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3D Printer - Creality SparkX i8 - 4-color printing
Four-color 3D printer: color change in the printhead in under 1 s.
- QuarTeks printhead with four filament channels
- Build volume 260 x 260 x 255 mm
- Print speed up to 500 mm/s
- 13 filament sensors in the printhead
- 720p AI camera detecting failed prints
Four colors from one QuarTeks head
Creality SPARKX i8 is an upcoming FDM 3D printer that prints in four colors with a single printhead. Each filament has its own channel, and the QuarTeks system feeds them right up to the hotend, so a color change takes under a second.
The shared section of the filament path is shorter than 1 mm, so the printer purges very little material when changing colors. The manufacturer states that multicolor printing produces up to 2.7 times less waste.
Multicolor print made on the SPARKX i8
under 1 s
filament color change in the QuarTeks head
4 colors
in a single head with four filament channels
500 mm/s
max. print speed at 10,000 mm/s² acceleration
13 sensors
and a 720p AI camera monitor the print
What sets this model apart
Color change in the head, not in an external feeder
In the SPARKX i8, four filaments reach the printhead through separate channels. When changing color, the printer does not retract the filament back to the feeder or spend long cleaning the nozzle, whereas in typical systems with an external feeder such a change can take minutes. As a result, a multicolor print finishes faster. Keep in mind that this is an open design with a moving bed and no enclosure.
under 1 mm
of shared filament path during a color change
18 h 10 min
4-color test; external feeder: 90 h 41 min
2.7x
less filament waste in the test
SPARKX i8 and a traditional 3D printer
The manufacturer compares the print time and filament waste of the SPARKX i8 and a traditional 3D printer.
Video: the manufacturer's official YouTube channel.
Filament channel switching in the QuarTeks head
Color change in under a second
Four filament channels are built into a single printhead, which switches channels in under 1 second. You do not wait for the filament to retract or for the nozzle to be cleaned.
- No purge tower: for some models, the purged material goes into the infill
- Whole bed for models: without a tower, you can use the entire plate surface
- 4 spools of one material: when one runs out, the printer switches to the next
Print time and filament consumption in the manufacturer's tests
| Test model | SPARKX i8 / another multicolor printer |
|---|---|
| Dragon (Crystal Dragon) | 14 h 41 min, 183.6 g / 42 h 18 min, 619.6 g |
| Articulated cobra (Mechanical Cobra) | 27 h 13 min, 415.5 g / 60 h 42 min, 712.5 g |
| Cat helmet (Pilot Cat Helmet) | 14 h 39 min, 299.5 g / 32 h 43 min, 549 g |
| Owl (Great Horned Owl) | 32 h 51 min, 480 g / 87 h 40 min, 1292 g |
13 sensors in the head monitor the filament
Sensors in the printhead continuously monitor the filament in all four channels. They detect runout, slippage and printing in mid-air, and the printer sends you a notification.
Thanks to constant channel monitoring, color changes run more smoothly and the print stops less often.
Filament feeding mechanism in the SPARKX i8 head
Four-color print without a purge tower
The manufacturer shows a four-color print on the SPARKX i8 without a purge tower.
Video: the manufacturer's official YouTube channel.
SPARKX i8 AI camera above the work bed
AI camera detects a failed print
A 720p camera with supplemental lighting recognizes "spaghetti" and printing in mid-air in real time. When something goes wrong, your phone lights up with a notification before you waste filament and time.
In Creality Cloud, you can watch the print remotely and share the time-lapse video.
A reliable first layer
81-point leveling, micro-leveling and automatic Z-offset ensure first-layer adhesion, and the textured golden PEI plate attaches magnetically.
- Input Shaping: reduces vibrations during fast printing
- Short filament path: a shared section under 1 mm limits color bleeding
SPARKX i8 bed with a magnetic PEI plate
Hotend replacement with a quick-release connector
Replace the hotend in 5 seconds
You can remove and install the quick-release hotend in about 5 seconds. You can swap the nozzle just as fast, for a smaller one for fine details or a larger one for faster printing.
- Quick start: the printer arrives 90% assembled, and with the Combo version you can start printing in as little as 5 minutes
- Quiet operation: noise does not exceed 45 dB
Print from your phone with Creality Cloud
In Creality Cloud, you will find millions of ready-made 3D models and can send a print from your phone without a computer. The photo-to-model feature turns a photograph into a figurine or a relief.
- Connectivity: send the file via Creality Cloud, via Creality Print on your local network, or transfer it on a microSD card without a network
- Slicer: Creality Print 7 or newer runs on Windows, macOS and Linux
Print preview in the Creality Cloud app
What you can print on the SPARKX i8
Is it the right choice for you?
A good choice if:
- You print colorful figurines, toys and gadgets in up to four colors
- You want to reduce filament waste with frequent color changes
- You print at home and quiet printer operation matters to you
Consider another option if:
- You need a printer with an enclosed chamber: 3D printers at Botland
SPARKX i8 or SPARKX i7
| SPARKX i8 | SPARKX i7 Color Combo | |
|---|---|---|
| Multicolor printing | 4 channels in the QuarTeks head | external CFS Lite module for 4 spools |
| Color change | under 1 s, shared path under 1 mm | via the CFS Lite module |
| Build volume | 260 x 260 x 255 mm | 260 x 260 x 255 mm |
| Speed and acceleration | 500 mm/s, 10,000 mm/s² | 500 mm/s, 10,000 mm/s² |
| AI camera | 720p, with fill light | 720p, with fill light |
| Printer weight | 9.72 kg | 9.12 kg (without CFS Lite) |
| SPARKX i7 Color Combo |
Did you know?
438 kg less filament in a year-long test
In the manufacturer's year-long test on a dragon model in four colors, with a total of 3000 color changes, the SPARKX i8 used 438 kg less filament, which is over 400 spools.
Source: Creality: SPARKX i8 (EN)
Frequently asked questions
When will the SPARKX i8 be available at Botland?
We will provide the price and delivery date once we know them. Click “Notify me when available” and we will e-mail you.
How many colors can the SPARKX i8 print in one model?
Up to four colors. All four filaments are fed through a single printhead with four separate filament channels.
Does the SPARKX i8 print without a purge tower?
For some models, yes. The purge material goes into the infill, so the entire bed stays free for models.
How does the SPARKX i8 differ from the SPARKX i7?
The i8 changes color in the QuarTeks head, while the i7 does it via the external CFS Lite module. The build volume and speed are the same.
Can the SPARKX i8 print without internet access?
Yes. You can send the file via Creality Print on a local network or transfer it on the included 8 GB microSD card.
Can you swap the nozzle on the SPARKX i8 for a different one?
Yes. The standard size is 0.4 mm, and the quick-release hotend lets you fit a smaller or larger nozzle.
Technical specification
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Creality |
| Printing technology | FFF |
| Design | open, with a moving bed (bedslinger) |
| Build volume | 260 x 260 x 255 mm |
| Multicolor printing | up to 4 colors, head with 4 channels (QuarTeks) |
| Color change | under 1 s, shared filament path under 1 mm |
| Nozzle diameter | 0.4 mm, hotend with quick-release connector |
| Max. print speed | 500 mm/s |
| Max. acceleration | 10,000 mm/s² |
| Max. hotend temperature | 300 °C |
| Max. bed temperature | 100 °C |
| Build plate | double-sided, textured golden PEI, magnetically attached |
| Leveling | automatic, 81 points, automatic Z-offset |
| Sensors | 13 in the head, filament run-out sensor |
| Camera | 720p, up to 30 fps, with a light |
| Display | 2.85", 640 x 480 |
| Status indicator | RGB backlight |
| Memory | 8 GB microSD card included |
| Software | Creality Print 7 or newer (Windows, macOS, Linux), Creality Cloud |
| Connectivity | WiFi 2.4 GHz, local network, microSD card |
| Updates | OTA |
| Noise level | up to 45 dB |
| Power supply | 100 V to 120 V AC or 200 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz |
| Printer dimensions | 467 x 423 x 456 mm |
| Package dimensions | 524 x 519 x 332 mm |
| Weight | 9.72 kg |
Useful links
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| 3D - print surface | 260x260x255 mm |
| 3D - type of printout | FFF/FDM |
| 3D - hotend amount | 1 |
| 3D - printing speed | 500 mm/s |
| 3D - nozzle temp | 300 °C |
| 3D - table temp. | 100 °C |
| Pole robocze | Medium |
| Wymiary pola roboczego - oś X | 260 mm |
| Wymiary pola roboczego - oś Y | 260 mm |
| Wymiary pola roboczego - oś Z | 255 mm |
| 3D - Heated chamber | NO |
| 3D - Camera | Yes |
| 3D - Multi-material support | Yes |
| 3D - Communication | WiFi |
| Width | 52.4 cm |
| Height | 33.2 cm |
| Depth | 51.9 cm |
| Weight | 12.5 kg |
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