Creality CFS-C Smart Filament System 4 Slots Multi-Color

The Creality CFS-C is an independent filament change system for automated multicolor printing with Creality K-series 3D printers. The system comes complete with all necessary accessories and is ready for use without additional upgrade kits. Each unit offers four filament slots for a 1-kg spool, and by cascading up to four units, a total of 16 colors are possible. The central distinguishing feature from the older CFS is the external cutter with a filament buffer, which collects filament waste outside the printer in a separate waste box and significantly reduces the material consumption of the purge tower. Some accessories like the riser and cover for the main housing must be printed by the user themselves; the STL files are available on Creality Cloud for download. The RFID recognition automatically identifies compatible Creality filaments and imports the appropriate print profiles into the slicer software. The segment LCD displays temperature and humidity in real time, and four LED status indicators inform you about the status of each filament slot. The integrated drying system with included desiccant protects the inserted filaments from moisture. Communication with the printer takes place via CAN-Bus, and the wear monitoring of the cutter blade reports in a timely manner when a replacement is necessary. The CFS-C is compatible with the K1, K1C, K1 SE, K1 Max printers, as well as the 2025 variants, although with older models before 2024, a hotend upgrade to the integrated Unicorn hotend may be needed.

Features:

Standalone complete system with all necessary accessories, ready for use without additional upgrade kits
External cutter with separate waste box collects filament waste outside the printer and significantly reduces material consumption of the purge tower
RFID recognition automatically identifies compatible Creality filaments and imports the correct print profiles
Integrated drying system with desiccant and real-time display of temperature and humidity protects the filaments
Automatic filament monitoring detects filament end, breaks, and tangles and pauses the print in case of problems
Wear monitoring of the cutter blade notifies the optimal time for blade replacement

Compatible Printers:

Creality K1 – Firmware update required, older models (before 2024) may need a hotend upgrade to the integrated Unicorn hotend
Creality K1C – Firmware update required, older models (before 2024) may need a hotend upgrade to the integrated Unicorn hotend
Creality K1 SE – Firmware update required, older models (before 2024) may need a hotend upgrade to the integrated Unicorn hotend
Creality K1 Max – Firmware update required, older models (before 2024) may need a hotend upgrade to the integrated Unicorn hotend
Creality K1C 2025 / K1 Max 2025 – CFS-C support from factory, direct connection via CAN-Bus

Application Examples:

Create multicolored prototypes and design models with up to four colors in one print run with significantly reduced material waste
Mass production of multicolored small parts with automatic relay function for uninterrupted operation when spools run empty
Integrate colored labels and logos directly into 3D printed housings
Combine functional parts made of different materials such as PLA and PETG in a single print job

Documentation:

Technical Data:

Manufacturer: Creality
Manufacturer SKU: 1002120007
Filament slots: 4 per unit (up to 16 cascaded)
Filament diameter: 1.75 mm ±0.05 mm
Spool diameter: 197–202 mm
Spool width: 42–68 mm
Spool weight: max. 1 kg
Supported filaments: PLA, ABS, PETG, ASA, PET, PLA-CF, PA-CF, PC, HIPS, Silk
Not recommended: TPU, moist filaments
Communication: CAN-Bus
Display: Segment LCD (temperature and humidity)
Status indicators: 4× LED (white/red) per filament slot
Drying system: Desiccant (included)
Supply voltage: DC 24 V
Rated power: 30 W
Compatible printers: K1, K1C, K1 SE, K1 Max, K1C 2025, K1 Max 2025
Note: Older K1 models (before 2024) may need Unicorn hotend upgrade
Product dimensions: 379 × 314 × 276 mm
Product weight: 4560 g
Package dimensions: 350 × 370 × 550 mm
Gross weight: 7 kg

Scope of Delivery:

1× CFS-C main unit
1× Cutter buffer module (external)
1× Communication module
2× CAN cables
1× USB Type-C data cable
1× Power supply (DC 24 V) with adapter plug
1× PTFE tube 900 mm
1× PTFE tube 2000 mm
1× Spare cutter blade
1× PTFE holder with screw
1× Desiccant
1× Set of hex wrenches (1.5 / 2.0 / 2.5 mm)
1× Waste box (foldable)
1× Quick guide
Note: Riser and housing cover must be printed by the user (STL on Creality Cloud)