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03-04-2014, 01:54 PM #11
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Yikes, thanks for the info. I'm somewhat leaning towards the Ultimaker 2 now because of Jay's post in the Zortrax forum (see below). Apparently, they have no intention of supporting g-code, or other software options... from what I understand, and anyone please correct me if I'm wrong, you're stuck with their Z-Suite slicer. There's also the fact that they'll not be offering the ability to print without a raft, and some other obstacles here and there with their proprietary tech. These are definitely deal breakers, especially being locked into the Z-Suite software. Otherwise, everything about it sounds great! It's just so damn disappointing... it seems like the perfect printer to date, then they completely screw it up with all of the tight restrictions. What a shame.
Good to know about the filament, but from what I've been reading in their forums since we'd be locked into using the Z-Suite software, would we not be restricted in the options available for the other filaments? For example, printing in PLA is best on glass without a raft correct? But apparently, you cannot swap out the bed, because you'd be unable to calibrate in the z-axis. They also mention that they will not be offering the option to print without a raft.
I guess now my gripe is with being locked into their proprietary software.
I'm leaning more and more towards the Ultimaker 2, but they have issues as well. I hate the fact that it uses 3mm filament, and am now worried about whether or not they fixed the issue with the filament feeder that Cobalt had experienced. The lead time is awful too. 10 weeks.
Jay, I read your post on the Zortrax forum earlier today. I've been going through that forum myself, trying to do as much research as possible. Good to hear that they're going to be receiving a large shipment around the 15th. I'm pretty bummed however about being tied into that Z-Suite software, otherwise, yes, their customer service seems pretty good. The prints look fantastic, it's becoming a tough decision between the UM2 and the Zortrax. I think I've abandoned the 5th Gen Replicator... just don't think it'll be on par with these two.
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