I’m looking to buy an intermediate level printer to upgrade from a MK2, and I’m deciding between a P1S vs a MK4.

I have never considered getting anything other than a Prusa, since I’ve had such good experiences using mine, however I heard that recently they’ve switched away from their open source model(?)

That and being made in the EU was the main differentiating factor for me, however I do hear really good things about Bambu printers.

Does anyone have experience with either?

Edit: Found a lot of the information I was looking for here: https://lemmy.world/post/9500502

  • @brettvitaz
    English
    2•6 months ago

    The MK4 touches the nozzle to the bed during probing where the MK3 does not. I do the same with my nozzle temp on the MK3 which I don’t know why Prusa hasn’t just made as standard yet.

    • @[email protected]English
      1•6 months ago

      Ah, that explains it. Doesn’t it seem weird to you that they would design it that way with such an obvious flaw?

      • @brettvitaz
        English
        1•6 months ago

        TBH I’m not a huge fan of using the nozzle for probing, but I wouldn’t call it a flaw. It works pretty well as long as the nozzle is clean.

        • @[email protected]English
          1•6 months ago

          Well I mean, if it’s leaving material behind that affects the first layer I would call that flawed. If not, then no biggie.