Prusa XL+ Upgrade Kit Opens With September 4 Shipping
Prusa's official XL-to-XL+ upgrade page now lists September 4 shipping. Owners must inspect every Dwarf board: 07 or lower needs replacement; 08 or higher is compatible.
Prusa's official XL-to-XL+ upgrade page says shipping starts September 4. Inspect every toolhead's Dwarf board before ordering: 07 or lower requires replacement; 08 or higher is compatible. Price varies by market and configuration, so confirm the checkout total. The Crafty Catsman has not installed or tested the kit.
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Prusa opens the XL-to-XL+ owner upgrade path, but early Dwarf boards add a compatibility check
Prusa's official XL-to-XL+ product page now lists September 4 as the shipping start and lets owners configure the kit by toolhead count and required Dwarf-board replacements. That is a shipping-start statement, not a delivery promise. Prusa says every toolhead must be checked before ordering: Dwarf boards marked 07 or lower require replacement, while boards marked 08 or higher are compatible. The page lists automatic tool-offset calibration, a nozzle wiper, upgraded cooling, tougher printed parts, and a universal spoolholder among the changes. Pricing is localized by market and configuration, so this report does not treat one displayed amount as a universal price. The Crafty Catsman has not installed or tested this kit.
The shipping date is useful, but the board check is the decision that can prevent a bad order. Inspect every toolhead before choosing the kit configuration, count any boards marked 07 or lower, and let Prusa's selector calculate the exact package for your machine. Then confirm the final amount at checkout together with the current shipping estimate. Owners with all boards at 08 or higher can evaluate the kit without adding replacement boards; owners with earlier boards need to include that extra hardware in the cost and work plan.
The board check matters more than the headline date
Prusa's current XL-to-XL+ page asks owners to choose their toolhead count and how many new Dwarf boards they need. The compatibility rule is explicit: boards marked 07 or lower must be replaced; boards marked 08 or higher work with the upgrade. Prusa lists a dedicated electronic sensor for automatic tool-offset calibration, a nozzle wiper, a revised 360-degree fan shroud, improved motherboard and bed-control-board cooling, tougher printed parts, and a universal spoolholder with drybox support among the included changes. The page currently says shipping starts September 4.
A configuration decision, not a universal-price announcement: Prusa localizes the product page and changes the package by toolhead count, nozzle choice, and required Dwarf boards. That makes a single headline price a poor planning number. The useful comparison is the checkout total for your exact XL against the value of the calibration, cooling, reliability, and enclosure-path changes you expect to use.
- Will every toolhead configuration begin shipping on September 4, or will some combinations enter the queue later?
- How much installation time should owners plan for when one or more Dwarf boards also need replacement?
- Will Prusa publish a configuration-by-configuration delivery estimate as orders enter the queue?
Pause before ordering if:You have not checked the serial marking on every Dwarf board, or you need a firm delivery estimate for a specific configuration.
Configure the kit now if:You know your toolhead count and Dwarf-board versions, the checkout total fits your plan, and a September shipping start works for your project timing.
Prusa XL-to-XL+ owner check — August 22
| Spec | Prusa Research XL to XL+ Upgrade Kit |
|---|---|
| Shipping starts | September 4 |
| Dwarf board 08 or higher | Compatible with the upgrade |
| Dwarf board 07 or lower | Replacement required |
| Configuration inputs | Toolhead count, Dwarf boards, nozzle choice |
| Price | Localized; confirm the exact configuration at checkout |
| Hands-on status | Source-only; not installed or tested by The Crafty Catsman |
Sources: Prusa Research official specs
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Prusa XL-to-XL+ upgrade kit start shipping?▼
Prusa's official product page said shipping starts September 4 as of August 22, 2026. That is a shipping-start statement, not a delivery promise for every configuration or order. Confirm the current estimate on the official page before ordering.
How do I know whether my XL needs new Dwarf boards?▼
Check the serial marking on every toolhead Dwarf board. Prusa says boards marked 07 or lower must be replaced before the XL+ upgrade, while boards marked 08 or higher are compatible. Configure the kit using the count from your own machine.
What does the Prusa XL+ upgrade kit cost?▼
The product page localizes price by market and changes the package by configuration, including toolhead count and any required Dwarf boards. Use the official selector and confirm the final amount at checkout instead of relying on one currency figure as a universal price.
Is this a hands-on XL+ upgrade kit test?▼
No. This is a source-only report based on the current official Prusa product page. The Crafty Catsman has not installed or tested the kit, so the report does not make hands-on claims about installation time, print quality, or reliability.
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