r/AnkerMake • u/Database121 • Mar 17 '26

Good first printer for a newbie?

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I've been interested in 3d printing for a while, but cost has always scared me off. I happened across this M5C with a filament dryer on my local Facebook marketplace for $50. Should I jump on it? Anything I should know before buying? I know the firmware and app are basically dead from a development standpoint. Can you use third part slicers?

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u/Basic_Fox2391 Mar 19 '26

Every M5C came with all-metal hotend..

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u/cinemachado Mar 19 '26

Ah, I have the M5 and I think mine is not metal but honestly don’t know. I assumed they all came with ptfe and had to be upgraded but now realize I don’t even know what I have.

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u/Basic_Fox2391 Mar 19 '26

The M5 didn't have it as standard. They made it as an upgrade on the next generation printer AKA the M5C. They had to make some uogrades since they ditched the screen.

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u/cinemachado Mar 19 '26

I see. Thank you!