Prusa, a leading consumer 3D printer manufacturer, just announced their new model, the Original Prusa XL. It has a ton of interesting new features that may not mean much to people who just started printing, or are still just learning about the field. In this article I will break down some of what we know from the announcement in a way that printerers and non-printerers can follow, and go over some 3D printer anatomy in the process.

Thinking about getting a 3D printer for yourself or someone else? Here are a few basic things to consider when making the decision.