Zortrax Inkspire 2 3D Printer

Zortrax Inkspire 2: The UV LCD Resin 3D Printer Built for Professional Automation

The Zortrax Inkspire 2 is a UV LCD resin 3D printer engineered for users who demand repeatability, a large build volume, and minimal manual intervention. This is no ordinary desktop machine: it combines a 192 x 120 x 280 mm build volume (6.4 liters) with a highly automated workflow designed for prototyping shops, dental labs, jewelry studios, engineering teams, and design firms running continuous production. If you need a printer that refills resin automatically, alerts you when material runs low, filters the air, and saves your progress during a power outage, the Inkspire 2 was built precisely for that.

Compared to consumer-grade printers, the Inkspire 2 prioritizes production reliability: a factory pre-leveled build platform, resin weight and level sensors, and a high-power UV light source that cuts layer times without sacrificing fine detail. It is the direct evolution of the original Inkspire, featuring a larger build volume and a significantly more powerful LED array.

Precision, Display, and Light Source

The Inkspire 2 uses an 8.9-inch monochrome LCD screen with an XY pixel size of 50 µm, delivering clean edges and consistent surfaces across the entire build platform. Layer height is selectable between 25, 50, and 100 µm, letting you prioritize speed or maximum detail depending on the part. The light source is an integrated LED panel operating at 405 nm—the standard curing wavelength compatible with virtually all UV resins on the market—engineered for uniform exposure from corner to corner. This illumination architecture is substantially more powerful than that of the first-generation Inkspire, resulting in faster and more consistent cures.

The monochrome screen extends panel lifespan and shortens exposure times compared to traditional RGB LCD panels—a key advantage in daily production environments. Maximum print speed reaches 36 mm/h under optimal conditions.

Automation Features That Actually Matter

The Inkspire 2's standout advantage is its suite of automation features, bringing it closer to a true unattended production machine:

• Automatic resin feeding: a pump dispenses resin into the vat while a weight sensor monitors and maintains a stable resin level throughout the entire print, preventing failed prints caused by material shortage on long jobs.
• Factory pre-leveled build platform: arrives ready to print with no manual bed leveling required, reducing operator error from the start.
• Anti-sedimentation system: a built-in mechanism keeps resin homogeneous, preventing pigments and fillers from settling to the bottom of the vat.
• Integrated HEPA filter: filters internal air to reduce the spread of fumes and particles, improving safety in your workspace.
• Power outage recovery (blackout backup): the printer saves print progress during a power failure and resumes from exactly the same point when power is restored, protecting hours of work.

Together, these features make the Inkspire 2 a low-maintenance production tool: less monitoring, fewer failed prints, and more productive machine hours.

Design & Build

The Inkspire 2 is designed as a professional desktop/floor-standing unit featuring a rigid chassis and a 4" IPS touchscreen (800 x 480) running an Android OS on a quad-core processor for a smooth, responsive interface. It offers full connectivity via Wi-Fi, LAN, and USB, making it easy to integrate into networked workflows and send print jobs remotely. The enclosure lid shields the resin from ambient light and works alongside the HEPA filter to maintain a controlled printing environment.

Specifications

Compatible Resins & Software

The Inkspire 2 is an open-parameter machine compatible with the standard 405 nm wavelength, giving you the freedom to use a wide range of UV LCD/DLP 3D printing resins. In addition to Zortrax's own resins (Basic, Tough), it supports advanced materials from manufacturers such as Forward AM (BASF), Henkel/Loctite, and BlueCast. You can select the right material for your application: clear resins for optical parts, tough resins for functional prototypes, or flexible resins for elastic models. For thermally demanding applications, high-temperature resins are also available.

Slicing and print management are handled by Z-SUITE, Zortrax's free slicer software, which imports STL, OBJ, 3MF, DXF, and PLY files and lets you fine-tune supports, orientation, and exposure settings.

What's in the Box?

The printer ships with everything you need to get started: the Inkspire 2 printer with its build platform and resin vat, HEPA filters, power and data cables, and basic maintenance and setup tools. We recommend reading Zortrax's unboxing and first-use guide before powering the machine on for the first time. (Exact box contents may vary by batch and distributor.)

Who Is It For?

The Inkspire 2 is designed for professional and semi-professional users who need consistent, repeatable resin output: rapid prototyping workshops, engineering firms, jewelry studios, dental and medical applications, precision scale modeling, and design studios. Its large build volume and automated features make it ideal when the goal is to minimize supervision and maximize machine uptime. If you're looking for a large-format resin printer with fine detail and unattended workflow capabilities, it's one of the most complete options in its class for high-definition resin printing.

Workflow: Print, Wash, and Cure

Resin printing involves three stages. 1) Print: prepare your model in Z-SUITE, send it via Wi-Fi/LAN/USB, and the Inkspire 2 handles resin feeding automatically. 2) Wash: remove the print and clean off uncured resin using isopropyl alcohol and post-processing supplies, or water if you're using water-washable resins. 3) Cure: complete the UV curing process to achieve final mechanical properties. For stages 2 and 3, a dedicated wash and cure station automates and standardizes finishing, saving time and improving safety.

Recommended Accessories

To get the most out of your Inkspire 2 and extend its service life, we recommend keeping these consumables and protective items on hand: spare FEP/nFEP release films for the vat, screen protectors to prevent resin drip damage, and a good supply of IPA and post-processing materials. If you plan to paint your prints, take a look at our painting auxiliaries as well.

Inkspire 2 vs. Original Zortrax Inkspire

The Inkspire 2 is the direct successor to the original Zortrax Inkspire. Key differences: the Inkspire 2 offers a significantly larger build volume (192 x 120 x 280 mm vs. the more compact first-generation format), a considerably more powerful LED light source for faster curing, and adds automatic resin feeding, a HEPA filter, and power failure recovery — features the original Inkspire didn't include. In short: the Inkspire 2 is built for larger-format production with minimal intervention, while the original Inkspire focuses on medium-sized parts with excellent detail.

Frequently Asked Questions

What resins are compatible with the Zortrax Inkspire 2?

With its open-parameter design and 405 nm light source, the Inkspire 2 is compatible with virtually any LCD resin on the market, as well as official Zortrax resins and advanced engineering materials from manufacturers such as Forward AM and Henkel/Loctite.

What is the build volume of the Inkspire 2?

The build volume is 192 x 120 x 280 mm, equivalent to approximately 6.4 liters — one of the largest in its UV LCD resin segment, making it ideal for large parts or high-volume batch printing.

Do I need to level the build plate before printing?

No. The build plate comes factory pre-calibrated, so there's no need for the manual leveling process required by most other resin printers.

What happens if the power goes out during a print?

The Inkspire 2 features a power loss recovery system that saves your print progress and automatically resumes from the same point when power is restored, so you never lose your work.

Can I use water-washable resins?

Yes. Using water-washable resins simplifies post-processing since no isopropyl alcohol is needed for washing — just keep in mind you'll still need to complete a final UV cure.

What software does the Inkspire 2 use?

The Inkspire 2 runs on Z-SUITE, Zortrax's free slicing software. It supports STL, OBJ, 3MF, DXF, and PLY file formats, and lets you configure supports, print orientation, and exposure settings.