It's been a month since I purchased M5C on amazon prime day deal and I was impressed with the performance, so I decided to buy M5 that was on sale on Anker make website, and I am very happy with my decision, I wanted to go with Bambu labs X1 due to multi-spool support config which is handy, but again with my budget constraint I choose Anker, it would be really nice if the M5 comes in a chassis with a filter, so far I have been putting a bowl of vinegar right next to the printer to mask the smell from PLA. I would ask anker to make a multi-spool accessory support for the future products.
Absolutely Love it! Easy to us and has been printing every day since I got it!
Easy Setup and Initial Success
I bought an AnkerMake M5 3D printer about a year ago. Setting it up was incredibly easy, and I was very impressed with the quality of the first few prints I made. The printer comes with clear instructions and all the necessary tools (although in my case, the toolkit was missing).
Encountering Issues and Customer Support
A few months in, however, I started to run into some problems. One issue was the printer experiencing y-axis offsets in the middle of a print, which resulted in misalignment. Another was a recurring message of "Abnormal Auto-Level" that prevented printing.
Thankfully, AnkerMake customer support was responsive and helpful. They quickly diagnosed the problem and sent me a replacement printhead, which resolved the auto-leveling issue.
Slicing Software and Print Speed
The AnkerMaker slicer that comes with the printer is user-friendly enough, but I found that other slicers, like Cura, offered more control and potentially better results.
The advertised high print speed is a double-edged sword. While it can be great for churning out quick prototypes, it can also negatively impact print quality and increase the chance of errors.
Speed and Stability
The advertised high print speed can be great for churning out quick prototypes, but it can also negatively impact print quality and increase the chance of errors, especially when considering vibration. The printer lacks built-in vibration dampening, which can cause significant shaking of the table at high speeds. This can further compromise print quality and potentially lead to print failures.
AI Camera and Filament Issues
The AI camera with filament monitoring is a neat feature in theory, but like many users have reported, it can be unreliable. Sometimes it was overly sensitive, flagging non-existent issues, while other times it failed to detect actual filament jams, causing the printer to continue printing empty space.
Overall Impression
Despite the occasional troubles, the AnkerMake M5 remains a good 3D printer for beginners due to its straightforward setup process and abundance of online support resources. However, there's room for improvement, particularly with the AI features and slicer software.
One of the best out of the box experiences I've had with a 3D printer. Set-up was a breeze. It's definitely clear they put a lot of thought into how the product would be unboxed. First several prints have been flawless. I do wish it was slightly quieter but it's also not as bad as some of the others out there.
the slicer need LOTS of improving, and it is imposible to use a filament dryer with it.
Setting a New Speed Record, Now Upgraded to 500 mm/s[1]
Precise 0.1 mm Detail[2]
Built-In AI Camera Monitoring
Auto-Created Timelapses
Hub Connects Multiple Devices
7×7 Auto-Leveling
Easy Assembly
Aluminum Alloy Structure
Print Volume 235×235×250 mm³
$699.00
Setting a New Speed Record, Now Upgraded to 500 mm/s[1]
Precise 0.1 mm Detail[2]
Built-In AI Camera Monitoring
Auto-Created Timelapses
Hub Connects Multiple Devices
7×7 Auto-Leveling
Easy Assembly
Aluminum Alloy Structure
Print Volume 235×235×250 mm³
It's been a month since I purchased M5C on amazon prime day deal and I was impressed with the performance, so I decided to buy M5 that was on sale on Anker make website, and I am very happy with my decision, I wanted to go with Bambu labs X1 due to multi-spool support config which is handy, but again with my budget constraint I choose Anker, it would be really nice if the M5 comes in a chassis with a filter, so far I have been putting a bowl of vinegar right next to the printer to mask the smell from PLA. I would ask anker to make a multi-spool accessory support for the future products.
Absolutely Love it! Easy to us and has been printing every day since I got it!
Easy Setup and Initial Success
I bought an AnkerMake M5 3D printer about a year ago. Setting it up was incredibly easy, and I was very impressed with the quality of the first few prints I made. The printer comes with clear instructions and all the necessary tools (although in my case, the toolkit was missing).
Encountering Issues and Customer Support
A few months in, however, I started to run into some problems. One issue was the printer experiencing y-axis offsets in the middle of a print, which resulted in misalignment. Another was a recurring message of "Abnormal Auto-Level" that prevented printing.
Thankfully, AnkerMake customer support was responsive and helpful. They quickly diagnosed the problem and sent me a replacement printhead, which resolved the auto-leveling issue.
Slicing Software and Print Speed
The AnkerMaker slicer that comes with the printer is user-friendly enough, but I found that other slicers, like Cura, offered more control and potentially better results.
The advertised high print speed is a double-edged sword. While it can be great for churning out quick prototypes, it can also negatively impact print quality and increase the chance of errors.
Speed and Stability
The advertised high print speed can be great for churning out quick prototypes, but it can also negatively impact print quality and increase the chance of errors, especially when considering vibration. The printer lacks built-in vibration dampening, which can cause significant shaking of the table at high speeds. This can further compromise print quality and potentially lead to print failures.
AI Camera and Filament Issues
The AI camera with filament monitoring is a neat feature in theory, but like many users have reported, it can be unreliable. Sometimes it was overly sensitive, flagging non-existent issues, while other times it failed to detect actual filament jams, causing the printer to continue printing empty space.
Overall Impression
Despite the occasional troubles, the AnkerMake M5 remains a good 3D printer for beginners due to its straightforward setup process and abundance of online support resources. However, there's room for improvement, particularly with the AI features and slicer software.
One of the best out of the box experiences I've had with a 3D printer. Set-up was a breeze. It's definitely clear they put a lot of thought into how the product would be unboxed. First several prints have been flawless. I do wish it was slightly quieter but it's also not as bad as some of the others out there.
the slicer need LOTS of improving, and it is imposible to use a filament dryer with it.