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Buying Your First 3D Printer
What You Will Learn
Ready to buy your first 3D printer but not sure where to start? This beginner-friendly class covers the essentials—from what to look for when choosing a printer to setup, maintenance, and basic operation. Whether you’re a teen, adult, or senior, you’ll leave confident and ready to start creating at home—no experience required!Participants will:
• Learn to assess their home 3D printing needs and choose the right type of consumer 3D printer
• Gain hands-on experience preparing and starting a filament 3D printer using online model repositories and starter filaments
• Understand the fundamentals of caring for and maintaining a 3D printer and related materials for reliable, long-term use
Buying Your First 3D Printer
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Traditional, instructor-led and offered in a classroom at JCCC
$49.00
Buying Your First 3D Printer
Selected Course
Dates: 12/1/2026 Tu
Course type: Arts and Crafts
Times: 6:00PM-8:00PM
Location: RC, Regnier Center, 146 Campus Map 
Contact Hours:
Other Details
Course Code: PRINT-001-5
Category: Arts and Crafts
Contact Hours: 2.0
Format: Classroom
Schedule Details:
After registering for this course, you can come back to the catalog to register for more courses.
Issues with registering? Please contact us at CERegistration@jccc.edu or call 913-469-2323.
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The course will cover the following topics:
• How filament and resin printers work
• Evaluating your 3D printer needs: goals, budget, time, and risks
• 3D printer recommendations and buying tips
• Setting up a filament 3D printer: filament, build plate, and pre-print checks
• Starting a 3D print: model selection or modeling, print quality, and common tradeoffs
• Essential 3D printer maintenance: cleaning practices, materials storage, and general care
• How filament and resin printers work
• Evaluating your 3D printer needs: goals, budget, time, and risks
• 3D printer recommendations and buying tips
• Setting up a filament 3D printer: filament, build plate, and pre-print checks
• Starting a 3D print: model selection or modeling, print quality, and common tradeoffs
• Essential 3D printer maintenance: cleaning practices, materials storage, and general care
In Person
help
Traditional, instructor-led and offered in a classroom at JCCC
Buying Your First 3D Printer
| DATE | TIME | DAY | PRICE | AVAILABILITY | LOCATION | |
| 10/6/2026 | 6:00PM-8:00PM | Tu | $49.00 | 1 Seat Open | RC, Regnier Center, 144 Campus Map |
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| 12/1/2026 | 6:00PM-8:00PM | Tu | $49.00 | 8 Seats Open | RC, Regnier Center, 146 Campus Map |
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| 1/5/2027 | 6:00PM-9:00PM | Tu | $49.00 | 10 Seats Open | RC, Regnier Center, 253 Campus Map |
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| 3/23/2027 | 6:00PM-9:00PM | Tu | $49.00 | 10 Seats Open | RC, Regnier Center, 253 Campus Map |
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In Person
help
Traditional, instructor-led and offered in a classroom at JCCC
$49.00
Buying Your First 3D Printer
Selected Course
Dates: 12/1/2026 Tu
Course type: Arts and Crafts
Times: 6:00PM-8:00PM
Location: RC, Regnier Center, 146 Campus Map
Contact Hours:
Other Details
Course Code: PRINT-001-5
Category: Arts and Crafts
Contact Hours: 2.0
Format: Classroom
Schedule Details:
After registering for this course, you can come back to the catalog to register for more courses.
Issues with registering? Please contact us at CERegistration@jccc.edu or call 913-469-2323.
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