diff --git a/code/modules/integrated_electronics/core/printer.dm b/code/modules/integrated_electronics/core/printer.dm
index 4dfd4e989a..794755b02c 100644
--- a/code/modules/integrated_electronics/core/printer.dm
+++ b/code/modules/integrated_electronics/core/printer.dm
@@ -162,13 +162,16 @@
 			return 1
 
 		var/cost = 1
+		
+		if(isnull(current_category))
+			current_category = recipe_list[1]
 		if(ispath(build_type, /obj/item/device/electronic_assembly))
 			var/obj/item/device/electronic_assembly/E = build_type
 			cost = round( (initial(E.max_complexity) + initial(E.max_components) ) / 4)
-		else if(ispath(build_type, /obj/item/integrated_circuit))
-			var/obj/item/integrated_circuit/IC = build_type
-			cost = initial(IC.w_class)
 		else
+			var/obj/item/I = build_type
+			cost = initial(I.w_class)
+		if(!(locate(build_type) in recipe_list[current_category]))
 			return
 
 		if(metal - cost < 0)
@@ -198,4 +201,4 @@
 	name = "integrated circuit printer upgrade disk - circuit cloner"
 	desc = "Install this into your integrated circuit printer to enhance it.  This one allows the printer to duplicate assemblies."
 	icon_state = "upgrade_disk_clone"
-	origin_tech = list(TECH_ENGINEERING = 5, TECH_DATA = 6)
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+	origin_tech = list(TECH_ENGINEERING = 5, TECH_DATA = 6)