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Affordable 3D Printers for Your Home!

The history of 3D printing goes back to the era of the 1980s when the technology for the first-ever 3D printer was patented; it was subsequently released for commercial use. However, it was not until the 2000s that 3D printers became viable and compact enough to be used for common purposes, such as in households. Only in this past decade have they picked up the trend in India, and today you don’t have to shell out lakhs of Rupees to own a 3D printer. You can easily find options for additive manufacturing today, out of which we have listed out the top 5 3D printers you can have a look at and buy for yourself.

Top 5 3D Printers You Can Purchase in India

1. WOL3D Ender 3 Original DIY 3D Printer with Resume Function and Easy to Assemble

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WoL (World of Lilliput 3D likes to call themselves the manufacturers of some of the best 3D printers and their equipment in India, and rightly so; they’ve really made a name for themselves in this sector, which is why we’ve selected this affordable 3D printer by them for our first choice.

For such a price tag, it comes with amazing features, which include a V-slot Prusa I3 frame, which takes its compactness to another level; quick assembly, which can be done in half an hour to one hour; print resumption even in cases of a power outage; power-cut protection for overheating; CNC machining, which makes sure every piece is printed with high precision. Moreover, the V-Slot with POM wheel patented technology makes your printing experience noise-less and extremely smooth!

The product’s dimensions are 220 x 220 x 250 mm for printing size, 440 x 410 x 465 mm for the machine size, and the overall package weighs around 8.6 kg. This printer is ideal for students and people who are looking to buy their first 3D printing device. It can be bought for approx. Rs. 15,999 from Amazon.

2. Flashforge Finder 3D Printer by WOL3D

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Another excellent entry-level 3D printer by WoL 3D; with this option, you won’t even have to assemble it either, as it almost comes ready-made, and you can start making things 15 minutes after you open it!


This printer’s unique selling point is its ease-of-use, which has been made possible with features such as a 3.5-inch touchscreen panel for quick control, USB stick compatibility, 2nd generation Wi-Fi connection, and filament run-out detection. Those who hate the hassle of wires are definitely doing to love it as all wires have carefully been hidden, to give it a neat look.

All-in-all, this is an excellent 3D printer for home use, which can even be used by kids under proper guidance. Its dimensions are 42 x 42 x 42 cm, and weighs about 11 kg. You can purchase it from Amazon for about Rs. 31,999.

3. Official Creality Series (CR-10S Pro V2)

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This one can be said to be an advanced version of the Ender 3 (the first product on this list), which comes with a colour touch screen panel and wonderful User Interface for easy control, and lots of amazing specs, which are discussed below.

It takes printing precision to a wholly different level, as it comes with Bill Touch Automatic Levelling Device; a sensitive sensor, which even detects transparent material and notifies you every time there is a shortage of printing material. What sets it apart from others is the High-quality Extrusion Mechanism, which enables a really smooth feeding, making sure the printing quality is top-notch every time! Additionally, a PTFE tube with high-resistance to temperature is also installed to ensure fantastic printing texture.

Its dimensions 63.91 x 54.79 x 32.99 cm, weighs about 18 kg and is available for purchase on Amazon for Rs. 54,999.

4. 3IDEA - BIBO 3D Printer Dual Extruder Laser Engraving Sturdy Frame Wi-Fi Touch Screen Cut Printing Time in Half Filament Detect Demountable Glass Bed

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Our next choice is for advanced users who want to take their household 3D printing to the next level. This 3D printer by 3IDEA is a laser one, which, as you might have guessed, enables one to laser-print on a variety of materials such as wood, plastic, leather, etc.

Other crucial features of this product are Automatic Filament Detection, which is a handy feature for making bigger objects as it notifies you and pauses the process in between when the filament runs out. Then there is copy printing (through dual extruders), which allows you to print two similar objects, allowing you to cut down the printing time to half; It also has dual colour printing. It is Wi-Fi enabled, which allows you to print directly from your phone too! Other connectivity options include USB and SD Card.

Last but not least, it allows you to continue printing in case there was a power cut or you had to stop printing for any reason. Its dimensions are 214 x 186 x 160 mm, and it weighs about 18 kg. You can buy it from Amazon for Rs. 64,800 (approx.).

5. MakerBot Replicator+ 3D Printer

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Our last product on this list is meant for professionals and small businesses. However, if you have the budget, you can definitely give it a try, as it truly is one of the best 3D printers out there.

Replicator+ comes with a build capacity of 11.6 x 7.6 x 6.5 inches, ideal for printing medium-large-sized items. Other specifications and features are as follows: an LCD, with an on-board camera for you to actively monitor the printing activity; for connectivity, it includes USB 2.0, 802.11g Wi-Fi, and 10/100 Ethernet; easily controllable via MakerBot Print software and MakerBot Mobile, and it is also cloud-enabled which essentially allows you to print anything from anywhere, provided your device is properly configured. For designers and professionals, there is an additional MakerBot Tough PLA Filament, which allows you to print extremely durable and high-strength prototypes.

In a nutshell, one can blindly go for this 3D printer if they have the budget to do so! The product’s dimensions are 20.8 X 17.4 X 16.2 inches, and it weighs about 18.3 kg. You can purchase it from Tanotis for about Rs. 3,00,000.

Start Printing Amazing Stuff with Your New 3D Printer!

A 3D printer may seem as if it is child’s play to use, but it cannot be the case in some areas. There are several technicalities involved; so, if you’re new to the world of 3D printing, research well into how to setup your product, what are the products you can and you cannot make with your printer, and get yourself familiar with the dos and don'ts of using a 3D printer before you start printing your first item!

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Parth Kohli
Parth has been writing for BP-Guide India for well over a year. He is a budding entrepreneur and an avid learner, pursuing his education in business management (B.B.A.) from one of the central institutions in India. He is presently working on projects based on e-learning and digital marketing. In his spare time, he likes to read and write on various niches, such as the latest developments in sciences, technologies, cyberspace, among many other domains and topics.

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3D Printers that You can Conveniently Use at Home

A 3D Printer can be used for various purposes. Students, scholars and even those wanting to make a business pitch or a presentation can do so with the help of prototypes made using a 3D Printer. Therefore, when selecting a 3D Printer, you should choose one with the utmost convenience. Look for specs such as Wi-Fi connectivity, Bluetooth and SD support. Added functions such as print resumption if there is power outages and even the size or printing mechanics. There are 3D Printers that are huge enough to support printing huge objects. Some use laser-print technology thus, capable to print on a variety of materials. Above are the top 5 3D Printers you can go for today.