Name: PLA Full Spectrum Filament Bundle (RFID) - 4kg
Brand: Snapmaker
SKU: 34042
Price: 89.0 USD
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PLA Full Spectrum Filament Bundle (RFID) - 4kg

PLA Full Spectrum Filament Bundle

*The bundle is specially designed for Snapmaker U1 and Snapmaker Orca.

Four Filaments, Beyond Four Colors

Traditional multi-color printing is typically limited to the colors of the loaded spools. The PLA Full Spectrum Filament Bundle is specifically designed for layered color mixing with Snapmaker Orca’s Full Spectrum feature. As the four filaments alternate along the Z-axis, the colors visually blend as light passes through the thin layers—allowing a single print to go beyond four fixed colors and explore a broader palette.

Spools of colorful filament next to circular layers of vibrant colors.

Colorful translucent materials displayed alongside layered discs in vibrant colors.

How Layered Color Mixing Works

Each blended color shown is created by alternating two colors, with each accounting for 50% of the printed layers.

Adding Gray layers reduces the brightness and saturation of the original color, creating a darker, more muted tone.

Color Mixing on a Printed Model

Broader Palette, Natural Blending

Carefully tuned for color and Transmission Distance (TD), this bundle supports a wider range of blended colors and greater creative flexibility. The balanced TD also promotes more natural color blending and helps reduce visible horizontal stripes that may occur during color mixing, while saving you time on filament selection, matching, and repeated testing.

A Selection of Blended Colors

Colorful grid of small tiles arranged on a textured surface.

Looking for color-mixing references? Visit the official Wiki to view the color reference with corresponding filament combinations and mixing ratios.

A Selection of Blended Colors

Looking for color-mixing references? Visit the official Wiki to view the color reference with corresponding filament combinations and mixing ratios.

Colorful stacked blocks arranged in a grid pattern on a dark surface.

Full Spectrum Print Gallery

Layered mixing cannot produce pure white or pure black. The white and black areas shown were printed with SnapSpeed PLA and were not used for color mixing.

More Colors, Less Clutter

Tired of buying a whole spool for a color you’ll rarely use? Explore richer color combinations with one bundle—and fewer spools to store.

Seamlessly Integrated with Snapmaker Orca

Snapmaker Orca offers four mixing modes to suit your workflow. Choose Ratio, Cycle, or Match Mode to explore blended colors your way, or use Gradient Mode to create color transitions.

Choose the Mixing Mode That Suits You

Explore Gradient Color Effects

User interface displaying gradient color options beside a decorative vase with flowers.

RFID Recognition^[2]

When used with the Snapmaker U1, the printer automatically loads preset filament information so you don’t need to adjust settings manually, making printing easier than ever.

Recycled Spool & Packaging

Both the spool and packing box are made from recycled materials, reducing the use of virgin materials.

Please Note

1. Full Spectrum is designed to explore richer color variations, not for high-accuracy color reproduction. Color mixing is not precise color matching and cannot reproduce every target color. Final colors vary depending on filament color and transmission distance, model geometry, slicing settings, layer height, toolpaths, and other factors.

2. The software preview is intended only to indicate color trends and help fine-tune settings. The final print may differ from the preview due to filament properties and printing conditions. Before the final print, print a small color swatch with your current settings and fine-tune them based on the result.

3. Color mixing works best on models with sufficient volume or surface area. The effect may be less visible on small models, while fragmented surfaces or dense details may weaken the color-mixing effect. Such models are therefore not recommended.

4. Full Spectrum color mixing delivers better color results on three-dimensional models and is not recommended for flat models.

5. Mixing two to three filaments typically produces cleaner, more controllable colors, while mixing four may result in darker or grayer tones. Choose based on your desired effect, and use four-filament mixing with caution if you wish to avoid darker or grayer colors.

Printing Tips

Drying & Storage

• Pre-Drying: The filament has low moisture sensitivity and generally does not require drying. However, pre-drying is recommended for optimal print results. The recommended setting is 55°C for 6 hours.
• Storage: When not in use, store the filament in a dry place away from direct sunlight to maintain consistent print quality.

Printing

• Update the Software: Update Snapmaker Orca to V2.3.6 or later and select the built-in “Snapmaker PLA Full Spectrum” profile to use the color-mixing feature and achieve better print results.
• Refer to the Full Spectrum Guide and Color Reference: Refer to Full Spectrum for detailed instructions, or view the Full Spectrum Color Reference for color examples with corresponding filament combinations and mixing ratios.
• Use the Recommended Nozzle and Layer Height: Use hotends of 0.4 mm or smaller with a layer height of 0.1 mm or lower. Larger hotends and higher layer heights may result in visible horizontal stripes.

Specifications

Recommended Printing Conditions

* Based on 0.4 mm nozzle. Printing conditions may vary with different nozzle diameters.

Nozzle Temperature

190–230°C

Bed Temperature

25–65°C

Cooling Fan

Printing Speed

Up to 200 mm/s

Drying Settings Before Printing

55°C for 6 h

Physical Properties

Density

1.17 g/cm³ (23°C)

Melt Index

7–11 g/10 min (210°C, 2.16 kg)

Melting Temperature

150°C (10°C/min)

Glass Transition Temperature

61°C (10°C/min)

Vicat Softening Temperature

63°C

Heat Deflection Temperature

58°C (1.8 MPa)

Saturated Water Absorption Rate

0.51% (23°C, 70% RH)

Mechanical Properties

Tensile Strength (X-Y)

52.3 ± 0.3 MPa

Tensile Strength (Z)

40.5 ± 0.5 MPa

Breaking Elongation Rate (X-Y)

6.3 ± 0.6%

Breaking Elongation Rate (Z)

1.8 ± 0.1%

Bending Modulus (X-Y)

3230.9 ± 55.3 MPa

Bending Strength (X-Y)

86.9 ± 1.2 MPa

Impact Strength (X-Y)

3.3 ± 0.2 kJ/m²

Recommended Printing Conditions

*Based on a 0.4mm nozzle. Printing conditions may vary with different nozzle diameters.

Nozzle Temperature

190–230°C

Bed Temperature

25–65°C

Cooling Fan

Printing Speed

Up to 200 mm/s

Drying Settings Before Printing

55°C for 6 h

Physical Properties

Density

1.17 g/cm³ (23°C)

Melt Index

7–11 g/10 min (210°C, 2.16 kg)

Melting Temperature

150°C (10°C/min)

Glass Transition Temperature

61°C (10°C/min)

Vicat Softening Temperature

63°C

Heat Deflection Temperature

58°C (1.8 MPa)

Saturated Water Absorption Rate

0.51% (23°C, 70% RH)

Mechanical Properties

Tensile Strength (X-Y)

52.3 ± 0.3 MPa

Tensile Strength (Z)

40.5 ± 0.5 MPa

Breaking Elongation Rate (X-Y)

6.3 ± 0.6%

Breaking Elongation Rate (Z)

1.8 ± 0.1%

Bending Modulus (X-Y)

3230.9 ± 55.3 MPa

Bending Strength (X-Y)

86.9 ± 1.2 MPa

Impact Strength (X-Y)

3.3 ± 0.2 kJ/m²

Product Resources

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Technical Data Sheet

User Guide

Hex Code & TD Value Table

Technical Data Sheet

User Guide

Hex Code & TD Value Table

In the Box

Sealed Spool Filament × 4

Desiccant × 4

Paper Packaging Box × 4

Sealed Spool Filament × 4

Desiccant × 4

Paper Packaging Box × 4

Note:
[1] The provided filament Transmission Distance (TD) values are for reference only and may vary slightly between filament batches and testing conditions.
[2] RFID function is only available for the Snapmaker U1.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Compability

• Snapmaker U1: Optimized profiles built into Snapmaker Orca.
• Other printers: The Full Spectrum color mixing feature may not be supported by all printers and requires compatible printer hardware and slicing software. The filaments themselves are compatible with most FDM 3D printers, though manual parameter tuning is required.

2. What is the PLA Full Spectrum Filament Bundle?

The PLA Full Spectrum Filament Bundle is a four-filament set specially designed for the Full Spectrum feature on the Snapmaker U1, with Snapmaker Orca providing the slicing and print settings.

Instead of being limited to the colors of the loaded filaments, Full Spectrum uses different filament colors across printed layers. Light passing through the thin layers creates a visual color-blending effect, allowing four filaments to produce a broader range of perceived colors.

3. How does Full Spectrum color mixing work?

Full Spectrum color mixing uses the optical properties of the filaments and layered printing to create blended colors.
For example:
• Cyan + Yellow ≈ Deep Green
• Magenta + Yellow ≈ Brick Red
• Cyan + Magenta ≈ Muted Purple
• Any Color + Gray ≈ Darker, More Muted Tone
Each blended color described above is based on two colors, with each color accounting for approximately 50% of the printed layers. Adjusting the layer ratio between the two colors can produce different blended colors and tones.

These blended colors are created by alternating different filament colors across printed layers. The final appearance depends on factors such as filament colors, Transmission Distance (TD), layer height, model geometry, and slicing settings.

4. What colors can I create with Full Spectrum?

The four filaments can be combined in different proportions and layer sequences to create a much broader visual palette than the four loaded colors alone.
However, Full Spectrum cannot reproduce every possible color and is not designed for high-accuracy color reproduction or professional color matching.
Layered color mixing also cannot produce pure white or pure black. Any white or black areas shown in Full Spectrum print examples are printed using other filaments, such as SnapSpeed PLA, rather than being produced through color mixing.
In general, mixing two to three filaments produces cleaner and more controllable colors. Mixing four filaments may produce darker or grayer tones and is therefore less suitable when you want bright or highly saturated colors.

5. Can I use Full Spectrum for flat or 2D models?

Full Spectrum color mixing works better on three-dimensional models and is not recommended for flat models or 2D-style artwork.
The layered optical mixing effect is less effective when there is insufficient model thickness or volume. Small, fragmented, or highly detailed models may also produce less noticeable color-mixing effects.

6. Will the final print exactly match the color shown in Snapmaker Orca?

Not necessarily. The software preview is intended to show color trends and help you fine-tune your settings. The final printed color may differ because of filament properties and actual printing conditions.
Factors that can affect the final color include:
• Filament color and Transmission Distance (TD)
• Mixing ratio
• Layer height
• Model geometry
• Toolpaths
• Printing parameters
• Printing conditions
For important prints, we recommend printing a small color swatch with your current settings first to verify that the resulting blended colors meet your expectations before printing the final model.

7. Which version of Snapmaker Orca do I need?

Update Snapmaker Orca to V2.3.6 or later and select the built-in Snapmaker PLA Full Spectrum filament profile.

8. What mixing modes are available in Snapmaker Orca?

Snapmaker Orca provides four Full Spectrum color-mixing modes:
• Ratio Mode: Adjust filament proportions to explore different blended colors.
• Cycle Mode: Define the filament sequence for each print layer to create different mixing effects.
• Match Mode: Enter a target color to get a recommended filament combination and mixing ratio.
• Gradient Mode: Create gradual color transitions using selected filament colors.

Choose the mode based on the desired effect:
• Use Ratio Mode to fine-tune a blended color.
• Use Cycle Mode to control the filament sequence across layers.
• Use Match Mode to explore a color based on a target color.
• Use Gradient Mode to create smooth color transitions.

9. What print settings are recommended for PLA Full Spectrum?

For optimal printing results and color-mixing effects, we recommend the following settings:
• Nozzle Temperature: 190–230°C
• Bed Temperature: 25–65°C
• Print Speed: Up to 200 mm/s
• Cooling Fan: On
• Drying Before Printing (if needed): 55°C for 6 hours
• Recommended Layer Height: 0.1 mm or lower
The recommended settings are based on a 0.4 mm nozzle. Printing conditions may vary depending on the nozzle diameter, model geometry, and other printing conditions.

For the best color-mixing effect, use a 0.4 mm or smaller nozzle and a layer height of 0.1 mm or lower. Snapmaker Orca V2.3.6 provides a dedicated 0.1 mm layer-height process profile for Full Spectrum printing, which is recommended for achieving the best results.

10. Why do I see horizontal stripes or zebra-like patterns in my print?

Subtle horizontal stripes or zebra-like patterns can naturally occur with Full Spectrum color mixing. Their visibility depends on factors such as layer height, nozzle size, and mixing ratio. When the mixing ratio between two colors differs significantly, the stripes may be more noticeable. For example, a 90% yellow + 10% cyan mix may show more visible stripes, while a 50% yellow + 50% cyan mix can produce a more uniform appearance with minimal visible layer lines.
For better color-mixing results:
• Use a 0.4 mm or smaller nozzle.
• Use a layer height of 0.1 mm or lower.
• Use the built-in Snapmaker PLA Full Spectrum profile.
• Fine-tune the mixing settings based on a small test print to confirm that the resulting blended colors and appearance meet your expectations.

11. Do I need any special accessories to use the Full Spectrum Bundle?

No special accessories are required for the basic Full Spectrum workflow on the Snapmaker U1.
For the best results, use the recommended Snapmaker Orca profile and printing parameters.

12. Why are the four filaments sold as a bundle?

The four filaments are carefully selected and fine-tuned for Full Spectrum color mixing, including their colors and TD values. This optimized combination is designed to:
• Produce a wider range of blended colors compared with using randomly selected filament colors.
• Reduce the visibility of horizontal stripes and create smoother, more natural-looking color transitions.
The bundle provides a consistent set of optimized colors, so you can achieve more predictable and visually pleasing mixing results without having to select and fine-tune individual filaments yourself.
For requests for individual spools or specific colors, please contact our Customer Service team at info@snapmaker.com. We welcome feedback on additional color options and individual-spool availability and will consider your preferences for future product offerings.

13. Can the four filaments replace buying many individual colors?

They can reduce the need to purchase many individual colors for creative color-mixing applications.
Instead of storing a large number of spools for occasional color use, one four-filament bundle can be combined in different ways to create a broader range of visual colors.
However, the bundle does not replace every individual filament color, especially when you need a specific solid color or precise color reproduction.

14. How much filament is included in the bundle?

The bundle contains four 1 kg spools of filament. The filament diameter is 1.75 mm, with a diameter tolerance of ±0.02 mm.

15. Important Notes

1. Full Spectrum is designed to explore richer color variations, not for high-accuracy color reproduction.
2. The software preview shows color trends and should not be treated as a guarantee of the final printed color.
3. For important prints, print a small color swatch first and adjust the settings based on the actual result.
4. Color mixing works best on models with sufficient volume or surface area.
5. Two- to three-filament mixing generally provides cleaner and more controllable colors, while four-filament mixing may produce darker or grayer tones.
6. RFID recognition is available only on the Snapmaker U1.

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PLA Full Spectrum Filament Bundle

Four Filaments, Beyond Four Colors

How Layered Color Mixing Works

Color Mixing on a Printed Model

Broader Palette, Natural Blending

Full Spectrum Print Gallery

More Colors, Less Clutter

Seamlessly Integrated with Snapmaker Orca

Choose the Mixing Mode That Suits You

Explore Gradient Color Effects

RFID Recognition[2]

Recycled Spool & Packaging

Please Note

Printing Tips

Specifications

Product Resources

In the Box

1. Compability

2. What is the PLA Full Spectrum Filament Bundle?

3. How does Full Spectrum color mixing work?

4. What colors can I create with Full Spectrum?

5. Can I use Full Spectrum for flat or 2D models?

6. Will the final print exactly match the color shown in Snapmaker Orca?

7. Which version of Snapmaker Orca do I need?

8. What mixing modes are available in Snapmaker Orca?

9. What print settings are recommended for PLA Full Spectrum?

10. Why do I see horizontal stripes or zebra-like patterns in my print?

11. Do I need any special accessories to use the Full Spectrum Bundle?

12. Why are the four filaments sold as a bundle?

13. Can the four filaments replace buying many individual colors?

14. How much filament is included in the bundle?

15. Important Notes

PLA Full Spectrum Filament Bundle (RFID) - 4kg

RFID Recognition^[2]