Recommendations for 3D Printer for Family

Probably a Bambu Lab model.

I echo their suggestions of Bambu. For $500 you can get the Bambu A1 with AMS Lite. The AMS will automatically change filaments during the print for multi-colored, multi-filament prints, as well as auto refill.

For a machine for kids (and yourself) who are just starting out. The best budget choice is the Bambu A1Combo for $499
https://us.store.bambulab.com/products/a1?variant=41583355232392

It is a rock solid printer that will print anything you can throw at it. Most of what you will print will be using PLA or PETG filaments, both of which the A1 handles with ease. There are more exotic filaments out there that require an enclosed printer, but honestly, for a kids printer you won't be printing in those filaments.

If you feel like spending a little more and getting and getting an enclosed printer, then get the Bambu P1S as others have recommended in this thread.

Bambu is as close to plug and play as it gets in 3D printing. Enders, Prusa's, etc... are all good printers but can require much more tinkering than the bambu's.

The Bambu's allow you to focus on learning how to 3D Print, whereas the others, you will spend time learning how to make the #$@#() printer work at all. For kids, you want the Bambu.

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Ender isn't worth the headache

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"they need to learn... like i learned..."