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3D printer running costs by type
Each page opens the cost calculator with that printer class preselected — wattage, speed, machine wear and build volume — and shows what typical prints cost.
- Entry-level bed slingerCreality Ender 3 / Ender 3 V2, Anycubic Kobra, Prusa MK3S+
- Fast bed slingerBambu Lab A1, Prusa MK4S, Creality Ender 3 V3
- Enclosed CoreXYBambu Lab P1S / X1C, Creality K1C, Prusa Core One, Qidi Q1 Pro
- Large-format FDMCreality K1 Max / K2 Plus, Elegoo Neptune 4 Max, Anycubic Kobra 3 Max
- Resin MSLAElegoo Saturn / Mars, Anycubic Photon Mono, Phrozen Sonic Mini
Cost per hour
| Printer type | Avg power | Electricity / h | Wear / h | Total / h |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level bed slinger | 120 W | $0.02 | $0.15 | $0.17 |
| Fast bed slinger | 100 W | $0.02 | $0.20 | $0.22 |
| Enclosed CoreXY | 140 W | $0.03 | $0.30 | $0.33 |
| Large-format FDM | 250 W | $0.05 | $0.40 | $0.45 |
| Resin MSLA | 60 W | $0.01 | $0.25 | $0.26 |
Electricity at $0.18 per kWh. Material and labor come on top — use the calculator for a full quote.