It’s a big plus if a printer is compatible with Ultimaker Cura, which has become somewhat of an industry standard and a favorite of ours. The software should come preloaded with print settings but provide options for more experienced users to fine-tune. A design that requires you to keep a computer tethered to the printer at all times via USB is a serious flaw but not necessarily a dealbreaker.
Loading files onto an SD card that you plug into the printer is also okay.
The bed should also level itself or be simple to level manually (a sloping print bed can cause printing errors). Easy-to-use hardware: Even a complete beginner should be able to put the printer together, load filament, start a print, and remove a finished model from the print bed.High-quality prints: Without too much tweaking, the printer should put out smooth-looking models with layers that are 0.1 mm or thinner and barely visible.
