Snapmaker U1 3D Printer

5X More Speed. 5X Less Waste.

Meet Snapmaker U1

Meet Snapmaker U1

Make More, Waste Less

Perspectives From Pros

Switch Filaments in 5 Seconds with SnapSwap™

Most printers rely on filament changers to switch between colors or materials, spending more time purging than actually printing. With four toolheads preloaded and pre-heated with their own filaments, the SnapSwap™ system lets the U1 switch by simply swapping the toolheads, cutting your wait time from approximately two minutes to only five seconds[2].

No More Purging for Color Change

Filament-changing printers 'purge' by wasting perfectly good filament—pushing one color through the nozzle until the last trace of the old one is gone. The U1 doesn't play that game. It only purges the tiny amount of filament that's actually degraded by the time a new print job begins, or during flow-rate calibration, cutting waste by up to 80%[4] on every print.

Rock-Solid & Precise Locks

The U1 uses steel-ball kinematic couplings to click each print heat into perfect position, then locks it securely—no screws, no magnets, no extra motors. Locked fast, rock solid, tested over 1,000,000 swaps with zero failures.

Less Waste Means Serious Savings

So. Much. Waste. On other 3D printers, printing a multi-color model leaves a mountain of trash – often 3 or 4 times more material is wasted than actually ends up in the model! The U1 avoids waste through smart tool switching, saving filament, saving money, and even helping the environment.

Pick Your Material Pairs

With four independent extruders, the U1 lets you mix and match materials freely, giving each part its own function, or making support removal a breeze with low-adhesion combos.
Mix Materials for Easy-to-Remove Supports
Mix Materials for Easy-to-Remove Supports
PETG Support
With 4 toolheads, U1 prints stable PETG components to support your creation safely, avoiding mid-print warping. These supports are easy to detach without damage, so you can skip tedious prying and keep your finished prints intact.
PVA Support
PVA is costly but necessary for some creations. U1's 4-toolhead system minimizes purges to little or zero, so you can pair PVA with other materials freely, reduce waste greatly, and save money dramatically!
With 4 toolheads, U1 prints stable PETG components to support your creation safely, avoiding mid-print warping. These supports are easy to detach without damage, so you can skip tedious prying and keep your finished prints intact.
Blend Rigid and Flexible Materials
Blend Rigid and Flexible Materials
PETG+TPU
With 4 individual extruders, you can match flexible TPU and rigid PETG together, print more creative artwork such as a 3D printed hand bag.
PLA+TPU
U1 supports printing your own customized shoe by feeding TPU materials in different colors and hardness levels, no need for separate prints or gluing. And the PLA support is easy to peel off without ruining your creation.
With 4 individual extruders, you can match flexible TPU and rigid PETG together, print more creative artwork such as a 3D printed hand bag.

Smooth Print Starts with Smart Calibration

With four toolheads working at high speed, precision isn’t optional—it’s built in. The U1's compensation algorithms lock every toolhead in sync, dampen vibrations, dial in extrusion, and level out the build surface, so you get the smooth, dimensionally accurate results you’d expect from a top-tier single-head printer.

Toolhead Offset Calibration

The U1 automatically aligns XYZ offsets between multiple toolheads, keeping offsets within 0.04mm[5] for sharp prints without vertical shifts.

Vibration Compensation for Consistent Prints

Input Shaping, aided by a precision accelerometer sensor, reduces vibrations caused by rapid directional changes by pre-processing movement commands to cancel out resonant frequencies. By adjusting acceleration profiles and introducing calculated delays, it prevents surface artifacts like ghosting or ripples, allowing the U1 to deliver clean edges, smooth walls, and sharp details even at high speeds.

Vibration Compensation for Consistent Prints

Fine-tuned Extrusion for Exquisite Details

The U1 uses Pressure Advance to stay ahead of flow delays, especially during quick moves or sharp corners. It tweaks extrusion timing based on motion changes, so filament flows smoothly even when speeds shift. That means fewer blobs, less thinning, and crisp, consistent detail.

The First Layer Matters Too

The automatic mesh bed leveling delivers a flat, grippy first layer, setting the stage for every print.

The First Layer Matters Too

Effortless Filament Management

The U1 comes equipped with a super-compact automatic filament system that holds up to four spools on standby. It handles everything from filament detection and loading, so you can print in vivid color, hassle-free.
Automatisches Laden
Kein Einfädeln, kein Gefummel, kein Rätselraten mehr. Einfach das Filament aufhängen – der Rest läuft von selbst.
Backup-Modus
RFID-Erkennung
Automatisches Werkzeugkopfausrichtungssystem

Verwalten Sie Ihre Drucke wie ein Profi

Snapmaker Orca basiert auf der leistungsstarken Orca-Slicer-Engine und erweitert sie um ingenieurgeprüfte Profile für offizielle Materialien und Maschinenmodelle. In Kombination mit der Snapmaker App können Sie Ihre Drucke von überall aus starten, überwachen und steuern – und sogar Zeitrafferaufnahmen machen, um Ihre Kreation in Bewegung noch einmal zu erleben. Einfaches Druckmanagement direkt in Ihrer Hand.

Anomaly Detection and Alert

With a mix of over a dozen sensors and precision mechanics, the U1 automatically spots issues and guides you through quick fixes, ensuring smooth, successful prints every time.
Anomaly Detection and Alert

Capture the Highlights, Skip the Messes

The built-in chamber camera isn’t just for time-lapses. Starting with an OTA firmware update planned for December 2025[6], its AI will detect spaghetti and workspace obstructions and alert you in Snapmaker Orca or the app, helping you avoid wasted time and material.

CoreXY System with 500mm/s Speed

The U1 is built on a CoreXY motion system with lightweight, rigid carbon fiber X-axis rails, delivering speeds of up to 500mm/s and maintaining long-term precision across a 270 × 270 × 270mm work area.
CoreXY System with 500mm/s Speed

How the U1 Is Built and Tested

Snapmaker machines are built for excellence, as our longtime users know very well. From careful assembly to rigorous lab testing, each unit is crafted for reliability, consistency, and creative freedom you’ve come to expect.

Snapmaker U1 3D Printer

Snapmaker U1 3D Printer
4 Toolheads
5s Toolhead Swap
Multi-Material
Low Waste
500 mm/s Speed
Smart Calibration
Auto Filament System
App Control

notes:

  1. [1]Diese Daten wurden beim Drucken mit PLA-Filament und einer 0,4 mm-Standardflussdüse bei 0,2 mm Schichthöhe, 200 mm/s Außenwandgeschwindigkeit und 250 mm/s Füllgeschwindigkeit ermittelt.
  2. [2]This is a typical result from Snapmaker Lab tests and is for reference only.
  3. [3]Dies ist ein typisches Ergebnis aus Tests im Snapmaker-Labor und dient nur als Referenz.
  4. [4]Der Filamentverbrauch kann je nach Modellgröße, Farbaufteilung und Druckeinstellungen variieren. In Snapmaker-Labortests unter ähnlichen Bedingungen verbrauchte der U1 etwa 17 % bis 47 % des Filaments, das bei anderen Einkopfdruckern für denselben Mehrfarbendruck benötigt wurde.
  5. [5]Diese Daten wurden mit sauberen Düsen gemessen. Eine Kalibrierung mit verschmutzter Düse kann zu weniger genauen Ergebnissen führen.
  6. [6]Die Erkennungsfunktionen werden im Dezember 2025 durch ein OTA-Firmware-Update aktiviert.
  7. [7]Diese Daten wurden mit Snapmaker ABS-Filament bei einer Drucktemperatur von 280 °C ermittelt.