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Prusa Research XL (5-tool)

An open-material FFF printer with a 360 × 360 × 360 mm build volume, a 290 °C nozzle and an open frame. Doesn't fully qualify for any of the engineering materials we track.

Open material ecosystem

Specifications

Build envelope360 × 360 × 360 mm
Build volume46.7 L
Max nozzle temperature290 °C
ChamberOpen frame
Max print speedNot published
Exterior size700 × 900 × 720 mm
Exterior volume454 L
Envelope efficiency10.3 % (build ÷ exterior volume)
Material ecosystemOpen material ecosystem
Independent dual extrusionNo
Continuous fiberNo
Price  Tier 3 of 5 · About $4,499 (Assembled 5-tool price, Dynamism)
StatusCurrent

Tool changer with up to five independent heads, which avoids purge waste and cross-contamination in multi-material parts. Enclosure is optional. Exterior size includes the side spool holders and the enclosure top.

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Material qualification

MaterialStatusHeadroom
ASA / ABSNozzle ≥ 250 °C, chamber ≥ 45 °CMarginalNozzle +40 °C, no active chamber heat
Polycarbonate (PC)Nozzle ≥ 270 °C, chamber ≥ 60 °CMarginalNozzle +20 °C, no active chamber heat
Nylon CF (PA-CF)Nozzle ≥ 280 °C, chamber ≥ 50 °CMarginalNozzle +10 °C, no active chamber heat
PPS-CFNozzle ≥ 320 °C, chamber ≥ 90 °CNozzle too coldNozzle −30 °C, no active chamber heat
ULTEM 9085 (PEI)Nozzle ≥ 360 °C, chamber ≥ 90 °CNozzle too coldNozzle −70 °C, no active chamber heat
PEKKNozzle ≥ 360 °C, chamber ≥ 90 °CNozzle too coldNozzle −70 °C, no active chamber heat
PEEKNozzle ≥ 400 °C, chamber ≥ 100 °CNozzle too coldNozzle −110 °C, no active chamber heat

How qualification works

Sources

Verified October 31, 2026. Spot an error? Email data@additivecompare.com with a source.

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