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Prusa Original Prusa SL1

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Prusa's first resin printer uses LCD-masked UV exposure.

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Source reviews: 2026-10-16.
Specifications are reported claims, not independent test results.

The machine at a glance

The details that matter.

Published specifications for this model. Follow a field's source for its configuration and measurement conditions; older fields refer to the profile's reference list.

Core specifications for Prusa Original Prusa SL1
Introduction year2018
Model familyOriginal Prusa SL
ProcessMSLA
Build envelope (X × Y × Z)120 × 68 × 150 mm
Nominal box volume1.22 L · calculated from the envelope
EnclosureNot verified
Materials cited in this profileUV resin
Manufacturer listing statusUnknown
Regional stock and priceCheck the manufacturer
Market groupingDesktop · editorial grouping

Technical specifications

Additional technical specifications for Original Prusa SL1
LCD resolution (pixels)2560 × 1440
XY pixel pitch (µm)47
Exposure MethodLCD-masked UV LED array
Mask Display Size5.5 inches
Recommended Layer Height (µm)25, 100

Manufacturer-recommended range; the earlier announcement also claimed a 10 µm minimum.

Release MechanismTilting resin tank
Tank FilmReplaceable FEP
Resin MonitoringResin level sensor
ControllerPrusA64
ConnectivityUSB, Ethernet and Wi-Fi
DisplayColor touchscreen
Slicing SoftwarePrusaSlicer
First ShipmentsMay 2019
Model notes · 01

Masking and separation

SL1 exposes each layer through an LCD mask and separates it by tilting the resin tank. Pixel pitch describes the mask grid, not a guaranteed tolerance for a finished part.

Model notes · 02

Production launch

The 2018 announcement was followed by hardware revisions before May 2019 shipments. The shipping update confirms PrusA64 electronics, network file transfer, firmware updates and local browser status monitoring.

A place in the lineage

Introduced in 2018.

Announced September 22, 2018; shipping confirmed May 31, 2019.

Family: Original Prusa SL · Historical model

What changed

  • Prusa's expansion from filament printing into LCD resin printing
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Historical documentation verifies identity; current sale availability is not established.

A larger nominal envelope does not establish better print quality. Fit depends on the configuration, usable area, supports, and orientation.

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