QIDI Q1 Pro 3D Printer, Enclosed 3D Printer with Camera, Max 600mm/s High Speed, Fully Auto-Leveling & Auto-Calibration, 60℃ Chamber Heat, 350°C Hotend, Tangle Detection, Printing Size 245x245x240 mm

This printer boasts a very impressive array of features for it's price range, I decided to purchase this after doing quite a bit of research, this is my third printer and I've been using them since 2016 so I had a pretty good idea of what I wanted and the Q1 pro pretty much delivered everything I was looking for. I wanted a fully enclosed CoreXY printer with a larger build volume than my previous printer ( a Fokoos Odin 5 ), I also wanted one of the new generation of faster Klipper based machines, the Q1 pro had all that and more at a price which was unbeatable, I got it some time around Black Friday for £330, but even at it's normal price of £449 it's still well worth the money . Other features such as the heated chamber, auto leveling ( although not without issue, more on that in a bit) and the internal camera are just the icing on the cake. My first impression of this printer was just how incredibly fast it was, it printed a Benchy in 18 minutes and the quality was almost perfect apart from a small flaw on the roof of the model, there was no stringing or anything like that, it was quite impressive. Print quality and accuracy in general are very good, I have no problems with things like print in place mechanisms which I have had issues with on my previous machines. The build volume is probably about the best I can hope for from a CoreXY printer as my available space is rather limited, the Q1 pro was just the right size for my needs. One thing to bear in mind is that when going full pelt the print head flings itself around quite violently. I currently have the printer standing on an old computer desk it's sturdy but still wobbles quite a bit when the printer is working at high speed. On a couple of occasions it's even shaken the power cable loose which is less than ideal, so I'd make sure you have something solid to stand this printer on, on the bright side this did at least give me the chance to test the print recovery which worked, thankfully. The included Qidi slicer software is easy enough to use and quite powerful, I had previously only ever used Cura but making the transition was pretty simple, the interface is clearly set out and easy to navigate and it has all the features I've come to expect and rely upon, it also makes sending prints to your printer over the network simple and painless. One other things worth mentioning is the app, I'm normally a bit skeptical of phone apps but this one is very good and easy to set up. It's easy to use and allows you to do things like remotely monitor your prints (which is a very neat little feature, even though the camera isn't the best and the framerate is low it still serves it purpose well enough), you can also manage the files stored on your printer, start and stop prints, check temperatures and more. Despite everything that is good about this printer I have had a couple of issues with it, the first was under extrusion caused by a blocked nozzle and was most likely my own fault for trying to print with some old low quality ABS which was probably full of impurities. Changing the nozzle was a fairly simple affair and I contacted support just to ensure I didn't make any silly mistakes, they were quite obliging and provided me with links to videos showing how to change the nozzle, how to clean the old nozzle and also how to disassemble and clean the extruder mechanism. The second issue was a little more serious as my printer developed a fault with the auto leveling system, again I contacted support and again they were very helpful. It did take a fair amount of back and forth this time around to establish the cause of the issue, but with that done Qidi kindly supplied me with the replacement parts free of charge and linked me to videos detailing how to fit them. Overall my experience with this machine has been mostly positive, it's a very capable machine with a decent build volume at a very competitive price point. I have had some technical issues but I feel like this is a problem with many 3D printers these days. The technology is changing so rapidly that products end up getting rushed to market before being adequately tested, at least with Qidi the customer support was responsive and helpful. They will supply you with the parts you need in the event of there being a failure, which is very reassuring to know.

As a complete novice where 3D printing is concerned, I probably bought a machine too advanced but I wanted something to grow into rather than have to change later. Anyway, this was not much more money than an entry level machine so it wasn't a big deal. It's actually quite impressive and there is a lot to take in unless you're an old hand at it. It comes with some accessories all neatly packed and setting up takes very little time. Get it connected to a stable WiFi network and you talk to it from either a phone or the slicer software that comes with it. It levels up and calibrates itself and seems to work quite well, some of the app instructions are in Chinese which isn't helpful to any body other than the Chinese. It's worth noting that this printer does not have auto filament changes for different colours of filament, you have to do it manually, but that isn't a primary concern for me, I'm making components for motorcycles etc. Anyway, the print output is good, the layers stick well, one component was inadvertently left lying around and it went through the husky test, got chewed up and still held its shape and didn't fall apart, so the layers stick well. Files can be sent to the printer for production when sitting at a PC, and since mine is down the garden in a log cabin, that suits me, I can also watch progress on the PC. I can really see this developing into a useful tool for making and repairing things, and as time passes, I'll get more filament colours and get to use it properly. The machine is a fair size, about 500mm cube, and rocks a bit when working so it needs a stable base to sit on. So far, I'm impressed and I've coupled it with FreeCad for modelling the parts I want. So for anyone getting into 3D printing, don't be afraid of this as a starter and something to progress with, watch the YouTube content and just practice.

This printer outperforms many others in its price category. Setup is simple, usage is simple, and results are great. It's fast, versatile, and so far, reliable. Not had to deal with customer support yet but I've heard only good things about them. Compared to other enclosed printers, it's much more affordable. Prints PLA beautifully, I'm yet to use other filaments. Using OrcaSlicer, it's a breeze to get going, and there's plenty of mods / upgrades that the community has made to improve this printer. If you buy the Q1 Pro, print a lid riser. The lid is made out of a clear acrylic, and when printing, the cable snake that attaches to the print head can scratch the lid. There's a few lid risers on Printables that you can print to eliminate this issue entirely, although the issue is purely cosmetic.

Just over 1 month old and it has broken, the power light eliminates but the printer is dead. Seller will not respond Amazon have an impenetrable chatbot that does nothing so it looks like I will have to use my credit card company to resolve Update, Amazon came through and arranged collection of the printer and a refund, my faith in Amazon is fully restored

This printer was bought as an upgrade from my old Ender 3, as I wanted something enclosed with the ability to print materials other than PLA. Whilst I loved the seemingly infinite customisation that the Ender 3 community provided, I felt that there came a point whereby printable mods only took my 3d printing game so far. I opted for the Qidi over the Bambu P1P and Creality K1C primarily over price (£329 at the time of writing), but I did my research and was keen to avoid the poor support of Creality (which I had experienced with the Ender) although I understand that the P1P and the P1S are still the gold standard. What I should mention is that I actually purchased the Adventurer 5M immediately before the Qidi as it was also a strong contender, however it was ket down massively by its poor wifi connectivity which was a huge selling point for me. Out of the box, the Qidi did not disappoint; it was well packaged, came with a full suite of accessories (but no snips I might add!) and excellent instructions. I'd set it up, connected to WiFi and started printing the first item within ten minutes, with a perfect result! I honestly cannot fault the quality and speed of this printer, although frustratingly it is set to auto-bed level prior to every print, so I'll need to figure out a way to do that shortly. Size-wise it's obviously bigger than the Ender 3 'bed-slinger' but comparable to the P1P and K1C, broadly in the region of 50cm x 50cm x 50cm. The build volume is comparable to the other leaders in the field, so I've no qualms with my choice in that regard. The build quality is sturdy, definitely equal to the Adventurer 5M, although there is more plastic within the structure which gives it more of a 'consumer-led' or appliance-like feel to the printer over the likes of its competitors, which look like a frame which has been infilled with panels. Overall, I think it looks the part, and the enclosure works well to maintain temperatures, although the display handily prompts you to suggest opening the top cover when printing with PLA to avoid a build up of heat and therefore warping of any printed parts. In summary, I've enjoyed printing numerous items since owning the Qidi, each time the prints have been perfect and the speed has been a massive step-change compared to the Ender 3. If you're in a similar position to myself and wondering whether to buy the Qidi Q1 Pro or one of its competitors, I'd go with the Qidi every time.

Looking for a Bambu? I was, but then I ended up getting this based on past experience of Qidi. My old Qidi Tech 1 was - for the time - an awesome machine, built like a tank and very reliable. In a nutshell: ** Features? A decent feature set, but I get the feeling it's being pushed hard to achieve them. The removable bed plate is great (as long as it's PERFECTLY clean). The speed is great but if you have machine empathy you might find yourself reaching for the speed control to slow it down before it hurts itself. It looks quite neat! The enclosed build space "panels" are OK but having to leave the door open and take the lid off for PLA - you can't take the door off - is a bit clumsy. ** Build quality? I feel a bit let down here. It's not terrible - everything fits nicely enough - but it feels cheaply made, the exact opposite of what I was expecting based on the Tech 1. For example, the front acrylic (?) door is bendy and a bit... well, nasty, and the front of the print platform has a lip on it that looks like it's a slightly clumsily cut vacuum form. The spool holder in particular oozes cheapness, which is ironic as the ones on the Tech 1 were beautiful and hugely over-engineered steel! ** Print quality? Hmm. It's fine, I guess, for the speed. There's overshoot on corners and oscillation on the straights. It's not going to win any awards but it's comparable to my old plywood Makerbot Clone that ran at 1/10th the speed. Sadly it gets annihilated by my standard Ender 5 Plus (although that's slow too). It does seem to be consistent though, which is a real positive (barring the jam mentioned later). ** Filament handling? As mentioned, the spool holder is horrible, and the feed into the machine isn't terribly convenient for using a stand-alone replacement. If you leave PLA in it and it snaps in multiple places (doh), the filament route is a bit fiddly to get to and it's a PITA to sort out. For no obvious reason I did get a clog caused by heat spreading back up the head from the nozzle and melting the filament in the nozzle feed tube. It was a pain in the bum to fix because the way the head is designed the melted filament set and bonded the parts together. That said it's only happened once in about 30 hours, thankfully! ** Interface? It has its quirks but nothing you can't work with if you have a bit of a "feel" for these things. Responsiveness is OK (rather than great), and it's a bit weird about reading USB sticks sometimes. Otherwise the touch screen is intuitive and clearly laid out. Recently it did fail to boot up with a (Chinglish) message along the lines of "abnormal boot, please restart", but it went away when I rebooted leaving nothing but a very slight dent in my confidence in the thing. ** Overall? In all, I certainly don't dislike the printer, but I don't love it either. On the plus side, it does do a lot and - other than the Creality - it's the only one that I trust to leave it printing for a long period without coming back to a catastrophe. It ticks the boxes that it's meant to, but without any real pizazz, and for me an overall sense of cheapness subtly shows through the whole experience. Perhaps it's the reaction caused by of having owned the fabulously over-engineered Tech 1, but basically I was hoping for another Aston Martin and I feel like I've got a Vauxhall Corsa with a 300bhp engine swap.

I don’t normally write reviews, but this printer is amazing. So far I have printed PLA.PETG and TPU and the printer handled them with ease the speed it prints is incredible, and the finished print looks great. This is my second 3d printer, but I am still learning. I looked at a lot of alternative printers watched YouTube videos and read reviews on them and then the QIDI Q1 Pro was released, so I went for this one I'm so glad I did it's fantastic. It prints straight out of the box with great results. I am sure it will be great as anyone's first 3d printer it is that easy to use also I can imagine the experts loving the printer also. I did have trouble with the hot end failing but Linda from QIDI support was fantastic, and I received a new one free of charge in the post within days, and it was really easy to change over, I was back up and printing within around 15 minutes superb support from QIDI. For the price, it is an amazing 3d printer.

I have had this printer for 5 months now of which my experience is as follows..... The printer was delivered vey quickly and cam well packaged, presuming it came direct from the manufacturer. The model i bought was the Qidi Q1 Pro. I had a couple of gripes with the rather flimsy spool holder and the nozzle purge/wipe mechanism which makes a rather feeble attempt of wiping the nozzle but these were my only flaws with the product. The printer uses Klipper firmware which works flawlessly across my range of printers and the Q1 is no exception. You do need to delete pre printed files occasionaly from the memory to stop it slowing down but otherwise ok. Using the printer is a doddle, i cannot find any in use faults and have to say the print quality is very good. If you need it Qidi Wiki is a good resource. In conclusion the Qidi Q1 is a good sound printer with many good features, its easy to set up and use with the only 2 gripes as detailed above. Its output is good, (just remember to callibrate once in a while) and would recommend it as a good printer. Be mindful with upgrading the firmware if prompted. I always give a few months before upgrading mine giving time for any issues to be ironed out, should they occur. If looking for a good single filament all round printer the Q1 is a good resource and can be used with a plethera of filament types should this be required.