¶ SPARKX i8 Print Ease Kit
¶ Overview
The i8 Print Ease Kit brings together essential accessories for routine maintenance, fine-detail printing, and added functionality. Keep commonly needed parts on hand and explore more ways to create with your i8.
¶ Compatible Printer
SPARKX i8
¶ Kit Contents
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Replaceable Units
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Image
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Quantity
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Description
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i8 Hotend 0.4mm
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1
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A four-channel quick-release hotend designed for QuarTeks™, with a standard 0.4mm nozzle for everyday printing. |
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i8 Hotend 0.2mm
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1
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A four-channel quick-release hotend designed for QuarTeks™, with a smaller 0.2mm nozzle for finer details. |
| i8 Filament Path Left & Right Unit |
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1 set | Guide filament into and out of the extruder. Integrated sensors detect filament presence and movement. |
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i8 Hotend Heating Assembly
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1
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Heats the hotend quickly and maintains the target temperature for consistent extrusion. |
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i8 Hotend Sock
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1 set of 3 | Insulate the hotend to reduce heat loss and temperature fluctuations caused by ambient conditions. |
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i8 Cutter Assembly
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1
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Cuts filament in all four channels at once for easier unloading and filament changes. |
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RFID Reader
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1
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Reads RFID tags on Creality RFID filament and transfers the information to the printer, eliminating manual entry of filament information. |
¶ i8 Hotend
¶ Overview
The kit includes two hotends with different nozzle diameters:
- 0.4mm i8 Hotend: A four-channel quick-release hotend designed for QuarTeks™. The standard 0.4 mm nozzle is suited to everyday printing.
- 0.2mm i8 Hotend: A four-channel quick-release hotend designed for QuarTeks™. The smaller nozzle can produce finer extrusion lines and print at lower layer heights for more detailed results.
¶ Compatible Printer
SPARKX i8
¶ Package Contents
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Replaceable Units |
Quantity |
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i8 Hotend |
1 |
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i8 Hotend Silicone Sock |
1 |
¶ Specifications
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Parameter |
Value |
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Nozzle material |
Hardened steel |
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Maximum printing temperature |
300 ℃ |
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Packaged weight |
35 g |
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Package dimensions |
66 × 32 × 71 mm |
¶ i8 Filament Path Left and Right Unit
¶ Overview
These assemblies guide filament into and out of the extruder. They integrate filament runout detection and filament movement sensing to detect whether filament is present and moving.
Note: Make sure you identify the left and right assemblies correctly before installation.
¶ Compatible Printer
SPARKX i8
¶ Package Contents
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Replaceable Units |
Quantity |
| Left i8 Filament Feed Channel Assembly |
1 |
| Right i8 Filament Feed Channel Assembly |
1 |
| Black FPC signal cable, 120 mm |
2 |
| White FPC signal cable, 120 mm |
2 |
¶ Specifications
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Parameter |
Value |
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Materials |
Plastic, metal, and circuit board |
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Packaged weight |
40 g |
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Package dimensions |
66 × 32 × 71 mm |
¶ i8 Hotend Heating Assembly
¶ Overview
The heating assembly heats the hotend quickly and maintains the target temperature for consistent filament extrusion.
¶ Compatible Printer
SPARKX i8
¶ Package Contents
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Parameter |
Value |
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i8 Hotend Heating Assembly |
1 |
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Ceramic insulation block (pre-installed) |
1 |
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Mounting screws |
2 |
¶ Specifications
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Parameter |
Value |
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Materials |
Metal, ceramic, and circuit board |
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Packaged weight |
45 g |
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Package dimensions |
66 × 32 × 71 mm |
¶ i8 Hotend Sock
¶ Overview
These socks insulate the hotend, reducing heat loss and the effect of ambient conditions on hotend temperature.
¶ Compatible Printer
SPARKX i8
¶ Package Contents
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Parameter |
Value |
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i8 Hotend Silicone Sock |
3 |
¶ Specifications
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Parameter |
Value |
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Material |
Rubber |
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Packaged weight |
25 g |
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Package dimensions |
66 × 32 × 71 mm |
¶ i8 Cutter Assembly
¶ Overview
The cutter assembly cuts filament in all four channels at once, making unloading and filament changes easier.
¶ Compatible Printer
SPARKX i8
¶ Package Contents
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Parameter |
Value |
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i8 Filament Cutter Assembly |
1 |
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Mounting screw |
1 |
¶ Specifications
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Parameter |
Value |
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Materials |
Plastic and metal |
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Blade material |
Stainless steel |
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Packaged weight |
45 g |
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Package dimensions |
66 × 32 × 71 mm |
¶ RFID Reader
¶ Overview
This separate reader reads RFID tags on Creality RFID filament and transfers the filament information to the printer, so you do not need to enter it manually.
For more details, please refer to the RFID Module Connection Guide.
¶ Compatible Printer
SPARKX i8
*SPARKX i7 (compatibility to be confirmed.)
¶ Package Contents
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Parameter |
Value |
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RFID Filament Reader |
1 |
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6-pin RS485 connection cable |
1 |
¶ Specifications
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Parameter |
Value |
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Materials |
Plastic, metal, and circuit board |
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Packaged weight |
115 g |
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Package dimensions |
95 × 95 × 60 mm |