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why is 3d printer filament cheaper than 2d printer ink

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Spooky Mana Screw 7 min later

The lack of firmware requirements for “genuine” ink filament in 3d printers really makes that difference stand out.
1. Zach Leatherman 26 min later
  
  this resonates for me, yeah
🎲📐Marcus Ross ⚡️🚗 10 min later

Well… it’s all very complicated you see with this modern papyrus and varying absorption rates. *Vastly more complicated* than just melting some plastic.
Ben Brignell 12 min later

Bulk discount; 3 > 2
1. Zach Leatherman 27 min later
  
  I was always taught that more dimensions means more money
  1. Ben Brignell 16 hr later
    
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    Well… now…