A noisy 3D printer can be disruptive, especially in home or office environments. Common sources of noise include the stepper motors, cooling fans, and vibrations from the printer frame or components. This can make long printing sessions unpleasant and inconvenient.
To tackle this, many users upgrade to quieter stepper motor drivers, replace loud cooling fans with silent ones, or add dampeners to reduce vibrations. Placing the printer on a stable surface or using soundproof enclosures can also significantly cut down on noise.
Have you struggled with noisy printing sessions? What modifications or setups have helped you achieve a quieter 3D printing experience? Share your tips to make printing more enjoyable for everyone!
My CE3V3SE is much quieter than my previous Ender 3.
I found on an older home made printer that the stepper motors actually made the most sound. I replaced all the stepper motors with motors I believe were made in the US (compared to the Chinese motors I started with).
Other sources of noise are tight belts and sticky lead screws. Keeping your printer clean and belts adjusted should be regular maintenance.
It really depends on the printer. My XL is loud I put it in an enclosure and it became less of an issue. The Bambu P1S is very loud, some have replaced the fans which are the primary sound issue. My MK3 is slow so I print in ‘stealth’ mode and when it is inside the enclosure I can’t hear it at all, and with the enclosure open it is a low hum of the Nocturne fans, which are not very loud for a fan.
You can try stealth mode if the printer supports it.
An enclosure will also help. PLA can be an issue with an enclosed printer it can heat creep. so it is a balance.
