Snapmaker Cuts U1 Four-Toolhead Printer to $699
The Black Friday promotion lowers the regular $999 price of the multi-material 3D printer through December 1.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Robotics
Snapmaker is offering its U1 four-toolhead 3D printer for $699, down from its regular $999 price, from November 2 through December 1. The promotion also includes discounts on selected filaments and a chance to win a free U1 for newsletter subscribers.
Why it matters
The promotion lowers the entry cost of a printer that can run up to four colors or materials in a single print. It gives buyers a lower-priced option for multi-material 3D printing during the holiday shopping period.
The U1 has four independent, preheated toolheads and its SnapSwap system switches between them in approximately five seconds. The printer supports up to four colors or materials in a single print.
The players
Snapmaker
Snapmaker is a 3D printer manufacturer based in Shenzhen, China, that sells its products through its official online store.
The details
The SnapSwap system swaps complete toolheads rather than repeatedly loading, unloading and purging filament. Promotional terms, including regional pricing, filament discounts, newsletter offers, giveaway eligibility and gift card redemption, are published on Snapmaker's official promotion page.
Timeline
November 2, 2026: U1 $699 promotion begins.
November 6, 2026: Snapmaker announces the $699 U1 promotion.
December 1, 2026: The U1 promotion and Black Friday offers end.
The Tech Race
The U1 uses a toolhead-swapping design to compete on multi-material printing, a feature that has been offered in more expensive multi-extruder machines. Lowering its price puts that approach in front of more hobbyist and small-shop buyers.
Buyers who want multi-color or multi-material prints can get a U1 for $300 less during the promotion. The discount applies only through December 1, so purchasers must order within that window to pay $699.
The takeaway
Shoppers comparing desktop 3D printers can use the promotion window to evaluate multi-material options against single-extruder models. Checking the official promotion terms before ordering helps confirm regional pricing and eligibility.
What happens next
The U1 promotional price ends on December 1, 2026, after which the regular $999 price applies.
Further reading
Explore more Robotics coverage for related hardware and manufacturing developments.
More information
Find the terms and offers on the Snapmaker official Black Friday promotion page.
