CrealityK2 Plus Combo 3D Printer, Multicolor Printing with 16 Colors, 600mm/s High-Speed Printing, Dual AI Cameras for Monitoring, Full-Auto Leveling, Large Build Volume 350×350×350mm

Wish I had gone with the big boy from the start. But I love Creality.

Compared to my last 3D printed, an Anet A8, this Ender 3 S1 is simply night and day. The product construction quality is excellent and it assembles very quickly and easily.My only complaints have to do with the setup instructions (for example, they don't actually say to preheat the print bed before doing the leveling -- I did not and it made my first efforts to print very frustrating) and also the software. Evidently, the installed software was not the latest version, yet the latest version caused some issues. For example, the feature whereby the machine pauses if you run out of filament did not work with the installed software. I'm not an expert -- but I know one -- a retired USAF systems engineer and satellite launch consultant who actually got me into 3D printing. It took him half a day to unravel these issues, several of which were only figured out with the assistance of some posts on (of all things) youtube. All that said -- now that it's figured out, I couldn't be happier with the machine -- it's just terrific and I look forward to years of happy 3D printing.

Very disappointed in CFS filament feeder. Has not worked since receiving and I have discovered many others who have had same problem. Contacted service via chat and they advised technical staff in China would contact me. Still waiting after 3 days.K2 printer seems to work well using single spool but I purchased for color printing. Very disappointed.

Specifications (Pros and Cons)• Actively Heated Chamber• 350x350x350 Build Volume (Largest fully enclosed FDM Core XY printer available)• Hardened Steel Extruder and Gears• High Flow Nozzle Included• Solid Metal Frame Build• Lidar Advanced AI Print Detection• Automatic Flow Rate and Pressure Advance Calibration• Kit includes the hub for connecting up to 4 CFS devices at once• Built-in Fluidd Software for easy monitoring of advanced machine information and metrics• No option for CryoGrip Pro quality build plates (limited to PEI variants)Package Contents• Tool kit for complete maintenance of the printer• 50/50 PEI Smooth / PEI Textured build plate• Extra High Flow Nozzle• 4 - 0.5 kg spools of filament (Red, Blue, Black, and White)Performance EvaluationThe Creality K2 Plus 3D Printer is highly impressive, with its actively heated chamber and large build volume setting it apart from other FDM printers. The hardened steel extruder and gears, coupled with the high flow nozzle, ensure reliable and high-quality prints. Additionally, the solid metal frame build adds to its durability.The integrated Lidar advanced AI print detection and automatic flow rate and pressure advance calibration make it a sophisticated machine. The built-in Fluidd software allows for efficient monitoring, troubleshooting, and management of machine metrics, enhancing the user experience (Bambu offers no such solution and that is a problem).However, the lack of CryoGrip Pro build plate options is a minor drawback. Although the PEI plates have been reliable, with only two failures in over 200 hours of printing, the CryoGrip Pro plates could further optimize bed adhesion and reduce maintenance needs. Bambu also has their own Supertack plate that is similar and both reduce energy usage and increase reliability, sadly Creality offers no such solution for this feature.A key advantage is the actively heated chamber (a feature not available in the X1C, P1S, or other similarly priced competitors), which allows for the printing of various filaments. It keeps optimal conditions for each filament, eliminating the need for ridiculous vented riser solutions.Creality CFS Filament Management SystemSpecifications• No filament drying option• Built-in Hygrometer LED that displays on the front of the CFS• 4 colors per CFS• Rubber bushings allow for the use of cardboard spools but wear out faster• Not truly optimized yet as filament bleed can create issues with support material invading prints or random color specs after filament changes• Easy maintenance without tools for most servicing of the device• Lagging behind the AMS 2 Pro and Prusa MMU options in many areasPerformance EvaluationThe CFS filament management system has a solid design, allowing for easy maintenance without tools for most servicing tasks. The built-in Hygrometer LED provides valuable information on chamber humidity and temperature, and the system supports up to four colors per CFS.However, the lack of filament drying options and the faster wear of rubber bushings are notable drawbacks. Additionally, the optimization issues, such as filament bleed causing support material problems and random color specs after changes, hinder its overall effectiveness. Compared to AMS 2 Pro and Prusa MMU options, the CFS system still has room for improvement.Overall EvaluationThe Creality K2 Plus 3D Printer stands out with its impressive features and reliable performance, making it one of the top choices for FDM printing. The main limitation is the build plate options, with the CryoGrip Pro plates offering superior bed adhesion.On the other hand, the Creality CFS Filament Management System, while decently designed, lacks optimization and falls short compared to other advanced options. Its ease of maintenance is a positive aspect, but the issues with filament bleed and lack of drying options make it a middle of the road offering.The Creality Cloud Slicer has issues due to a janky implementation. Creality reskinned ORCA slicer to resemble CURA Slicer, resulting in a buggy system that often crashes. While using ORCA slicer is an option, it requires repetitive printer setup and manual color data input due to the proprietary CFS design. I wish they had stuck with ORCA, as this software's flaws are a major turnoff for me.If I were buying again, I'd get just the printer. It's excellent, but the software and CFS are not as well optimized as I would like.Creality has improved its brand from one requiring tinkering to one with mostly dependable printers. This benefits consumers, but further progress by the manufacture is needed, to improve the CFS and Build Plate Options.I returned the printer because I couldn't return just the CFS. Creality Cloud is frustrating for cutting models and slices files slower than ORCA Slicer, PRUSA Slicer, or Bambu Studio. With that said, I would highly recommend the printer, if you purchase it as a stand alone device.

TL;DR - Buy this printer. You'll spend more upgrading lower end Ender printers...and it will end up costing about the same or slightly more than just buying the S1.Ive owned a Creality Ender 3 Pro for a couple of years and spent tons of time and a bunch of upgrades trying to get it to print consistently and print well. I can tell you it still has issues and still needs to be tinkered with constantly to print anything halfway decent. I love to tinker, but I also like to have prints be successful and not waste time, electricity, and filament....Enter the Ender 3 S1. Could not be more of a night and day difference between the two printers. This one prints easily, quickly, no print issues, no adhesion issues, no line issues, no extrusion issues, nothing....it just prints...and prints very well.I have had zero issues so far....and it has been running almost nonstop since it arrived. The big yarn bowl was a 24hr print....again no issues at all.

I have the Ender 3 V2 Neo and loved it. Was looking for a new upgrade for it and saw the S1 models. They share some parts and similarity to the Ender 3 V2 Neo so I picked this one up. Gotta say. First print I am putting it through is coming out nice! The model isn't complicated but it does put the printer through a marathon. The print is estimated to be completed in over 12 hours. So the first print is a long one. I have the printer in a thermal cover to keep the models from warping when hit by different temperature air in the room. The cover has RGB LED lights installed inside which give the different hue of colors seen.

Once I received my printer there were some things that made me think it might have been a used to refurbished item, so I contacted Creality support.They let me know that it was a factory test and helped me ensure the printer was good. They were very responsive and pleasant to talk to.The printer is working perfectly and I have already planned out an endless backlog of projects.I couldn't recommend this printer more!

The second print I get error codes.... you have to be kidding me, on the first thinnest support layer. So now my heating bed is thrashed because I went to hard trying to get the thinnest material out of the bed.TR2852 and TR2863Seriously not happy.