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Flashforge Creator 5
Open CoreXY printer with tool changer and four independent print heads, delivered since May 2026. The Creator 5 Pro is also enclosed, has an actively heated chamber up to 65 °C as well as HEPA and activated carbon filters, and can therefore also process ABS, ASA and fibre-reinforced PA.
Ideal for: Users who regularly print in multiple colours and want to avoid purge waste
Open printersCoreXY printersMulticolour printing
Price in the manufacturer's shop€679 (was €779)As of 26 Oct 2026, can change dailyThere is no manufacturer's shop price for your region, the EU price is shown.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Four print heads, almost no purge waste when changing colours
- High acceleration up to 30,000 mm/s²
- Automatic pressure advance calibration
Cons
- Open frame, no high-temperature filaments such as ABS, ASA, PA or PC
- Large footprint due to the tool changer
- Calibration takes 15 to 20 minutes, the first calibration during setup took about 40 minutes in the test ◇ Tom's Hardware
Specs
| Price range | €400 to €800 |
|---|---|
| Price in the manufacturer's shop | €679 (was €779) (As of 26 Oct 2026) |
| Design | CoreXY |
| Enclosure | open |
| Build volume | 256 × 256 × 256 mm (16.8 l) |
| Dimensions | 520 × 443 × 710 mm |
| Weight | 14 kg |
| Speed (max.) | 600 mm/s |
| Acceleration (max.) | 30,000 mm/s² |
| Nozzle (max.) | 320 °C |
| Print bed (max.) | 120 °C |
| Extruder | Tool changer with four independent direct-drive print heads, hardened interchangeable nozzles, filament sensor |
| Calibration | fully automatic calibration and levelling incl. nozzle offset; sensor type: not specified by the manufacturer; for the offset, the heads probe a calibration disc under the build plate ◇ Tom's Hardware |
| Multi-colour printing | yes, up to 4 colours or materials via four print heads, no purge waste (Pro version also enclosed) |
| Materials (according to the manufacturer) | PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA, BVOH, PLA-CF, PETG-CF |
| Camera | yes, 720p |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi (2.4/5 GHz), USB |
| Display | 4" touchscreen |
Source: Manufacturer or retailer specifications, As of 10/2026.
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