MAKERBOT
REPLICATOR Z18
Massive build volume and
the best price to performance
ratio in the extra-large, professional
3D printer category
MAKERBOT REPLICATOR Z18



IDEAL FOR EXTRA-LARGE PROJECTS
2,592 CUBIC INCHES
30.0 L x 30.5 W x 45.7 H CM
11.8 L x 12.0 W x 18.0 H IN
- Make extra-large and ultra-tall industrial prototypes, models, and products
- Think and build bigger than ever
- Print multiple things at once so you can get to work on your next design sooner
TO PERFORMANCE RATIO
IN THE PROFESSIONAL 3D PRINTER CATEGORY
- Powered by the new, user-friendly MakerBot Replicator 3D Printing Platform
- App and cloud enabled
- Wi-Fi, USB, and Ethernet connectivity ensures a seamless production workflow
- Remotely connect to, view, and control your MakerBot Replicator 3D Printer
- Print paper-thin layers
- Create prototypes and complex models with detailed 100-micron resolution
- Get smooth-to-the-touch surfaces that don't need sanding, finishing, or post-production
- Create realistic prototypes and models for demonstrations and presentations
KEY FEATURES
SMART EXTRUDER
- Easily to swap and replace
- Detects filament absence and automatically pauses your print and sends notifications to MakerBot Desktop and MakerBot Mobile.
- Modular design lets you plan for future innovations, like new filament materials, and the natural wear and tear common to 3D printing extruders
MAKERBOT PLA FILAMENT
- The best and most consistent filament for the MakerBot Replicator Z18 3D Printer
- Made in the USA and tested in-house to ensure highest quality standards
- No heavy metals, contaminants, phthalates, or BPA
ON-BOARD CAMERA
- Automatically takes reference pictures of final prints and saves them to your cloud storage library
- Accessible through MakerBot Desktop and MakerBot Mobile apps
MAKERBOT MOBILE
- MakerBot Mobile allows you to remotely connect to, monitor, and control your MakerBot Replicator 3D Printer
- Available for your iPhone or iPad. Android version coming soon.
MAKERBOT DESKTOP
- MakerBot Desktop is free, full-featured 3D printing software
- Find, buy, and prepare your files from one central location
- Store, organize, and access 3D design files in your personal cloud-enabled library
PROTECTION & SUPPORT
- High-quality, friendly problem resolution from the people who know your MakerBot product best
- MakerBot MakerCare Protection Plans offer support the way you want it, including online chat, email, and phone support. One, two, or three-years plans available.
GREAT PROTECTION AND SUPPORT
Our expert MakerBot Support team is at your service
Our recommended MakerBot MakerCare Protection Plan*provides you with the highest quality service and support from the people who know your MakerBot product best.
For one year, MakerBot will replace defective parts or arrange for you to ship your MakerBot product back to the factory for repair (return authorization required).
*Available only at the time of purchase or within 30 days
of purchase date. Read the full Terms of Service.
The MakerCare Protection Plan is additional to the coverage provided
by the limited warranty provided by MakerBot for defective parts.
See the warranty details (US) (EU).
At MakerBot, we take pride in offering expert, responsive, and friendly support to all our customers around the world.
Have a question about MakerBot apps? Need help getting your MakerBot Replicator 3D Printer running? Check out the guides, FAQ, videos, and other troubleshooting materials on our support page.
IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES





TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PRINTING
PRINT TECHNOLOGYFUSED DEPOSITION MODELING
BUILD VOLUME30.0 L X 30.5 W X 45.7 H CM
[11.8 L X 12.0 W X 18.0 H IN]
2,549 CUBIC INCHES
LAYER RESOLUTION100 MICRONS
FILAMENT DIAMETER1.75 MM [0.069 IN]
FILAMENT COMPATIBILITYMAKERBOT PLA FILAMENT
LARGE SPOOL
NOZZLE DIAMETER0.4 MM [0.015 IN]
PRINT FILE TYPE.MAKERBOT
TEMPERATURE
AMBIENT OPERATING TEMPERATURE15-24°C [60-75.2°F]
STORAGE TEMPERATURE0-38°C [32-100°F]
SIZE & WEIGHT
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS49.3 L X 56.5 W X 86.1 H
[19.4 W X 22.2 D X 33.9 H IN]
SHIPPING BOX65.0 X 71.9 X 106.0 CM
[25.6 X 28.3 X 41.75 IN]
PRODUCT WEIGHT41 KG [90 LBS]
SHIPPING WEIGHT52 KG [115 LBS]
MECHANICAL
CONSTRUCTIONPOWDER-COATED STEEL WITH PC-ABS AND ALUMINUM COMPOSITE MATERIAL
BUILD SURFACEINJECTION MOLDED PC-ABS
STEPPER MOTORS1.8° STEP ANGLE WITH 1/16
MICRO-STEPPING
XY POSITIONING PRECISION11 MICRONS [0.0004 IN]
Z POSITIONING PRECISION2.5 MICRONS [0.0001 IN]
SOFTWARE
SOFTWARE BUNDLEMAKERBOT DESKTOP SOFTWARE
SUPPORTED FILE TYPESSTL, OBJ, THING, MAKERBOT
OPERATING SYSTEMSWINDOWS (7+)
MAC OS X (10.7+)
LINUX (UBUNTU 12.04+, FEDORA 19+)
ELECTRICAL
POWER REQUIREMENTS100-240 V; 5.4-2.2 A;
50/60 HZ; 350 W
CONNECTIVITYUSB, ETHERNET, WI-FI
CAMERA
CAMERA RESOLUTION320 X 240
