Description
The Creality K1C is a high-speed, fully enclosed FDM 3D printer engineered for users who demand reliability, speed, and the ability to print advanced engineering materials . Featuring a CoreXY motion system and capable of reaching speeds up to 600mm/s with 20,000mm/s² acceleration, the K1C delivers rapid prototyping and production capabilities without compromising print quality . Its robust design includes a 300°C all-metal hotend with a hardened steel-tipped nozzle, making it fully compatible with abrasive carbon fiber-filled filaments such as PA-CF and PET-CF . The printer also features an AI camera for spaghetti and foreign object detection, hands-free auto-leveling, and a 4.3-inch color touchscreen for intuitive operation
Key Features
- High-Speed CoreXY System: Achieves print speeds of up to 600mm/s and acceleration of 20,000mm/s², enabling fast and efficient printing .
- Carbon Fiber Compatibility: 300°C all-metal hotend with a hardened steel nozzle tip, enclosed build chamber, and PEI flexible build plate support abrasive filaments like PLA-CF, PA-CF, and PET-CF .
- Clog-Free Extruder & Quick-Swap Nozzle: Features the "Unicorn" tri-metal nozzle (steel tip, copper body, titanium alloy heatbreak) for reliable extrusion and easy one-handed nozzle swaps .
- Smart AI Camera & Auto-Calibration: Built-in camera enables spaghetti and foreign object detection, remote monitoring, and time-lapse recording . Auto-leveling, auto-Z offset, and input shaping are performed with a single tap .
- Fully Enclosed Design: Transparent acrylic sides with a glass door create a stable thermal environment for high-temperature and warp-prone materials like ABS, ASA, and PC .
- Reliable & User-Friendly Features: Includes a filament runout sensor, power loss recovery, an active carbon air filter, and a quiet silent mode operating at ≤45dB .
- Creality OS & Software: Based on open-source Klipper firmware, with support for Creality Print, Creality Cloud, and third-party slicers like Cura, PrusaSlicer, and Orca.
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Printing Technology | FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) |
| Build Volume | 220 × 220 × 250 mm |
| Max Print Speed | ≤ 600 mm/s |
| Max Acceleration | ≤ 20,000 mm/s² |
| Printing Accuracy | 100 ± 0.1 mm |
| Layer Height | 0.1 – 0.35 mm |
| Extruder | Direct drive, dual-gear |
| Nozzle | 0.4 mm steel-tipped "Unicorn" nozzle (integrated with heatbreak) |
| Nozzle Temperature | ≤ 300°C |
| Heatbed Temperature | ≤ 100°C |
| Build Plate | PEI flexible build plate |
| Supported Filaments | ABS, PLA, PETG, PET, TPU, PA, ASA, PC, PLA-CF, PA-CF, PET-CF |
| Filament Diameter | 1.75 mm |
| Display | 4.3-inch color touchscreen |
| Connectivity | USB drive, Wi-Fi |
| AI Camera | Yes (spaghetti/foreign object detection, monitoring, time-lapse) |
| Air Purifier | Yes (active carbon filter) |
| Product Dimensions | 355 × 355 × 482 mm |
| Package Dimensions | 441 × 441 × 578 mm |
| Net Weight | 12.4 kg |
| Gross Weight | 16 kg – 17.4 kg |
| Rated Voltage | 100-120V~, 200-240V~, 50/60Hz |
| Rated Power | 350 W |
| Software | Creality Print, Creality Cloud, Cura 5.0+, PrusaSlicer, Orca |
| File Formats | STL, OBJ, 3MF, G-code |
Applications
- Engineering & Industrial Prototyping: Print functional prototypes and end-use parts with carbon fiber-reinforced materials (PA-CF, PET-CF) for high strength and stiffness .
- Abrasive Filament Printing: Reliably print abrasive filaments like carbon fiber and glass fiber composites without wearing out the nozzle .
- High-Temperature Materials: Print challenging materials such as ABS, ASA, and PC in a stable enclosed thermal environment .
- Consumer & DIY Products: Create custom toys, props, storage solutions, and household items with PLA, PETG, and TPU .
- Small Business Production: Efficiently produce low-volume parts and prototypes with fast turnaround times.