I had to add a thin layer of printing adhesive over the print surface to ensure a good adhesion during printing. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. The only complaints I have is the X axis wheels were way too tight from the factory, and adjusting them with the bed on is a bit of a chore, and if you take the bed off to do it, one of the leveling knobs is a bit tricky to put back on. Let’s see if the Creality Ender 2 Pro lives up to the expectations and if it manages to dethrone any of the previously mentioned 3D printers.

Automatic bed leveling (ABL) is one of the most popular upgrades for 3D printers, making it much easier to achieve a high-quality first layer for 3D prints. You will want to get the community supplied slicer profiles (Chris Bennet has a good one but I can no longer find it). Most of the times, I print models over night, but this printer is too loud for that and I had to use it during the day. The spool holder is side-mounted for better balance and less vibration than the older top mounted Ender 2.

If the nozzle is too far away the part will not adhere to the bed, if it is too close then prints will stick too well and it will not be possible to remove the finished print without damaging the bed. The belt tensioner is an easy-to-use tool that helps prevent problems such as layer shifts due to insufficient tension. and 10% infill after performing an experiment with my 3d models I make, just for the sake of saving time. On top of making it annoying to level the printer, weak springs also mean that the bed won’t stay level for long. There are much stronger yellow springs and silicon socks that fit right into it (see picture) and make it much easier to keep level.

However, Creality has come back to the old-timer and released the Ender 2 Pro, a souped-up version of the original with many of the same features seen in the newer Creality printers (e. For an even safer printing experience, you can 3D print and install this Z-axis motor mount for the Ender 2 Pro. Perhaps the easiest ABL upgrade for the Ender 2 Pro is the CR Touch, Creality’s bed leveling sensor that’s super easy to add to Creality printers running Creality-developed firmware. A heated build plate is essential when printing ABS and also reduces print warping when printing with PLA.For these materials, though, you’ll need an enclosure to get the best print quality, as these materials like to be surrounded by heat and away from air drafts. It has stronger anti-interference, faster and more stable motion performance, silent printing, and low decibel operation. If you see the facebook group for E2Pro, you will find some people have managed to break the thread inserts that hold the hotend to the X axis carriage just by dismantling and putting back the hotend. With an extra Z-axis fixed block, it can support heavier loads and lean positioning, remaining stable throughout the entire printing process. You can 3D print your own extruder knob, but sadly, we couldn’t find an extruder knob meant for the Ender 2 Pro.