{"product_id":"snapmaker-u1-3d-printer","title":"Snapmaker U1 3D Printer","description":"\n\u003c!-- ====================================================\n     ITFactory.ca — Shopify Product Description\n     Snapmaker U1 Color 3D Printer\n     DIV-FREE, NO EMOJI — safe for all Shopify themes\n     ==================================================== --\u003e\n \n\u003c!-- Badges --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#1a1a2e;color:#fff;font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.08em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:4px 10px;border-radius:3px;margin-right:6px;\"\u003e4-Toolhead Color 3D Printer\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#5c5c7a;color:#fff;font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.08em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:4px 10px;border-radius:3px;margin-right:6px;\"\u003e500 mm\/s CoreXY\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#c8000a;color:#fff;font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.08em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:4px 10px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e270³mm Build Volume\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003c!-- Tagline --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:17px;color:#3d3d5c;font-weight:300;border-left:3px solid #c8000a;padding-left:14px;margin:14px 0 20px;\"\u003eFour independent toolheads, 5-second tool swaps, up to 80% less purge waste, and 500mm\/s CoreXY speed — the Snapmaker U1 makes multi-colour and multi-material 3D printing genuinely practical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003c!-- Intro --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#3d3d5c;font-size:15px;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe Snapmaker U1 is a dedicated four-toolhead colour 3D printer built around one core idea: multi-colour printing without the waste, delay, and frustration of conventional purge-based systems. Where filament-swapping printers push through colour after colour of wasted material at every change, the U1 swaps entire preloaded, preheated toolheads in approximately 5 seconds — eliminating purging almost entirely and cutting filament waste by up to 80% compared to single-head purging printers. Four independent extruders stay loaded and ready simultaneously, a CoreXY motion system delivers speeds up to \u003cstrong\u003e500mm\/s\u003c\/strong\u003e, and toolhead offset calibration holds alignment to under \u003cstrong\u003e0.04mm\u003c\/strong\u003e for clean multi-colour prints without visible shifts between layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003cp style=\"color:#3d3d5c;font-size:15px;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe U1 raised over \u003cstrong\u003e$20.6 million CAD on Kickstarter\u003c\/strong\u003e from 20,680 backers — making it the most-funded 3D printer campaign in Kickstarter history. Available at \u003cstrong\u003eITFactory.ca\u003c\/strong\u003e — Canada's trusted source for Snapmaker 3D printers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #e2e0da;margin:28px 0;\"\u003e\n \n\u003c!-- Enclosure note --\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;background:#f0f6ff;border:1px solid #b8d4f0;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:20px 22px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#0078d4;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eNote: Top Cover Sold Separately\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#3d3d5c;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eThe Snapmaker U1 includes inner and outer side panels, a front door, and a rear cover as standard — but it is \u003cstrong\u003enot fully enclosed by default\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Top Cover is sold separately and is required to unlock high-temperature filaments such as ABS, ASA, PA (Nylon), and PC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#3d3d5c;margin:0;\"\u003eWithout the Top Cover, the U1 prints PLA, PETG, TPU, and PVA. Adding the Top Cover expands material compatibility to ABS, ASA, PA, PC, and carbon-fibre or glass-fibre composites (with hardened steel nozzles).\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n \n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #e2e0da;margin:28px 0;\"\u003e\n \n\u003c!-- What's in the box --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#1a1a2e;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eWhat Is Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"width:50%;padding:8px 12px 8px 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;font-size:14px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a1a2e;\"\u003eSnapmaker U1 3D Printer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith side panels, front door, and rear cover. Not fully enclosed — Top Cover sold separately.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"width:50%;padding:8px 0 8px 12px;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;font-size:14px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a1a2e;\"\u003e4 × Toolhead with 0.4mm Stainless Hotend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFour preloaded toolheads plus one spare hotend included.\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px 8px 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;font-size:14px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a1a2e;\"\u003e4 × SnapSpeed PLA Filament (500g rolls)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRed, Pearl White, Black, and Yellow — colour selection cannot be specified at time of order.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 12px;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;font-size:14px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a1a2e;\"\u003eTextured PEI Steel Sheet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFlexible PEI-coated steel build plate — remove and flex to release prints without tools.\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px 8px 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;font-size:14px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a1a2e;\"\u003e4 × Filament Holder and 2 × Filament Feeder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComplete filament routing system for all four toolheads.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 12px;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;font-size:14px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a1a2e;\"\u003eWaste Collector, Toolhead Cables, AC Power Cable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull accessory set including waste collector for nozzle wipe residue.\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px 8px 0;vertical-align:top;font-size:14px;color:#3d3d5c;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a1a2e;\"\u003eSafety Guidelines, Quick Start Guide, and Tool Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAssembly is required but straightforward — documented as beginner-friendly by multiple independent reviewers.\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n \n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #e2e0da;margin:28px 0;\"\u003e\n \n\u003c!-- Key features --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#1a1a2e;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"width:50%;padding:10px 12px 10px 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a1a2e;\"\u003eSnapSwap — 5-Second Toolhead Swaps, Zero Purging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe SnapSwap system stores four fully loaded, preheated toolheads simultaneously. When a colour change is needed, the active toolhead parks and a new one engages in approximately 5 seconds — no filament unloading, no loading, no purging through the nozzle. Validated through over 1,000,000 swaps with zero failures. Steel-ball kinematic couplings lock each toolhead into exactly the same position every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"width:50%;padding:10px 0 10px 12px;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a1a2e;\"\u003eUp to 80% Less Filament Waste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConventional multi-colour printers purge 3–4× more filament than ends up in the model. Because the U1 swaps toolheads rather than flushing colour through a shared nozzle, purging is near-zero. In Snapmaker Lab tests, the U1 used 17–47% of the filament that single-head purging printers required for identical multi-colour prints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px 10px 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a1a2e;\"\u003e500mm\/s CoreXY with Carbon Fibre X-Axis Rail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA rigid CoreXY motion system with lightweight carbon fibre X-axis rails achieves print speeds up to 500mm\/s at accelerations up to 20,000mm\/s². Input Shaping — using a precision accelerometer — pre-processes movement commands to cancel resonant vibrations, maintaining surface quality at high speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 0 10px 12px;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a1a2e;\"\u003eUnder 0.04mm Toolhead Offset Alignment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAutomatic XYZ offset calibration aligns each toolhead to under 0.04mm relative to the reference nozzle — ensuring multi-colour layers align precisely without visible vertical shifts or colour bleeding between adjacent features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px 10px 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a1a2e;\"\u003eFour Independent Direct Drive Extruders — 300°C Max\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach toolhead has its own direct drive extruder reaching 300°C — enabling flexible materials like TPU and engineering materials like PETG and PVA simultaneously in a single print. Combine rigid and flexible materials, print with soluble supports, or mix four colours without manual swaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 0 10px 12px;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a1a2e;\"\u003e270 × 270 × 270mm Build Volume\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA cubic 270mm build volume accommodates large multi-colour models, multi-part assemblies, and ambitious prototypes in a single print. The textured PEI flexible steel sheet provides consistent first-layer adhesion for most materials and releases prints by flexing the sheet — no scrapers or adhesion aids required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px 10px 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a1a2e;\"\u003eRFID Filament Recognition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSnapmaker's RFID filament system automatically identifies loaded spools, confirming the correct temperature profiles, speed settings, and material properties without manual input. Reduces the risk of incorrect settings when switching materials and streamlines multi-material print preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 0 10px 12px;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a1a2e;\"\u003eAI Print Monitoring with Anomaly Detection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA built-in 2MP camera monitors prints in real time. AI anomaly detection identifies spaghetti failures, layer detachments, and obstructions and sends alerts — enabling early intervention before a failed print wastes hours of time and material. Also generates automatic timelapses of completed prints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px 10px 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a1a2e;\"\u003eSnapmaker Orca Slicer — Optimized for U1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSnapmaker Orca is Snapmaker's customized build of Orca Slicer, pre-configured with optimized material profiles and multi-toolhead settings for the U1. Handles toolhead assignment, colour mapping, and G-code generation automatically. Compatible with OrcaSlicer for users who prefer it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 0 10px 12px;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a1a2e;\"\u003e3.5-inch Touchscreen + Wi-Fi + App Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 3.5-inch colour touchscreen provides guided on-device setup and print management. Wi-Fi and LAN connectivity enable remote monitoring, print management, and file transfer via the Snapmaker app on iOS and Android. USB connectivity is also available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px 10px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a1a2e;\"\u003eSmart Automatic Calibration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAutomatic bed levelling, toolhead offset calibration, vibration compensation, and extrusion fine-tuning work together to deliver accurate, consistent results with minimal manual setup. The guided calibration process via touchscreen is beginner-friendly — most users report completing it without video tutorials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 0 10px 12px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a1a2e;\"\u003eMaterial Compatibility by Configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStandard (no top cover): PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA. With Top Cover (sold separately): adds ABS, ASA, PA (Nylon), PET, PC. With Top Cover + hardened steel nozzles: adds carbon-fibre and glass-fibre reinforced composites. Swappable nozzle toolheads make material changes straightforward without dismantling the machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n \n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #e2e0da;margin:28px 0;\"\u003e\n \n\u003c!-- Who it's for --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#1a1a2e;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eWho Is This For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#3d3d5c;font-size:15px;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe Snapmaker U1 is for 3D printing enthusiasts, designers, product developers, and educators who want to produce multi-colour and multi-material prints without the waste, complexity, and frustration of filament-switching systems. The guided setup and automatic calibration make it accessible to beginners, while the engineering-grade material support, precision alignment, and high speed make it capable enough for professional prototyping workflows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e2e0da;border-radius:20px;padding:5px 13px;font-size:13px;color:#3d3d5c;margin:4px 4px 4px 0;\"\u003eMulti-colour model makers and designers\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e2e0da;border-radius:20px;padding:5px 13px;font-size:13px;color:#3d3d5c;margin:4px 4px 4px 0;\"\u003eProduct designers and prototype builders\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e2e0da;border-radius:20px;padding:5px 13px;font-size:13px;color:#3d3d5c;margin:4px 4px 4px 0;\"\u003eEducators and makerspaces\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e2e0da;border-radius:20px;padding:5px 13px;font-size:13px;color:#3d3d5c;margin:4px 4px 4px 0;\"\u003eMulti-material printing (rigid + flexible)\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e2e0da;border-radius:20px;padding:5px 13px;font-size:13px;color:#3d3d5c;margin:4px 4px 4px 0;\"\u003eUpgrading from single-extruder printers\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e2e0da;border-radius:20px;padding:5px 13px;font-size:13px;color:#3d3d5c;margin:4px 4px 4px 0;\"\u003eBeginners who want to grow into advanced printing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #e2e0da;margin:28px 0;\"\u003e\n \n\u003c!-- Specs --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#1a1a2e;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable 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4px;color:#7a7a9a;font-weight:500;\"\u003eMotion System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003eCoreXY with carbon fibre X-axis rails\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e0da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#7a7a9a;font-weight:500;\"\u003eToolheads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003e4 independent direct drive extruders\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e0da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#7a7a9a;font-weight:500;\"\u003eTool Change Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003eApproximately 5 seconds (SnapSwap system)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e0da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#7a7a9a;font-weight:500;\"\u003ePrint Speed (max)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003eUp to 500 mm\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e0da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#7a7a9a;font-weight:500;\"\u003eAcceleration (max)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003eUp to 20,000 mm\/s²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e0da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#7a7a9a;font-weight:500;\"\u003eBuild Volume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003e270 × 270 × 270 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e0da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#7a7a9a;font-weight:500;\"\u003eHotend Temperature (max)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003e300°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e0da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#7a7a9a;font-weight:500;\"\u003eHotend Included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003e4 × 0.4mm stainless steel + 1 spare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e0da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#7a7a9a;font-weight:500;\"\u003eToolhead Offset Accuracy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003eUnder 0.04mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e0da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#7a7a9a;font-weight:500;\"\u003eBuild Surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003eTextured PEI flexible steel sheet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e0da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#7a7a9a;font-weight:500;\"\u003eFilament Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003e1.75mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e0da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#7a7a9a;font-weight:500;\"\u003eMaterials (standard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003ePLA, PETG, TPU, PVA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e0da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#7a7a9a;font-weight:500;\"\u003eMaterials (with Top Cover)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003eAdds ABS, ASA, PA (Nylon), PET, PC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e0da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#7a7a9a;font-weight:500;\"\u003eMaterials (hardened steel nozzle)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003eAdds carbon-fibre and glass-fibre composites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e0da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#7a7a9a;font-weight:500;\"\u003eRFID Filament Detection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003eYes — auto-identifies Snapmaker spools\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e0da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#7a7a9a;font-weight:500;\"\u003eCamera\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003e2MP — AI print monitoring and anomaly detection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e0da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#7a7a9a;font-weight:500;\"\u003eDisplay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003e3.5-inch colour touchscreen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e0da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#7a7a9a;font-weight:500;\"\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003eWi-Fi, LAN, USB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e0da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#7a7a9a;font-weight:500;\"\u003eSlicer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003eSnapmaker Orca (OrcaSlicer-based) — also compatible with OrcaSlicer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e0da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#7a7a9a;font-weight:500;\"\u003eNoise Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003eApproximately 55 dB at normal speed (1 metre)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e0da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#7a7a9a;font-weight:500;\"\u003eRecommended Operating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003e15°C to 30°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e0da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#7a7a9a;font-weight:500;\"\u003eMachine Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003e584 × 499 × 730mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e0da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#7a7a9a;font-weight:500;\"\u003eMachine Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003e18.2 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e0da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#7a7a9a;font-weight:500;\"\u003eEnclosure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003ePartial — side panels, front door, rear cover included. Top Cover sold separately.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e0da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#7a7a9a;font-weight:500;\"\u003eAssembly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003eRequired — beginner-friendly, guided by touchscreen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e0da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#7a7a9a;font-weight:500;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003e1-year limited warranty (hardware). Snapmaker Care extended warranty available separately.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#7a7a9a;font-weight:500;\"\u003eSold by\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003eITFactory.ca — authorized Snapmaker reseller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n \n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #e2e0da;margin:28px 0;\"\u003e\n \n\u003c!-- Why ITFactory --\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1a1a2e 0%,#2e2e50 100%);border-radius:10px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:26px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#fff;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eWhy Buy from ITFactory.ca?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"color:rgba(255,255,255,0.78);font-size:14px;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eITFactory.ca is a trusted Canadian retailer for Snapmaker 3D printers, serving makers, designers, and educators across the country. Every product we sell is genuine and backed by our team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:3px 0;font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.88);width:50%;\"\u003e→  Authorized Canadian Snapmaker reseller\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:3px 0;font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.88);width:50%;\"\u003e→  Genuine Snapmaker product with warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:3px 0;font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.88);\"\u003e→  Fast shipping across Canada\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:3px 0;font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.88);\"\u003e→  Business invoicing available\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:3px 0;font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.88);\"\u003e→  Snapmaker filaments also available\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:3px 0;font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.88);\"\u003e→  Bilingual customer support\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n \n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #e2e0da;margin:28px 0;\"\u003e\n \n\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#1a1a2e;margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e0da;padding:12px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"font-size:14.5px;font-weight:500;color:#1a1a2e;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;\"\u003eHow is the U1 different from printers with an AMS or filament-switching system?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;font-size:14px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003eAMS-style systems (like those on Bambu Lab printers) store multiple filaments and swap them through a single shared nozzle — requiring the printer to push through a significant volume of the previous colour before the new one is clean, generating large purge waste towers. The U1 instead keeps four separate toolheads — each with its own extruder and hotend loaded with a different filament — and swaps the entire toolhead in approximately 5 seconds with no purging required. The result is up to 80% less wasted filament, faster colour changes, and the ability to print genuinely incompatible materials (like rigid PETG and flexible TPU) simultaneously from separate heads without cross-contamination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n \n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e0da;padding:12px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"font-size:14.5px;font-weight:500;color:#1a1a2e;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;\"\u003eDo I need the Top Cover for normal printing?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;font-size:14px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003eNot for PLA, PETG, TPU, or PVA — the U1 as shipped handles those materials without the Top Cover. The Top Cover is required if you want to print ABS, ASA, PA (Nylon), PET, or PC, which need a warmer ambient chamber temperature to prevent warping and layer delamination. The Top Cover is sold separately and adds full enclosure to the printer. If you plan to print engineering materials, purchasing the Top Cover at the same time as the printer is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n \n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e0da;padding:12px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"font-size:14.5px;font-weight:500;color:#1a1a2e;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;\"\u003eIs it suitable for beginners?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;font-size:14px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003eYes, with appropriate expectations. The U1 is not a plug-and-play printer — it requires assembly and a calibration process before the first print. However, both are well-documented through the touchscreen interface, and independent reviewers consistently describe the setup as beginner-friendly, with most completing it without video tutorials. The Snapmaker Orca slicer is pre-configured with material profiles for the U1, reducing the learning curve for slicer setup. Beginners comfortable with following instructions should find the U1 accessible; absolute beginners who have never assembled or operated a 3D printer should budget extra time for the learning curve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n \n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e0da;padding:12px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"font-size:14.5px;font-weight:500;color:#1a1a2e;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;\"\u003eCan I use third-party filaments?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;font-size:14px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003eYes. The U1 accepts any standard 1.75mm filament. The RFID automatic settings detection applies to Snapmaker's own SnapSpeed filament range — for third-party filaments, settings can be manually entered in Snapmaker Orca or OrcaSlicer. Snapmaker Orca is open-source and supports custom material profiles, so any filament with known print settings can be used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n \n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e0da;padding:12px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"font-size:14.5px;font-weight:500;color:#1a1a2e;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;\"\u003eDoes the U1 support multi-function expansion like laser cutting or CNC?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;font-size:14px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003eNo. The Snapmaker U1 is exclusively designed for 3D printing — it does not support the laser or CNC expansion modules of Snapmaker's 3-in-1 product line (Artisan, 2.0). The U1 is Snapmaker's first dedicated single-function 3D printer, built specifically to maximize multi-colour and multi-material FDM printing performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n \n\u003c!-- End ITFactory.ca product description --\u003e","brand":"Snapmaker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52514101264516,"sku":null,"price":1399.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0370\/5857\/6516\/files\/U1__-1.webp?v=1783957600","url":"https:\/\/itfactory.ca\/fr\/products\/snapmaker-u1-3d-printer","provider":"ITFactory.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}