for starters I was able to print right away with the system. I am an MFG engineer who has used the big 3D printers at a medical manufacturing facility.But this is my first home unit. I find the tripod is really fast, more accurate and sturdier. If you print small parts you should use one layer of masking tape. If you print a large part you need at least two layers of masking tape. otherwise it sticks to the table. I bent the table removing a large part. (ordered new one) I also damaged the cover on the table. (order 3 as replacement since it will probably happen again.) After some time I was able to bend it back It is not perfect but usable. Also the heating element wires broke off and the table quit heating.(ordered a new one as well).

All in all I do enjoy the printer. I plan on purchasing the larger unit as soon as I learn all I need to know to maintain it. I printed new rollers to fix my wife's kitchen drawers. I printed a POKEMON Teller duck for her to paint.

Worked great, was very level and smooth which alleviated the problem I was having on the mini delta I bought used. I coupled this with a new bed heater and it’s like having a brand new printer!