3D Printers Filament
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- published: 2022-08-22 10:16:01
- modified: 2026-06-23 14:28:49
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What this page is
buythis.co.za/3d-printers-filament is the Filament 3D Printers page of Buythis, AM.CO.ZA's online shop. On the live page it is a heading, a link to 3D printer videos and tiles to the channel letter printer, pellet printers, SLA resin printers, washing and curing, a Creality product search and PrintUP.co.za. This knowledge base page explains filament (FDM) 3D printing, describes the PrintUP K8 channel letter printer AM.CO.ZA sells with its filament, adhesive, upgrade kit and spares, and shows how it compares with the other PrintUP 3D printers, with current prices.
Prices are current Buythis prices including VAT from the product dump dated 2026-10-22. Some prices come from older dump entries (2026-10-17, 2026-10-18, 2026-10-19, 2026-10-21); confirm those on the product page. Check the product page before ordering, since machine and filament prices are linked to exchange rates and change.
How filament (FDM) printing works
FDM stands for fused deposition modelling. A spool of plastic filament is fed into a heated nozzle, melted and laid down line by line, and the part is built up layer by layer on a heated bed. It is the most common kind of 3D printing: parts come off the bed ready to use with little finishing, and the filament is clean and easy to handle. For very large, tall parts at the lowest material cost a pellet printer is the alternative, and for the finest detail a resin printer.
The filament printer
| SKU | What it is | Product | Sales price incl. VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
P3-FDM/K8 (KB) |
PrintUP K8 channel letter FDM printer, 800 x 800 x 80 mm, two-in one-out 0.8 mm extruder, heated bed for PETG | AM.CO.ZA PrintUP 800x800x80mm Channel Letter 3D Printer, One Nozzle with Two-in and One-out 0.8mm Extruder Mechanism, Hotbed for PETG Filament (Use 1.75mm Filament, No Filament Included) 220V 800W | R 34 040.00 |
From the product JSON, the AM.CO.ZA PrintUP P3-FDM/K8 is a large-format 3D printer designed for professional channel letters, signage components and other wide, low-profile objects. Its 800 x 800 x 80 mm print area takes large designs without splitting them into smaller sections. A two-input, one-output extruder feeds a single 0.8 mm nozzle, so two filaments can go through one nozzle for dual-colour prints, and the heated bed supports reliable printing with PETG. It runs on 220 V at 800 W and uses standard 1.75 mm filament, which is not included. The machine weighs about 96 kg and ships in a carton of about 130 x 122 x 60 cm.
Typical work is LED channel letters and illuminated 3D letters, wall-mounted logos and signage parts: the printer builds the letter returns and faces in one job, ready for LED lighting. A G-code generator for 2-colour channel letters is linked from the product JSON on CNCU.
Enhanced-PETG filament
AM.CO.ZA sells Enhanced-PETG filament made for 3D channel letter printing. Each spool is 1.75 mm, 1 kg and about 350 m long. Print at a nozzle temperature of 200 to 250 °C with the bed at 40 to 60 °C. Clear and semi-transparent colours let LED light through for illuminated letters; solid colours are opaque.
| SKU | What it is | Product | Sales price incl. VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
P3F-PETG-C175 (KB) |
Clear, for illuminated letters and light-diffusing parts | 1.75mm Clear Enhanced-PETG (for 3D Channel Letter Printing) 3D Printing Filament 1KG ~350m, Nozzle 200-250°C Bed 40-60°C | R 294.40 |
P3F-PETG-S175/WHITE (KB) |
Semi-transparent white, for lit letter faces | 1.75mm Semi-Transparent White Enhanced-PETG (for 3D Channel Letter Printing) 3D Printing Filament 1KG ~350m, Nozzle 200-250°C Bed 40-60°C | R 312.80 |
P3F-PETG-S175/RED (KB) |
Semi-transparent red | R 294.40 | |
P3F-PETG-S175/BLUE (KB) |
Semi-transparent blue | R 294.40 | |
P3F-PETG-S175/AZURE (KB) |
Semi-transparent azure | R 312.80 | |
P3F-PETG-S175/CYAN (KB) |
Semi-transparent cyan | R 202.40 | |
P3F-PETG-S175/GREEN (KB) |
Semi-transparent green | R 331.20 | |
P3F-PETG-S175/YELLOW (KB) |
Semi-transparent yellow | R 331.20 | |
P3F-PETG-S175/ORANGE (KB) |
Semi-transparent orange | R 294.40 | |
P3F-PETG-S175/PINK (KB) |
Semi-transparent pink | R 294.40 | |
P3F-PETG-S175/PURPLE (KB) |
Semi-transparent purple | R 294.40 | |
P3F-PETG-S175/GOLD (KB) |
Semi-transparent gold | R 331.20 | |
P3F-PETG-D175/BLACK (KB) |
Solid black, for returns and opaque parts | 1.75mm Solid Black ⬛ Enhanced-PETG (for 3D Channel Letter Printing) 3D Printing Filament 1KG ~350m, Nozzle 200-250°C Bed 40-60°C | R 331.20 |
P3F-PETG-D175/WHITE (KB) |
Solid white | 1.75mm Solid White Enhanced-PETG (for 3D Channel Letter Printing) 3D Printing Filament 1KG ~350m, Nozzle 200-250°C Bed 40-60°C | R 340.40 |
P3F-PETG-D175/SILVER (KB) |
Solid silver | R 331.20 | |
P3F-PETG-D175/YELLOW (KB) |
Solid yellow | R 294.40 |
Filament is a consumable: there is no warranty or refund on consumables, though unused, intact (unopened if sealed) items may be exchanged for a different size or model by written agreement.
Bed adhesive, upgrade kit and spares
From the product JSON, P3-GLUE/500 is applied evenly to a clean bed before printing to improve first-layer grip and reduce lifting, shifting and failed prints. The P3-K8/UPGRADE/2025 kit improves heating consistency and temperature control on an existing K8, helping to reduce uneven extrusion and failures where airflow affects the printhead. It includes a heating housing, a dual filament routing heat sink, a printhead base plate, a 0.8 mm M6 nozzle, a feeding tube with sleeve, a heating element and a thermistor. Installation of spare parts sold by AM.CO.ZA for its own machines is free, apart from call-out costs where applicable.
| SKU | What it is | Product | Sales price incl. VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
P3-GLUE/500 (KB) |
500 ml bed adhesive for first-layer grip | 3D Printer Bed Adhesive 500ml for Printing Surface Glue | R 542.80 |
P3-K8/UPGRADE/2025 (KB) |
2025 printhead heating upgrade kit against wind and uneven heating | Printhead Heating Element 2025 Upgrade Kit for PrintUP 800x800x80mm Channel Letter 3D Printer | R 2 999.20 |
P3-HEAD/K8 (KB) |
Complete nozzle assembly with heatsink, element, sensor and nozzle | Printing Nozzle Assembly Unit for P3-FDM/K8 3D Printer with Heatsink, Element, Sensor and Nozzle etc | R 2 852.00 |
P3-NOZZLE/M6/08 (KB) |
0.8 mm M6 nozzle, 53 mm long (remove when hot) | 0.8mm Nozzle with M6 Thread, 53mm Length for P3-FDM/K8 (Remove When Hot) | R 368.00 |
P3-BLOCK/HEAT/K8 (KB) |
Heating housing for the nozzle | Heating Housing for P3-FDM/K8 3D Printer Nozzle, ~50×20mm | R 1 012.00 |
P3-HEATSINK/K8 (KB) |
Dual filament routing heat sink | Dual Filament Routing Heat Sink for P3-FDM/K8 3D Printer Nozzle | R 901.60 |
P3-ELEMENT/K8 (KB) |
Nozzle heating element | Heating Element for P3-FDM/K8 3D Printer Nozzle, ~360mm | R 101.20 |
P3-THERMISTOR/K8 (KB) |
Nozzle thermistor temperature sensor | Thermistor Temperature Sensor for P3-FDM/K8 3D Printer Nozzle, ~320mm | R 101.20 |
P3-FEEDER/K8 (KB) |
Feeding tube with sleeve | Feeding Tube with Sleeve (with Extra 1 Sleeve) for P3-FDM/K8 3D Printer Nozzle | R 101.20 |
P3-FDM/SOCK/4 (KB) |
Four silicone heat block socks | 4x Heat Block Silicone Socks for FDM 3D Printer Printing Nozzle to Maintain Temperature Against Wind (4 Pieces) | R 165.60 |
P3-SENSOR/175 (KB) |
1.75 mm filament run-out sensor | 1.75mm Filament Sensor for Filament Wire Detection, NO/NC Signal | R 147.20 |
P3-TS35 (KB) |
Replacement touchscreen | Touchscreen Interface Replacement for P3-FDM/K8 Channel Letter 3D Printer, Need Two AE-CABLE/RAINBOW/10 Cable | R 2 300.00 |
P3-MB/K8 (KB) |
Replacement K8 motherboard with customised firmware | K8 Motherboard Based on MKS Robin Nano with 2x TMC2209 (Left 2) and 3x A4988 (Right 3) Stepper Motor Drivers Installed and Customized Firmware | R 2 760.00 |
Filament compared with the other PrintUP printers
| SKU | What it is | Product | Sales price incl. VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
P3-PELLET/G5 (KB) |
PioCreat G5-PRO FGF pellet printer, 500 x 500 x 500 mm | AM.CO.ZA PioCreat G5-PRO 500x500x500mm High-Speed FGF Pellets 3D Printer, Default 0.6mm Nozzle | R 55 200.00 |
P3-LCD4K/DJ89 (KB) |
PrintUP DJ89 resin LCD printer, 192 x 120 x 100 mm | AM.CO.ZA PrintUP 192x120x100mm Resin LCD 3D Printer, DJ89 | R 53 360.00 |
| Question | FDM filament (P3-FDM/K8) | FGF pellets (P3-PELLET/G5) | Resin LCD (P3-LCD4K/DJ89) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build volume | 800 x 800 x 80 mm | 500 x 500 x 500 mm | 192 x 120 x 100 mm |
| Material | 1.75 mm filament, made for PETG | Plastic pellets, including recycled plastics | Liquid photopolymer resin |
| Strength | Wide, flat parts such as channel letters and logos, in two colours | Large, tall functional parts at low material cost | Finest detail and smoothest surface |
| After printing | Remove from bed, little finishing | Remove from bed, little finishing | Wash and UV cure |
More detail is on the 3D printers guide, the pellet 3D printers page and the resin 3D printers page.
Installation, warranty and buying terms
From the product JSON for the K8:
- AM.CO.ZA offers installation and on-site training with the purchase, so travel and call-out costs may apply. The machine is delivered by freight before a technician arrives on the booked date. Installation videos are on the AM.CO.ZA channels and SortIT.co.za, and sales and support are on WhatsApp 060 600 7000.
- The quality warranty is 1 year (12 months) on machine parts and covers faulty materials or poor workmanship, not normal wear and tear or misuse.
- Main-line machines carry a unique barcode, so warranty and service history can be checked on the website or mobile app at any time.
- Prices are linked to exchange rates and adjust weekly or every two weeks. An order already placed keeps its price unless it is cancelled; see Read-This-First.
- The quote is for the newest model. If only an older model is available, you may get up to 5% off, depending on the difference.
- Pictures are for demonstration only; colours, shape or minor features may differ, and you can ask for the latest feature list before buying.
How to choose
- Channel letters, illuminated signage and large flat logos, in one or two colours: P3-FDM/K8 with Enhanced-PETG filament, bed adhesive and a spare nozzle.
- Choose the filament by the light: clear or semi-transparent for lit faces, solid colours for opaque returns and parts.
- Already own a K8 and see uneven extrusion in drafts: add the P3-K8/UPGRADE/2025 kit and silicone socks.
- Large or tall functional parts at low material cost: P3-PELLET/G5. Small, highly detailed parts: P3-LCD4K/DJ89.
- Ask AM.CO.ZA support on WhatsApp 060 600 7000 for advice or a demonstration before you buy.
Gallery, sales and SKU guides
The K8 product JSON links to these AM.CO.ZA knowledge base pages:
- 3D printer machine gallery images
- Channel letter 3D printer machine gallery images
- 3D printer sales handbook
- 3D printer "which starter" enquiries
- 3D printer SKU guide
Filament 3D printer videos
The live page links to a YouTube search for 3D printer videos. PrintUP K8 setup, operation, upgrade and project videos from the AM.CO.ZA YouTube channels:
- 3D Channel Letter printer effortlessly prints letter (2026-08-16)
- P3-FDM/K8 designing and printing your Brand Logo on Print UP 3D printer (2025-08-03)
- Double Colour 3D Printed Keyring Design Process and Print on PrintUP K8 3D Printer (2025-01-27)
- PrintUP 2025 Upgrade Kit to Enhance Heating Consistence Against Wind With Long Neck Heating Element (2025-01-27)
- Replace P3-BLOCK/HEAT/K8 Heat Housing for 3D Channel Letter Printer (2024-11-28)
- Preheat Nozzle to 200 Degree Before Changing Nozzle on 3D Channel Letter Printer (2024-10-28)
- LED Illuminated 3D Letters from Design to Print on PrintUP 3D Channel Letter Printer (2024-06-23)
- Basic 3D Printing Set Up for PrintUP K8 Channel Letter Printer, Temperature and Z Fine Tuning (2024-05-28)
- Dual Colour 3D Printing by PrintUP K8 Channel Letter Printer Concept, Design and Settings (2024-05-28)
- PrintUP Channel Letter 3D Printer Operation Comprehensive Guide with Menu Options Walkthrough (2024-05-02)
- PrintUP Channel Letter 3D Printer Unbox and Installation, Filament Installation and Basic Operation (2024-05-02)
- 3D Channel Letter Printer Review, Dual Colour 3D Printing for Easy LED Channel Letter Making (2023-11-16)
Related pages in this knowledge base
- 3D Printers
- 3D Printers Pellets
- 3D Printers Resin
- PrintUP Specialised 3d Printers - a Clean and Efficient Way to Make Channel Lettering.
- Channel Letter 3D Printers
- Specialised 3D Printer Filaments
- Is Your 3D Printer PETG Filament Compatible? Get All Advantage and Less Hassle by Using PETG Filament
- Basic 3D Printing Set Up for PrintUP K8 Channel Letter Printer, Temperature and Z Fine Tuning
- 3D Channel Letter Printer Review, Dual Colour 3D Printing for Easy LED Channel Letter Making!
- Channel Letters by 3D Printing Is The Quickest, Most Cost Effective Solution Found By Shopfitters
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