3D Printers
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- published: 2022-08-22 09:49:51
- modified: 2026-06-23 14:26:06
3D Printing
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- [Creality 3D](https://buythis.co.za/?product_cat=&s=creality+3d&post_type=product#ai)
- [PrintUP.co.za](https://printup.co.za/)
What this page is
buythis.co.za/3d-printers is the 3D Printing 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, FDM filament printers, FDM pellet printers, SLA resin printers, washing and curing, a Creality product search and PrintUP.co.za. This knowledge base page explains the three kinds of 3D printer AM.CO.ZA sells, compares the machines, and lists the filament, bed glue, upgrade kit and spare parts that go with them, 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 (2026-10-18, 2026-10-19, 2026-10-21); confirm those on the product page. Check the product page before ordering, since machine prices are linked to exchange rates and change.
Three ways to 3D print
| Method | How it works | Best for | AM.CO.ZA machine |
|---|---|---|---|
| FDM filament (fused deposition modelling) | A heated nozzle melts plastic filament from a spool and lays it down layer by layer | Wide, shallow parts such as channel letters, logos and signage components | PrintUP P3-FDM/K8 |
| FGF pellets (fused granular fabrication) | A screw extruder melts plastic pellets instead of filament | Large prototypes and functional parts where material cost matters | PioCreat G5-PRO P3-PELLET/G5 |
| LCD resin (a form of SLA, stereolithography) | An LCD screen masks UV light to cure liquid resin one thin layer at a time | Small, very detailed parts with smooth surfaces | PrintUP DJ89 P3-LCD4K/DJ89 |
The machines
| SKU | What it is | Product | Sales price incl. VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
P3-FDM/K8 (KB) |
PrintUP channel letter FDM printer, 800 x 800 x 80 mm, two-in one-out 0.8 mm extruder, heated bed, 1.75 mm PETG filament | 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 |
P3-PELLET/G5 (KB) |
PioCreat G5-PRO FGF pellet printer, 500 x 500 x 500 mm, 0.6 mm nozzle as standard | 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, for fine detail | AM.CO.ZA PrintUP 192x120x100mm Resin LCD 3D Printer, DJ89 | R 53 360.00 |
| Question | P3-FDM/K8 | P3-PELLET/G5 | 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 (filament not included) | Plastic pellets | Photopolymer resin |
| Print head | One 0.8 mm nozzle fed by a two-in, one-out extruder, so two filaments (for example two colours) share one nozzle | 0.6 mm nozzle as standard; 0.4, 0.8, 1 and 2 mm M7 nozzles available | LCD light source, no nozzle |
| Power in the product name | 220 V, 800 W | Not stated in the product JSON | Not stated in the product JSON |
| Carton size and weight in the product JSON | 122 x 130 x 60 cm, 96 kg | 85 x 100 x 50 cm, 64.5 kg | Not stated |
| Quality warranty in the product JSON | 1 year on machine parts | 1 year on machine parts | 1 year on machine parts |
| Typical users named in the product description | Sign makers and creative fabrication businesses | Workshops, product developers and manufacturers | Designers, engineers, product developers and hobbyists |
P3-FDM/K8. The product description calls it a large-format printer for professional channel letters, signage components and other wide, low-profile objects; the 800 x 800 mm bed means big letters rarely need to be split into pieces. The heated bed supports reliable PETG printing.
P3-PELLET/G5. The PioCreat G5-PRO uses plastic pellets instead of filament for large-format additive manufacturing, and the 500 mm cube fits one big model or many smaller parts in one run. AM.CO.ZA's G5-PRO launch article adds auto bed levelling, a removable magnetic build plate with textured or smooth sides, Creality's Pyram slicer, a maximum nozzle temperature of 400 °C and bed temperature of 130 °C, and the option of recycled plastics, glass-fibre-filled material and custom colours.
P3-LCD4K/DJ89. The product description positions the DJ89 for prototypes, miniatures, jewellery concepts, engineering components and creative projects, where fine features and a clean surface matter.
Channel letters on the K8
A channel letter is a hollow 3D sign letter, usually lit from inside with LEDs. The K8 prints the letter walls (returns) and faces in one job, often in two colours, for example a solid black or white return with a clear or semi-transparent face that lets the LED light through. AM.CO.ZA's channel letter article describes 3D printing as the quickest, most cost-effective way shopfitters have found to make channel letters.
The free PrintUP 2-colour channel letter G-code generator turns a letter outline into a print file. Download it from the CNCU PrintUP software page. More detail is on the PrintUP Channel Letter Printer page and ChannelLetters.co.za.
Filament and bed glue
| SKU | What it is | Product | Sales price incl. VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
P3F-PETG-C175 (KB) |
Clear Enhanced-PETG, 1.75 mm, 1 kg (about 350 m), for lit letter faces and diffusers | 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 Enhanced-PETG, 1.75 mm, 1 kg | 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-D175/WHITE (KB) |
Solid white Enhanced-PETG, 1.75 mm, 1 kg | 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/BLACK (KB) |
Solid black Enhanced-PETG, 1.75 mm, 1 kg, for letter returns and backs | 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 |
P3-GLUE/500 (KB) |
500 ml bed adhesive for first-layer grip | 3D Printer Bed Adhesive 500ml for Printing Surface Glue | R 542.80 |
From the filament product JSON: Enhanced-PETG prints at a nozzle temperature of 200 to 250 °C with the bed at 40 to 60 °C, and each 1 kg spool holds about 350 m. More colours (solid silver and yellow; semi-transparent azure, blue, cyan, gold, green, orange, pink, purple, red and yellow) are on Filaments.co.za and the Enhanced-PETG filament page. Spread the bed glue evenly on a clean bed before printing to stop the first layer lifting or shifting.
K8 upgrade kit and spare parts
| SKU | What it is | Product | Sales price incl. VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
P3-K8/UPGRADE/2025 (KB) |
2025 printhead heating upgrade kit with long-neck heating element, steadier heat where air moves over the head | 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 and sensor | Printing Nozzle Assembly Unit for P3-FDM/K8 3D Printer with Heatsink, Element, Sensor and Nozzle etc | R 2 852.00 |
P3-BLOCK/HEAT/K8 (KB) |
Heating housing for the K8 nozzle | Heating Housing for P3-FDM/K8 3D Printer Nozzle, ~50×20mm | R 1 012.00 |
P3-ELEMENT/K8 (KB) |
Heating element, about 360 mm lead | Heating Element for P3-FDM/K8 3D Printer Nozzle, ~360mm | R 101.20 |
P3-THERMISTOR/K8 (KB) |
Thermistor temperature sensor, about 320 mm lead | Thermistor Temperature Sensor for P3-FDM/K8 3D Printer Nozzle, ~320mm | 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/LEVEL (KB) |
Bed leveling sensor with cable | Leveling Sensor with Cable Replacement for P3-FDM/K8 3D Printer | R 616.40 |
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 interface | Touchscreen Interface Replacement for P3-FDM/K8 Channel Letter 3D Printer, Need Two AE-CABLE/RAINBOW/10 Cable | R 2 300.00 |
According to its product description, the 2025 upgrade kit improves heating consistency and temperature control on an existing K8, which reduces uneven extrusion and failed prints, especially where airflow cools the print head. More spares (base plate, fan bracket, heatsink, feeding tube, leveling needle and the motherboard) are on the product pages linked from each K8 part. AM.CO.ZA's article on printing your own spare parts shows how to reprint plastic parts yourself.
G5-PRO nozzles and spares
| SKU | What it is | Product | Sales price incl. VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
P3-NOZZLE/M7/04 (KB) |
0.4 mm M7 nozzle for finer detail | 0.4mm Nozzle with M7 Short Thread for P3-PELLET/G5 Pellet 3D Printer | R 598.00 |
P3-NOZZLE/M7/08 (KB) |
0.8 mm M7 nozzle | 0.8mm Nozzle with M7 Short Thread for P3-PELLET/G5 Pellet 3D Printer | R 616.40 |
P3-NOZZLE/M7/10 (KB) |
1 mm M7 nozzle | 1mm Nozzle with M7 Short Thread for P3-PELLET/G5 Pellet 3D Printer | R 598.00 |
P3-NOZZLE/M7/20 (KB) |
2 mm M7 nozzle for fast, coarse parts | 2mm Nozzle with M7 Short Thread for P3-PELLET/G5 Pellet 3D Printer | R 598.00 |
P3-SCREEN/G5 (KB) |
Replacement touchscreen for the G5-PRO | Touchscreen Replacement for PioCreat G5-PRO FGF Pellets 3D Printer, Cable SKU:AG-USB/C/6M | R 8 372.00 |
Smaller nozzles give finer detail; larger nozzles print faster with thicker layers.
Setup, warranty and buying terms
From the product JSON for these machines:
- The K8 and G5-PRO are delivered by freight, and AM.CO.ZA offers installation and on-site training with the purchase; travel and call-out costs may apply. Setup videos are on the AM.CO.ZA channels and SortIT.co.za.
- The quality warranty is 1 year 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.
- 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.
How to choose
- Signage, channel letters and big flat logos: P3-FDM/K8 with Enhanced-PETG filament.
- Large, tall prototypes or functional parts, lower material cost per kilogram: P3-PELLET/G5.
- Small, highly detailed models, miniatures or jewellery concepts: P3-LCD4K/DJ89.
- Running a K8 in a draughty workshop: add the P3-K8/UPGRADE/2025 heating kit and keep a spare nozzle assembly.
- Ask AM.CO.ZA support on WhatsApp 060 600 7000 for advice or a demonstration before you buy.
3D printer videos
The live page links to a YouTube search for 3D printer videos. Selected videos from the AM.CO.ZA YouTube channels:
- 3D Channel Letter printer effortlessly prints letter (2026-08-16)
- P3-FDM/K8 PrintUP 3D Printing the Iconic Batman Logo in Red – Smooth Finish & Perfect Edges! (2025-10-16)
- P3-FDM/K8 designing and printing your Brand Logo on Print UP 3D printer (2025-08-03)
- K8 PrintUP Channel Letter 3D Printer! (2025-07-08)
- 3D Print Hanging Block for Picture Frame, Design Concept and Mass Print on K8 3D Printers (2025-03-17)
- 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)
- Repair 3D Printers by Printing Spare Parts Yourself and Where to Download Parts Designs (2025-01-13)
- Replace P3-BLOCK/HEAT/K8 Heat Housing for 3D Channel Letter Printer (2024-11-28)
- Pellets 3D Printer Prints Chess Piece, PioCreat G5Pro Pellets 3D Printer (2024-11-17)
- 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)
- PioCreat G5 Pro for Southern Africa Market First Time Printing Test (2024-02-20)
- Piocreat G5-PRO Pellet 3D Printer for Southern Africa Market (2023-12-09)
- 3D Channel Letter Printer Review, Dual Colour 3D Printing for Easy LED Channel Letter Making (2023-11-16)
- Channel Luminous Word 3D Printer Software Installation and Basic Usage (2023-08-17)
- LED Backlit Channel Letter Sign by PrintUP 3D Printer and TruCUT Laser Cutting Machine How-to Video (2021-12-12)
Related pages in this knowledge base
- PrintUP Channel Letter Printer
- PrintUP Specialised 3d Printers - a Clean and Efficient Way to Make Channel Lettering.
- PrintUP
- Channel Letter 3D Printers
- Using Enhanced PETG Channel Letter 3D Printing Filaments: The Perfect Complement to PrintUP P3-FDM/K8
- Specialised 3D Printer Filaments
- Basic 3D Printing Set Up for PrintUP K8 Channel Letter Printer, Temperature and Z Fine Tuning
- Piocreat G5-PRO Pellet 3D Printer by AM.CO.ZA For Sale In South Africa!
- Specialised 3D Printers for South African Market From Market and CNC Machine Specialist AM.CO.ZA
- Channel Letters by 3D Printing Is The Quickest, Most Cost Effective Solution Found By Shopfitters
- Repair 3D Printers by Printing Spare Parts Yourself
- Fresh AM.CO.ZA and Creality 3D Printer Partnership Brings The Creality Printers to South Africa.
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