3D Printer

The station

• When it unlocks
  It unlocks at DMZ Player Level 2 (Source: official FOB Station Intel graphics, observed by Justin, 2026-10-09). Deep Dive Part 1 describes it as one of the FOB stations that open up as your deployments keep succeeding.
• What it uses
  Two kinds of input, Printer Resources and 3D Printer Ingredients (Source: Deep Dive Part 1). Resources (Synthetics, Electronics, Chemicals, Metals) break down automatically when looted; 3D Printer Ingredients stay intact and are found in specific areas (Source: official FOB Station Intel graphics, observed by Justin, 2026-10-09).
• Upgrading other stations
  It is also the tool for upgrading other FOB stations, once you have the loot they call for (Source: Deep Dive Part 1).
• Recipes
  The DMZ Progression track is one source of key Printer Recipes (Source: Deep Dive Part 1). Recipes also unlock through DMZ Player Level or Orders, or are found in Hajin and extracted (Source: official FOB Station Intel graphics, observed by Justin, 2026-10-09).
• Crafting
  Finished items go to the Stash or can be equipped directly, and you can craft multiple copies if you have enough Ingredients; check your Ingredients count and capacity first (Source: official FOB Station Intel graphics, observed by Justin, 2026-10-09).
• Commanders
  Taking down a Commander yields prized 3D Printer Ingredients among its rewards (Source: Deep Dive Part 1).
• Stash and After Action Report
  Ingredients can be kept in your Stash, and the After Action Report lists the ones you gathered on a deployment (Source: Deep Dive Part 1).
• Item rarity
  Rarity runs from Common (lowest) to Ultra (highest); the full list with colours is on the FOB page (Source: official FOB Station Intel graphics, observed by Justin, 2026-10-09).

Printable categories (June Deep Dive)

• Gear
  Tactical kit, for example NVGs and Parachutes.
• Backpacks
  Packs in different sizes and specializations, taken into a match.
• Plate Carriers
  Armor vests of several types.
• Tacticals
  Non-lethal, strategic equipment.
• Lethals
  Offensive equipment meant to damage or eliminate threats.
• Consumables
  Helpful items, from pain killers to radiation blockers. The consumables listed in the official FOB Station Intel graphics: Energy Drink, Bandage, Pain Killers, Sedative Inhaler, Radiation Blockers, Smelling Salts, Medkit, Self-Revive Kit, Door Breacher Charge.
• Field Upgrades
  Support or intel abilities; in DMZ they do not recharge, unlike in Multiplayer.
• Fire Support Items
  Killstreak support you deploy offensively.
• Tracked Recipes
  Tagged recipes you are hunting for.
• Special Items
  Assorted items with assorted uses.

In-game crafting menu (official FOB Station Intel graphics, observed by Justin, 2026-10-09)

• Menu categories shown
  Tracked, Upgrades, Consumables, Plate Carriers, Backpacks, Tacticals, Lethals, Field Upgrades, Fire Support, Gear and Ingredients.

The printable categories listed above come from the June Deep Dive. The in-game crafting menu in the official FOB Station Intel graphics differs: it shows Upgrades and Ingredients, and it does not show Special Items. Neither list is presented as complete.

Sources: DMZ Deep Dive, Part 1 (Call of Duty blog, Oct 5, 2026); MW4 DMZ Deep Dive (Call of Duty blog, June 6, 2026); Official FOB Station Intel graphics, observed by Justin, 2026-10-09

Activision has announced a Part 2 that covers 3D Printer crafting. This page will be updated when it is published.