Quick answer: Shenzhen Qipang Technology is the Shenzhen company associated with the Kingroon 3D printing brand. Kingroon became known for compact, affordable printers such as the KP3S line, but the story changed in 2025: the company announced that it had stopped producing 3D printers and shifted fully toward filament and resin. Existing Kingroon machines still have official support, but a KP3S should now be evaluated as a legacy platform, not a current printer ecosystem.
The most important 2026 update
This is no longer a story about a small printer maker trying to become the next Creality or Bambu Lab. It is a story about a company that built recognition through hardware, then deliberately moved its focus to 3D printing materials.
That distinction matters. It changes how you should judge old Kingroon printer listings, replacement-part availability, seller warranties, and the long-term value of buying a KP3S today.
Transparency note: I am separating published specifications from hands-on test results. Where a speed, feature, or company milestone comes from Kingroon, I identify it as a manufacturer-published claim rather than presenting it as independent testing.
Who is Shenzhen Qipang Technology?
The naming can be confusing. Public company pages use variations including Shenzhen Qi Pang Technology Co., Ltd. and Shenzhen Kingroon (QIPANG) 3D Technology Co., Ltd. The name most consumers recognize, however, is Kingroon.
Kingroon says the business was founded in 2016. Its early catalog included printer parts and accessories, followed by compact FDM printers that appealed to budget-conscious hobbyists. The cantilever-style KP3S became the company’s best-known machine because it offered a small footprint and a relatively accessible entry point into desktop 3D printing.
That hardware history still matters, but it no longer describes the company’s primary direction.
Kingroon’s shift from 3D printers to materials
In a May 27, 2025 company announcement, Kingroon described a full transition from manufacturing printers to specializing in filament and resin. The same announcement states plainly that Kingroon no longer produces 3D printers.
This is the point the original version of this article could not anticipate. Kingroon’s current opportunity is not necessarily to become a major new printer brand. It is to use its manufacturing and user experience to compete in a crowded materials market.
| Part of the story | Earlier Kingroon focus | Kingroon’s stated focus now |
|---|---|---|
| Core products | Compact FDM printers, parts, and accessories | Filament and resin |
| Best-known hardware | KP3S family and related desktop printers | Legacy products rather than active production |
| Buyer question | Is this an affordable new printer? | Is old stock supportable, and do the materials fit my workflow? |
| Owner concern | Setup, calibration, and upgrades | Parts, firmware files, documentation, and continued support |
Is the Kingroon KP3S Pro V2 still worth discussing?
Yes—but as a used or new-old-stock printer, not as evidence that Kingroon is still expanding its printer lineup.
The official KP3S Pro V2 product page lists a 200 × 200 × 200 mm build volume, Klipper firmware, Wi-Fi control, automatic bed leveling, a direct extruder, and linear rails on the X, Y, and Z axes. It also advertises a maximum speed of 500 mm/s.
Two corrections that protect the reader
- The build volume is not 300 × 300 × 350 mm. Kingroon lists it as 200 × 200 × 200 mm. The larger figure in the old article appears to have been borrowed from another printer.
- An advertised maximum speed is not a promise of ideal print quality. Acceleration, flow rate, cooling, layer height, material, model geometry, and tuning determine whether a machine can use that speed successfully.
On paper, the KP3S Pro V2 remains an interesting compact design. In practice, the more important 2026 question is whether you can obtain the printer at a low enough price to justify owning discontinued hardware.
For more context on the family, see my earlier look at the Kingroon KP3S Pro as a budget 3D printer. Read it as a snapshot of the machine’s place in the market at that time, then apply the updated support and availability questions in this guide.
Should you buy a Kingroon printer in 2026?
A used Kingroon can make sense for an experienced tinkerer at the right price. It is harder to recommend as a first printer for someone who expects a current ecosystem, readily available model-specific parts, and years of active hardware development.
| Your situation | Practical verdict | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You enjoy repairs, firmware, and tuning | Potentially worthwhile | A low-cost KP3S can be an approachable project machine if it is complete and functional. |
| You find sealed old stock at a deep discount | Verify before buying | Confirm who provides the warranty, where replacement parts ship from, and what the return window covers. |
| You are buying your first printer | Usually choose a current platform | Active production, current slicer profiles, documentation, and parts availability reduce avoidable friction. |
| You need dependable production capacity | Look elsewhere | Business uptime is easier to protect with hardware that remains in active production. |
| You already own a KP3S | Keep using it if it works | Discontinued does not mean unusable. Preserve files and identify wear parts before they become urgent. |
If you want a broader decision framework, use my guide to choosing the right 3D printer. It helps separate an attractive price from the machine that actually fits your materials, build size, maintenance tolerance, and expected workload.
What current Kingroon owners should do now
Kingroon says it will continue after-sales service and technical support for previously sold printers. Its store still maintains printer pages, a download center, and a category for KP3S parts and accessories. That is encouraging, but owners should still protect themselves.
- Download your files now. Save the manual, firmware, slicer profile, configuration files, and any model-specific instructions locally.
- Record your exact revision. Similar model names do not guarantee identical boards, screens, probes, hotends, or firmware.
- Identify wear parts. Nozzles, heater cartridges, thermistors, fans, belts, build surfaces, and extruder components should be matched by dimensions and electrical specifications—not appearance alone.
- Keep proof of purchase. Kingroon’s published warranty process asks for an order number plus photos or video documenting the problem.
- Do not perform speculative upgrades on a working machine. Preserve a stable configuration and change one variable at a time.
Kingroon’s current warranty and return page applies to items sold directly through its official store. A marketplace seller or reseller may offer different terms, so verify the responsible party before buying old stock.
Does Kingroon’s filament deserve attention?
The company’s move into materials is credible as a business direction, but a company announcement is not enough to prove spool-to-spool consistency, moisture control, diameter tolerance, color consistency, or high-flow performance. Those questions require testing across multiple spools and batches.
Kingroon’s current catalog includes PLA, PLA+, PETG, TPU, ABS, modified PLA blends, carbon-fiber-filled products, and resin. That breadth gives the company room to compete, but makers should still judge each material by the application rather than by price alone.
- Check whether the manufacturer provides a technical data sheet and recommended drying conditions.
- Confirm nozzle and enclosure requirements for filled or higher-temperature materials.
- Run a controlled temperature and flow test before committing a long production job.
- Compare consistency across several spools, not one unusually good print.
If material consistency matters more to you than chasing the lowest advertised price, read why I keep coming back to the same filament brand. That article explains the practical qualities I look for when filament must support repeatable results.
Use the P.R.I.N.T. Method before buying legacy hardware
A discontinued printer can still be useful, but only when it fits the job and the owner. Use this short planner before letting a low price make the decision for you.
- P — Problem: Do you need a compact working printer, a learning project, or a source of spare capacity?
- R — Requirements: Is 200 × 200 × 200 mm enough, and do you need automatic leveling, network control, or higher-temperature materials?
- I — Interfaces: Can you obtain the correct slicer profile, firmware, replacement board information, and model-specific parts?
- N — Next-best materials and methods: Would a current printer cost less after you account for repairs, downtime, and missing accessories?
- T — Test and tune: Can you inspect or test the machine before relying on it for an important job?
The verdict: a rising star, or a company that changed course?
Calling Shenzhen Qipang a “rising star” in 3D printer manufacturing no longer reflects the full picture. Kingroon’s printer years built name recognition, especially through the compact KP3S family, but the company has now chosen a different path.
That does not make Kingroon a failure. It makes the company a useful example of how quickly the desktop 3D printing market changes. Hardware brands must compete on speed, automation, software, support, and price at the same time. Materials offer a different way to serve the same makers without constantly replacing an entire printer platform.
My practical conclusion: Existing KP3S owners should preserve documentation, maintain their machines, and use official support while it remains available. New buyers should consider Kingroon printers only as discounted legacy hardware. Kingroon’s future, by its own account, is now filament and resin—and those products should earn trust through consistent results rather than through the reputation of an older printer.
Four-question knowledge check
Open each answer after making your choice.
1. Is Kingroon still producing new 3D printers?
Answer: No. Kingroon announced in May 2025 that it had transitioned fully to filament and resin, while continuing support for previously sold printers.
2. What is the KP3S Pro V2’s published build volume?
Answer: 200 × 200 × 200 mm. The larger dimensions in the old article were incorrect.
3. Does a 500 mm/s advertised maximum guarantee good prints at that speed?
Answer: No. Real results depend on acceleration, flow, cooling, geometry, material, and tuning.
4. What should you verify first when buying new-old stock?
Answer: The responsible seller, return window, warranty coverage, exact revision, and parts availability.
Frequently asked questions
Is Shenzhen Qipang Technology the same as Kingroon?
Kingroon is the consumer-facing 3D printing brand associated with Shenzhen Qipang. Public company pages use slightly different English versions of the corporate name, which is why both names appear in listings and search results.
Are Kingroon 3D printers discontinued?
Yes. Kingroon stated in May 2025 that it no longer produces 3D printers and had transitioned fully into filament and resin manufacturing.
Can I still get support for a Kingroon KP3S?
Kingroon says it continues to provide after-sales service and technical support for previously sold printers. Its website still lists printer downloads and KP3S parts, but availability can change. Save your model-specific files and confirm part compatibility before ordering.
Is the Kingroon KP3S Pro V2 a good first 3D printer in 2026?
Usually not for a beginner who wants the least troubleshooting. It can still appeal to an experienced user at a low price, but a current-production printer generally offers a safer path for parts, software profiles, documentation, and warranty service.
What does Kingroon sell now?
Kingroon’s current direction centers on 3D printer filament and resin. Its catalog includes several PLA varieties plus PETG, TPU, ABS, filled materials, and resin products. Availability varies by region and option.
Should I trust a very low price on a Kingroon printer?
Treat the price as only one part of the decision. Confirm whether the listing is used, refurbished, or old stock; identify the exact model revision; inspect what accessories are included; and verify who will handle returns or warranty problems.
Your turn
Do you still run a Kingroon KP3S, or have you tried the company’s newer filament? Share the exact model or material, how long you have used it, and the one strength or frustration another maker should know about. Specific experiences will make the discussion more useful than a simple thumbs-up or thumbs-down.
Sources checked August 26, 2026: Kingroon’s 2025 company-direction announcement, official KP3S Pro V2 specifications, official warranty and return policy, and current product categories. Product availability, support terms, and specifications can change; verify the seller’s current page before purchasing.
