There has never been a more exciting time to get into (or maybe get back into) 3D printing.3D printers are fun and useful tools for everything from weekend hobbies and printing parts to creating products for small businesses.The HeyGears G1X series of multifunctional desktop full-color 3D printers aims to make professional-quality 3D printing easy and accessible.
Unlike bulky and costly industrial or professional printers, the G1X series’ entire purpose is to empower users to make professional, extremely high-quality prints — all at a much lower entry point and upkeep costs.HeyGears’ 3D printers are unique, with the G1X being the world’s first desktop full-color 3D & UV printer.The full-color 3D & UV printer can bring a world of professional creativity and magic to your next project or business venture.
Incredibly fast printing in a multifunctional device HeyGears G1X Series 3-in-1 printer Build Volume 420 × 330 × 130 mm Brand HeyGears If you're a creator, hobbyist, or small business owner, the HeyGears G1X 3-in-1 Desktop Printing Platform is a multipurpose tool for professional-grade full-color 3D printing, DTF and DTG fabric printing, and 2D UV printing that will help bring your next project to life. See at Kickstarter Expand Collapse Whether you’re a 3D printing enthusiast or just getting started with 3D and UV printing technology, the HeyGears G1X series is ideal for creative 3D printing UV projects because it’s a 3-in-1 printing platform.These printers were built with user experience in mind, regardless of prior knowledge or skill level.
They combine full-color 3D printing, 2D and 3D-texture UV printing, and fabric printing into a single device.The HeyGears G1X is faster than other desktop UV printers, too, and has better color performance, durability, and (this one matters a lot) speed.There are three modes.
The first is Ultra-High Speed, which uses four white ink channels to achieve a 12x printing speed.Then there are High-Speed and Wide-Gamut modes.High-Speed mode uses two white ink and two varnish channels for at least 6x printing speed, while Wide-Gamut mode uses a mix of Wide-Gamut inks (light Cyan, for instance) to create enhanced color reproduction.
Printing speeds are at least 3x faster in this mode.A meeting of innovation and modern technology Full-color 3D printing is unique in and of itself.Hobby 3D printers usually use a single material or a filament with a single color.
That’s why you’ll often see 3D-printed objects in a single color, like green or blue.These printers can usually only handle one color at a time.That’s not the case with a full-color 3D printer.
Full-color 3D printers can print multiple colors, even transparency and realistic textures.You can use UV 3D resin to make durable, smooth, and continuous full-color 3D models.And they’ll look good, with plenty of detail that won’t require extra painting (unless you want to, of course).
With a maximum build volume of 420 x 330 x 130mm, there are plenty of use cases for full-color printing mode.The HeyGears G1X series features full-color 3D printers, sure, but they’re multifunctional.They can also do 3D texture and 2D UV printing, along with fabric printing.
Fabric printing capabilities might not be something you have previously considered, but they’re a highly sought-after use case for UV printers.The G1X offers True DTF and DTG printing, so you can print directly onto a plastic film for garment transfer through heat (DTF) or directly onto a garment, like a T-shirt or hat (DTG).That’s pretty handy if you run a small business making custom T-shirts or want to customize clothing for customers.
The ink used in these processes is water-based Aqueous ink, which supports both True DTF and DTG.Then there are 2D UV printing and 3D texture printing.On the UV printer side of things, the G1X provides a much wider color gamut with accurate color reproduction and the highest-level G7 Colorspace certification.
Light cyan and light magenta are incorporated into the system, which expands that color gamut.So, you get accurate rendering for subtle and light colors.But it’s those lighter tones that will really pop.
Plus, it can handle over 400 materials (including wood, glass, leather, acrylic, metal, and more), so your imagination is the only limit.3D-texture printing in UV mode lets users create textured builds up to 150mm high (a recommended height of 5mm for optimal results), with surface relief.Surface relief raises the texture on an image, creating a relief effect (like a book title with a raised surface or a bas-relief statue in a temple/museum).
Whether you’re creating miniatures, toys, spare parts, or customizable items for your store, the G1X Series does it all.Reliability and professional-grade quality at a reasonable price There was a time when 3D printing was more of a niche hobby or had a very high cost of entry.It didn’t always seem meant for everyone.
But that’s been steadily changing over the years.And HeyGears has always been at the front of the movement since they started in 2015.They’ve worked toward making 3D printing accessible to creatives, small business owners, developers, and makers alike.
With the G1X series, you’ll get high color accuracy and incredible color richness.That’s largely due to the Epson i3200 printhead.It’s an industrial printhead, known for high performance and an eight-channel ink system for the highest-level colors you can get.
The printers support over 10 million colors and up to 1440 x 2400 DPI resolution in 2D and 3D texture modes.Post-processing and cleanup are also simple, as the Full-Color 3D mode uses water-soluble supports.No trimming, sanding, or cutting.
As mentioned above, an industrial-quality 3D printer costs tens of thousands of dollars.That’s often too much or completely prohibitive for most makers or small businesses.The HeyGears G1X series runs less than $5,000, which is far more affordable.
It doesn’t hurt that the G1X provides about 90% of industrial-level capability at a fraction of the cost.The system is modular, supporting all your full-color 3D and UV printing needs, including resin station, flatbed, roll-to-film, and rotary printing.It uses soft white ink for textiles, and it calibrates automatically, further enhancing the user experience.
Long-term operating costs can be an issue for some 3D printer and UV printer users, but the G1X series takes that into account, too.The Epson i3200-U1HD printhead is a durable, reliable unit designed for long-term operations.Since it’s at the core of the printer, it reduces maintenance and doesn’t need to be replaced often.
The ink system also plays a role in cost.HeyGears offers certified inks at a lower cost to its users.For example, white UV ink only costs 7 cents per mL with HeyGears, where it might cost 8 cents/mL or higher from other companies.
It’s the same for CMYK ink (9 cents per mL at HeyGears), which can cost over 10 cents/mL elsewhere.But the best part isn’t the cost.HeyGears ink is GREENGUARD Gold and OEKO-TEX certified and lacks reproductive toxins.
So, you’ll save money while considering the environment.Maintenance is simple with three cleaning modes If you’re worried about keeping your 3D printer clean, HeyGears also has a solution for that.The G1X series has three cleaning modes.
Each serves a specific maintenance need and helps improve the printhead’s performance over time.Regular Cleaning is for daily maintenance.It uses ink extraction to keep things clean.
If the printer stays powered on, it’ll automatically do this between print jobs.Jetting ejects ink through nozzles to check the printhead’s status, which can help resolve some issues that might pop up.And Deep Cleaning uses a cleaning fluid to maintain the entire printhead system.
It is required when switching between ink systems, changing printing modes, or when the printer has been powered off and left unused for more than two months.The G1X series also has an anti-clogging system, which includes a white-ink stirring system, a printhead heating system for optimizing printhead operation, automated cleaning cycles when the machine is idle beyond a set period, and a moisturizing system to keep things working when the printer isn’t used for long periods.Multipurpose 3D printing power for your desktop Full-color 3D Printing and UV printing can seem complicated and expensive at first.
But with the right tools, you can make money and create incredible things.The HeyGears G1X Series removes barriers, uses some of the best 3D and UV printing technology currently available, and has even introduced a text-to-model and image-to-model AI component (via HeyVerse AI + Blueprint Studio) for users interested in exploring the tech.If you’ve ever been on the fence about exploring full-color 3D printing and UV printing, there’s never been a better time to get on board.
And it’s happening right now.The HeyGears G1X Series is now available through Late Pledge on Kickstarter.For a limited time, backers can secure Early Bird pricing and save up to 38% off MSRP.
Don’t miss the chance to get the G1X at the best prices available during the campaign.
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