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BQ Hephestos 2 (kit)

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Product details

Hephestos 2 is the second DIY printer from BQ. Hephestos is based on the Prusa i3, one of the most popular models in the RepRap community. With this new version, BQ has evolved to offer a professional printer while maintaining the original philosophy. BQ has opted for a new design that allows for a larger print volume of 210 mm x 297 mm x 220 mm.

Key specifications

3D printing method
Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF)
3D printing resolution
100 microns (0.1mm), 200 microns ( 0.2mm), 300 microns (0.3mm), 50 microns (0.05mm)
Print material
PLA
Connectivity
SD card, USB
Max. print size (LxWxH)
210 x 297 x 220 mm

General information

Item number
5752104
Manufacturer
BQ
Category
3D printers
Manufacturer no.
BQ.HEPHESTOS.2
Release date
26.4.2016

Colour

Colour
Black, Yellow
Exact colour description
Black, Yellow

3D printer properties

3D printer type
Construction set
3D printing resolution
100 microns (0.1mm), 200 microns ( 0.2mm), 300 microns (0.3mm), 50 microns (0.05mm)
3D printing method
Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF)
Filament diameter
1.75 mm
Number of extruders
1x
Nozzle diameter
0.40 mm
Max. print size (LxWxH)
210 x 297 x 220 mm
Printer features
Display
Build plate material
Glass
Heating
Plate

Construction material / filament

Print material
PLA

Mechanical properties

Number of nozzle extruder units
1
Build plate material
Glass
Mechanical features
Heated building panel

Connectivity

Connectivity
SD card, USB

Software

Operating system compatibility
Linux, Mac OS, Windows XP

Power supply

Power consumption
160 W

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Product dimensions

Length
45 cm
Height
60.50 cm
Depth
66.10 cm
Weight
15 kg

Package dimensions

Length
46.50 cm
Width
62.70 cm
Height
20.70 cm
Weight
30 kg

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Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «3D printers» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • BQ
    Not enough data
  • 1.Bambu Lab
    2,4 %
  • 2.3Doodler
    2,8 %
  • 3.Filapen
    3,5 %
  • 4.Elegoo
    3,7 %

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • BQ
    Not enough data
  • 1.3Doodler
    0 days
  • 1.myFirst
    0 days
  • 3.Elegoo
    1 day
  • 4.Creality
    2 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «3D printers» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • BQ
    Not enough data
  • 1.FlashForge
    0,6 %
  • 2.3Doodler
    0,8 %
  • 3.myFirst
    1,1 %
  • 4.Filapen
    1,4 %
Source: Galaxus