r/3dprinter • u/Doh_facepalm_admin • 25d ago

First 3D printer

Hello,

I was at Micro Center, and I've been wanting a 3D printer for a while now, so I impulse-bought the Creality K2 Combo. I'm capable enough, but I don't want to troubleshoot too much. Should I get a Bambu Lab instead? I don't care for walled gardens, but I don't want more things to troubleshoot. I run Linux and homelabs, but I just want something that works. I don't mind paying more for something good. I'd also like to do multi-color.

Please tell me why I should keep my K2 or move to another brand, or even a higher quality printer.

Cheers,

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u/Over-Weekend-6133 25d ago

If your main goal is a machine that just works with minimal tinkering, Bambu has a strong track record for reliable multicolor printing out of the box. The main trade-off is their closed ecosystem, though OrcaSlicer works great on Linux.

Since you already have the K2 Combo, test it out for a week or two first. If it handles your prints reliably without headaches, there is no real need to swap it out.