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Call of Duty: MW4 DMZ – How to Unlock the 3D Printer

Turn raw loot into lethal gear! Here is how to unlock and use the 3D Printer in MW4 DMZ.

A character standing in front of a vending machine inside a tent, with various items and machinery visible around them.
A character standing in front of a vending machine inside a tent, with various items and machinery visible around them.
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By Alexandria LopezStaff Writer

  • Primary Subject: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4
  • Key Update: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 DMZ features a 3D Printer station in the Forward Operating Base (FOB) that unlocks at Level 2 for crafting medical gear, backpacks, and tactical equipment.
  • Status: Confirmed
  • Last Verified: October 22, 2026
  • Quick Answer: Unlock the 3D Printer in Modern Warfare 4 DMZ by reaching Level 2, then access it in your FOB hub to craft gear.

When playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 DMZ, the 3D Printer will quickly become your best friend.

The printer ensures you enter the exclusion zone fully equipped and is the best way to convert cheap, common loot into valuable tactical equipment. Want Bandages, better armor, and weapon modifications? The 3D Printer will be your savior - as long as you have the blueprints.

Here's how to unlock the 3D Printer in DMZ.

How to Get the 3D Printer

You unlock the 3D Printer after hitting Level 2. It can be found in your Forward Operating Base (FOB) hub, next to the shooting range. At Level 2, you automatically gain access to basic crafting recipes like Bandages, Medkits, Medium Backpacks, and more.

An interface screen showing a variety of armor vests including a "Tempered Armor Vest" highlighted, along with stats, crafting options, and a list of items in the inventory.
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It isn't hard to reach Level 2 - in fact, you typically achieve this after completing your very first DMZ match.

While you immediately have access to basic crafting recipes, you can find more blueprints as you explore the map. You'll be able to keep them as long as you exfil with the recipe on you. After that, you'll be able to see these recipes when accessing your 3D printer. Alternatively, you can learn new recipes by completing missions and obtaining them as rewards.

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To craft items, simply hover over the recipe you want. If you have enough materials, you'll be able to craft them immediately. However, if you don't have the required materials, press the R-Stick on your controller or click on the material with your mouse to discover where to find them.

Once you find the missing materials, you'll need to successfully exfil to ensure you have them when you return to your 3D Printer.

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