PLA Full Spectrum Filament Bundle (White Edition) (RFID) - 4kg

The PLA Full Spectrum Filament Bundle (White Edition) is a set of our specially formulated filaments designed for Full Spectrum color mixing in Snapmaker Orca.
By combining different filament colors across printed layers, Full Spectrum uses the optical properties of the filaments to create a broader range of perceived colors. The White Edition replaces gray with white to produce brighter, lighter shades and enable pure white areas to be printed using the white filament. Its reformulated cyan, yellow, and magenta filaments also offer enhanced saturation for more vibrant color mixes.

The SnapSpeed PLA CMYK Lithophane Filament Bundle is optimized for lithophanes and other flat, layered-color prints. Its Transmission Distance (TD) values are specifically formulated to achieve better color results in light-transmitting models, such as lithophanes.
The PLA Full Spectrum Filament Bundle (White Edition) is designed for Full Spectrum color mixing in Snapmaker Orca. By combining different filament colors across printed layers, it produces a broader range of perceived colors.
The two bundles are formulated for different printing applications because flat, layered-color printing and three-dimensional color mixing require different TD values. Using the Full Spectrum White Edition for flat, layered-color prints, such as lithophanes, may result in visible horizontal banding and suboptimal color results. For the best results, we recommend choosing the bundle designed for your intended application.

Full Spectrum color mixing uses the optical properties of the filaments and layered printing to create blended colors.
For example:
• Cyan + Yellow ≈ Green
• Magenta + Yellow ≈ Orange
• Cyan + Magenta ≈ Purple
• Any Color + White ≈ Brighter, Softer 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.

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 black. In general, mixing two 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.

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.

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.

Update Snapmaker Orca to V2.4.0 or later, then go to “Filament Management > Filaments” and select the built-in “Snapmaker PLA Full Spectrum” filament profile to apply optimized print settings.
You can also use the “Color Mixing Match” feature to automatically generate mixing ratios that approximate your model’s original colors.

Snapmaker Orca provides four Full Spectrum color-mixing modes:
• Color Mixing Match: Start with an existing multicolor model and automatically generate color mixes that approximate its original palette.
• 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 Color Mixing Match to recreate colors from an existing multicolor model with automatically generated mixing recommendations.
• 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.

For optimal printing results and color-mixing effects, we recommend the following settings:
• Nozzle Temperature: 190–230°C
• Bed Temperature: 25–70°C
• Cooling Fan: On
• Print Speed: Up to 250 mm/s
• Pre-Drying: 55°C for 6 hours
• Recommended Nozzle Size: 0.4 mm or smaller
• Recommended Layer Height: 0.1 mm or lower
The recommended settings may need to be adjusted depending on your printer, nozzle diameter, model geometry, and printing conditions.
For Snapmaker U1 with a 0.4 mm hotend, select “0.10mm Color Mixing @Snapmaker U1 (0.4 nozzle)” under “Process” in Snapmaker Orca. This preset includes official process settings optimized for color mixing.
The filament has low moisture sensitivity and generally does not require drying, but pre-drying is recommended for optimal print results. When not in use, store the filament in a dry place away from direct sunlight.

Horizontal stripes or zebra-like patterns may appear naturally during Full Spectrum color mixing. Their visibility depends on factors such as Transmission Distance (TD), nozzle size, layer height, filament mixing ratios, and model geometry.
To help reduce visible stripes and achieve smoother, more natural-looking color transitions:
• 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” filament profile.
• For Snapmaker U1 with a 0.4 mm hotend, use the “0.10mm Color Mixing @Snapmaker U1 (0.4 nozzle)” process preset.
• Fine-tune the mixing settings and test them with a small color swatch before printing the final model.
The White Edition features finely tuned TD values to help colors mix more naturally and reduce the visibility of stripes. However, the final appearance still depends on the selected colors, mixing settings, model geometry, and printing conditions.

No additional accessories are required for the basic Full Spectrum color-mixing workflow on the Snapmaker U1.
For the best results, use Snapmaker Orca V2.4.0 or later, the built-in “Snapmaker PLA Full Spectrum” filament profile, and the recommended printing parameters.

The four-filament bundle can reduce the need to purchase many individual colors for creative color-mixing applications.
By combining the four filaments in different proportions and layer sequences, you can explore a broader range of perceived colors with fewer spools. The White Edition also makes it easier to create brighter, softer shades and print pure white areas using white filament.
However, the bundle does not replace every individual filament color, especially when you need pure black or highly accurate color reproduction.

The bundle contains four 1 kg spools of filament. The filament diameter is 1.75 mm, with a diameter tolerance of ±0.03 mm.

1. Full Spectrum is designed to explore richer color variations, not for high-accuracy color reproduction. Color mixing cannot reproduce every target color.
2. The software preview indicates 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 fine-tune your settings based on the actual result.
4. Color mixing works best on three-dimensional models with sufficient volume or surface area. It is not recommended for flat models, and small, fragmented, or highly detailed models may produce less noticeable effects.
5. For better results, we recommend mixing two different filaments, with each color accounting for 33%–67% of the mix. Three-color combinations can also be explored, while four-color mixing may produce darker or grayer tones.
6. Layered color mixing cannot produce pure black. Use a separate black filament for pure black areas.
7. The White Edition uses white instead of gray to create brighter, lighter shades and enable pure white areas to be printed using white filament. White layers can also reduce the saturation of the original color.
8. Final colors depend on filament properties, TD values, model geometry, slicing settings, layer height, toolpaths, and printing conditions.
9. RFID recognition is available only on the Snapmaker U1.