PrintUP
Source: https://am.co.za/brands/printup
- published: 2022-07-18 11:32:38
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modified: 2022-08-03 10:59:30
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discipline: 3D Printing
- shop / article: Buythis Store
- logo: https://cdn.am.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/PrintUP_Logo.svg
What PrintUP is
PrintUP is AM.CO.ZA's own brand of 3D printers, sold under the 3D Printing discipline. The range has two printers: the PrintUP P3-FDM/K8, a large-format filament printer built for sign makers who print channel letters and other wide, low-profile signage parts, and the PrintUP DJ89 (P3-LCD4K/DJ89), a resin LCD printer for small, highly detailed models. Around the K8 there is a full set of spare parts and a dedicated Enhanced-PETG filament range for 3D channel letter printing.
The brand post itself (published 2022-07-18) only carried the logo, so the details below come from the AM.CO.ZA product data behind buythis.co.za (dump dated 2026-10-17 to 2026-10-20) and the am.im product JSON.
Quick answers
- Which PrintUP do I need for channel letters? The P3-FDM/K8. It prints an 800 × 800 × 80mm area, so large letters and sign parts rarely need to be split into smaller pieces.
- How does the K8 extruder work? It has a two-input, one-output extruder that feeds a single 0.8mm nozzle, so two filaments (for example a solid face colour and a translucent body) can run through one nozzle.
- What filament does the K8 use? Standard 1.75mm filament on a heated bed, set up for PETG. No filament is included with the printer. AM.CO.ZA's Enhanced-PETG for channel letters is listed below (1KG spools, about 350m, nozzle 200–250°C, bed 40–60°C).
- Power? The K8 runs on 220V and is rated at 800W.
- Shipping size of the K8? The product JSON gives 96 kg and a 130 × 122 × 60 cm package.
- What about fine, detailed parts? The P3-LCD4K/DJ89 resin LCD printer has a 192 × 120 × 100mm build volume and suits prototypes, miniatures, jewellery concepts and engineering parts where smooth surfaces and fine detail matter.
- Warranty? Both printers carry a 1 Year Quality Warranty in the product data, covering defects in materials or workmanship, not normal wear and tear or misuse.
- Installation? The K8 product data says installation and on-site training are offered with the machine, so travel and call-out costs may apply. Support is on WhatsApp 060 600 7000, with more videos on SortIT.
- Software for channel letters? The K8 JSON links a PrintUP 2-Colour Channel Letter 3D Printer G-Code Generator product page on cncu.co.za and channel letter training videos.
The PrintUP printers with current prices
Prices are the current Sales Price and Regular Price from the product data, VAT included, stamped with the dump date. They are forex-linked and change often, so confirm on the linked Buythis page. Stock is not shown here.
| SKU | Product (from the product data) | Sales Price | Regular Price | Price date |
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| P3-FDM/K8 | PrintUP 800x800x80mm Channel Letter 3D Printer, one nozzle with two-in and one-out 0.8mm extruder, hotbed for PETG (1.75mm filament, none included), 220V 800W | ZAR 34040 (include VAT) | not listed | 2026-10-20 |
| P3-LCD4K/DJ89 | PrintUP 192x120x100mm Resin LCD 3D Printer, DJ89 | ZAR 53360 (include VAT) | not listed | 2026-10-20 |
AM.CO.ZA also sells a pellet-fed printer that is not PrintUP branded: the PioCreat G5-PRO P3-PELLET/G5, a 500 × 500 × 500mm high-speed FGF pellet 3D printer (ZAR 55200 (include VAT), 2026-10-20). Its M7 short-thread nozzles (P3-NOZZLE/M7/04 to /20, 0.4mm to 2mm) and its touchscreen (P3-SCREEN/G5) share the P3 SKU prefix but belong to that machine, not to the K8.
K8 spare parts and upgrades
| SKU | What it is | Sales Price | Regular Price | Price date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P3-HEAD/K8 | Complete printing nozzle assembly with heatsink, element, sensor and nozzle | ZAR 2852 (include VAT) | ZAR 4,700.00 (include VAT) | 2026-10-18 |
| P3-K8/UPGRADE/2025 | 2025 printhead heating element upgrade kit (long-neck element for steadier heating against wind) | ZAR 2990 (include VAT) | ZAR 3,253.00 (include VAT) | 2026-10-20 |
| P3-NOZZLE/M6/08 | 0.8mm nozzle, M6 thread, 53mm long (remove when hot) | ZAR 368 (include VAT) | ZAR 580.00 (include VAT) | 2026-10-17 |
| P3-BLOCK/HEAT/K8 | Heating housing for the nozzle, about 50×20mm | ZAR 1012 (include VAT) | ZAR 1,700.00 (include VAT) | 2026-10-19 |
| P3-ELEMENT/K8 | Nozzle heating element, about 360mm | ZAR 101.2 (include VAT) | ZAR 150.00 (include VAT) | 2026-10-18 |
| P3-THERMISTOR/K8 | Nozzle thermistor temperature sensor, about 320mm | ZAR 101.2 (include VAT) | ZAR 170.00 (include VAT) | 2026-10-18 |
| P3-HEATSINK/K8 | Dual filament routing heat sink | ZAR 901.6 (include VAT) | ZAR 1,500.00 (include VAT) | 2026-10-20 |
| P3-FEEDER/K8 | Feeding tube with sleeve (plus 1 extra sleeve) | ZAR 101.2 (include VAT) | ZAR 170.00 (include VAT) | 2026-10-17 |
| P3-FDM/SOCK/4 | 4 silicone heat block socks to hold nozzle temperature against wind | ZAR 165.6 (include VAT) | ZAR 270.00 (include VAT) | 2026-10-20 |
| P3-FAN/BLOCK/K8 | Cooling fan mounting bracket | ZAR 75.9 (include VAT) | ZAR 130.00 (include VAT) | 2026-10-20 |
| P3-BASE/K8 | Printing head base plate | ZAR 414 (include VAT) | ZAR 680.00 (include VAT) | 2026-10-20 |
| P3-SENSOR/LEVEL | Leveling sensor with cable | ZAR 616.4 (include VAT) | ZAR 860.00 (include VAT) | 2026-10-20 |
| P3-SENSOR/LEVEL/K8 | Leveling sensor tip (needle) | ZAR 79.35 (include VAT) | ZAR 120.00 (include VAT) | 2026-10-20 |
| P3-SENSOR/175 | 1.75mm filament run-out sensor, NO/NC signal | ZAR 147.2 (include VAT) | ZAR 220.00 (include VAT) | 2026-10-18 |
| P3-MB/K8 | K8 motherboard (MKS Robin Nano based) with 2x TMC2209 and 3x A4988 drivers and customised firmware | ZAR 2760 (include VAT) | ZAR 4,000.00 (include VAT) | 2026-10-20 |
| P3-MB/TMC2209 | TMC2209 stepper driver module for the K8 motherboard | ZAR 266.8 (include VAT) | ZAR 370.00 (include VAT) | 2026-10-20 |
| P3-MB/A4988 | A4988 stepper driver module for the K8 motherboard | ZAR 266.8 (include VAT) | ZAR 370.00 (include VAT) | 2026-10-20 |
| P3-TS35 | Touchscreen interface replacement (needs two AE-CABLE/RAINBOW/10 cables) | ZAR 2208 (include VAT) | ZAR 3,200.00 (include VAT) | 2026-10-19 |
| P3-GLUE/500 | 3D printer bed adhesive, 500ml | ZAR 542.8 (include VAT) | ZAR 890.00 (include VAT) | 2026-10-20 |
Enhanced-PETG filament for 3D channel letters
All are 1.75mm, 1KG spools of about 350m, printed with the nozzle at 200–250°C and the bed at 40–60°C. Solid colours (D175) usually form the letter face or return, semi-transparent colours (S175) let LED light through, and clear (C175) gives the most light.
| SKU | Colour | Sales Price | Regular Price | Price date |
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| P3F-PETG-C175 | Clear | ZAR 294.4 (include VAT) | ZAR 480.00 (include VAT) | 2026-10-20 |
| P3F-PETG-D175/BLACK | Solid black | ZAR 331.2 (include VAT) | ZAR 570.00 (include VAT) | 2026-10-20 |
| P3F-PETG-D175/WHITE | Solid white | ZAR 340.4 (include VAT) | ZAR 580.00 (include VAT) | 2026-10-20 |
| P3F-PETG-D175/SILVER | Solid silver | ZAR 331.2 (include VAT) | ZAR 530.00 (include VAT) | 2026-10-18 |
| P3F-PETG-D175/YELLOW | Solid yellow | ZAR 294.4 (include VAT) | ZAR 480.00 (include VAT) | 2026-10-18 |
| P3F-PETG-S175/WHITE | Semi-transparent white | ZAR 312.8 (include VAT) | ZAR 530.00 (include VAT) | 2026-10-20 |
| P3F-PETG-S175/AZURE | Semi-transparent azure | ZAR 312.8 (include VAT) | ZAR 520.00 (include VAT) | 2026-10-19 |
| P3F-PETG-S175/BLUE | Semi-transparent blue | ZAR 294.4 (include VAT) | ZAR 480.00 (include VAT) | 2026-10-20 |
| P3F-PETG-S175/CYAN | Semi-transparent cyan | ZAR 202.4 (include VAT) | ZAR 330.00 (include VAT) | 2026-10-17 |
| P3F-PETG-S175/GOLD | Semi-transparent gold | ZAR 331.2 (include VAT) | ZAR 530.00 (include VAT) | 2026-10-17 |
| P3F-PETG-S175/GREEN | Semi-transparent green | ZAR 331.2 (include VAT) | ZAR 530.00 (include VAT) | 2026-10-18 |
| P3F-PETG-S175/ORANGE | Semi-transparent orange | ZAR 294.4 (include VAT) | ZAR 480.00 (include VAT) | 2026-10-20 |
| P3F-PETG-S175/PINK | Semi-transparent pink | ZAR 294.4 (include VAT) | ZAR 480.00 (include VAT) | 2026-10-20 |
| P3F-PETG-S175/PURPLE | Semi-transparent purple | ZAR 294.4 (include VAT) | ZAR 480.00 (include VAT) | 2026-10-20 |
| P3F-PETG-S175/RED | Semi-transparent red | ZAR 294.4 (include VAT) | ZAR 480.00 (include VAT) | 2026-10-20 |
| P3F-PETG-S175/YELLOW | Semi-transparent yellow | ZAR 331.2 (include VAT) | ZAR 570.00 (include VAT) | 2026-10-20 |
Choosing and running a PrintUP
- Pick by job. Channel letters and wide sign parts go on the K8. Small, detailed resin models go on the DJ89. Large, tall pellet prints point to the PioCreat G5-PRO instead.
- Order filament with the K8. No filament ships with it, so add a solid colour and a semi-transparent or clear PETG for lit letters, plus P3-GLUE/500 bed adhesive.
- Keep wear parts on hand. Nozzles, silicone socks, heating elements and thermistors are the parts most likely to need replacing. P3-HEAD/K8 replaces the whole nozzle assembly in one go.
- Consider the 2025 upgrade kit on older K8s. P3-K8/UPGRADE/2025 fits a long-neck heating element that keeps the nozzle temperature more consistent against wind.
Videos named in the product data
- LED Illuminated 3D Letters from Design to Print on PrintUP 3D Channel Letter Printer
- PrintUP 2025 Upgrade Kit to Enhance Heating Consistence Against Wind With Long Neck Heating Element
- Piocreat G5-PRO Pellet 3D Printer by AM.CO.ZA for Southern Africa Market (the related pellet printer)
- PioCreat G5 Pro From AM.CO.ZA for Southern Africa Market First Time Printing Test (the related pellet printer)
Where to go next
- Product pages in this KB: P3-FDM/K8, P3-LCD4K/DJ89, P3-K8/UPGRADE/2025, P3-HEAD/K8, P3-PELLET/G5
- Photos: 3D printer machine gallery and channel letter printer gallery
- 3D printer guides: 3D printer SKU guide, 3D printer sales handbook and which starter printer enquiries