Jet Fusion 5210 Pro

The Jet Fusion 5210 Pro is an MJF 3D printer from HP with a 380 x 284 x 380 mm build volume.

Specifications

HP Jet Fusion 5210 Pro, Technical Specifications

Technology: Multi Jet Fusion (MJF), simultaneous jetting of fusing and detailing agents onto a polymer powder bed, fused by a wide-spectrum infrared lamp at 1200 dpi.

Build Volume: 380 × 284 × 380 mm: identical to all 5200-family machines.

Resolution & Layers: Fixed 80 µm layer height at 1200 dpi.

Key Advantage: Significantly larger material containers vs. the 5200 and 5210, reducing powder cost per kg and minimizing production interruptions. Achieves the lowest cost per cubic inch of any HP polymer MJF system.

Calibration

Calibration of the HP Jet Fusion 5210 Pro

• Scanner calibration: Run the automatic alignment procedure every 50–100 build cycles (at least weekly in 24/7 operation). Target accuracy: ±0.1 mm.
• Temperature profile: Verify the IR lamp profile at material changes. PA 12 and TPU require different thermal curves; mixing without recalibration causes surface defects.
• Printhead check: Run before every production shift in 24/7 mode.

Common defects

Common Defects on the HP Jet Fusion 5210 Pro

Browning: Excessive agent dose or IR overheating → surface charring. Fix: reduce fusing agent dose by 5–10%; verify IR profile.

Porosity: Clogged nozzles during intensive 24/7 operation → micro-voids in the cross-section. Fix: regular printhead check; full cleaning procedure when needed.

Recycled powder degradation: Above 80% recycled powder → reduced mechanical properties.

What it is used for

Applications of the HP Jet Fusion 5210 Pro

Best suited for:

• 24/7 production facilities with 1,000+ parts per week: maximum containers minimize interruptions and deliver the lowest cost-per-part in HP's ecosystem.
• Serial automotive production: functional PA 12 parts with isotropic properties and no tooling investment.
• Personalized medical devices from biocompatible PA 11/PA 12.