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Creality K1C

from $559
Build Volume
220×220×250 mm
Max Speed
600 mm/s
Frame Type
corexy
Extruder
Direct Drive

Where to Buy

AliExpress
$28 545

Specifications

Build Volume

X × Y × Z220×220×250 mm

Speed

Print Speed600 mm/s
Travel Speed600 mm/s

Temperature

Max Nozzle Temp300°C
Max Bed Temp100°C

Layer Height

Range0.1 - 0.35 mm

Construction

Frame Typecorexy
ExtruderDirect Drive
Filament Diameter1.75 mm
Nozzle Diameter0.4 mm

Physical

Weight12.4 kg
Power Consumption350 W

Information

Release Year2024

Description

The Creality K1C is an enclosed CoreXY 3D printer focused on carbon fiber composite printing. The "C" in K1C stands for Carbon: the model is built around an all-metal hotend and a tri-metal Unicorn nozzle that withstands abrasive materials. It targets experienced makers and small businesses who need fast, functional prints in PLA-CF, PA-CF, and PET-CF without constant nozzle replacements.

The K1C runs on a CoreXY frame with acceleration up to 20,000 mm/s² and speeds up to 600 mm/s. The build volume is 220×220×250 mm, the nozzle reaches 300 °C, and the bed reaches 100 °C. Out of the box it includes a clog-free direct drive extruder, auto bed leveling, a filament sensor, a cabin air filter for the enclosed chamber, an AI monitoring camera, a 4.3" color touchscreen, Wi-Fi, and Creality Cloud support.

Advantages

  • Carbon fiber ready out of the box — all-metal hotend and hardened steel Unicorn nozzle handle PLA-CF, PA-CF, and PET-CF without wear
  • Up to 600 mm/s speed with 20,000 mm/s² acceleration — one of the fastest CoreXY machines in its price class, Tom's Hardware praises the smooth surfaces at high speed
  • Quick-swap Unicorn nozzle — replaces in seconds with a single motion, no tools or cool-down required, useful when switching materials
  • Enclosed chamber with air filter — stable temperature for ABS and ASA, reduced odors from composites and engineering plastics
  • AI camera and remote monitoring — print failure detection, timelapse, and control via Creality Cloud at no extra cost
  • Full auto-leveling and input shaping — the printer calibrates the bed and vibration parameters automatically, easing the start for beginners

Disadvantages

  • Locked firmware and stripped web interface — no convenient browser access, desktop connection only via Creality Print
  • No CFS multi-material support — multi-color printing is unavailable even with add-on modules, unlike Bambu Lab AMS
  • Input shaping calibration can return poor results — high toolhead breakaway force sometimes suggests suboptimal shapers, manual verification needed
  • Customer service complaints — some buyers report issues with returns and warranty repairs

The K1C suits those who print functional parts in carbon fiber composites: drone frames, RC mounts, stiff prototypes. It's a working tool for makers and small workshops, not a multi-color replacement for the Bambu Lab P1S.

Overall, it's the most affordable enclosed CoreXY with factory-ready abrasive material support. For $559 you get a turnkey composite printer, but you pay for it with Creality's closed ecosystem.

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