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U1

Snapmaker 2026
Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM) F2 · Intermediate

The Snapmaker U1 falls into the F2 (Prosumer/Intermediate) tier due to its blend of advanced features and accessibility. Featuring a solid CoreXY motion system and four independent print heads (toolchanger), it offers professional multi-material and multi-color capabilities without the typical purge waste compromises. The robust build and print speeds up to 500 mm/s make it suitable for demanding makers, design studios, and small-batch production. Although the ecosystem is highly guided, the open-source Klipper-based firmware ensures the necessary control for advanced users.

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Sheet curated by juppiter78 — Italian maker, author of BoxedCNC since 2012: DIY CNC, laser and casting projects. Published · Last updated · Data verified
Snapmaker U1 — Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
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849 € ≈ $917

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Specifiche tecniche

Work area 270 × 270 mm (10.6 × 10.6 in)
Power 1150 W
Dimensions 58 × 50 × 73 cm (23.0 × 19.6 × 28.7 in)
Weight 18.2 kg (40.1 lb)
Parameter Value Source
Machine dimensions 58 × 50 × 73 cm (23.0 × 19.6 × 28.7 in) manufacturer website
Weight 18.2 kg (40.1 lb) manufacturer website
Work area 270 × 270 × 270 mm (10.6 × 10.6 × 10.6 in) manufacturer website
Maximum speed 500 mm/s manufacturer website
Declared precision 0.04 mm manufacturer website
Footprint X×Y (short side) 270 mm Compiled by editorial team
Build height Z 270 mm Compiled by editorial team
Kinematics CoreXY Compiled by editorial team
Max nozzle temperature 300 °C Compiled by editorial team
Max bed temperature 100 °C Compiled by editorial team
Max print speed 500 mm/s Compiled by editorial team
Enclosed chamber No Compiled by editorial team
Filament sensor Yes Compiled by editorial team
Auto bed leveling Mesh Compiled by editorial team
Standard nozzle diameter 0.4 mm Compiled by editorial team
Multi-extruder Yes Compiled by editorial team
Native Klipper Yes Compiled by editorial team
Input shaper Yes Compiled by editorial team
Multicolor printing Yes Compiled by editorial team
Multicolor requires accessory No Compiled by editorial team
Max colors 4 Compiled by editorial team

Filaments for this printer

The materials this printer can print according to its specifications (nozzle and bed temperature, enclosed chamber), with spools sold online.

Fibre-filled spools (carbon, glass) are not in this list: they wear out brass nozzles. You will find them on the material page.

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Software e accessori

Ecosystem

Software

The primary software is Snapmaker Orca, an optimized version of the popular OrcaSlicer, which provides native management of the four toolheads and factory-calibrated material profiles. The printer can also be seamlessly managed via the Snapmaker mobile app for remote monitoring, taking advantage of the built-in 1080p camera. The internal firmware is built on Klipper, Moonraker, and Fluidd, which Snapmaker has made open-source, allowing experienced users to customize the machine and integrate it into complex workflows.

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Updates to this sheet and Manufacturer Notes
  1. Specifications updated: nome
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  3. Specifications updated: nome, attribute.max colors, attribute.multicolor requires accessory, attribute.multicolor, attribute.input shaper, attribute.klipper native, attribute.multi extruder, attribute.nozzle diameter mm, attribute.auto leveling, attribute.filament sensor, attribute.closed chamber, attribute.max print speed mm s, attribute.bed temp max c, attribute.nozzle temp max c, attribute.kinematics, attribute.build height z mm, attribute.build footprint short mm Price updated (from 899 € to 849 €)