IDEX

The Tenlog TL-D3 Pro comes with an independent dual extruder system (IDEX), a rarity in its price class. This means it has two extruders capable of 3D printing that can move independently along the X-axis, allowing for dual-color or multi-material prints and even the use of soluble support structures.

With the two extruder heads moving independently, you can also print two items simultaneously using duplication or mirror print modes. With a print volume of 300 x 300 x 350 mm, the printer should house enough space for your creations. Bear in mind, though, in either duplication or mirror mode, the print volume effectively gets cut in half.

Direct Drive

The TL-D3 Pro uses direct drive extruders for both its printheads. Having a direct drive setup does have some benefits, one being better filament retraction, theoretically lessening the chances of stringing and oozing during prints. In multi-material or multi-color prints with a lot of retraction left and right, this could come in quite handy.

Direct drive setups also have the potential to handle flexible filaments a bit better. And for a printer like the TL-D3 Pro, it’s likely flexible filaments will be on users’ menus, as well as the usual array of consumer filaments, including PLA, ABS, and PETG.

Heated Print Plate

This is pretty much a standard feature on any contemporary 3D printer and is particularly important if you want to handle the array of filaments the TL-D3 Pro is set up for.

The TL-3D Pro comes with a heated bed capable of reaching temperatures of up to 80 °C, according to the manufacturer. This should provide proper adhesion for most filaments, and a good variety there will probably be, as the hot ends above can reach 300 °C, more than enough for most.

Older Tenlog TL-D3 Pro machines can be found online with simple, plain glass for the print bed surface. Recently, however, it has been upgraded to a borosilicate glass bed, which should provide better adhesion and less warping, mitigating the need to use glue, tape, or any other adhesive, as well as allow for the easy removal of prints once the plate has cooled down.

Sensors

Filament runout detection sensors and a resume power out function have also become commonly fitted components to 3D printers in the last few years. Nonetheless, it is nice to see them included on the TL-D3 Pro, as with its large build volume and dual printing modes, long print times might be on the agenda. There is nothing worse than coming back to a 20-hour print just to see that the filament ran out somewhere along the way. With the TL-3D Pro’s sensors, this is an experience you shouldn’t have to go through.

Further Features

Additional features on the Tenlog TL-D3 Pro include:

• Touchscreen – The printer comes with a 4.3-inch color touch screen display, and all the printer controls are dealt with from there.
• Silent Stepper Drivers – The TL-D3 Pro’s motherboard supports both TMC2208 and the TMC2225 stepper drivers, which should keep the printer’s operational noise level down.
• Easy Assembly – the TL-D3 Pro comes partially assembled and should be easy to install for most people.