Prusa Research • 250 x 210 x 220 mm
Original Prusa MK4S

Original Prusa MK4S

Prusa Research Released: August 12, 2024
Build Volume
250 x 210 x 220 mm
Print Area
Year
2024
Released
Kinematics
Cartesian
Motion System

Printer Highlights

Max Speed : 300 mm/s
Max Hotend Temp : 290°C
Chamber Enclosure : Open Frame
Auto-Leveling : Yes

About Original Prusa MK4S

Original Prusa MK4S is an open-frame Cartesian FDM 3D printer with a 250 × 210 × 220 mm build volume, up to 300 mm/s print speed, a 290°C hotend, a 120°C heated bed, a direct drive extruder, auto bed leveling, and up to 5-color printing support.

Last updated: November 11, 2026

General Information of Original Prusa MK4S

Printer Name

Original Prusa MK4S

Brand

Prusa Research

Series

Original

Release Date

August 12, 2024

Build Volume & Chassis of Original Prusa MK4S

Build Volume

250 x 210 x 220 mm (9.8 x 8.3 x 8.7 in)

Build Volume (X)

250 mm (9.8 in)

Build Volume (Y)

210 mm (8.3 in)

Build Volume (Z)

220 mm (8.7 in)

Enclosed Chamber

No

Frame Type

Die-cast aluminum frame with high-rigidity base

Machine Size

500 x 550 x 400 mm (19.7 x 21.7 x 15.7 in)

Machine Weight

7.5 kg (16.5 lbs)

Motion System & Kinematics of Original Prusa MK4S

Kinematics Type

Cartesian

Motion Axis Type

Dual leadscrew stepper motors with exact steps

Kinematics Layout

Bedslinger (Cartesian-XZ-Head)

Rail System

Precision smooth rods with Misumi bearings

Dual Z-Axis

Yes

Extruder & Toolhead of Original Prusa MK4S

Extruder Type

Direct Drive

Toolhead Count

1

Filament Diameter

1.75 mm

Nozzle Diameter

0.4 mm

Nozzle Material

High-Flow CHT Brass

Supported Nozzle Diameters

0.25 mm, 0.4 mm, 0.6 mm, 0.8 mm

Max Nozzle Temp

290°C

Multi-Material Ready

Yes

Max Colors / Materials

5 Colors

Multi-Material System

Original Prusa MMU3 (Optional Add-on, Up to 5 Colors)

Bed & Thermal System of Original Prusa MK4S

Build Plate Type

MK52 magnetic heatbed with removable PEI spring steel sheet

Heated Bed

Yes

Max Bed Temperature

120°C

Actively Heated Chamber

No

Automation & Electronics of Original Prusa MK4S

Auto Bed Leveling

Yes

Leveling Sensor Type

Load-cell sensor fully automatic first-layer calibration

Filament Runout Sensor

Yes

Power Loss Recovery

Yes

Input Shaping (Resonance)

Yes

Built-in Camera

No

First Layer LiDAR

No

Part Cooling Fan

High-Speed Blower Fan

Hotend Fan

Axial Cooling Fan

Software & Connectivity of Original Prusa MK4S

Firmware

Prusa Buddy Firmware

Compatible Slicers

PrusaSlicer

Connectivity

Wi-Fi, Ethernet LAN, USB Type-A, NFC

Display Screen

3.5-inch color graphic LCD with rotary knob

Input Voltage

100-240V AC

Special Features

360° high-performance turbine cooling fan system, High-flow CHT nozzle standard, NFC antenna for 1-tap mobile pairing, Load-cell true first layer

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