Since 2013 our 3D Design and Print Lab has owned more than 60 different models of FDM 3D printers from a wide variety of manufacturers including 3D Systems, Creality, Geeetech, Monoprice, M3D, Flashforge and iMade3d. We were among the first owners of Jellybox 2D printers. While most 3D printers outlive their usefulness after just a few years, that is not true of the Jellybox printer. In fact, even after years of service, each Jellybox printer continues to actively contribute to our educational mission of teaching 3D printing to at-risk young people year after year. Quality components, reliability and easy access for regular maintenance ensure it’s long term viability, making the Jellybox a great value.

We bought our first Jellybox 5 years ago when we opened our new makerspace
at The Linden School in Toronto. After doing research, I chose the Jellybox
because I liked the fact that my students would be able to see inside.
(They love pointing out that parts of the printer are also 3D printed!)
Despite daily use, our first printer is still going strong: small adjustments are easy to make myself, and so I’m not waiting for service
calls. When I had the opportunity to purchase a second printer this fall,
my choice was easy! Our lab is now home to two beautiful, functional, and
hardworking Jellyboxes.

I have had the luxury of using many 3D printers ranging in price from $1000 to $250,000. I have not seen print quality like it produces from $5000 printers and some even higher. The printer is well designed, engineered, and is mostly put together with zip ties. Yes zip ties!