Is batch printing faster than printing one at a time?

Yes, significantly. You save on setup time (heating, bed levelling, first layer) for each batch vs each individual part. The actual print time is only slightly longer per batch due to travel moves.

What is the risk of batch printing?

If one part fails or detaches, it can knock over other parts and ruin the entire batch. This risk increases with print height and number of parts. For high-value prints, sequential printing may be safer.

What is sequential vs simultaneous batch printing?

Simultaneous prints all parts layer by layer (standard). Sequential completes one part fully before starting the next, which eliminates the risk of one failure ruining all parts but requires more Z clearance.

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Batch Printing Calculator — Time & Cost Savings

Calculate time and cost savings from printing multiple parts in one batch.

Single Part Print Time

Total Parts Needed

Parts per Batch

How many fit on the bed

Setup Time per Print

Heating, levelling, plate swap

How We Calculate This

Formula

Batches needed = Parts needed / Parts per batch (rounded up)
Batch print time = Single part time x 1.15 (travel overhead)
Total batch time = Batches x (Batch time + Setup time)
Time saved = Total single time - Total batch time

Batch printing adds about 15% to the per-part print time due to travel moves between parts, but saves the setup time for each individual print.

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Last updated: February 2026

All calculations are estimates. Always verify settings with test prints before committing to final prints.