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Prusa MK4S
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MK4S

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2technologiesFDM / FFF · MSLA
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Model documentation verified · References checked 2026-10-15, 2026-10-16, 2026-10-17

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Technologies in this record
FFF · MSLA
Applications in this record
Consumer
Material families
PLA · PETG · UV resin · 405 nm photopolymer resin
Entry type
Equipment manufacturer
Documented model years
2016–2025

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  1. 2012

    Prusa Research founded

    Josef Průša established Prusa Research after joining the RepRap community in 2009.

  2. 2016

    MK2 announced

    The MK2 introduced mesh bed leveling and a heated PEI surface.

  3. 2017

    MK3 generation

    Prusa announced the MK3 on September 22.

  4. 2018

    Resin printing announced

    SL1 was announced in September; shipments were confirmed in May 2019.

  5. 2019

    Compact MINI ships

    The first MINI batches shipped in December, after an October announcement.

  6. 2023

    MK4 arrives

    The MK4 introduced the load-cell Nextruder and 32-bit electronics.

  7. 2024

    MK4S revision

    MK4S added redesigned cooling and a high-flow nozzle.

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Added original CORE One, original CORE One L, Original Prusa XL and SL1S SPEED alongside later catalog generations. Historical announcements are not presented as current listings. Original XL launch year remains unknown because the cited date establishes shipping, not announcement.

Collection expanded 2026-10-17 · 4 added model profiles. Research coverage

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Historical means the machine is included for its place in the lineage. It does not by itself establish a discontinuation date or an end to support. Undocumented fields remain marked as not verified.