Creality K1 Series Print Settings

Released in April 2023, the Creality K1 and K1 Max define the pinnacle of Creality's lineup. Boasting a remarkable max speed of 600mm/s and an extraordinary acceleration of 20000mm/s², these printers deliver swift and precise prints. With a hot end that achieves a maximum flow of 32mm³/s, they're compatible with a broad spectrum of filaments including ABS, PLA, PETG, and TPU, among others.

In this article, we're going to dive deep into the printing parameter settings of the Creality K1 Series, providing users with the tools they need to troubleshoot printing issues and produce pristine creations. The Creality K1 Series is compatible with the following filaments:

td {white-space:nowrap;border:1px solid #dee0e3;font-size:10pt;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;vertical-align:middle;word-break:normal;word-wrap:normal;} Creality K1 Series Filament Filament Diameter 1.75mm Hyper-Speed Filaments ABS/Hyper-Speed PLA Standard Filaments PLA/PETG/PET Flexible Filaments TPU Strength Filaments PA/ABS/ASA/PC Wear-Resistant Filaments PLA-CF/PA-CF/PET-CF Now, let's take the K1 Max Printing Parameter Setting step by step as follows:

1. Slicing Settings Open the official Creality Print slicer version 4.3.6.6220 or a newer version. Select the K1 Max printer. In the filament section at the top right of the interface, select "General filament" (In versions earlier than 4.3.6, this is listed as "generic"). For example: If you're printing with ABS, choose "General ABS" from the filament list and then click "Slice."

To print using Hyper PLA, select "Hyper PLA" from the filament options.

To print using Silk PLA, choose "Silk-PLA" from the filament options. 2. Preparing for Printing 2.1 Cleaning the Build Plate Ensure the build plate is clean; residues like fingerprints or oils from skin contact can affect it. Clean with dish soap and water, or for quicker handling, use rubbing alcohol. If the layer of adhesive is excessively thick or the build plate has seen numerous print cycles, rinse it thoroughly with water.

2.2 Proper Adhesive Application

Use an appropriate glue stick. The machine includes a glue stick for your convenience, or you can opt for Deli's yellow glue stick. However, make sure to avoid using Deli's green glue sticks.

Gently apply a thin layer of the glue stick to the build plate.

2.3 Verifying the Necessity of Print Calibration Print calibration is essential as it encompasses automatic bed leveling, flow rate calibration, and detects the first layer. Note that by default, the flow rate calibration and first-layer detection features are disabled. Without confirming, the processes for automatic bed leveling, flow rate calibration, and first-layer detection will not be initiated.

FAQs about Print Calibration When should you perform Print Calibration?? Before printing with a different type of filament than the one used in your last project, such as changing from PLA to ABS, due to differences in bed temperature and leveling adjustments. If you've moved your printer to a new location. Following an update to your printer's firmware. When is Print Calibration not necessary? If you're reprinting a model that previously printed successfully without any issues. For small models positioned at the center of the build plate, where calibration adjustments are generally less critical. 3. When printing with engineering-grade materials Such as ABS/ASA, it's advisable to manually disable the enclosure fan. 4. K1 Series Recommended filament Parameters Official Recommended Filament Parameters K1 Series Machine filament Universal Parameters Table Filament Names Nozzle Temperature (°C) Bed Temperature (°C) Optimal Printing Speed (0.2mm Layer Height) mm/s Maximum Volume

Flow mm³/s

Model Cooling

Auxiliary Cooling

Hyper PLA 220 45 300 23 100% 80% CR-PLA 230 45 150 20 100% 80% PLA-silk 230 45 120 10 100% 80% Generic PLA 230 45 200 18 100% 80% Generic PETG 250 70 120 9 80% 0% Generic ABS 260 100 250 20 70% 0% Generic TPU 230 50 50 3.5 100% 70% CR-PLA Carbon 220 45 150 11 100% 0% CR-PA Carbon 250 100 120 10 80% 0% Generic ASA 260 100 150 15 80% 0% Generic PC 260 100 120 10 80% 0% Notes: 1. The maximum printing speed for filament should conform to the material's specifications, based on guidance from the manufacturer and the slicing software's default settings. 2. It's advisable to apply a uniform layer of solid adhesive to the print bed to enhance the initial layer's stickiness.

3. For materials that are sensitive to moisture, such as PA/PA-CF/TPU, pre-drying or keeping them in a moisture-free setting is suggested before use.

4. When utilizing non-official filament, opt for the generic filament settings in your slicing software. 5. Utilizing official high-speed filament is recommended to achieve superior printing results.

Creality K1 Series Print Settings

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