Snapmaker · FDM printers
Snapmaker U1
Tool changer with four print heads. Multi-colour printing without large purge volumes, one of the cheapest printers of this kind.
Ideal for: Anyone who prints a lot in multiple colours and wants to avoid waste
Open printersCoreXY printersMulticolour printing
Price in the manufacturer's shop€749 (was €999)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
- Tool changer with 4 heads at a comparatively affordable price
- Colour changes with almost no material loss
- Different materials can be combined in one print
Cons
- Open without a cover, ABS and ASA only with the accessory cover
- Large, needs a lot of space
- More complex mechanics than single-nozzle printers
Specs
| Price range | €800 to €1,500 |
|---|---|
| Price in the manufacturer's shop | €749 (was €999) (As of 26 Oct 2026) |
| Design | CoreXY |
| Enclosure | open |
| Build volume | 270 × 270 × 270 mm (19.7 l) |
| Dimensions | 584 × 499 × 730 mm |
| Weight | 18.2 kg |
| Speed (max.) | 500 mm/s |
| Acceleration (max.) | 20,000 mm/s² |
| Nozzle (max.) | 300 °C |
| Print bed (max.) | 100 °C |
| Extruder | 4 tool heads, each direct drive |
| Calibration | automatic, mesh levelling |
| Multi-colour printing | Tool changer with 4 heads (almost no waste when changing colours) |
| Materials (according to the manufacturer) | PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA, ABS, ASA, PA, PC (ABS, ASA, PA, PC only to a limited extent with an open build area) |
| Camera | yes, 2 megapixels |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, USB |
| Display | 3.5" touchscreen |
Source: Manufacturer or retailer specifications, As of 10/2026.
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