Creality K1C 3D Printer, 600mm/s Fast Speed Auto Leveling 3D Printers with AI Camera for 300°C Printing, Switchable Silent Mode Reliable Carbon Fiber 3D Printing 220 * 220 * 250mm

Why am I using a glue stick in 2024… for PLA, of all things? It was about at this point that I started to feel regret at selecting the Creality K1C. My printer was also missing the spool holder, though I’m using a filament dryer while I’m waiting for Creality support to send me a replacement part. The packaging, unboxing, and assembly experience is way different than the only other Creality FDM printer I’ve had before (an Ender 3 S1). The box is beefy, with large foam blocks. Remove three bed screws, connect and mount the screen, put the door handle on, flip the voltage switch, and that’s about it. Everything was ready to go within 10 minutes of unboxing (except for the missing spool holder). The air filter is pretty ineffective. Build quality is pretty good – the unit is handsome, solid, and fairly efficient from an exterior dimension vs. interior dimension standpoint. That said, the printer is WAY smaller and lighter than my QIDI i-fast. More on that in a minute. The filament tube arrangement isn’t my favorite, but loading and unloading filament is still pretty straightforward. The initial input shaper calibration and bed mesh measurement takes a while (10 minutes, maybe?). Almost ready to print… and that’s when I notice the smooth print sheet. Ugh. They recommend the use of a glue stick, ffs (and they include one in the box, like it’s 2014). I immediately ordered the “B Plate”, which is a textured PEI sheet. I tried the included sheet and had some adhesion problems, as you might expect. Glue, slowing the first couple layers way down, or a combination of both resolved any issues. I don’t really think that’s why you spend the money on this printer, though. Get the “B Plate”. It’s under $25, solves these problems, and it should have been included with the printer in the first place. As far as printing goes, I should mention that my first print was straight off of the included gcode files on the printer. I tried to print a top bracket. Just to get the printer set up, I put it on a standing desk that used to hold an Ender 3 S1. Big mistake. The acceleration and speeds were cranked so high on that print that the job failed about 70% in, when the print popped off of the plate. Maybe it was an adhesion issue. Maybe it was just a matter of how violently the printer was thrashing around. I moved the printer to the floor for all subsequent prints, and it dealt a bit better with the forces. I’ve found that I feel a bit more secure about the print job if I have the first few layers set to half speed. Maybe I’ll feel differently when I get a high mass, super rigid table/rack for this printer. As it is, I feel like the acceleration is maybe a but more than the printer’s mass can effectively deal with. I wish there was an option to bolt the printer down. Print quality is impressive. The part cooling is the best STOCK solution I’ve seen on a printer yet. Bridge performance is great. Print quality is better than my QIDI i-fast, and I consider that printer to be quite good. Regular vs. regular, I find the K1C’s output to be better than my Prusa, too. I turned down some the acceleration values in Orca a bit (reduced by about 20%). I’ll gradually bring them up as my understanding and confidence grow – and when I get a table solution that can tolerate the forces involved. I’ve used various types of PLA, ABS, and PETG so far. As long as you have the right build plate, all of the materials have worked great. UPDATE: I tried using the newest Creality Slicer, and it's great. I'd avoided it because I wasn't aware that they'd moved away from Cura. Guess what? Everything I like in OrcaSlicer, but with direct printer control and monitoring. If it's an Orca fork, I'm sure it won't be updated as frequently, but I don't see where that's a downside in my use cases. I wasn’t really sure what printer I was going to get next. I had narrowed it down to the Bambu P1S and the Creality K1C. In the end, I decided that I don’t really want to buy any more bedslingers, but I wasn’t ready to spend the money on a Bambu X1. With the K1C, I no longer have to send everything difficult or time-sensitive to my i-fast. Assuming the parts can print in 220mm, I have a second printer where I can print high quality parts without compromises. Aside from the lack of the textured plate, I don’t regret spending the $600 on the K1C. The fact that the printer is now about $100 less only makes it that much better a deal. Highly Recommended

I upgraded to the K1C from an Ender 3 after years of dealing with manual leveling, slower speeds, and the constant tweaking that comes with budget 3D printers. I had my eye on a Bambu Labs printer, but the price was just out of reach—so I decided to give the K1C a shot. I'm really glad I did. This thing is a beast. I've done over 200 prints so far, using a variety of filaments including TPU, PETG, PLA, and a few others. It handles them all like a champ. The self-leveling feature is a huge time saver and has worked flawlessly for me. No more spending ages trying to get that perfect first layer manually. Filament changes are quick and easy, which is great when you’re doing multiple colors or swapping materials. I also appreciate that it works seamlessly with ORCA slicer, which gives me a lot of control over my print settings. Build quality feels solid, and print quality is consistently excellent once you dial in your settings. It’s fast, reliable, and honestly, a joy to use. This feels like a major step up from the Ender 3, and while it’s not quite a Bambu Labs machine, it gets surprisingly close for a fraction of the price. Overall, I’m extremely happy with the K1C. If you’re looking for a powerful, affordable upgrade that can handle a wide range of materials with ease, this printer is a fantastic choice.

This 3D printer is a game-changer for anyone looking to produce high-quality prints at incredible speeds. I was amazed by how much time I saved on my projects without sacrificing detail or accuracy. The setup was straightforward, and the interface is user-friendly, making it perfect for both beginners and experienced users. The print quality is outstanding, with smooth layers and excellent adhesion, even at higher speeds. It handles a variety of filament types effortlessly, which is a huge plus for experimenting with different materials. The sturdy build ensures reliability and minimal vibration during fast printing. If you need a printer that combines speed with precision, this is the one to get. Highly recommended for professionals and hobbyists!

Documentation limited but helpful. Got more useable info from users who posted how to get started on You Tube. The combination of knowledge gained from You Tubes ahead of receiving delivery of product was the key to getting started quickly. Had no prior experience with 3D printing before trying the K1C. The product is fabulous. Documentation to help a no experience buyer was disappointing. Manufacturer supplied video that would hand hold the novice through the process would be the key to receiving customer experience top reviews.

This machine lasted maybe 2 months before breaking down....after another 2-3 months of back and forth "customer service" emails for troubleshooting (no phone or actual customer service) with CREALITY, CREALITY simply said that we should go back to Amazon if we wanted to get a refund/return on their product. I would not recommend wasting any money on any CREALITY products. I certainly would not recommend wasting any time trying to "fix" issues with their products if you were unfortunate enough to buy something from them. Complete garbage, and HORRIBLE Customer Service. Fortunately, Amazon stepped up to the plate on this one for us.

It performs well. Really fast. There are other printers that are cheaper printers so I wish this was a little cheaper. It seems like a solid printer. It’s not quite though, louder than expected.

At first, I was under the impression I had accidentally damaged the printer, however, I was able to successfully resolve the issue without any further complications. I am genuinely quite impressed with the overall build quality and the inherent strength of this printer. I am absolutely thrilled with my purchase, particularly considering its impressive printing speed. The app integration with the printer is seamless, and I particularly enjoy the convenient feature of being able to remotely monitor my prints thanks to the built-in camera. In my opinion, this printer is definitely worth the investment!!

Works as intended. Easy to set up and use for most people

Comprei essa impressora para iniciar na impressão 3D, incluindo a possibilidade de filamentos com fibra de carbono. Até o momento, me serviu muito bem!

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Não tenho muito do que reclamar. Só demorei pra avaliar, porque eu estava quebrando a cabeça com filamentos, mas no fim das contas deu tudo certo.

This is an excellent printer for its price, easy to operate and learn, and produces high-quality, accurate prints. It's worth noting that this is the 2025 model with the new board; as root access cannot be enabled since Creality removed it from the software. Overall, a superb printer, and I haven't encountered any issues after over 100 hours of use, and I am extremely satisfied with the purchase.

Extremely disappointed. The printer arrived with no visible damage, but the moment I plugged it in — nothing. No lights, no sound, completely dead. Tried different outlets and cables, nothing worked. Brand new product that failed before powering on once. Poor quality control. Cannot recommend.