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Creality
Creality K1 SE
FDM filament printer.
Assessed from documentation Updated on October 4, 2026
How to recognize it: Check the full model name “K1 SE” on the label or in device information. Suffixes and revisions identify different models; check the source before selecting parts.
Technical specifications
Manufacturer specifications for the listed configuration. Notes identify accessories, measurement conditions and calculated values.
Technology and structure3
| Technology | FDM |
|---|---|
| Kinematics | CoreXY |
| Build area shape | Rectangular |
Build area and volume4
| Build area X | 220 mm |
|---|---|
| Build area Y | 220 mm |
| Build area Z | 250 mm |
| Build volume | 12.1 L Calculated from nominal X × Y × Z dimensions. |
Hardware5
| Enclosed as standard | No |
|---|---|
| Extruder type | Direct drive |
| Filament diameter | 1.75 mm |
| Standard nozzle | 0.4 mm |
| Nozzle material | Hardened steel |
Temperatures2
| Maximum hotend temperature | 300 °C |
|---|---|
| Maximum bed temperature | 100 °C |
Speed and performance2
| Advertised maximum print speed | 600 mm/s |
|---|---|
| Maximum acceleration | 20,000 mm/s² |
Resolution2
| Minimum layer thickness | 0.1 mm |
|---|---|
| Maximum layer thickness | 0.35 mm |
Features3
| Automatic leveling | Yes |
|---|---|
| Filament runout sensor | Yes |
| Power loss recovery | Yes |
Connectivity3
| Control display diagonal | 4.3 in |
|---|---|
| Listed slicers | Creality Print, Cura |
| Internal storage | 8 GB |
Materials1
| Manufacturer-listed materials | PLA, TPU 95A, PLA-CF, PETG |
|---|
Dimensions and weight4
| Machine width | 355 mm |
|---|---|
| Machine depth | 355 mm |
| Machine height | 482 mm |
| Net weight | 10.24 kg |
Power1
| Rated power | 350 W |
|---|
Technical sources: K1 SE — documentazione ufficiale · K1 SE — specifiche tecniche ufficiali
Undocumented specifications (22)
- Shared dual-nozzle area X: Not documented
- Shared dual-nozzle area Y: Not documented
- Shared dual-nozzle area Z: Not documented
- Installed toolheads / extruders: Not documented
- Available nozzle diameters: Not documented
- Build plate: Not documented
- Chamber heating: Not documented
- Maximum chamber temperature: Not documented
- Advertised typical print speed: Not documented
- Maximum travel speed: Not documented
- Maximum volumetric flow: Not documented
- Multicolor system: Not documented
- Colors with documented configuration: Not documented
- Camera: Not documented
- Air filtration: Not documented
- Control display: Not documented
- Connectivity: Not documented
- Firmware: Not documented
- Power supply: Not documented
- Advertised noise: Not documented
- Leveling method: Not documented
- Advertised Z accuracy: Not documented
No published compatibility for this printer.
Accessories with verified compatibility
| Accessory | Printer variant | Status |
|---|---|---|
| eSUN eBOX Pro filament dryer eBOX Pro | K1 SE | Compatibility declared by the seller Verified on October 12, 2026 1.75 mm filament documented by the printer manufacturer; the dryer does not connect to the printer. No hands-on test. |
| eSUN vacuum storage bag kit for filament eSUN Storage Bag Kit | K1 SE | Compatibility declared by the seller Verified on October 12, 2026 1.75 mm filament documented by the printer manufacturer; the accessory does not connect to the printer. No hands-on test. |
| SUNLU S2 filament dryer SUNLU S2 | K1 SE | Compatibility declared by the seller Verified on October 12, 2026 1.75 mm filament documented by the printer manufacturer; the accessory does not connect to the printer. No hands-on test. |
| SUNLU S4 four-spool filament dryer SUNLU S4 | K1 SE | Compatibility declared by the seller Verified on October 12, 2026 1.75 mm filament documented by the printer manufacturer; the accessory does not connect to the printer. No hands-on test. |
Related guides
General guides help identify print defects. Follow the manual for your exact model and variant for disassembly, maintenance and calibration.
- First layer not sticking: causes and checks
How to recognise a first layer that is too high, too squished or uneven and fix it in order: plate cleaning, slicer profile, leveling, Z offset. Based on official guidance from Bambu Lab, Prusa, Creality, Elegoo and Anycubic.
- Warping: corners lifting off the bed with ABS, ASA, PETG and PLA
Why corners curl and how to reduce it: plate cleaning, drafts, enclosure, bed temperature, brim and ears, cooling and glue. Based on official guidance from Bambu Lab and Prusa and on user experience.
- Clogged nozzle and under-extrusion: find where the blockage is and fix it
How to tell a blockage in the PTFE tube, the extruder or the hotend apart, when to use the needle and cold pull, how to recognise heat creep, and when replacing the nozzle, PTFE tube or gears is actually justified.
- Wet filament: recognise it, dry it and store it
Symptoms of filament that has absorbed moisture, the most sensitive materials, how to dry following Bambu Lab and Prusa official tables without damaging spool or filament, and how to keep it dry.
- Stringing and oozing: how to get rid of filament strings and blobs
How to recognise stringing and oozing, the main causes (wet filament, temperature, retraction, travel moves, nozzle) and the checks to do in order, with official guidance from Prusa, Bambu Lab, Creality and Elegoo.
- Layer shifting: causes and checks in order
Why layers shift along X or Y and how to find the cause: obstructions, collisions with curled parts, belts, pulleys, speed, electronics cooling and motors, with official guidance from Prusa, Bambu Lab, Creality, Elegoo and Anycubic.
- Ringing and ghosting: getting rid of ripples on FDM print walls
What ringing (or ghosting) is, why it appears after corners and lettering, and how to fix it in order: printer surface, loose parts, belts, lubrication, vibration calibration (input shaping), speed and acceleration.
Official documentation
Manuals and guides published by Creality. Links go to the manufacturer’s site; we consulted them on the date shown.
- Support page
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- Support hub page (Creality Wiki) — English, accessed on October 5, 2026
- Official technical specifications — English, accessed on October 5, 2026
- User manual
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- User manual (wiki version) — English, accessed on October 5, 2026
- PDF user manual — English, accessed on October 5, 2026
- User manual (Italian) — Italian, accessed on October 5, 2026
- Maintenance
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- K1 SE, K1 — XY belt tensioning — English, accessed on October 5, 2026
- Troubleshooting
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- Under-extrusion / clogging — English, accessed on October 5, 2026
- Filament stuck in the extruder — English, accessed on October 5, 2026
- Leveling troubleshooting — English, accessed on October 5, 2026
- XY axis collision — English, accessed on October 5, 2026
- Abnormal noise during Y-axis homing / belts — English, accessed on October 5, 2026
- Parts replacement
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- Spare parts list — English, accessed on October 5, 2026
- K1 SE, K1 — integrated nozzle replacement — English, accessed on October 5, 2026
- Firmware and software
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- Firmware, software and manual downloads — English, accessed on October 5, 2026
- Technical specifications
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- Official documentation — English, accessed on October 5, 2026
Sources
- K1 SE — official documentation — Creality, accessed on October 5, 2026
- K1 SE — official technical specifications — Creality, accessed on October 5, 2026