Quadro puts four printheads on one rail to cut color-changing waste

A multicolor 3D print can leave a trail of discarded filament every time its nozzle changes colors. Co Print's Quadro, which launched on Kickstarter November 12, tries a different arrangement: four loaded printheads share one rail and take turns.

Each head has its own motor, filament path and nozzle, the company says. Mechanical changes take about a second, although heating and priming can add time. Unlike a single-nozzle system, different colors do not need to pass through the same outlet.

There was interest before launch. As observed November 13 at 09:36 Beijing time, Co Print's November 3 announcement reported more than 2,500 launch-alert subscribers. That is a historical signup count, not a count of paying backers. The appeal for makers is less material and waiting time, not simply more colors.

The listed limited early-bird tier is $649, excluding shipping and taxes, with shipments projected to begin in February 2027. Some jobs still need a small priming tower, so no color purging does not mean zero waste in every print. Performance remains a manufacturer claim. Crowdfunding is not a store; delivery and promised capabilities are not guaranteed.

Source times: Co Print's earliest page timestamp is November 4, 2026, 00:13 Beijing / November 3, 11:13 AM EST; Kickstarter FAQ roadmap update: November 12, 21:47 Beijing / November 12, 8:47 AM EST.