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- Can cap 3d print?
Yes, a Creality K1C (often nicknamed "Cap" in some communities because of its speed or just as a fun shorthand) can 3D print carbon-fiber reinforced filaments very well — in fact, it’s one of the best stock budget printers for doing so.
Here’s why the K1C is particularly good for “cap” (carbon-fiber filled) materials:
a.Fully enclosed chamber (helps with ABS, ASA, and carbon-fiber variants that can warp or release fumes)
b.All-metal “unicorn” direct-drive extruder with hardened steel nozzle (stock nozzle can handle carbon-fiber PLA, PETG-CF, PA-CF, etc. without wearing out quickly)
c.300 °C hotend capability (needed for nylon-carbon fiber and some PC-CF filaments)
d.Good active carbon filter in the chamber (reduces fumes from abrasive or stinky filaments)
People regularly print these on the K1C with great results (no upgrades usually needed):
PLA-CF (e.g., Bambu Lab, Polymaker, Elegoo)
PETG-CF
ABS-CF
PA6-CF / PA12-CF (nylon-carbon)
PC-CF (polycarbonate-carbon)