Creality K1 Max 3D Printer Smart AI Monitoring 600mm/s High-Speed Printing XY Design Auto Leveling Large Build Volume 11.81x11.81x11.81in Dual-Gear Extruder for Precise and Efficient Printing

Wow, received today and printing within an hour and this thing is fast!! i’ve been using different machines but this is so much better , quality and speed. hope it stays working like this..

Awesome! Without words! It's unstopable. I was fed up with calibrating my old genius artillery and to my surprise it prints 12 times faster.

Worth it 100%, very realiable, I already have about 800 hours of printing with no major issues. If you want to get into 3D printing, getting a Creality k1 Max will save you problems, trust me. Very easy to use and feels modern. I already have two of these.

Fantastic Printer! Super easy to use and great quality prints.Only negative thing is the extruder gears made of plastic. After 1 month I had a gear break its tooth.I highly recommend upgrading the gears to the ALL METAL ones available on Amazon.

Disappointed with the Creality K1 Max – Not Worth the HypeI had high expectations for the Creality K1 Max, but after several weeks of frustration, I regret my purchase. While it promises high-speed printing and a large build volume, the execution is seriously flawed.1. Quality Control Issues – Right out of the box, I encountered multiple problems. The auto-bed leveling was inconsistent, leading to frequent print failures. The extruder also started clogging within the first few prints, requiring constant troubleshooting.2. Poor Software & Connectivity – The printer’s software feels unpolished. The Creality Cloud is slow and buggy, often failing to send prints correctly. Wi-Fi connectivity is unreliable, forcing me to rely on a USB stick to transfer files.3. Overheating & Fan Noise – This printer runs extremely loud due to its high-speed printing, and the cooling fans don’t seem efficient enough. Overheating issues have led to warped prints, even when using recommended settings.4. False "Out of the Box" Functionality – Despite being advertised as "plug and play," I had to spend hours fine-tuning settings, adjusting belts, and updating firmware just to get halfway decent prints. A beginner would be completely lost with this printer.5. Customer Support is Useless – Creality’s support is slow to respond, and when they do, they often provide vague or unhelpful advice. If you get a defective unit, good luck getting a replacement or refund.Overall, for the price, the K1 Max is not worth it. There are better options from Bambu Lab or Prusa that offer more reliability and a smoother experience. If you’re looking for a hassle-free 3D printer, this is NOT it

= What I WantedAs I am new to 3D printing, I wanted something that:- Easy to setup and get going on- Sufficiently capable to avoid quickly "outgrowing" it- Affordable (<$300)= Why I Choose the Ender 3 ProI was torn between the Ender 3 and the Ender 3 Pro. I settled on the Pro, as I figured that the Pro represented the best and most refined version out-of-box. The Ender 3 is a tried and true model with it's strengths and weakness well known. There are numerous howtos available on how to address the various short comings of the Ender 3. However, several of the enhancements offered by the Ender 3 Pro are either more difficult or cost - approaching or exceeding the cost differential between the 3 and 3 Pro. For example, the upgraded (sturdier) Y-axis base is more difficult to do on your own and requires significant disassembly and reassembly. The upgraded PSU is nearly the cost difference alone and results in an unused item in your drawer that you paid for.= Out of the Box ExperienceThe printer was easy to assemble and worked well without any modifications. It is critically important to get the bed "level" - not as in bubble level but as in consistent height from the extruder nozzle (I used the paper method). It is also important to make sure that the wheel/track assembles are straight and true with proper tightness. I found several helpful guide videos online for this specific model that do a good job of walking you through it.My device came with the latest FW at the time of writing (1.1.6.2), so I have no experience in FW flashing yet. I do plan on setting up an OctoPi/OctoPrint solution, but for now the including SDcard and adapter has worked fine. I've printed with both PLA and PETG and both come out surprisingly well in my opinion. I've been using the latest version of Ultimaker Cura at the time of writing (4.5.0) for slicing STL files.= Notes on UsageA note on print times. I have no experience from which to base my expectations on print times however, you do need to be patient as many prints can take 5, 10, 15+ *hours*. I haven't tinkered around much with the print settings to see how much of a reduction in time I can achieve and at what quality tradeoffs. Nor have I experimented much to see how print quality and time stacks up when printing multiple parts simultaneously versus multiple prints of singular parts.You should monitor your prints - initially to make sure it lays down a good first layer that adheres well and then periodically check on it to make sure it doesn't go awry. Also, make sure you have enough filament to finish the print and that you plan for the duration. Things like- Are you comfortable with it printing overnight or while you are away?- Will the printer be free from vibrations/bumps/drafts in it's location (e.g. dining room table) from foot traffic, AC vents, etc for the duration of the print?= Final ThoughtsOverall, I've been very happy with this purchase and foresee a long service given it's performance, upgradability, and available of spares in case of part failure.