The Original Prusa MK4 is a worthy successor to the MK3 as a reliable and capable desktop 3D printer with a price point that makes it desirable for hobbyists and professionals alike.
While the MK4 boasts some impressive improvements over its predecessor, it shares one flaw: the absence of a built-in enclosure. Enclosures can keep you safe by removing fumes generated while printing, they’re useful for printing filaments that require elevated ambient temperatures (such as PC and ABS), and they keep your printer safe from knocks, bumps, and dust.
So if you’re searching for the right enclosure, look no further! We’ve put together a list of perfect enclosure options for the Prusa MK4. In doing so, we kept in mind a range of designs including easy off-the-shelf enclosures to more intensive, DIY projects, so whatever your budget or skill level, there’ll be something for you!
Original Prusa Enclosure
If you’re willing to make the investment, you can’t go wrong with the Original Prusa Enclosure. It’s the only first-party enclosure solution sold by Prusa specifically for the MK4 and MK3S+.
In true Prusa fashion, they have made a high-quality, premium enclosure that includes 3D printed parts. It’s highly configurable, with optional add-ons including a fire suppression system, lock, LED strip, and advanced filtration system.
This system also boasts the ability to stack up to five enclosures on top of one another, although it’s recommended you anchor them to a wall if stacking more than three. With its robustness, versatility, and advanced safety features, the Original Prusa Enclosure has plenty to offer.
- Price: Starting from $350
- Size: 530 mm × 545 mm × 715 mm
- Visibility: All sides
- Accessibility: Hinged front door
- Assembly: Medium
Creality Enclosure
From the producers of the iconic Ender 3 printer, the Creality tent enclosure boasts great value for money and is compatible with a range of bed slinger printers. It comes in three sizes: small, medium, and large. For use with a Prusa MK4, you can choose any size depending on how spacious you’d like the enclosure to be.
The design is simple, which makes it fast and easy to assemble while still being effective at improving print quality and safety. As an extra bonus, Creality claims that the material is fire-retardant!
- Price: Starting from $95 (small)
- Size: 480 mm × 720 mm × 600 mm (small)
- Visibility: Front window
- Accessibility: Zipped front door with Velcro hatches on top and side
- Assembly: Easy
PrusaBox
The PrusaBox is an excellent, full-featured third-party alternative to the Original Prusa Enclosure. Made of a stainless steel frame with 3D printed casing, the design utilizes acrylic panels for the walls to allow for complete visibility. Using the PrusaBox configurator, you can choose to have the printed parts included for an extra fee, as well as other add-ons.
Additional features you can choose for the PrusaBox include an LED strip and a filtration system. Printerbox, the company behind PrusaBox, also makes a filament box called the Spool Tank, which can keep your filament spools safe and dry.
The PrusaBox comes unassembled as standard, but you can get it shipped partially pre-assembled to make getting started as easy as possible.
- Price: Starting from ~$250
- Size: 480 mm × 490 mm × 550 mm
- Visibility: All sides
- Accessibility: Hinged front door, two side doors, back door, top hatch
- Assembly: Medium
Ikea Lack Enclosure
Of course, any list of 3D printer enclosures would be incomplete without the Ikea Lack enclosure, an inexpensive DIY classic that is as versatile as it is popular.
The concept is converting the Ikea Lack side table into a 3D printer enclosure using acrylic sheets and 3D printed parts. The Ikea Lack enclosure has gone through many revisions and versions through the years, so you’re sure to find a design that suits you. Also, this setup has the benefit of being able to stack multiple printer enclosures (or storage shelves) on top of each other!
To fit the MK4, you’ll need to use slightly larger mounting brackets compared to the base design. There are plenty of other mods out there, including a mount for a display outside of the enclosure.
- Price: ~$70
- Size: 550 mm × 550 mm, height varies from 450 mm to 900 mm or more
- Visibility: All sides
- Accessibility: Hinged front door
- Assembly: Advanced
Compact DIY
This feature-packed DIY enclosure was originally designed for the MK3S, but the dimensions will comfortably fit an MK4 without issue. To complete this project yourself, the main components you’ll need are acrylic panels, MDF sheets, and some 3D printed parts.
The build plan for the enclosure includes a dedicated spool enclosure, fume extraction, and the best visibility of any enclosure on this list. If you want to go all out, you can also choose to include LEDs, air vents, a camera, a thermometer, and a hygrometer. This is a truly advanced enclosure that’s sure to raise your printing to the next level.
Building this enclosure will take dedication; however, the creator provided thoroughly detailed instructions on Instructables to guide you through the process.
- Price: ~$150
- Size: 478 mm × 480 mm × 550 mm
- Visibility: All sides and roof
- Accessibility: Hinged front door
- Assembly: Advanced
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