Makerbot Replicator 2 Desktop 3D Printer w/ Platform. The MakerBot Replicator 2 Desktop 3D Printer, the basic Desktop 3D Printer that started the 3D printing revolution, brings your projects to life with affordable real-time prototyping. Create professional-quality, high-resolution prototypes and complex models. 100-micron layer resolution and a 6,717 centimeter3 build volume. For the customer who wants a fast, easy, and affordable tool for making professional-quality models and the best price/performance in desktop 3D printing. DIY manual extruder troubleshooting. Create realistic prototypes and models for demonstrations and presentations. Choose settings that range from fast draft to finer resolution.