Creality CR-6 SE
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21 reviews
Really good printer for beginners and also advanced users.
The device is quick and very easy to assemble, the build quality is good to very good with one exception.
A further developed Ender 3, in which much has been optimized and expanded based on user feedback.
After the first start-up also immediately installed newer firmware, with significantly more functions and expanded print parameter overview.
I achieve very good print results with it, improved by quite a bit compared to the Ender 3 (double, synchronized Z-axis does its part).
The only negative point:
The four rollers of the Y-axis were so scratched in the delivery state that when moving the printing table several strong jerks / engagement points were noticeable and were immediately replaced by me. Only then absolutely smooth running in the rail.
According to information in the Creality community, this is unfortunately not an isolated case - Chinese quality, and actually immediately a warranty case ...Pro
- Mostly good to very good workmanship
- So far very well functioning automatic pressure bed levelling
- Quite compact dimensions
Contra
- Price almost twice as expensive as an Ender 3 Pro
Problems since the first test
The printer arrived and I waited until the weekend for the first tests. Now set up, everything looks good. Then according to instructions the first auto leveling, unfortunately the print head rammed into the print plate with the fine nozzle without hesitation. After 3 attempts with the same problem and with device restarts, I opened the print head and found there a plug inserted at an angle, but which was probably fixed by the manufacturer in this position with hot glue. Fortunately, the manual says "check plug" as a troubleshooting...
So hot glue removed and plugged the connector correctly - see it works. Unfortunately, the printing plate is still damaged in the middle - I hope the printing will still work in the future.
The first annoyance was gone so let's see how it goes:
Then after a coffee again a little more motivated to the first test: filament inserted according to instructions and device preheated. Test print... But it doesn't find the G-codes on the SD-card - not even the provided testfiles. Then I downloaded the latest firmware from the manufacturer's website and flashed it according to instructions. But what is it? Everything in Chinese, heating no longer works. After further research, I found out that you also have to disassemble the display and flash the appropriate firmware there too. Unfortunately, a micro SD card must be used, which of course must not be larger than 8 GB. However, the scope of delivery only included a conventional SD card, which does not fit at this point. Also the partitioning of a larger micro SD card does not work at this point. So I gave up and ordered an 8 GB micro SD. I was about to pack everything up and send it back. For me, not a mature product, especially since I create in IT and have the technical direction for a testing laboratory and am very talented craftsman - plug and play was unfortunately not announced here.Pro
- Seems robust and stable
Contra
- Faulty hardware in the delivery state
- So far no successful printing
Good printer
SD card must be FAT32 format, and <= 16GB, otherwise it will not work.
GCODE must be labeled with max 16 Latin letters and numbers, otherwise the file will not be displayed.Pro
- Automatic levelling, no more turning cogs and pushing paper around
- much quieter than other printers
- fast set up
Perfect for beginners
Bought second hand, in good condition.
Thanks to the seller for the clarity of the sale (photo, history of use, condition).Pro
- Easy to use
- Many parameters
- Use without too much noise in the cellar
Contra
- Failure always possible
- Some problems with adhesion to the tray
Very good 3D printer at a reasonable price
Pro
- Prices
- Not too noisy
- Print quality
- Auto-leveling
- Tools supplied with the appliance
Contra
- Incomprehensible instructions (thanks YouTube)
- PLA filament supplied with the device of mediocre quality
I can only recommend
Pro
- Top device in this price range 👍🏻
- prints flawlessly, quickly and almost silently in comparison
- Auto leveling via nozzle works absolutely smoothly
Contra
- It would be cool if it had a WLAN connection .... but it works perfectly with an SD card.
very happy
Pro
- automatic tray levelling
Light and shadow
It was my first printer and as soon as I unpacked it, I was disillusioned. It simply did not print or crashed all the time. A reasonable solution was found with the community firmware 6.1, with which the printer worked really well and finally without crashes. It prints well and good with PLA, but the print head gets dirty relatively quickly and then only produces rubbish. This is extremely frustrating for beginners. If there wasn't such a large community, I would have thrown the printer into a corner again relatively quickly or disposed of it straight away. The problems are endless, but so are the bright spots. Once you have finally found out how this or that works, it works really well and is a joy to use, even though it is so slow when printing.
Today, in 2023, this printer is simply outdated and no longer worth the price. On the one hand, its 2021 features like autolevelling or filament sensor are standard everywhere, on the other hand, you can get other models with better features much cheaper. I have not been able to successfully use ABS or other materials that it should be able to print. No chance, no matter what settings (even manual) you make. The glass plate (the bed) was also defective relatively quickly, because the print head, depending on the software version, likes to bang on the bed and then leaves notches. Would I recommend the printer? Rather no.
And today, 28 Apr. 2023, the printer and the entire print head actually burnt off! Unbelievable. Actually, this should be prevented by the temperature sensor, but it heated up and at 260 degrees the display went out. I only noticed it when massive smoke and the smell of burning tickled my nose.Pro
- When it prints, it prints well
- High accuracy printing
- Simple levelling
Contra
- Catastrophic support, firmware updates are extremely complicated
- Dangerous --> I burnt off the print head!
- Relatively "shoddy" assembly, which is nevertheless overpriced (compared to others).
- Prints only PLA, other materials are supposed to work, but I didn't make it!
Very good printer
Pro
- Easy handling
- Good results quickly
- Easy to assemble
good product
Compared to the Ender 3v2, the CR6-SE is far superior in all respects, mechanical finish, levelling nozzle, wire feeder etc. To put the Ender 3v2 on the same level with 2 Z-motors, the levelling sensor, the wire pulley and all the rest you double the purchase price. For about 100frs more the CR6, the price difference is more than interesting
Pro
- price
- end of the machine
- between iron nozzle plate
- double Z-axis motor
Contra
- average impression
Super Auto Bed Leveling
Suuper!
So far I can not say anything negative but also have only printed two models.
CyberMonday! Sheesh!
Pro
- Securely packaged
- Easy and fast installation
- Good display
- Quiet in relation
- Auto-adjustment
- Small amount of filament included
- Built-in toolbox was a positive surprise
Contra
- Manual is a bit minimalistic
High quality and simple but still tricky
After initial problems, the printer is actually running now. Threading the PLA was not so easy either. I had to push the "cable" in properly. Firmware Update: There are different and but also different experiences. Not all work (probably different mainboard). Partly everything was only Chinese.... I was already afraid I can't do it anymore. A downgrade was however possible. With me the mainboard with the version 4.5.2 is installed. Thus crucial for the firmware.
Pro
- Everything is there
- Except fan, relatively quiet
- simple construction
- very high-quality built (also inside)
Contra
- Operation questionable
- Firmware update is a mystery to me
rundum-sorglos-drucker
Pro
- community approved
- auto leveling
- qualität
Contra
- kaffee schmeckt bitter
Great 3D Printer
A first CR-6 I received had a defective print sensor and a badly warped print bed. However, Galaxus replaced the printer within a few days without any problems. The new CR-6 now works flawlessly. Thanks to autolevelling the setup is very easy, also the assembly of the printer is unproblematic (a few screws and connectors). Good print quality, relatively quiet and easy to use, what more could you want! The firmware unfortunately only allows limited settings. But there is the community firmware, which can be flashed to the printer or also a connection to Octoprint. On other platforms spare parts are well available.
Pro
- Relatively quiet
- Quickly set up
- Good print quality
- Autolevelling
Contra
- Firmware relatively limited
- Filament holder
Beautiful printer
Pro
- The auto-leveling is perfect !
- SUPER quiet we don't even hear the steppers !
Contra
- Heavy
Quickly assembled...
The 3D printer is quickly assembled and ready for use. For testing, I have pulled a print template from the Internet. Printing was problem-free.
Now only the handling of a 3D CAD must be learned :-)3D-Printer for beginners
I was able to buy this 3D printer at a special price because of a promotion. He has fully met all my expectations.
Who wants to draw their own parts must deal with suitable 3D CAD software. Unfortunately, I have not found a useful free tool, but fortunately I was able to fall back on a teacher's license for Inventor, so that each part is intuitively drawn and then printed within a very short time...Pro
- Intuitive to use
- Prints very accurately, I have never had to make any corrections yet.
Contra
- very slow, but I have no comparison whether others are faster.
Super!
Pro
- Price / Performance
- Quiet
- Good print quality
- Super easy assembly
- Simply great
Phenomenal!
It's just magic! Really the perfect printer for those who have never touched one.
A perfect setting in two minutes, the assembly is not even mentioned it's 4 screws!
The print quality is really good. On the other hand, the PLA supplied with it is really of poor quality.
So plan to buy an extra roll at the same time (I took a Flashforge on Digitec too).Pro
- Ultra simple
- Quick assembly
- Perfect calibration very easy
- Robust
- The plate adheres perfectly
Contra
- Fans are a bit noisy
