FLASHFORGE AD5M Pro 3D Printer, CoreXY 600 mm/s Printing Speed, 0.4 & 0.6mm 3s Quick-Swap 280°C Nozzles, 1-Click Auto Leveling, Fully Enclosed, 220×220×220mm Build Volume

THIS PRINTER DELIVERED!!!- I unpacked/setup and started printing my first item within 10min.I've been in the 3D printing business for about a decade now. My primary workhorses are a makerbot Replicator 5th edition and SnapMaker 2, which I still love for a number of reasons.. but since this review is about the FlashForge Adventurer3 so let's talk about that. My wife and mother-in-law both run very successful cookie businesses that require custom designed cookie cutters at a rate of 3-4 per week (on a slow week). I have been able to crank those out for my wife with the makerbot, but since my mother-in-law lives on the other side of the world she was having to pay someone to design/print her cutters for her (at a price of $5-$10 per cutter). I set out on a quest to find a cheap 3D printer that she could use. My goal was <$300, simple to use, MacOS compatible. I was hoping for Wifi connection and heated bed as well, but those were not requirements.I bought the FinderLite, and Adventurer3 for initial comparisons (but also have tested the DreamerNZ and many other manufacturers) After my initial setup and testing I suggested the FinderLite over the Adventurer3 to my mother-in-law based only on price and features that sheed needed...and she's a cookie cutter making fool now. In order to ensure her success I made an un-boxing video and even a "how-to" video explaining the important features of FlashPrint.. and now I create the STL for her cutters, and email them directly to her.Here's the details1. Setup: Very quick and easy, just follow the prompts. Bed leveling almost too simple... not sure what it actually does, but I haven't had a problem with the bed being off level yet.2. FlashPrint software: This is the only thing I don't like about this printer. On my MacBook Pro 13" (16GB RAM) using OS 10.15 Flashprint crashes constantly. On my wife's older Macbook 12" no problems yet- so I don't know if it's an OS issue, or some other problem? I prefer simplify 3D over flashprint anyway since it gives me more control over all the parameters, so I just use Simplify3D to create the .gcode file (**more about this in a minute)3. Filament Storage: I love the filament storage in the side of the printer. Makerbot also does this, and it helps immensely to keep your workspace clean. The downside is that only 500gram filament spools will fit in the storage area, which means you're limited in what filament you can buy.. There is an alternative, though. I printed a filament winding device that attaches to my drill and I re-spool filament from larger 1kg spools onto the smaller spools which allows me to buy any brand/color I want.4. Filament Included: In comparison to the FinderLite, they actually give you a roll of filament which is nice to at least get a spool that fits (see comment #3).5. Noise: Machine is virtually silent. My makerbot is really loud.. I figured all 3D printers were, but not this one.. you don't even know its running unless you're sitting right next to it.6. Bed Adhesion: No complaints here. I use the gluestick they provided to coat the bed with a thin layer and the models have no problem sticking to it, and pop right off. This is especially important since I don't like printing rafts.7. Networking: I really don't like the Wifi interface.. it smells of old school DOS printer connection, where you need the IP address of the printer and every time you want to print you need to re-establish the connection. This is 2020, all printers should be "discoverable" and just print using a normal print dialog.. It does work, and hasn't given me any troubles, but come-on.. you can do better!.8. File format: I HATE PROPRIETARY STUFF (I know makerbot is proprietary too). Flashforge prefers a .gx file which is a .g file with added thumbnail of the printed item so that it gives you a littel picture on the screen. This printer (Adventurer3) does not like .gcode (where the Finder/FinderLite had no problem with it). So if you use simplify3D (or cura, or other slicer) you have to change the output settings to create a .g file in addition to the .gcode file and it will work. Simplify3D also can create a .3gx file that is supposed to be compatible with Flashforge, but on all the flashforge printers I have tested it did not work at all. **Note, this is not the same on the Finder/FinderLite (see my review on that).9. Media: USB port is easily accessible and works fine. I prefer this USB port over SD so I don't need an SD card reader. Only downside for me is it's the older style USB vice USB-C so I need an adapter to connect to my MacbookPro (or get the cool thumbdrives that have both USB formats on the same device).10. Food Safe: Since we're talking about using these to make cookie cutters, it is important to note that PLA is not FDA approved for use with food. There are a number of reasons for this that most cookie makers negate by using saran wrap or sterilizing. This printer will allow you to print PETG which is food safe. If that is important to you, then the Adventurer3Lite($369), Adventurer3 ($449) or DreamerNZ ($449) are your next best option.Buying advice- If you want quick, easy out of the box simplicity, the FinderLite is still my #1 choice. If you need a heated bed and enclosed work area, then the Adventurer3Lite is the next step up and if you need Wifi/USB, then go with the Adventurer3/Dreamer.

Easy to setup 10mins or less. Preassembled, only thing you need to install is the Filament Holder/Bracket on the rear of the printer and take out the Shipping Bracket (4 Screws) for the Screen and slide it in the frame on the top/right of the Printer. Great Auto leveling & Filament change. Touch Screen Easy to use. Software preinstalled and features auto-update if connected to Wifi. No running back and fourth to your PC with USB-Stick or SD Card to put Prints into Printer, features to sent to Printer from FlashPrint or Orca-Flashprint, it does have USB port to do so. Best Value for you money with no regrets. Print Quality is Great. I ONLY RECOMMENT ORCA FlashPrint software. I had nothing but problems with FlashPrint Software.Con- FlashPrint Software is buggy / STL files Most of the time are invisible until you Slice & Preview.- FlashPrint Software on most of my prints have problems with Tree Supports- FlashPrint Software G-code isn't that great, sometimes crash into Supports and kick Print off the table.- FlashPrint Software doesn't properly auto align multiple STL Files Properly

I watched a number of videos all with very favorable reviews. It was easy to set up. I printed the cube after loading the supplied filament. That went well. I decided to open a new roll of 1.75 pla and went to the screen to change filament. That’s where everything went off the rails. Loud clicking and no filament being extruded. The culprit was some broken filament in between the gears of the plastic extruder which is inside the print head. I've read where this is an issue for some. I believe it may be the result of how one changes the filament. It's important to follow the directions. Support from the Flashforge Amazon store was excellent. After cleaning out the broken pieces of filament, the 5M did exactly what it was designed to do. I've changed my review and rating based upon the support I received and the quality of the prints.

I highly recommend this printer to anyone starting out. Took ten minutes to setup from taking it out of the box to printing something. This is by far the best printer I have gotten (aside from the smaller build plate)

Unit was Dead on arrival. Power came on but no display. I was unable to get ubit started per instruction. Support asked me to make a movie of me pressing the power pn button, next they asked me to removed the back plate and take a picture of the mother board. The indicated the could send me a new mother board, like its up to me to replace it? I asked for a replacement unit but have not received it after a week!

I love it it prints fast and perfectly

The media could not be loaded. I love it. I have severals files to print. For now I have tried three of them and the results are neat and beautiful. It’s beginner friendly and easy to setup. The application for the phone and for my laptop are very easy to use. I couldn’t be happier with my purchase.

Loundest printer I have ever used. It's a shame because the print quality is excellent. Screams like a banshee. I am lucky because I am hard of hearing but my family can't stand it. I am thinking of returning it if I can figure out how to repack it which is complicated. I searched the web and it seems like the culprit is the extruder fan and it's a common problem. Too bad that such a simple component can't be corrected by Flashforge.