Home > 3D printer comparison > Zeepro Zim

77points

Zeepro Zim

Zeepro Zim review: specs and price

Zeepro Zim

Why is Zeepro Zim better than the average?

Weight
?
9.07kgvs25.38kg
Nozzle size
?
0.35mmvs1.21mm
Layer thickness
?
50µmvs98.25µm
Height
?
406mmvs493.89mm
Width
?
279mmvs469.02mm
Thickness
?
330mmvs462.11mm
Volume
?
37380.42cm³vs146934.11cm³
3D print speed
?
110mm/svs91.91mm/s

3D Systems Projet 1500

Solidscape 3Z Pro

Monoprice

Ultimaker 2

Price comparison

General info

weight

9.07kg

We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.

Uses fused deposition modeling (FDM)

✔Zeepro Zim

Printers based on fused deposition modeling (FDM) use a thermoplastic filament, which is heated to its melting point and then extruded through a nozzle, layer by layer, to create the object. One of the main advantages of printers based on FDM is that they work with a wide range of materials.

Uses stereolithography (SLA)

✖Zeepro Zim

Printers based on stereolithography (SLA) use a tank of liquid photopolymer resin and a high-powered light source, which is used to harden the material in the tank, one cross section at a time, until the object is created. Printers based on SLA usually have high printing speeds and can produce objects with a smooth finish.

Uses selective laser sintering (SLS)

✖Zeepro Zim

Printers based on selective laser sintering (SLS) use a powerful laser to heat and fuse plastic, metal or ceramic powder particles together, layer-by-layer, to form a solid model. The main advantage of SLS printing is that it can produce objects with complex geometries, using a wide variety of materials.

Compatibility

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value.

The operating systems that it is compatible with.

height

406mm

The height represents the vertical dimension of the product.

width

279mm

The width represents the horizontal dimension of the product.

thickness

330mm

The thickness (or depth) of the product.

volume

37380.42cm³

Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space enclosed by the product's chassis or, in simpler terms, the space the product occupies.

Components

Creates support structures

✖Zeepro Zim

The printer will automatically build extra structures to support the item as it is printing. The extra support can then be easily removed.

Has a heated build platform

✔Zeepro Zim

A heated build platform helps keep the lowest levels of a print warm as the higher layers are printed. This allows the overall print to cool more evenly.

1.75mm filament diameter

✔Zeepro Zim

The 1.75mm filament diameter is gradually overtaking the previous 3mm standard. The 1.75mm filament feeds into the printer with greater ease and allows for more detail in the printing process.

nozzle size

0.35mm

The smaller the nozzle, the more detailed the final product can be. However, when speed of printing is of greater importance than detail, a larger nozzle may be preferable.

3D print speed

110mm/s

The speed at which 3d objects are printed, measured in millimeters per second.

number of extruder heads

More extruder heads allow you to use different colors and different types of material at the same time. A second extruder is also required to build PVA/PLA support structures around items as they are printed.

Has an automatic platform calibrator

✖Zeepro Zim

This feature saves time and effort in terms of maintenance, however the build platform itself still needs to be manually levelled.

Prints in hollow mode

✖Zeepro Zim

Hollow mode will build the item quickly and using less material. This will allow you to print quick prototypes of your designs before printing a solid model i.e for presentational designs rather than functional solid ones.

Materials

Prints in PLA

✔Zeepro Zim

Polylactic acid (PLA) is popular in 3D printing as it cools and sets quickly. Unlike ABS plastic, it is biodegradable and therefore better for the environment. It can be used to build support structures for other printouts, as it can then be dissolved leaving no marks.

Prints in full color

✖Zeepro Zim

Similar to regular 2D printers, this type of 3D printer mixes different colors between cartridges. This process allows the printer to reproduce the color spectrum, therefore allowing you to print in almost any color.

Prints in HIPS

✖Zeepro Zim

The printer is able to print in High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS). HIPS is similar to ABS plastic, but uses different solvents (limonene rather than acetone). HIPS is easy to paint and glue.

Prints in ABS plastic

✔Zeepro Zim

The printer prints in ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene). This is up to 30 times stronger than regular plastic and is commonly used in 3D printing.

Prints in PVA

✔Zeepro Zim

Polyvinyl Acetate is another form of plastic used in 3d printing similar to ABS. It can be used to build support structures for other prints, as it can then be dissolved leaving no marks.

Prints in paper

✖Zeepro Zim

The printer is able to print in paper. 3D printing in paper involves an additive process whereby a laser cuts each layer of paper into the correct shape to create the final model. Paper 3D printed objects have a similar consistency to wood.

Prints in wood

✖Zeepro Zim

The printer is able to print in wood. This typically involves printing using a mixture of wood particles and a binding agent, which dries as solid wood.

number of colors per print

A single design can be made up using different colored materials simultaneously.

Print sizes

layer thickness

50µm

The thinner each print layer is, the more detailed you can make your designs. Layer thickness is often also referred to as resolution and is measured in microns (µm).

maximum creation size

150 x 150 x 150mm

This is the biggest size of object that you can print.

minimum print size

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value.

This is the smallest size of object you could print with the printer, in terms of volume (cm³).

x-axis resolution

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value.

The highest possible x-axis resolution, measured in microns.

y-axis resolution

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value.

The highest possible y-axis resolution as measured in microns.

z-axis resolution

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value.

The highest possible z-axis resolution as measured in microns.

Connectivity

has an external memory slot

✖Zeepro Zim

The device has a standard memory slot (such as an SD or micro SD card slot) that enables you to extend the built-in internal storage with affordable memory modules, or easily retrieve data, such as photographs, from the memory card.

USB ports

With more USB ports, you are able to connect more devices.

RJ45 ports

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value.

RJ-45 ports are used for LAN (Local Area Network) connections. With more ports you can achieve increased bandwidth across a LAN, or connect to multiple networks. It also has the added benefit of not losing connection to the network if one fails.

supports Wi-Fi

✔Zeepro Zim

The device can connect to Wi-Fi.

Wi-Fi version

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value.

The Wi-Fi versions supported by the device.

Has plug and play feature

✔Zeepro Zim

The device is set up and ready to be used with the included software.

Is cloud enabled

✖Zeepro Zim

Cloud compatibility allows you to control the operation of the device remotely using your smartphone, tablet or other mobile internet devices.