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ELEGOO NEPTUNE 2S

The ELEGOO NEPTUNE 2S is an FDM 3D printer from ELEGOO with a 220 x 220 x 250 mm build volume.

The ELEGOO NEPTUNE 2S is an FDM 3D printer from ELEGOO with a 220 x 220 x 250 mm build volume.

Calibration

  • Baseline the machine before any first-print tuning

Action: Assemble the printer fully, verify that the frame is square, belts are snug but not over-tight, eccentric rollers contact the V-wheels evenly, and the gantry moves without binding across the full travel range. Confirm the machine boots normally, the touchscreen responds, the SD/TF card is recognized, and the firmware menu is accessible.

Common defects

  • No automatic bed leveling documented

Symptoms: First layers may be inconsistent from edge to edge, especially after moving the printer, changing build surfaces, or heating the bed to a new material temperature.

Cause: The provided sources do not document an ABL probe or auto-mesh system on the Neptune 2S; the platform appears to rely on conventional manual leveling and Z-offset discipline.

ManufacturerELEGOO
TechnologyFDM
Classhobby
Build volume220 x 220 x 250 mm
Auto levellingno
Compatible materialspla, petg, tpu, matte-pla, silk-pla, glow-pla, pva, wood

Specifications

ManufacturerELEGOO
TechnologyFDM
Classhobby
Build volume220 x 220 x 250 mm
Auto levellingno

Compared with 3 similar

same class and kinematics, close in price within 30 percent

ModelClassBuild volume
ELEGOO NEPTUNE 2S (this)hobby220 x 220 x 250 mm
Alfawise U30hobby220 x 220 x 250 mm
Anet ET4hobby220 x 220 x 250 mm
Anet ET4 Prohobby220 x 220 x 250 mm

Compatible materials and print settings

MaterialNozzle temperatureBed temperature
PLA210-230 °C55-65 °C
PETG230-265 °C70-85 °C
TPU220-240 °C35-55 °C
PVA220-240 °C45-65 °C
Matte PLASilk PLAGlow PLAWood Composite