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The MakerBot Replicator z18

Massive build volume meets speed and reliability for professional innovators. See the Tech Specs.

Meet the Replicator Z18

The best price-to-performance ratio in the extra-large, professional 3D printer category

Massive Build Volume

2,549 CUBIC INCHES
30.0 L X 30.5 W X 45.7 H CM
11.8 L x 12.0 W x 18.0 H IN

Make extra-large and ultra-tall industrial concept models and prototypes. Think and build bigger than ever.

Includes the MakerBot Smart Extruder+

Double the warranty of its predecessor, the Smart Extruder+ is a culmination of product design and 160,000+ hours of rigorous testing that delivers dependable, consistent performance with superior results using MakerBot PLA Material.

BUY

Iterate at a Fraction of the Cost of Industrial 3D Printers

With the massive build volume of the Z18, you can print prototypes and parts at a vastly lower cost than industrial 3D printers.

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Flexible Connectivity

Send print files to your 3D printer via Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet, or with a USB drive. Control your printer via MakerBot Print or remotely with MakerBot Mobile.

Full Featured Software

Store, organize, and access 3D design files in your personal cloud-enabled library on MakerBot Print. MakerBot’s free downloadable software is compatible with Mac or Windows computers.

MakerBot Support

MakerBot Support offers comprehensive MakerCare coverage plans and responsive expertise from those who know MakerBot products best. Our support site also offers both intelligent troubleshooting and in-depth product information.

Optimized for MakerBot PLA Material

Safe for the office or classroom, this material is non-toxic and easy-to-print with minimal warping or curling. It's also optimized to give you the best results and highest quality for the MakerBot Replicator Z18 Printer.

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MakerBot Tough Material

Designed for your most durable 3D printed prototypes and fixtures. Print with confidence. Print Tough.

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Technical Specs

PRINTING

Print Technology
Fused Deposition Modeling

Build Volume
30.0 L x 30.5 W x 45.7 H CM
[11.8 L x 12.0 W x 18.0 H IN]

2,549 cubic inches

Layer Resolution
100 microns

Material Diameter
1.75 mm [0.069 IN]

Material Compatibility
MakerBot PLA Material - Large Spool
MakerBot Tough Material - Large Spool
Additional materials such as bronzefill, copperfill, and woodfill (visit MakerBot Labs)

Extruder Compatibility
Smart Extruder+
Tough Smart Extruder+
Experimental Extruder

Nozzle Diameter
0.4 MM [0.015 IN]

Print File Type
.MAKERBOT

TEMPERATURE

Ambient Operating Temperature
15-24°C [60-75.2°F]

Storage Temperature
0-38°C [32-100°F]

SIZE & WEIGHT

Product Dimensions
49.3 L x 56.5 W x 86.1 H
[19.4 W x 22.2 D x 33.9 H IN]

Shipping Box
65.0 x 71.9 x 106.0 CM
[25.6 x 28.3 x 41.75 IN]

Product Weight
41 KG [90 LBS]

Shipping Weight
52 KG [115 LBS]

MECHANICAL

Construction
Powder-Coated steel
with PC-ABS and Aluminum Composite Material

Build Surface
Injection molded PC ABS

Stepper Motors
1.8° step angle with 1/16 micro-stepping

XY Positioning Precision
11 Microns [0.0004 IN]

Z Positioning Precision
2.5 Microns [0.0001 IN]

SOFTWARE

Software Bundle
MakerBot Print Software

Supported File Types
STL, OBJ

Operating Systems
Windows (7, 10)
Mac OS X (10.9+)

ELECTRICAL

Power Requirements
100-240 V; 5.4-2.2 A;
50/60 HZ; 350 W

Connectivity
USB, Ethernet, Wifi

CAMERA

Camera Resolution
320 x 240

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