*Remove the supporting tape and packaging ties after unboxing the printer. *Plug the printer into an outlet with the provided power cable. *With the LCD display facing towards you, insert the provided SD card into the right side of the printer. *Press the switch on the back of the printer to power it on.

On average, a 3D printer consumes about 50 watts (0,05kWh) to 500 watts (0,5kWh) per hour. At the average US electricity rate of $0.13 per kWh, the cost can range from $0.0065 to $0.065 per hour. Therefore, for a printing job lasting 10 hours, the electricity costs could range from $0.065 to $0.65.

DIY printers 3D printer kits start around $200, hobbyist printers range from $500-$1,500. Professional FDM 3D printers start around $2,500, and large-format professional FDM printers start around $4,000.

The time to 3D print a miniature depends on its size and complexity. On average, a small, simple miniature can take about 2-4 hours to print. More detailed miniatures with intricate designs can take upwards of 6 hours or more.