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Prusa · FDM 3D printerPrusa CORE One+

Prusa's enclosed CoreXY printer, refreshed in August 2026 as Gen 2 with GT1.5 belts, a nozzle wiper and revised heatbed mounting; sold assembled or as a kit.

  • Build volume250 × 220 × 270 mm
  • EnclosedYes
  • Released2026
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Build plate to scale vs A4

A4250 × 220 mm plate

Specifications

Specifications for the Prusa CORE One+
TypeFDM 3D printer
TechnologyFDM, fully enclosed CoreXY, Nextruder direct drive with load-cell sensor, active chamber heating to 55 °C
Build volume250 × 220 × 270 mm
EnclosedYes — enclosed
Multi-colourOptional MMU3 (5 filaments); optional INDX toolchanger (up to 8 materials)
Bed levellingFully automatic first-layer calibration (load cell)
CameraOptional 1080p in-chamber camera (USB-C to mainboard, needs Wi-Fi)
SoftwarePrusaSlicer; Prusa EasyPrint; Prusa Connect; Prusa app
ConnectivityWi-Fi, Ethernet, USB drive; can run fully offline (Wi-Fi module removable)
Weight22.5 kg
Released2026

Figures as published by Prusa, checked 4 October 2026. Blank rows mean the maker doesn’t state it, so we leave it out rather than guess.

Strengths

  • Enclosed steel-framed chamber with active temperature control up to 55 °C
  • Load-cell automatic first-layer calibration
  • Open-source firmware and slicer; no cloud required
  • Upgrade paths for MMU3 (5 colours), INDX (8 materials) and a 400 °C HT hotend
  • Available as a self-build kit

Things to consider

  • 22.5 kg
  • Prusa does not quote a single max speed figure
  • Camera, HEPA filtration and multi-material units are optional extras
  • Sold direct from Prusa (Czech Republic); UK delivery terms not verified

Who it suits

Buyers who value open-source, repairable hardware and enclosed printing of ABS/ASA/PC, with room to upgrade.

Buying in the UK

Sold direct by Prusa Research via prusa3d.com (company based in Prague); UK shipping/VAT terms not verified as of 2026-10-04.

Sources

  1. Prusa Research — Prusa CORE One+ (Gen 2) product page with technical parameters
  2. Prusa Blog — 'Better Prints, Easier Use: Prusa XL+, CORE One L+ and CORE One+ (Gen 2)' (13 Aug 2026)

Checked 4 October 2026.

Prusa’s official website

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