3D Printing InfoBuild volume
260 x 260 x 300 mm
Advertised dimensions; check usable space and variants.
Sources & dates
- Creality Hi Combo product page · 2026-08 · vendor
Creality Hi
Die-cast aluminium bed-slinger with a folding 3.2-inch touchscreen, built-in RFID reader and support for up to four CFS units.
Architecture reference
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Nozzle temperature
300 C maximum nozzle temperature (Tom's Hardware)
Published limits; hardware and firmware limits may differ.
Sources & dates
Price snapshot
The Creality US store Hi Combo page lists three variant prices - $299.00, $399.00 and $539.00 - on the same page, Aug 2026; the lowest is recorded here and the combo includes one CFS unit
Dated listing, not a live offer. Read the configuration and region.
Sources & dates
A closer look
Full specifications inside each chapterHardware, software & ownership
Understand the hardware, explore compatible changes and find a diagnostic starting point when something goes wrong. Expand the specification sections for every recorded value, condition and original reference.
Machine & motion
Dimensions, construction and the hardware that moves the print.
Model, variants & pricing3 fields
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer & exact marketed model name (verify the exact product identity first) | Creality Hi, sold as the "Creality Hi Combo" with one CFS unit | 1 source
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| Street price (USD; dated snapshot per entry) | The Creality US store Hi Combo page lists three variant prices - $299.00, $399.00 and $539.00 - on the same page, Aug 2026; the lowest is recorded here and the combo includes one CFS unit | 1 source |
| Variants & sibling models — and how to tell them apart (spec-contamination risk) | Sold as a combo bundled with one CFS multi-material unit; up to four CFS units can be stacked for 16 colours, and the extra three are bought separately. Three price variants exist on the store page, so a single "Creality Hi" price is ambiguous | 1 source
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Printer-tool organizer
The two-piece holder keeps the tools supplied with the Hi together and adds a brush hole and scraper hook. Join the pieces with an M3×6 screw and nut or the creator’s alternative glued joint.
Applies to: Creality Hi tool set; the listing establishes storage fit, not a structural or motion-system modification.
Creator listing Sources & dates
- 43D PRINT: Creality Hi tool holder · Checked 2026-10-20
Size, frame & enclosure5 fields
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Build volume X×Y×Z (mm) — advertised vs actually usable | 260 x 260 x 300 mm | 1 source
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| Machine footprint (mm) & clearance needed (cable/spool overhang) | 409 x 392 x 477 mm (Tom's Hardware measurement of the printer's footprint) | 1 source |
| Net weight (kg) | 11.58 kg (Tom's Hardware measurement) | 1 source |
| Frame construction & material | Full metal body with frame parts die-cast from aluminium alloy | 1 source
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| Enclosure: open / enclosed; panel material; door/lid | Open frame, no enclosure | 1 source
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Speed & acceleration2 fields
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Max print speed (claimed, mm/s) | 500 mm/s max printing speed (manufacturer claim) | 1 source
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| Max acceleration (claimed, mm/s²) | 12000 mm/s2 max acceleration (manufacturer claim) | 1 source
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Printing system
Extrusion, heating, leveling and material handling.
Extruder1 field
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Type (direct drive / bowden) & design name | Modular direct-drive extruder, which Creality markets as clog-free and designed for repairability | 1 source
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Hotend & nozzle2 fields
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Hotend design (proprietary/standard; quick-swap mechanism?) | 0.4 mm high-flow hardened steel "unicorn" quick-swap nozzle | 1 source |
| Max nozzle temp claimed AND firmware max temp limit (both values) | 300 C maximum nozzle temperature (Tom's Hardware) | 1 source |
Build plate & heating1 field
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Bed surface (material, texture, coating), single/double-sided | Two-sided epoxy-resin flexible build plate, heated | 1 source |
Leveling & Z-offset1 field
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Auto bed leveling: probe technology (inductive / strain gauge / load cell / touch probe) | Auto levelling, plus automatic filament load and unload | 1 source
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FR2836: locate resistance between CFS hub and extruder
For this feeding code, inspect spool tangles, deformed spools and the PTFE path between the hub outlet and extruder detector. The official procedure then tests the hub motor and filament detector if the path is clear.
Applies to: K2, K2 Pro, K2 Plus and Creality Hi with CFS; these exact models are listed. This is a code-specific procedure, not a frequency claim.
Official troubleshooting Sources & dates
- Creality: FR2836 CFS feed-path troubleshooting · Checked 2026-10-20
Filament handling2 fields
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Filament runout sensor (type, location) | Filament run-out sensor fitted | 1 source |
| Multi-material/multi-color capability or official upgrade path | Pairs with up to four CFS units for up to 16 colours; the combo ships with one CFS. Multi-material also enables snap-away support material | 1 source
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Supported materials1 field
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Officially supported filament list | PLA and PETG (Tom's Hardware's materials line for the Hi Combo) | 1 source |
Software & workflow
Firmware, controls, connections and calibration.
Firmware & openness1 field
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Firmware base & current version (Klipper fork / Marlin fork / proprietary) | Klipper-derived firmware - Creality publishes the source as CrealityOfficial/Hi_Klipper on GitHub, GPL-3.0, last pushed March 2026 |
Connectivity, display & camera3 fields
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Display: size, type, touch? | 3.2-inch touchscreen, pre-assembled and foldable to shrink the footprint | 1 source
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| On-device UI capabilities (model preview, per-object controls, etc.) | Touch UI with input shaping, alarm sounds and auto filament identification via the built-in RFID reader (needs Creality RFID filament) | 1 source
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| WiFi (band/standard), Ethernet, USB ports, SD/flash-drive | USB, LAN, cloud and app | 1 source |
Calibration & everyday use1 field
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Assembly level & time from unbox to first print | 95% pre-assembled | 1 source
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Safety, support & testing
Published safeguards, support terms and independent evidence.
Safety1 field
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Thermal runaway protection (verify in firmware source if at all possible) | Not verified directly. Creality publishes CrealityOfficial/Hi_Klipper (GPL-3.0) for this model; upstream Klipper ships the verify_heater thermal-runaway check, but the stock configuration was not checked here |
Support & ecosystem1 field
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty length & support reputation (evidence, not vibes) | Creality's US store states "Up to 12-Month Warranty", a 14-day return and refund window and "Lifetime Customer Support" on its printer product pages. The "up to" wording means the term is not uniform across parts | 1 source |
Independent measurements2 fields
| Property and unit | Published value and conditions | Sources and dates |
|---|---|---|
| Benchmark print times (source + settings) | Benchy in 32 minutes 33 seconds under Speed Boat Rules in ordinary grey PLA - independently measured by Tom's Hardware | 1 source |
| Review scores from major outlets (list outlet + score + date) | Tom's Hardware rating 3.5 out of 5 in the page's structured data - the lowest score of any Creality machine recorded here | 1 source |
Read with context
Sources & notes
How to read this guide
This guide presents the catalog’s sourced record for this exact model. Source dates belong to each reference; a page update does not mean every specification has been rechecked.
Prices are dated listing snapshots, with configuration, regional and sale conditions. They are not current offers. Unknown values remain unfilled.
Firmware, variants and available accessories can change. Read the original reference before making a purchase or planning a process.
Catalog references6 sources
- Creality Hi Combo product page · 2026-08 · vendor
- Creality US store - Creality Hi Combo 3D Printer product page (live prices for the variants) · 2026-08 · vendor
- Creality US store - K1 3D Printer product page (live price, warranty and returns banner) · 2026-08 · vendor
- GitHub API - CrealityOfficial/Hi_Klipper repository metadata (GPL-3.0, last push Mar 2026) · 2026-08 · doc
- GitHub - CrealityOfficial organisation repositories (per-model firmware sources) · 2026-08 · doc
- Tom's Hardware - Creality Hi Combo review (spec box and Speed Boat Rules Benchy time) · 2026-08 · review
Ownership research & coverage
Firmware, modifications and troubleshooting links are checked against the model and stated hardware or firmware revision. A creator’s compatibility claim is not a fit test by this site. Official troubleshooting describes a diagnostic route; individual reports do not establish a failure rate.
This review did not verify firmware customization or update guidance, hardware upgrades for this exact model. That is a research gap, not a claim that none exist.
- Creality: FR2836 CFS feed-path troubleshooting · Checked 2026-10-20
- 43D PRINT: Creality Hi tool holder · Checked 2026-10-20