When i am printing a multi color object, Is there a way i can print the parts of an object complete with the specified color before changing filament color ? So the machine doesn’t have to continually change filaments
Hello @user4321147705 ![]()
Welcome to the Creality Forum…! ![]()
It depends on the model you are working on.
If your colors are part of the same object and overlap in the same layers, the printer has to keep switching filament. That’s because it prints layer by layer.
In some cases, you can reduce filament swaps depending on how the model is oriented on the build plate.
Another option is to separate the model into individual parts and print them separately.
I’ve never used this option:
If you place multiple parts on the build plate and use print by object, the printer will complete one object at a time before moving to the next. This can reduce color changes, but you need enough spacing between parts so the nozzle doesn’t collide with finished pieces.
Filament changing is necessary for the many models available on the platforms. Mainly we can manage it by smart designing multiple part models, but it isn’t always a solution.
Best regards!