The 5 most recommended full-color 3D printers in 2024

Traditional monochrome printing limits the presentation of objects, while full-color 3D printers provide users with morecreative freedom and can print realistic models and prototypes that are more in line with actual application needs. Full-color 3D printing technology has been widely used in many industries, including education, medical, architecture, and art. This article will introduce the five best full-color 3D printers on the market in 2024, covering a variety of different budgets and application needs, so that everyone can choose the right printer. JLC3DP now supports full-color printing orders.

1. Stratasys J55 Prime

Source: TECH-LABS

●Device size: 651 x 661 x 1511mm

●Build volume: 140 x 200 x 190mm

●Layer thickness: 18 microns

●Device weight: 228kg

●Printing material: photosensitive resin

The Stratasys J55 Prime is a full-color 3D printer using PolyJet technology, suitable for office environments. PolyJet technology dispenses liquid resin through inkjet, adds CMYK color photopolymer materials layer by layer, and cures each layer through ultraviolet light. Users can adjust the transparency of each color and print up to five materials at the same time, supporting more than 640,000 color combinations. Stratasys' J series products also have industrial-grade options, such as the J850 TechStyle and J850 Digital Anatomy.

2. 3D Systems ProJet 660Pro

Source: 3D Systems

●Device size: 1930 x 810 x 1450mm

●Build volume: 254 x 381 x 203mm

●Layer thickness: 0.1mm

●Device weight: 340kg

●Printing material: gypsum powder

The ProJet 660Pro uses 3D Systems' CJP color inkjet printing technology, which is suitable for creating photo-realistic parts. Its working principle is to spread the powder material on the building platform in thin layers, selectively cure it by spraying color adhesive, and build a full-color model layer by layer. The printer can achieve professional-grade 4-channel CMYK full-color 3D printing capabilities and support complete texture/UV mapping, which helps to better evaluate product design.

3. Sailner J402Plus

●Device size: 1170 x 860 x 1235mm

●Build volume: 380 x 330 x 230mm

●Layer thickness: 21 microns

●Device weight: 670kg

●Printing material: photosensitive resin

Sailner J402Plus from Sailner 3D uses WJP multi-material 3D printing technology, which can achieve voxel-level full-color multi-material printing and support a variety of printing effects. The device is equipped with Ricoh G5 industrial printheads and can support mixed printing of up to seven base materials at the same time.

4. Mimaki 3DUJ-2207

Source: Aniwaa

●Device size: 1355 x 1290 x 856mm

●Build volume: 203 x 203 x 76mm

●Layer thickness: 28 microns

●Device weight: 140kg

●Printing material: photosensitive resin

Mimaki 3DUJ-2207 uses inkjet printing technology to deposit UV-curable liquid resin and soluble support materials in white, transparent and CMYK formats layer by layer. Each layer is cured by UV light, capable of printing more than 10 million colors and producing transparent or partially transparent objects. Its water-soluble support material makes post-processing easy and suitable for office use.

5. XYZprinting PartPro350 xBC

Source: XYZprinting Pro

●Device size: 1380 x 770 x 1300mm

●Build volume: 222 x 350 x 200mm

●Layer thickness: 0.1mm

●Device weight: 233kg

●Printing material: gypsum powder

XYZprinting PartPro350 xBC uses binder jetting technology, suitable for architects and designers. Its working principle is similar to 3D Systems' ProJet 660Pro, which selectively jets and solidifies gypsum powder materials through a binder. The device has a detachable build tray, which makes it easy for users to remove parts after the printing process and improve production efficiency.

Summary

Full-color 3D printing technology has brought more creative freedom and application possibilities to various industries. The above five full-color 3D printers have their own characteristics to meet the needs of different users. From high-precision office equipment to industrial-grade multi-material printing, users can choose the right printer according to their needs.

To learn more about JLC3DP full-color 3D printing technology and place color printing orders, please visit our full-color printing introduction page.