What do you call the type of printer that uses the Z axis to raise/lower the bed?

[curious aardvark]

well all the makerbot clones and machines based on that design have x&y on the print head and z on the printbed.

It's a pretty good system. I've got no complaints.

[fcwilt]

well all the makerbot clones and machines based on that design have x&y on the print head and z on the printbed.

It's a pretty good system. I've got no complaints.

Thanks - that helps.