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Check out our buyer\u2019s guide to the best dual extruder 3D printers on the market right now, from dual extrusion upgrades to IDEX 3D printers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

The dual extruder 3D printer is a magical beast. It allows users to use or even mix multiple filaments to 3D print colorful creations with abandon, and technical marvels with secondary materials like water-soluble supports or stronger materials for reinforcement. These versatile desktop 3D printers are worthy of anyone\u2019s attention.<\/div>\n
Dual Extruder (3D Printing): All You Need to Know<\/a><\/div>\n
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Here we shine a spotlight on the best out there. If you want (or need) to print more than mono-material, these dual extruder 3D printers are the ones to do it.<\/p>\n

In this guide, we\u2019ve picked the best dual extruder 3D printers ranging from dead-cheap budget prices to just south of one grand. But if you balk at the idea of purchasing a dedicated machine and happen to already be in possession of a perfectly fine 3D printer, we also have you covered with\u00a0dual-extrusion upgrades<\/a>\u00a0at the bottom of this guide.<\/p>\n

Naturally, there are also higher-priced machines for a more professional approach to dual extrusion 3D printing. If you need something along these lines, jump over to All3DP\u2019s Pro Section and browse our professional dual extrusion guide:<\/p>\n

Top 10 Professional Dual Extruder 3D Printers<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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For small- to medium-sized businesses, we would also recommend taking a closer look at our review of the\u00a0Ultimaker S5<\/span>, an excellent multi-material machine and the ultimate piece of hardware if you have some extra money to spend:<\/p>\n

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(Note<\/em>:\u00a0\u00a0To see what\u2019s new and changed from our last update, check out the new\u00a0What\u2019s Changed?<\/a>\u00a0section.)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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3D Printer<\/th>\nBuild Volume (mm)<\/th>\nPrints via<\/th>\nPrint Heads<\/th>\nMarket Price<\/th>\nCheck\u00a0Price
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Geeetech A10M<\/a><\/td>\n220 x 220 x 260<\/td>\nSingle nozzle<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n$195<\/td>\n\n
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Amazon<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sovol SV02<\/a><\/td>\n280 x 240 x 300<\/td>\nSingle nozzle<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n$259<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Geeetech A20T<\/a><\/td>\n250 x 250 x 250<\/td>\nSingle nozzle<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n$415<\/td>\n\n
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Amazon<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tenlog TL-D3 Pro<\/a><\/td>\n300 x 300 x 350<\/td>\nIDEX<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n$560<\/td>\n\n
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Amazon<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BIBO 3D Printer<\/a><\/td>\n214 x 186 x 160<\/td>\nDual nozzle<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n$550<\/td>\n\n
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Amazon<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Flashforge Creator Pro 2<\/a><\/td>\n200 x 148 x 150<\/td>\nIDEX<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n$900<\/td>\n\n
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HOW TO PICK A DUAL EXTRUDER 3D PRINTER<\/h3>\n
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Generally, dual extruder 3D printers can be divided into three categories: single-nozzle, dual-nozzle, and Independent Dual Extruder (IDEX).<\/p>\n

In a single nozzle setup, the filament that is not active is retracted from the printhead. After a filament change, the nozzle has to be \u201cpurged\u201d to ensure all of the previous material has been completely extruded. Unfortunately, ineffective purging can result in mixed or discolored material in the model, but larger purges waste more material and take more time.<\/p>\n

Dual-nozzle printers have a single printhead, but two nozzles that extrude dependently. These generally allow for greater versatility and comparatively speedy multi-material prints; faster because less time is spent switching filaments and more versatile because the separate nozzles allow printing with varying nozzle diameters in a single print. Dual-nozzle printers do add a risk of oozing affecting your model, and that means you\u2019ll likely need to print an ooze shield and prime tower. If you want to print with water-soluble support materials, one of these is usually the minimum to ensure none of that soluble material makes it into the models from ineffective purging.<\/p>\n

IDEX systems, which entail two print heads that operate independently from one another, are the most versatile of the dual extruder 3D printers. Besides the possibility to use multiple materials like a dual-nozzle system, the independently operating print heads allow you to print two items simultaneously through duplication and mirroring print modes \u2014 that can make batch production a comparatively speedy endeavor. The biggest drawback here, besides the shared dual-nozzle problems, is the weight of an extra print head increasing the risk of Z-wobble.<\/p>\n

When selecting a dual-extrusion 3D printer, think about what you want to accomplish. If you\u2019re just looking to print in multiple colors, a single-nozzle system is likely most affordable and will keep upkeep to a minimum. If you want to print with soluble supports or different nozzle sizes, you might want to think about a dual-nozzle printer. And, if you\u2019d like all of the above plus the ability to speed things up by printing two parts at the same time, IDEX may be the way to go. Just keep in mind price typically ascends in that order.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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BEST DUAL EXTRUDER 3D PRINTERS<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Geeetech A10M<\/span><\/h3>\n

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