Co Print Quadro launches on Kickstarter with four independent toolheads
Co Print Quadro arrives on Kickstarter with four independent IQEX toolheads and rapid color transitions. We examine the specifications, campaign terms, and the KCM Set, ChromaPad and ChromaSet Lite ecosystem.
Four independent heads on one X-axis
Co Print launched the Kickstarter campaign for its Quadro 3D printer on November 12, 2026. The IQEX (Independent Quad Extruder) architecture keeps four independently driven toolheads on a common X-axis, each with its own filament path and nozzle. Unlike an aftermarket multicolor accessory, Quadro is a complete printer designed around this arrangement.
Conventional single-nozzle multicolor systems have to flush the previous color out of a shared hotend when switching. In Quadro, different colors remain in separate nozzles. Inactive heads park at the QDock stations, which seal the nozzles to limit oozing and marks on the print.
Co Print quotes approximately one second for a mechanical head transition. This is not necessarily the total time for every color change, because pressure stabilization and priming may add to the sequence.
Less waste does not always mean zero priming
According to Co Print's comparisons, certain multicolor prints can generate up to 90% less filament waste and finish up to 70% faster than prints made on conventional single-nozzle systems. These are manufacturer-reported comparisons, not independent 3DPS test results.
Removing color-clearing purges does not automatically remove every prime tower. A small tower may still be used to restore nozzle pressure. For compatible models, Zero Waste Mode performs that work in the model's infill instead.
Quadro technical specifications
| Toolheads | 4 independent heads on a shared X-axis |
|---|---|
| Build volume | 300 × 300 × 300 mm |
| Maximum travel speed | 600 mm/s |
| Maximum acceleration | 10,000 mm/s² |
| Maximum hotend temperature | 300°C |
| Rated maximum flow | 24 mm³/s |
| Touchscreen | 4.3″, 800 × 480 |
| Camera | 1080p |
| Firmware | QuadrOS (Klipper-based) |
| Slicer | Co Slicer (OrcaSlicer-based) |
The manufacturer lists PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA and PLA-CF for the open-frame machine, with an optional enclosure for ABS and ASA. Additional features include automated toolhead offset calibration, load-cell-related calibration hardware and QLight status indicators. CMYK-style full-color workflows and mixed nozzle diameters in one job are still listed as features in development.
Kickstarter prices, shipping and risks
The campaign launched on November 12, 2026 and is scheduled to run until December 7. Announced pledge tiers include a limited $649 Super Early Bird, a $699 Early Bird and a manufacturer-stated $899 MSRP. The availability of individual rewards may change as the campaign progresses.
According to the official Kickstarter FAQ, shipping for a single Quadro to the EU is estimated at $89, with VAT and applicable import duties excluded. Fulfillment is estimated to start in February 2027, with backers served in pledge order. Crowdfunding deadlines and final conditions may change.
Official campaign: Co Print Quadro on Kickstarter. Technical details: Co Print Quadro product page.
The wider Co Print ecosystem: upgrading existing printers
Quadro is a new dedicated printer. Co Print's established multicolor products target existing machines instead. The following three solutions use a different approach from Quadro's four-nozzle IQEX design.
KCM Set: for Klipper-based printers
The KCM Set brings multicolor hardware to compatible Klipper printers. It combines a Klipper Chroma Module controller, a ChromaHead and individual CX-I filament-feeding extruders. Four- and eight-color configurations are offered, and Co Print claims expansion up to 20 filaments with additional ECM modules. In contrast to Quadro, KCM Set feeds a shared nozzle, so cutting, retraction, loading and purging remain part of its process.
Product page: Co Print KCM Set.
ChromaPad: Klipper control with a 7-inch display
ChromaPad is a standalone Klipper-based control unit featuring a 7-inch touchscreen, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage, according to the official specifications. Its ChromaScreen interface supports multiple extruders and can manage up to eight printers. This makes it relevant to upgrades that also require a modern control interface.
Product page: Co Print ChromaPad.
ChromaSet Lite: moving Marlin-based machines toward Klipper
ChromaSet Lite targets owners of printers originally running Marlin. Its central ChromaBox provides a preinstalled Klipper and Mainsail environment. The four-color kit includes ChromaBox, ChromaHead, KCM and four CX-I extruders. The eight-color version adds an ECM module and additional extruders.
In other words, this is not a way to add full multicolor control to Marlin firmware alone: the printer is moved toward a Klipper-based environment. Mechanical and electronic compatibility should be checked before purchase.
Product page: Co Print ChromaSet Lite.
First-look video
The Layered Workshop's “CoPrint Quadro First Look” video offers a closer view of the concept and toolhead arrangement:
Open separately: YouTube – CoPrint Quadro First Look.
3DPS assessment
The defining engineering choice is that all four heads remain permanently mounted on the shared X-axis, instead of being picked up and dropped off like traditional toolchanger heads. This approach may be particularly useful for frequent color changes and mixed-material work. Independent testing and production experience will be needed to judge real cycle times, long-term head alignment and maintenance requirements.
Sources: Co Print Quadro, Kickstarter FAQ, Kickstarter campaign, KCM Set, ChromaPad, ChromaSet Lite and the YouTube video. Prices and manufacturer statements reflect information available on November 14, 2026. Images are unmodified references to the manufacturer's CDN originals.
