Snapmaker U1
Snapmaker U1
Printer Highlights
About Snapmaker U1
Snapmaker U1 is an open-frame CoreXY FDM 3D printer with a 270 × 270 × 270 mm build volume, a 300°C hotend, a 100°C heated bed, a snapswap 4-toolhead fast swapping system, auto bed leveling, and up to 4-color printing support.
General Information of Snapmaker U1
Printer Name
Snapmaker U1
Brand
Snapmaker
Series
U1
Release Date
April 10, 2026
Build Volume & Chassis of Snapmaker U1
Build Volume
270 x 270 x 270 mm (10.6 x 10.6 x 10.6 in)
Build Volume (X)
270 mm (10.6 in)
Build Volume (Y)
270 mm (10.6 in)
Build Volume (Z)
270 mm (10.6 in)
Enclosed Chamber
No
Frame Type
Open-Frame Die-Cast Aluminum CoreXY Chassis (Optional Top Enclosure Cover)
Machine Size
584 x 499 x 730 mm (23 x 19.6 x 28.7 in)
Machine Weight
18.2 kg (40.1 lbs)
Motion System & Kinematics of Snapmaker U1
Kinematics Type
CoreXY
Motion Axis Type
Triple Synchronized Lead Screws with Closed-Loop Servos
Kinematics Layout
CoreXY Toolchanger
Rail System
Industrial-grade precision linear guide rails on all axes
Dual Z-Axis
Yes
Extruder & Toolhead of Snapmaker U1
Extruder Type
SnapSwap 4-Toolhead Fast Swapping System
Toolhead Count
4
Filament Diameter
1.75 mm
Nozzle Diameter
0.4 mm
Nozzle Material
Stainless Steel
Supported Nozzle Diameters
0.2 mm, 0.4 mm, 0.6 mm, 0.8 mm
Max Nozzle Temp
300°C
Multi-Material Ready
Yes
Max Colors / Materials
4 Colors
Multi-Material System
Snapmaker U1 Multi-Material System
Bed & Thermal System of Snapmaker U1
Build Plate Type
High-flatness cast aluminum bed with double-sided PEI spring steel sheet
Heated Bed
Yes
Max Bed Temperature
100°C
Actively Heated Chamber
No
Print Speed & Performance of Snapmaker U1
Typical Print Speed
200–300 mm/s
Max Acceleration
20,000 mm/s²
Max Flow Rate
32 mm³/s
Min Layer Height
0.05 mm
Max Layer Height
0.35 mm
Speed Benchy Time
15 min
Automation & Electronics of Snapmaker U1
Auto Bed Leveling
Yes
Leveling Sensor Type
Load-cell and optical dual hands-free auto leveling
Filament Runout Sensor
Yes
Power Loss Recovery
Yes
Input Shaping (Resonance)
Yes
Built-in Camera
Yes
First Layer LiDAR
No
Part Cooling Fan
High-Speed Blower Fan
Hotend Fan
Axial Cooling Fan
Software & Connectivity of Snapmaker U1
Firmware
Snapmaker Core OS
Compatible Slicers
OrcaSlicer, Snapmaker Luban
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 6, Ethernet LAN, USB Type-A
Display Screen
3.5-inch Color Touchscreen
Input Voltage
100-240V AC
Special Features
SnapSwap 4-toolhead fast swapping system (~5s swap), Open-frame CoreXY structure (optional top enclosure cover), Stock 0.4 mm stainless steel hotends (optional hardened steel hotends), Accelerometer-calibrated Input Shaping & 500 mm/s max toolhead speed, 32 mm³/s high-flow extrusion capacity
Special Note on Snapmaker U1
The Snapmaker U1 is an open-frame CoreXY 4-toolhead printer (optional top cover available) with stock stainless steel nozzles (hardened steel optional), 500 mm/s maximum toolhead speed (no separate extrusion-print ceiling published; standard 0.4 mm slicer profiles run 200-300 mm/s), and accelerometer Input Shaping. Kickstarter launched August 19, 2025; global retail availability began April 10, 2026 (list price $999, promotional listings $699).
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