FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can both nozzles print at the same time, or do they alternate?
In Copy and Mirror modes both toolheads run at once, printing two parts simultaneously. On a single part they alternate — the idle head lifts clear instead of oozing, so switching between them costs no purge.
How much purge waste does a 12-color print produce?
Much less than a single-nozzle multi-color printer. Switching to the material on the other nozzle costs no purge at all — so park your support material or most-used second color there. Color changes on the same nozzle still purge, as on any multi-material printer.
Which support materials are supported?
Either nozzle can run dissolvable or breakaway supports, PVA among them — so supports wash away instead of being dug out of a meter-tall part by hand.
Which engineering filaments does the chamber unlock?
Active chamber heating holds the whole build volume at temperature, which is what keeps ABS, ASA and PC flat at this scale. The dried filament bay adds PA and fiber-reinforced blends.
Does the filament system actively dry spools, or keep them sealed?
Actively, in the filament bay. All twelve slots are heated and dried, so hygroscopic materials stay print-ready through a multi-day job without an external dryer.
How do the two nozzles stay aligned over time?
Automatic toolhead offset calibration measures and corrects nozzle alignment before prints, so dual-material and dual-color jobs register without manual tuning.
What happens if power cuts out mid-print?
Power-loss recovery resumes the print exactly where it stopped — essential when a job runs for days.
Will it fit through a door, and does it ship assembled?
The Mk1 is built to fit through a standard doorway. Crated dimensions, shipping weight and assembly state are published closer to ship date.
What power supply does it need?
The Mk1 runs on 200–240 V mains and draws up to 1600 W. In regions with 100–120 V outlets, such as the US and Canada, it needs a 240 V circuit or a suitably rated step-up transformer.
Can it print small, detailed parts too — or only big ones?
Yes. The same motion and calibration that keep meter-tall walls clean also produce fine detail on small parts.