Elegoo • 420 x 420 x 500 mm
Elegoo Neptune 3 Max

Elegoo Neptune 3 Max

Elegoo Released: January 2023
Build Volume
420 x 420 x 500 mm
Print Area
Year
2023
Released
Kinematics
Cartesian
Motion System

Printer Highlights

Max Speed : 180 mm/s
Max Hotend Temp : 260°C
Chamber Enclosure : Open Frame
Auto-Leveling : Yes

About Elegoo Neptune 3 Max

Elegoo Neptune 3 Max is an open-frame Cartesian FDM 3D printer with a 420 × 420 × 500 mm build volume, up to 180 mm/s print speed, a 260°C hotend, a 100°C heated bed, a dual-gear direct drive extruder, and auto bed leveling.

Last updated: November 11, 2026

General Information of Elegoo Neptune 3 Max

Printer Name

Elegoo Neptune 3 Max

Brand

Elegoo

Series

Neptune

Release Date

January 2023

Build Volume & Chassis of Elegoo Neptune 3 Max

Build Volume

420 x 420 x 500 mm (16.5 x 16.5 x 19.7 in)

Build Volume (X)

420 mm (16.5 in)

Build Volume (Y)

420 mm (16.5 in)

Build Volume (Z)

500 mm (19.7 in)

Enclosed Chamber

No

Frame Type

Heavy-Duty Aluminum Gantry with Dual Diagonal Support Rods

Machine Size

658 x 632 x 740 mm (25.9 x 24.9 x 29.1 in)

Machine Weight

17.7 kg (39 lbs)

Motion System & Kinematics of Elegoo Neptune 3 Max

Kinematics Type

Cartesian

Motion Axis Type

Dual Z-Axis Lead Screws with Timing Belt and V-Wheels

Kinematics Layout

Cartesian-XZ-Head Y-Bed

Rail System

Heavy V-Slot POM Wheels on Aluminum Extrusions

Dual Z-Axis

Yes

Extruder & Toolhead of Elegoo Neptune 3 Max

Extruder Type

Dual-Gear Direct Drive Extruder

Toolhead Count

1

Filament Diameter

1.75 mm

Nozzle Diameter

0.4 mm

Nozzle Material

Brass

Supported Nozzle Diameters

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 Max

Build Plate Type

PEI Magnetic Flexible Spring Steel Sheet

Heated Bed

Yes

Max Bed Temperature

100°C

Actively Heated Chamber

No

Automation & Electronics of Elegoo Neptune 3 Max

Auto Bed Leveling

Yes

Leveling Sensor Type

63-Point Contact Auto 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

Dual High-Volume Part Cooling Fans

Hotend Fan

4010 Axial Fan

Software & Connectivity of Elegoo Neptune 3 Max

Firmware

Elegoo Marlin OS with Silent Stepper Drivers

Compatible Slicers

Elegoo Cura / PrusaSlicer

Connectivity

MicroSD Card, USB-C

Display Screen

4.3-inch Magnetic Removable Capacitive Touchscreen

Input Voltage

100-240V AC 50/60Hz 500W PSU

Special Features

Massive 420x420x500mm Build Volume, 63-Point High Density Auto Leveling, Full-Scale Helmet Capability

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