My Journey with Zortrax – Why 3D Printing is More Than Just Hardware, It’s a Passion!
Hey everyone! 
On this forum, we often discuss technical issues, firmware, and software for Zortrax. But today, I want to explore a different topic – my personal journey with 3D printing and the experiences I’ve gathered over the years. I hope you’ll share your insights too! 
My Journey Through Zortrax Models
I’m familiar with practically all Zortrax models – from the M200 Plus to the Endureal, which works great in my daily tasks, especially for prototyping and R&D projects. 
Personally, I use the M300 Plus the most because it offers: 
A large build volume 
Great cloud-based management 
Reliability – most prints succeed on the first try! 
I often print remotely, and my knowledge of model settings allows me to achieve high print quality right away. In my work, I create various prototypes and test models, which require precision and repeatable results. 
Printer Farm – Not Just Zortrax!
Besides Zortrax, I also have Bambu Lab and Creality K1 in my workshop, mainly working on my print farm, fulfilling various orders for clients. 
Zortrax is excellent in the medical and R&D fields because: 
It provides very high surface quality Its supports detach cleanly without damaging the model 
It minimizes print deformation 
Many of my clients value Zortrax for its ability to work with different materials, especially engineering-grade filaments, allowing for the production of durable, high-precision parts. The medical and optoelectronics industriesrequire extremely accurate and well-fitted prints, giving Zortrax a significant advantage over many other printers.
Speed vs. Quality – What’s More Important?
Zortrax isn’t the fastest printer, but the Speed Mode at 200% significantly improves its performance. For comparison: 
Creality K1 Max prints 2x faster than the M300 Plus 
But does speed always beat quality? It depends!
When precision and detail (e.g., in optoelectronics) matter, I prefer Zortrax. The print time is longer, but the results are worth every minute! For mass production, I opt for Creality or Bambu Lab, but when I need reliability and high quality, Zortrax is my go-to choice.
Modifications & Fun Facts
My M300 Plus has undergone several upgrades, including: Custom feet to improve cooling 
Optimization for engineering-grade filament printing Adaptation for working with high-temperature filaments (the platform heats up to 105°C!)
I use it to print Arduino, Raspberry Pi enclosures, and even air filters – it’s a lot of fun! 
I also frequently test various filaments from different manufacturers to see which perform best in real applications. This keeps me up to date with the latest trends in 3D printing materials and technologies.
Software & Interface – How Does It Look?
Zortrax Suite has its flaws, but I see improvements. Personally, I like its interface and ease of use.
Raft? Some dislike it, but for me, it’s an advantage – especially with ABS, as it stabilizes large prints and prevents warping, which is sometimes an issue with Bambu X1.
Another major plus – Zortrax’s print bed is massive, meaning no warping issues with heavy prints, unlike my experience with the Bambu Lab X1 Carbon.
Now It’s Your Turn!
This is just the beginning of my thoughts on Zortrax and 3D printing. I have plenty more insights to share, and I’d love to discuss them with you! 
What are your experiences? What do you think about Zortrax vs. other printers? What topics would you like to explore?
Let me know in the comments – I’m looking forward to your opinions! 
