Prusa

MK4S

Enclosure Recommendedall-metal Hotend2024
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About This Printer

Premium · $700–$900

The MK4S is an evolutionary update to the MK4, adding input shaping via an accelerometer for noticeably faster print speeds without the ringing artifacts that plague cheaper printers at high speed. Existing MK4 owners can upgrade via a kit. It's the fastest Prusa i3-style printer ever, while retaining all the open-source goodness and reliability the brand is known for.

What it does well

  • Input shaping allows significantly faster printing with less ghosting
  • All MK4 strengths — loadcell leveling, open-source, Nextruder
  • MK4 owners can upgrade for a fraction of the full price
  • Best print quality in the Prusa i3 lineup
  • Excellent long-term reliability record

Limitations to know

  • Still an open-frame design — no built-in enclosure
  • Slower than enclosed CoreXY machines at this price
  • Premium pricing for an i3-style machine

Best For

IntermediateEnthusiasts

Ideal Use Case

MK4 owners looking to upgrade, or new buyers who want the absolute best from an open-source Prusa printer.

Specifications

Max Nozzle Temp
290°C
Max Bed Temp
120°C
Default Nozzle
0.4 mm
Enclosure
Recommended
Hotend Type
all-metal
Bed Size
250x210
Build Volume
250×210×220 mm
Release Year
2024