Bambu Lab
A1
$299.99
Creality
Based on 115 Reddit mentions
$719.00
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I got it about a month ago. I upgraded my K1 Max, upgrade went text book. Firmware upgraded correctly. I've re-installed the helper script (I'm a linux admin, so I could work around the issues it was having). I've got moonraker/mail sail installed but currently using creality print because it talks
...soahc in r/crealityk1
May 5, 2025 1:22 AM
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I almost went insane trying to figure out why the first layer with PETG was so bad on the K1Max after upgrading to v2.3.5.34. Lots of people talk about z offset. The thing is, z offset has two different meanings that aren’t the same. In one context (firmware) it’s the delta between a z sensor trigge
...korutech-ai in r/crealityk1
March 28, 2026 8:27 PM
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I print entirely in high speed petg pushing 450mm/s on k1 max so just providing my input on that basis. I know your using PLA so some aspects can be different but first and foremost what filament brand are you using? Getting the proper print temperature with respect to speed is very important. PLA a
...stock-sauce in r/crealityk1
April 7, 2026 3:28 AM
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That does not look like a normal SOC limitation, more like a setup or firmware issue On the Creality K1 Max, performance problems like that are usually caused by corrupted firmware, unstable input files, or something blocking motion or processing Try a firmware update or reset first, and test with a
...SouravKmch in r/Creality
April 10, 2026 4:56 AM
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I sold mine after having it a few years new owner decided they wanted something modern. So I bought it back I still use mine it prints surprisingly very nice. But after I worked on it stripped it down n reassembled it makink sure everything was level and squared. I have community firmware on it. I p
...Routine-Magazine-568 in r/CR6
April 12, 2026 5:53 AM
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I've had my k1 max for about a month now, I bought it refurbed from Creality's ebay store with a 20% off coupon. I've had an Ender 3 for years, I knew what I was getting into when I bought the K1 Max. That being said, I love this printer. Make sure you spend some time getting it set up and calibrate
...rugz31 in r/crealityk1
March 8, 2026 7:23 PM
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