Elegoo • 220 x 220 x 280 mm
Elegoo Neptune 3

Elegoo Neptune 3

Elegoo Released: June 2022
Build Volume
220 x 220 x 280 mm
Print Area
Year
2022
Released
Kinematics
Cartesian
Motion System

Printer Highlights

Max Speed : 100 mm/s
Max Hotend Temp : 260°C
Chamber Enclosure : Open Frame
Auto-Leveling : Yes

About Elegoo Neptune 3

Elegoo Neptune 3 is an open-frame Cartesian FDM 3D printer with a 220 × 220 × 280 mm build volume, up to 100 mm/s print speed, a 260°C hotend, a 100°C heated bed, a bowden extruder, and auto bed leveling.

Last updated: November 11, 2026

General Information of Elegoo Neptune 3

Printer Name

Elegoo Neptune 3

Brand

Elegoo

Series

Neptune

Release Date

June 2022

Build Volume & Chassis of Elegoo Neptune 3

Build Volume

220 x 220 x 280 mm (8.7 x 8.7 x 11 in)

Build Volume (X)

220 mm (8.7 in)

Build Volume (Y)

220 mm (8.7 in)

Build Volume (Z)

280 mm (11 in)

Enclosed Chamber

No

Frame Type

Metal sheet base and aluminum gantry

Machine Size

442 x 452 x 530 mm (17.4 x 17.8 x 20.9 in)

Machine Weight

8.1 kg (17.9 lbs)

Motion System & Kinematics of Elegoo Neptune 3

Kinematics Type

Cartesian

Motion Axis Type

Single lead screw with anti-backlash nut

Kinematics Layout

Bedslinger (Cartesian-XZ-Head)

Rail System

V-slot aluminum extrusions with POM rollers

Dual Z-Axis

No

Extruder & Toolhead of Elegoo Neptune 3

Extruder Type

Bowden

Toolhead Count

1

Filament Diameter

1.75 mm

Nozzle Diameter

0.4 mm

Nozzle Material

Brass

Supported Nozzle Diameters

0.2 mm, 0.4 mm, 0.6 mm, 0.8 mm

Max Nozzle Temp

260°C

Multi-Material Ready

No

Max Colors / Materials

1 Color

Bed & Thermal System of Elegoo Neptune 3

Build Plate Type

PEI spring steel sheet

Heated Bed

Yes

Max Bed Temperature

100°C

Actively Heated Chamber

No

Automation & Electronics of Elegoo Neptune 3

Auto Bed Leveling

Yes

Leveling Sensor Type

RSG 16-point automatic strain gauge bed leveling

Filament Runout Sensor

Yes

Power Loss Recovery

Yes

Input Shaping (Resonance)

No

Built-in Camera

No

First Layer LiDAR

No

Part Cooling Fan

High-Speed Blower Fan

Hotend Fan

Axial Cooling Fan

Software & Connectivity of Elegoo Neptune 3

Firmware

Marlin

Compatible Slicers

Elegoo Cura, UltiMaker Cura, OrcaSlicer

Connectivity

microSD card, USB Type-C

Display Screen

4.3-inch removable magnetic touchscreen

Input Voltage

100-240V AC

Special Features

RSG strain-gauge auto leveling, Detachable 4.3-inch screen, Remote Bowden extrusion system, Silent motherboard

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