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XVICO X3 Pro 3D Printer Review

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Table of Contents

  • So whats this printer all about?
    • Product Features
    • Specification
    • First Contact
  • Your New Kit
    • Woohoo, A Touchscreen!!!
    • Let’s Print Something
    • Upgrade Time!
    • Cura Settings Screenshots
    • Let’s Print Something… Take Two!
    • Testing The Added Features
    • The Kilcreations No BS Breakdown
    • Final Review Video
    • Final Thoughts!

Xvico…have you ever heard of them? Other than seeing Angus do a couple of videos on his Youtube channel, Makers Muse, about the earlier version of this printer I personally never heard of this company. XVICO’s is where you can see their lineup of printers and filament, and it stated they have been in business since 2008. You can see more on their website. From the most I could gather, they were making filament and now adding printers to the product line. Please don’t quote me on that as the website is in Chinese. It was difficult to tell what was what on my end. So let’s go on a little journey unboxing, assembling and reviewing this XVICO X3 Pro 3D printer.

XVICO X3 Pro 3D Printer Review
XVICO X3 Pro 3D Printer Review

So whats this printer all about?

Well, it’s an Ender clone with some variations. Let’s see the breakout here from XVICO directly.

【UNIQUE DESIGN REMOVABLE GLASS PLATE 】- Unique design with the glass plate, easy to remove your printing models after cooling.Very convenient for ender to operate the machine.

【SMOOTHY & DURABLE & NOISELESS 】- Xvico 3d printer kits with high-quality extruder significantly reduces plugging risk and bad extrusion. Sturdy aluminium construction is very durable for customer printing.

【SEMI-ASSEMBLED KIT】- Xvico 3d printer DIY comes with several assembled parts. You only need about half an hour to assemble and more stable performance, Win-Win for fun and time, the knockdown parts will help you and your children to learn about the basic construction of 3d printer as you finish putting it together. This is the lovely gift for your kids and your family, ideal for STEM Projects.

【FILAMENT RUN-OUT DETECTION & RESUME PRINTING 】- Filament runs out to remind you to change new filament quickly, XVICO 3d aluminium printer can resume printing from the last recorded, saving your time and money.

【GUARANTEE & SERVICE】- Strict testing for key components before delivery. We are Confident about 3d printer printing quality. We offer 7* 24hours online after-sales service, 100% Satisfaction Guarantee and life-time technical assistance.

Product Features

【EASY & QUICK ASSEMBLY】- It comes with several assembled parts, you only need about 2 hours to assemble with installation manual and video in the SD card.

【RESUME PRINT】- It can resume printing even after a power outage or lapse occurs.

【EASIER 3D PRINTS REMOVAL】– Slide-in build plate allows you to draw it out of the printer and then remove the finished 3D prints more efficiently. At the same time, it can minimise damages or offsets to the build plate.

【ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY】- Upgraded extruder significantly reduces plugging risk and bad extrusion.

【MICRO SD CARD SLOT】- Use a microSD card to store sliced GCode files, then plug the card into the microSD card slot to print without the need to connect to a Windows or Mac PC. The printer includes a 2GB microSD card with sample 3D models, which you can slice and store on the card for direct printing.

【100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE】- Strict testing for key components before delivery and life-time technical supports.

Specification

  • Printing Size: 200*200*250mm
  • Machine Size: 390*410*490mm
  • Screen: 2.4-inch colour touch screen
  • Printing Speed:20-200mm/s
  • Extrusion head temperature (highest):260℃
  • Number of nozzles:1
  • Nozzle diameter 0.4mm
  • Engraving Accuracy: 0.1mm
  • Nozzle Temperature:210-230℃
  • Supporting Material: ABS, PLA, TPU, WOOD, etc.
  • Material Diameter: 1.75mm
  • Language: Chinese, English, German, French, Spanish, Russian, Italian, Korean, Portuguese
  • Machine Weight: 7kg Package Weight: 8kg

Want to Buy? Amazon

First Contact

When XVICO reached out to me to do a review on their new XVICO X3 Pro 3d printer, I was pumped to see what improvements and or changes they have made since for their XVICO Pioneer (older version of the X3). On January 1st, 2020, I was so excited, I had to do an unboxing and assembly video live on my youtube channel Kilcreations. In this video, you’ll see me assembling X3 Pro while drinking some seriously good scotch I got as a Christmas gift.

First, I would like to say this XVICO X3 Pro is pretty much a full kit. I do know my way around a 3D printer (depending on how much scotch I had that evening) so when it states, you can have this assembled in a half-hour on the first part of the description and then further down 2 hours, maybe. If you’re new, it will take a bit longer, in my opinion. Estimate more like 2+ hours, but not much longer than that.

I did only run off the assembly guide/booklet that was provided with the XVICO X3 Pro. I did not reference the build video at his point of the XVICO X3 Pro Review. The instructions were pretty clear, but it is easy to miss steps and have to go back to adjust to the layout of the instructions and schematic drawings provided. I did watch the entire build video after and it was nicely produced but can be a bit confusing because it does not follow the same build order as the instructions.

Your New Kit

 

XVICO X3 Pro 3D Printer Review

The X3 Pro was very nicely packaged and had everything needed for assembly. Also, all parts, tools, some spare parts and an extra nozzle are included. The CPU is already installed and most of the wires attached. Also, the extruder and hotend assemblies were already completed, and that was nice. The first issue I noticed when taking out all the part is the power supply and wires were exposed, and this is a massive concern for my safety-wise. XVICO can quickly resolve this with a vented cover underneath and should take serious note to this in their future printer designs.

Assembly went about as expected and compared in many ways to the Ender printers. I stopped the XVICO X3 Pro build review video because there were no clear instructions for cable management, and I felt it was a good time to end the live stream. After going over the instructions that were provided electronically as well and watching the video, there was nothing about cable management. There is absolutely zero cable management for this printer to my surprise. Loose cables laying everywhere underneath this X3 Pro makes my cable management OCD go a little crazy, but that’s another story. Once the printer was finished and plugged in, I turned it on, and everything was working and moving correctly.

Woohoo, A Touchscreen!!!

I do like the X3 touchscreen, a lot, but it is tiny, especially for someone like me with big old bear hands and sausage fingers. Even though I have big hand syndrome, the touchscreen was very responsive. It always seemed to know what I was selecting every time without me dealing with fat-fingered mistakes.

XVICO X3 Pro 3D Printer Review

The touchscreen is completely exposed on the backside. Therefore, I would like to see those components enclosed and secure to eliminate accidental damage to the delicate ribbon cable. As I started using the printer, the touchscreen would lock up and become unresponsive when the memory card was inserted. This was a minor issue and was quickly resolved by ejecting it and putting it back to make it work again. I’m sure XVICO can fix this in a future firmware update. To note this glitch didn’t happen every time, only every once in a while.

Let’s Print Something

At this point on my XVICO X3 Pro Review, everything on the printer in stock. After I levelled the bed, I started the preloaded Bay Max test print on the micro SD card provided with the XVOICO X3 Pro with some 3D Solutech white PLA filament. This print definitely suffered from a lot of issues starting with the first layer. It was under extruding, had a ton of z banding and then eventually separated from the plate causing the print to fail.

XVICO X3 Pro 3D Printer Review

Then I loaded the classic benchy on Cura 4.4 and gave that a shot. This defiantly improved the quality of the print, and I noticed fewer extrusion issues, but it still eventually failed. So then I tried the same file, but with different Eryone white PLA.

XVICO X3 Pro 3D Printer Review

This failure was a bit odd because it just stopped printing or paused the print right at the very end. I selected resume, but then it freaked out moved the hot end to the front of the build plate and smashed the nozzle into the plastic part of the heat bed melting a sweet hole into the plastic. Then dragged across the glass busting into the benchy and then moving back up to were it thought it should resume (no were close) and continued printing. I initially thought this was something in the Firmware and contacted XVICO about it.

XVICO X3 Pro 3D Printer Review

XVICO thought it was something weird with the gcode due to the printer having the most current firmware. I think they were right because I re-sliced everything in Cura and never had the issue again. At this point, I felt I had to come up with a new plan of attack to get this XVICO X3 Pro pumping out some successful prints.

Upgrade Time!

XVICO X3 Pro 3D Printer Review

Up to this point, I wasn’t getting anywhere. So the first thing that I had to go on my review was the PTFE tube that is provided with the XVICO X3 Pro. I switched that out with some Capricorn PTFE tube I had lying around. I then flipped the Z-rod over and adjusted the Z Coupler some more to try and help with some of the Z banging and wobble issues. Ultimately, I think this Z coupler provided is a bit too squishy. Upgrading to a solid one or maybe one from the ender three should help. **NOTE flipping the Z-rod over maintained a lot!!!** Next I re-levelled the bed using a 0.20 feeler gauge and not a piece of paper like the first time. I then loaded up the ender 3 Chaz Meister profile on Cura 4.4.

Cura Settings Screenshots

XVICO X3 Pro 3D Printer Review
XVICO X3 Pro 3D Printer Review
XVICO X3 Pro 3D Printer Review

Let’s Print Something… Take Two!

“Why don’t I go with something a little tougher to print”? I thought, and I grabbed this fantastic file of Voodoo Bree by Arte Creator on Myminifactory. I loaded up some of the nicest PLA filament I had in my inventory, Prusament Galaxy Black PLA and hit print for the base. Boom, now we were cooking with gas! Next, I printed her body and head with eryone lagoonbow silk rainbow pla. Her hat was printed with Sunlu black PLA+ and the pins with CC3d silk gold PLA. I ran a lot of different filament through this machine in a short period, and it did well.

XVICO X3 Pro 3D Printer Review
XVICO X3 Pro 3D Printer Review
XVICO X3 Pro 3D Printer Review
XVICO X3 Pro 3D Printer Review
XVICO X3 Pro 3D Printer Review

As I printed the Bree model, I slowly tweaked my settings in Cura 4.4, and they did help, but there is defiantly more to do. I feel some corrections with the z coupler are in order as I mentioned as a concern earlier. I also found due to the z issues, the bed at times required re-levelling, but after turning the Z-rod over it seemed to have resolved this issue. Calibrating the e-steps could also help significantly to make these prints muy perfecto on the XVICO X3 Pro!

Testing The Added Features

XVICO X3 Pro 3D Printer Review
XVICO X3 Pro 3D Printer Review
XVICO X3 Pro 3D Printer Review

I then started another benchy print in the cc3d silk gold to test the Xvico X3 Pro filament runout sensor and the power recovery. The filament runout sensor worked as it should and resumed printing like a boss. The only issue is it didn’t quite continue at the same layer height and created separation on the print. This could quite possibly be the issue I feel the printer has with the z rod or even just a firmware update to resolve.

XVICO X3 Pro 3D Printer Review

For the power loss recovery, I tried unplugging it at the printer, and it didn’t work. To give it the benefit of the doubt, I also started a new print and tried unplugging it at the wall. I plugged it back in and still nothing, no option to resume the print. It just didn’t work. As an advertised feature, I was disappointed to see it not working at all. UPDATE: I spoke with XVICO, and they advised they recently removed the power loss recovery due to it having issues. I did let XVICO know that it is showing power loss available on the product features in the Amazon listing. In addition, as of 1/11/2020 it still there and has not been removed, so buyer beware.

The Kilcreations No BS Breakdown

The Good:

  • It prints. (once its dialled in this printer prints and I think with some tinkering it can print well for the price)
  • Touchscreen. (By far my favourite feature on this printer)
  • Temp adjust on the fly. (This is super cool, to be able to change the print temps while printing is a nice feature)
  • Removable bed. (for those printing on glass, this is a super sweet option standard on the printer)
  • Price. (only $179.99 US on amazon las of 1/11/2020)
  • Easy to level. (This took about 10 min or less to level. I recommend using a feeler gauge vs a sheet of paper for better accuracy)
  • You can use the preloaded ender three profile in Cura. (load up the creality ender three profile minus the heated bed and your good to go… Easy!)
  • Filament runout sensor standard

The Not So Good:

  • No standard heated bed. (advertising it can print ABS, PETG, etc. as is)
  • Exposed power supply and wires under the printer. (major safety issue)
  • PTFE tube not of the best quality. (requires immediate replacement in my opinion)
  • Poor/no cable management
  • Cooling fan/duct. (fan shroud or duct not secured to the fan and continued to fall or pop off the fan)

The Mehh: (no deal breakers here):

  • Firmware buggy at times. (can resolve with firmware updates)
  • No live z level, but second nozzle option… what? (Hopefully, we get this in future firmware updates. Hint XVICO)
  • Not the most straightforward instructions to follow, but not the worst. (The video differs from the booklet)
  • micro SD, still? (companies need to upgrade this to full SD or even better USB)
  • Minimal bed level knobs

Final Review Video

Here is my last review video where I go into a more visual look at this printer and talk about a lot of the things in this article on the XVICO X3 Pro 3D printer.

Final Thoughts!

In conclusion, this XVICO X3 Pro is a fun little printer that works well when dialed in. I don’t think it would be my first choice for a beginners printer. However, if you like to tinker on printers as I do, this is a fun kit to get. I do feel the exposed wires, and power supply is a huge safety issue, and the single biggest issue I have with the printer. On the other hand, everything else can be modified, upgraded, and revised with future firmware updates. These issues are certainly not deal breakers for me.

The X3 Pro is nicely built and solid. The touchscreen is fun with a lot of potentials, and the slide-out bed is a cool feature too! I have never seen before on a glass bed. The cherry on top is that its less than $200 US dollars.

do you own a Creality CR10S PRO? Check out our verdict on what we think about it.

Ease of use
Price
Packaging
Print quality
Print reliability
Assembly
Summary

The XVICO X3 Pro receives high marks for its packaging and price. It was very well packaged and you get all of this for under $180 US dollars as of 1/10/2020. Assembly wasn't bad, just be sure to pay close attention to the instructions, but the hit to the assembly rating was the lack of cable management on this printer. The printers touchscreen was very user friendly and made selecting options easy and clear. As for printability and reliability this can be improved. I had a few fails on this printer after initial setup. Matching the failures with a working, but not effectively filament runout sensor and no power loss recovery this left me feeling a little disappointed. Again, this is all minor and with some adjustments and firmware updates most of these issues can be resolved. Its a sweet little kit to tinker with and for this price point worth it.

Final Score 8.1
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18 Comments

  1. Pete Pappas
    February 14, 20203:17 am -

    Nice review – but Please… it’s “DeFINITEly” not defiantly… 😉

    Reply
    • Michael Bird
      February 14, 20209:49 am -

      Thanks Pete. I have amended!

      Reply
  2. Christopher Long
    February 16, 20203:21 am -

    I have one of these and i’d like to know where i can get a firmware update for one. I can’t seem to locate anything for it. I’m thinking about swapping the main board for something that has some support for it. I mean it does print but it freezes if i try to use z hop and some times it parents all kinds of wrong dimensions.

    Reply
  3. Chris Kilcrease
    February 18, 202010:23 pm -

    That’s and excellent question Christopher. As of now, the only resource I know of is their email: [email protected]. They list the printer has a 3 year limited warranty.

    I did reach out to my contact at XVICO and some other resources today to see if there is anything better, but it may take some time to get a response. As of right now, that email listed above would be my best recommendation to start. If I get any more information for you I will defiantly add it here in an additional comment.

    Reply
  4. alex
    March 31, 202010:37 am -

    Hi anyone can send me the firmware please? I’m stuck in white screen 🙁

    Reply
    • lynne
      March 31, 202011:21 am -

      im sorry but i dont think there is public firmware

      Reply
  5. Christopher Long
    March 31, 20206:19 pm -

    yes I can.

    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aGhC00h_cQ7JMCb3O0u2_km55jm-d-hb/view?usp=sharing

    Reply
    • lynne
      March 31, 20208:23 pm -

      thank you christopher

      Reply
  6. Mihail
    April 2, 20209:00 pm -

    Thanks for the firmware! how to install?

    Reply
  7. Alex
    April 4, 202011:22 am -

    Thank you!

    Reply
  8. Christopher Long
    April 5, 20201:05 am -

    I don’t really remember I only had to use it once. I found the procedure on a comment post some place.
    after you flash that do not turn on z hop it will freeze up every time.

    I recommend replacing that board with a skr 1.3 or 1.4 or even an skr mini. that board is the reason these print do bad with pla. for some reason it dose way better with abs.

    Reply
  9. Nolan
    June 18, 202012:40 am -

    I lost the files on the sd card

    Reply
    • william
      June 20, 20201:24 pm -

      Send us a message on facebook and i shall try get the files for you

      Reply
  10. N.Y.
    August 18, 20202:01 am -

    Is there a workaround for the exposed wires? I might be getting one of these for my bday but not so sure I want it now unless someone has a solution to this issue. Thanx.

    Reply
  11. Ricky
    September 7, 20208:07 pm -

    What g code did you use?

    Reply
    • william
      September 8, 20205:01 pm -

      im sorry this person not with the team no more what do you mean by what gcode?

      Reply
  12. Rich
    December 12, 20207:08 pm -

    I was unlucky enough to buy the Xvico X1 🙁
    … no more Xvico products for Me please.

    Reply
    • william
      December 12, 202010:11 pm -

      the xvico x3s is a 95 percent assembled machine printing good so far

      Reply

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