can't even BUY a replacement head. Maybe I'll design and build my own someday, but don't have the time right now. I've got several Flashforge printers and they ALL work really well and I've never had a problem with feeding. So, for just a few dollars more, I'd get the Flashforge and you can feed ANY 1.75mm filament with it and get a bigger build plane.