Can I start with one toolhead and add more later?

Every XL+ is manufactured using the same heavy-duty structural frame and main controller electronics, which means the underlying kinematic system is fully prepared for multi-tool operations from day one. Upgrading from a single-toolhead configuration to a dual or five-head setup is a straightforward hardware installation that involves mounting the additional docking bays, routing the pre-terminated wiring harnesses, and running the automatic self-calibration routine.

What exactly is new compared to the Original Prusa XL?

The XL+ introduces several mechanical refinements designed to maximize daily uptime and print quality in professional environments. Key hardware updates include an automatic optical tool offset calibration system that replaces the manual alignment pin procedure, alongside completely redesigned internal toolhead cooling ducts and integrated nozzle wiping mechanisms. Furthermore, the motion system has been upgraded with wider 1.5 mm GT belts to reduce micro-vibrations, while the firmware brings mature acceleration control algorithms refined over several years of active platform development.

What happens when filament runs out mid-print - or the power cuts?

The printer is engineered to run unattended for long periods without risk of print failure due to material depletion or utility interruptions. Integrated optical filament sensors constantly monitor the material feed path, automatically pausing the print and parking the hotend if a spool runs empty so that you can load a fresh line without losing your progress. If you utilize the Spool Join firmware feature, the system will automatically transition extrusion to an adjacent loaded toolhead when the active spool is depleted, while the hardware power-loss panic circuit ensures that the current coordinate state is saved to non-volatile memory so that printing can resume immediately once power is restored.

Which materials should I use for functional, sellable parts?

Selecting the correct polymer depends on the mechanical and thermal requirements of the final component. PETG offers excellent impact resistance and interlayer adhesion for general-purpose mechanical fixtures, whereas ASA should be selected for parts exposed to ultraviolet light or outdoor weather conditions. High-stress structural applications benefit from engineering-grade polyamides or polycarbonates, although these high-temperature materials require the thermal stability provided by the optional XL Enclosure to prevent shrinkage and warping during cool-down.

Do I need to be an expert?

While the machine offers deep configuration options for advanced users, the core workflow is highly automated to ensure rapid deployment in any workshop. The hardware arrives fully assembled and performs self-calibration routines for flat bed alignment and tool offset measurement, which eliminates the tedious manual tuning typical of large-format systems. Slicing models is streamlined through pre-configured, tested material profiles in PrusaSlicer, meaning that operators can achieve dimensional accuracy and structural integrity without having to spend weeks experimenting with extrusion multipliers or temperature curves.

Do I need an Enclosure+?

Standard polymers such as PLA, PETG, and flexible TPU print reliably on the open-frame machine because they exhibit low thermal shrinkage during cooling. When fabricating large-scale components from industrial filaments like ASA, ABS, or polycarbonate, managing the ambient temperature around the part is critical to prevent warping. Installing the sealed enclosure stabilizes the internal air temperature up to 50 °C, and opting for the active chamber heating upgrade ensures stable conditions up to 60 °C, which is necessary to achieve maximum interlayer bonding strength in nylon and polycarbonate parts.

What's the warranty, and what happens if something breaks?

The printer is backed by a comprehensive manufacturer's warranty alongside twenty-four-hour technical support staffed by experienced hardware specialists rather than automated bots. Because we design our hardware around open maintenance principles, no internal sub-assemblies are glued, welded, or sealed with proprietary fasteners. Every mechanical component can be accessed, serviced, or replaced using standard hex drivers, and we guarantee the availability of factory spare parts for at least five years to keep your production line running without costly service contracts.

Does it need a cloud account?

Operational security and intellectual property protection are maintained because the printer does not require any network connection or external cloud authentication to function. You can slice models locally, transfer g-code files via physical USB drives, and update firmware entirely offline. For teams that prefer remote monitoring, the optional Prusa Connect interface can be configured over a local network, ensuring that your proprietary CAD designs never leave your physical control.

INDX or the XL+ toolchanger?

Both kinematics systems offer unique material distribution models designed for different applications. The INDX setup on the CORE One uses an induction-heated passive toolchanger to handle up to eight materials with efficient tool parking. Conversely, the XL+ active toolchanger operates up to five independent, always-hot Nextruder heads, offering instantaneous swaps and the ability to process completely divergent nozzle diameters or specialized non-plastic tools like liquid silicone.

Prusa XL+ or CORE One L+?

Selecting between these platforms is a matter of volume scaling versus multi-material requirements. The CORE One L+ features an enclosed build chamber optimized for single-material structural parts and is scheduled to support the passive INDX system in the future. The XL+ provides fifty percent more volume overall and is ready today to orchestrate up to five completely independent active toolheads for complex support structures or complex multi-color designs in a single job.

Prusa XL+ for small business

PLA

Facile da stampare

Il PLA offre un materiale eccezionalmente stabile e a basso ritiro per prototipi visivi, modelli architettonici in scala e verifiche iniziali di adattabilità del progetto. Poiché la stampa avviene a temperature moderate senza richiedere una camera controllata, rappresenta la soluzione più economica per la modellazione iterativa rapida prima di passare ai polimeri strutturali.

Il più diffusofacile da stamparebellissimo

Ugello210-220 °C

Piano50-60 °C

PETG

Facile da stampare

Grazie al suo equilibrio tra resistenza alla trazione, resistenza chimica e stabilità ai raggi UV, il PETG è il materiale principale utilizzato per componenti funzionali quali maschere di montaggio personalizzate, custodie protettive e staffe strutturali. L’elevata forza di adesione tra gli strati garantisce che i pezzi finiti rimangano a tenuta stagna e strutturalmente resistenti sotto carico meccanico.

Duttilea tenuta stagnaadatto all'aria aperta

Ugello230-250 °C

Piano70-90 °C

ASA e ABS

Moderato

Questi polimeri termoplastici tecnici sono altamente resistenti alle alte temperature e all’esposizione prolungata agli agenti atmosferici all’aperto, il che li rende ideali per componenti automobilistici e dispositivi per esterni. Poiché questi materiali sono sensibili alle correnti d’aria e alle variazioni di temperatura ambiente durante il raffreddamento, è consigliabile stamparli all’interno dell’enclosure per evitare deformazioni.

Resistente al calorealle intemperielevigabile

Ugello250-265 °C

Piano100-110 °C

PC / PCCF e altro

Avanzato

Le miscele rinforzate con policarbonato e fibra di carbonio rappresentano il massimo in termini di prestazioni strutturali nella stampa 3D desktop, offrendo una rigidità eccezionale e una resistenza termica continua fino a 130 °C. Questi materiali sono ideali per staffe portanti e utensili personalizzati, sebbene richiedano un’elevata temperatura del piano di stampa e una camera sigillata per controllare le velocità di raffreddamento.

Massima resistenzaresistente al caloreantiurto

Ugello270-285 °C

Piano80-120 °C

PA (Nylon)

Avanzato

La poliammide è molto apprezzata per il suo basso coefficiente di attrito e l’eccellente resistenza all’usura, che la rendono la scelta ottimale per ingranaggi funzionali, meccanismi di scorrimento e cerniere per impieghi gravosi. Questo materiale è altamente igroscopico e deve essere accuratamente essiccato prima dell’estrusione, mentre la stampa all’interno di un’enclosure garantisce la migliore adesione degli strati.

Robustoresistente all'usuraresistente al calore

Ugello260-280 °C

Piano80-90 °C

TPU (Flessibile)

Moderato

Questo elastomero termoplastico unisce un'elevata flessibilità a un'eccezionale resistenza all'abrasione, rendendolo adatto alla realizzazione di guarnizioni su misura, piedini antivibrazioni e impugnature ergonomiche. La stampante Nextruder a trasmissione diretta alimenta questo filamento altamente flessibile in modo fluido, consentendo agli operatori di stampare componenti elastici complessi senza intoppi o inceppamenti.

Flessibileammortizzanteelastico

Ugello220-240 °C

Piano50-60 °C

Capability	Prusa CORE One+	Prusa CORE One L+	Prusa XL+
Print volume	250 x 220 x 270 mm (14.9 liters)	300 x 300 x 330 mm (29.7 liters). Helmet-scale and big accessories.	360 x 360 x 360 mm (46.7 liters). A full-face motorcycle helmet fits with room to spare.
Chamber	Active heating up to 55 °C	Active heating up to 60 °C, dual-loop edge bed	Open-frame. Add Enclosure+ for a 50 °C chamber, or the external-heater version for 60 °C.
Multi-material	Single material (INDX multi-tool planned)	Single material (INDX multi-tool planned)	Up to 5 independent toolheads. Soluble supports, zero purge waste.
Footprint	415 x 445 mm. Fits a home desk.	469 x 521 mm. Minimal expansion for double the volume.	About 700 x 900 x 720 mm, around 30 kg. Two people can carry it upstairs.
What it's best for	Everyday prints, spare parts, toys and gadgets. A great first printer.	Large enclosed single-material parts. A superb workhorse.	Multi-material work or maximum size. Five materials in one job, today.

Print large jigs, fixtures and production parts.

Our Largest 3D Printer, Improved.

The Toolchanger is What Makes the Difference

Excellent Print Quality, Clean Color Transitions

True Multi‑Material Printing

Save on Running Costs

Print Massive, Detailed Objects

Combine Various Nozzle Sizes

La migliore qualità di stampa in assoluto

Perché il Toolchanger XL+ vince

Vera stampa multi-materiale

Cambi strumento più veloci

Zero sprechi di spurgo

Piattaforma a prova di futuro

Maschere intelligenti con indicatori visivi di usura integrati

Costi di gestione

An open ecosystem. No vendor lock-in.

Printables.com

1M+ free models

PrusaSlicer

Free print‑prep software

EasyPrint

Prep prints from your phone

Prusa Connect

Optional fleet monitoring

Prusa App

Your printer in your pocket

Prusament

Optional, with a paper trail

Fast Onboarding

Massima sicurezza e affidabilità

Perfetta ripetibilità

Affidabilità documentata

Certificazioni per HSE

Sicurezza che il tuo team IT può verificare

Gestisci una stampante... o cento!

Approvvigionamento, già risposto

Tech Support Whenever You Need It

Filamenti per ogni tipo di progetto

PLA

PETG

ASA e ABS

PC / PCCF e altro

PA (Nylon)

TPU (Flessibile)

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XL+ Single‑tool

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The Tech Behind the XL+

Internally-Developed Toolchanger

Unique Segmented Heatbed

Loadcell: the nozzle is the sensor

Nextruder and quick-swap nozzles

CoreXY motion, fine-tuned

Beyond plastic: swappable tool types

Pick the Printer That Fits

Print volume

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Multi‑material

Footprint

What it's best for

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