3DPrinting
3DPrinting is a place where makers of all skill levels and walks of life can learn about and discuss 3D printing and development of 3D printed parts and devices.
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Usually, plastic is plastic, but it really depends on what you're printing.
If all you are printing is a block with no overhangs, few stop/starts, one color, etc. then it really doesn't matter much.
Anytime the printer has to retract and start a new spot, that's where stringing, blobs, and gaps can form.
You can do a test print with the cheaper plastic, like benchy, and then you can adjust your printer's settings for the roll. There are also some smaller test prints if you want to test specific things, like a temperature tower, overhangs, etc.
Buy one, try it out, and see what happens. But don't be surprised if you have to fiddle with some settings like speed or temperature to get good results.
If you only care about utility, clear plastic of any type is best. Colours, textures, silks, are all weaker and don't print as well.
Advice from VoidStar labs
Okay, thanks. That seems like solid advice. I don't mind tweaking and fiddling with settings at all, so that's not an issue. I'll check some of it out.