Snapmaker U1

Four toolheads, zero waiting time, and full control over material and colour: The Snapmaker U1 is no ordinary 3D printer, but a high-performance device for anyone who wants to print faster, cleaner, and more efficiently. Multicolour, multi-material, and high speed merge into a system that saves printing time, reduces waste, and brings your ideas to life without compromise!

SnapSwap™ – Toolhead change in 5 seconds

The Snapmaker U1 takes multi-material and multicoloured 3D printing to a new level. Instead of a traditional filament change, it uses the innovative SnapSwap™ system: Four tool heads are loaded and preheated simultaneously, each with its own filament. Changing the tool head is done directly and takes only 5 seconds - without long waiting times or time-consuming cleaning processes.

Significantly less filament waste

The innovative U1 system significantly reduces material waste. While conventional multicolour printers waste large amounts of fresh filament through "flushing" processes, the U1 removes only the minimum amount of material that is technically necessary. This can save up to 80% of filament waste per print.

Precise locking of the tool heads without compromise

The tool heads are precisely positioned and securely locked via steel ball-based kinematic couplings. Without screws, magnets, or additional motors, each tool head sits reproducibly in its exact position.

Four extruders, maximum material freedom

With four independent extruders, the Snapmaker U1 offers maximum flexibility. Colours, materials, and support filaments can be freely combined, ensuring that each component has precisely the properties it needs – from functional parts to easily removable support structures.

Automatic calibration for perfect layers

Intelligent calibration algorithms synchronise all toolheads, compensate for offsets with an accuracy of less than 0.04 mm, and prevent height misalignment between the toolheads. This is complemented by automatic mesh bed levelling for a uniform, high-adhesion first layer.

Clean surfaces even at high speeds

For consistent print quality, even during fast movements, the U1 relies on advanced control algorithms. Input Shaping reduces vibrations and prevents ghosting, while Pressure Advance precisely controls the material flow during changes in direction – for smooth walls, sharp edges, and fine details!

CoreXY system with speeds up to 500 mm/s

The CoreXY motion system with lightweight, rigid carbon fibre X-axes enables printing speeds of up to 500 mm/s without compromising precision. The build volume of 270 x 270 x 270 mm remains consistently accurate and stable.

Intelligent filament management

An integrated, automatic filament management system holds up to four spools. Filaments are loaded automatically, official Snapmaker filaments are recognised via RFID, and in backup mode, the printer automatically changes filaments when a spool is empty – for uninterrupted printing without manual intervention!

Convenient control & monitoring

The Snapmaker U1 is controlled via Snapmaker Orca, based on Orca Slicer and enhanced with specially tailored profiles. Combined with the Snapmaker app, you can start, monitor, and control prints – even remotely. Time-lapse recordings document your projects, while a comprehensive sensor system detects printing errors early.

Intelligent fault detection via camera

The integrated build chamber camera automatically detects typical printing errors, such as spaghetti prints or obstacles in the work area and warns you in time. This protects your prints, your materials, and your time – making the Snapmaker U1 a reliable production tool for demanding projects!

Included in the delivery:

• 1 x Snapmaker U1
• Toolbox
• 4 x Tool heads with hotend
• 4 x SnapSpeed PLA Filament
• 4 x Filament holders
• 1 x Safety Guidelines
• 1 x Quick Start Guide
• 2 x Filament Feeder
• 1 x Filament waste container
• 4 x Cables for tool heads
• 1 x AC power cord

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