Snapmaker 3D Printer U1

Faster prints with reduced waste

Traditional multi-color printers require multiple steps during filament changes and generate significant waste. Snapmaker U1 integrates SnapSwap™ technology, enabling toolhead swaps in about five seconds while reducing material loss to around 20%.

Efficient filament switching

In many systems, filament changes take longer than the printing itself. SnapSwap™ manages changes automatically and quickly, ensuring predictable workflow and shorter turnaround times.

High speed with multiple toolheads

The CoreXY system allows each head to print at up to 300 mm/s with 20,000 mm/s² acceleration. Combined with SnapSwap™, multi-color prints can be produced quickly and consistently.

Less waste, better efficiency

Conventional solutions often waste several times more material than they use. U1’s material handling minimizes this, making the process more cost-effective and sustainable.

Automated calibration

Multi-head systems require precise alignment. U1 uses compensation algorithms to keep deviation between heads under 0.04 mm. Mesh bed leveling ensures a flat build surface and reliable first-layer adhesion.

Seamless toolhead cooperation

Exact alignment between toolheads ensures sharp color transitions and detail accuracy, without shifts or misalignment.

Stable printing with Input Shaping

By damping vibrations during high-speed movement, Input Shaping reduces ghosting and keeps edges clean for smoother surfaces.

Accurate detail with Pressure Advance

Algorithms regulating material flow minimize extrusion delays, resulting in sharp outlines and accurate dimensions.

Automatic bed leveling

Mesh bed leveling ensures consistent first-layer adhesion, creating a stable foundation for the entire print.

Built for reliability

Each machine undergoes thorough testing to meet standards for durability and structural integrity. The design is intended for long-term use with consistent performance.

Advancing Snapmaker’s platform

For over a decade, Snapmaker has developed modular systems for makers. U1 continues this with a focus on speed, multi-color capability, and automation.

Technology	Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)
Print Heads	4 independent toolheads with SnapSwap™
Build Volume	270 × 270 × 270 mm
Max Print Speed	300 mm/s
Travel Speed	500 mm/s
Acceleration	20,000 mm/s²
Toolhead Alignment Accuracy	< 0.04 mm
Filament Types	PLA, PETG, ABS, TPU, and more
Bed Leveling	Automatic mesh bed leveling
Extrusion Compensation	Pressure Advance
Vibration Reduction	Input Shaping
Waste Reduction	Up to 80% less filament used for purging