QIDI Max 4 High-Temp Multi-Material 3D Printer
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Description
All Filaments Enter the Era of Chamber Heating
Printing Enters the Era of Industrial-Grade Precision
Heated Bed Enters the Industrial-Grade Temperature Control Era
Active Cooling Air Control System
More Temp Control: in combination with active chamber heating, ensure that large-sized PLA does not warp at the edges.
Cold air blows on extruder
Reduce clogging by 90%
Third Gen Active Chamber Heating Reaches up to 65ºC
65ºC Chamber Heating: The air circulation design ensures ideal conditions for printing various filaments.
No Wobble, No Ripple
The Secrets to Perfect Layers. With The Shortest Z Travel in Its Class, 2 mm lead Z-axis screw — delivering unprecedented precision. With the new anti-backlash nut, every layer stays perfectly aligned.
Powerful FOC Closed-Loop Stepper Motor
More stable, more precise, and quieter. The motor performance has been enhanced by 65%, and the printing speed has been increased to 800mm/s, The acceleration is increased to 30,000 mm/s².
Ultra-Smooth Layer Detail
Unlock Perfect Printing with PPS-CF
Engineered for high-performance demands
QIDI Max4: Ultra-Uniform
Other Brands: Uneven
Efficient industrial-grade output, Unlock size
Build volume 390×390×340 mm
Let your imagination break free from volume constraints
Flow rate: 40mm³/s. With ceramic throat and new heat dissipation module to reduce clogging. Bimetal hardened steel nozzle for increased durability.
New 1.5GT Custom Belt
High-Speed Precision. New 1.5GT custom belt with higher tooth density for smoother, more precise motion. Minimizes vibration frequency artifact (VFA) for better print quality.
Upgrade to Linear Guide Rail
Maintains smooth performance and accuracy over long-term use.
CoreXY Full Metal Frame
The overall motion structure uses a full metal frame and bearings, delivering QIDI's signature stable and reliable manufacturing quality.
The nozzle acts as the sensor, ensuring truly zero deviation
New Generation Leveling Sensor. No probe offset, no guesswork, just precise real contact. Unaffected by bed surface or environmental vibrations, it delivers unmatched first-layer accuracy, zero offset, and true plug-and-play leveling
5-inch Touch Screen
Use it like a smart phone. The high-definition touch screen and the upgraded powerful processor, combined with the new generation of UI design, bring an intelligent and understandable user operation experience.
AI camera, Ensuring Every Print
Actively detect common printing problems such as Spaghetti, to ensure the safety of your printer.
Multi-color and multi-material printing
Compatible with Qidi Box. The QIDI Box features a built-in chamber heating up to 65°C, gently softening advanced filaments for smooth, vibrant multi-color prints every time.
True 16-Color Multi-Material Freedom. Chain up to 4 QIDI Boxes and unlock endless creative possibilities with 16 different materials.
Simplified Support Removal. Choose between snap-away or dissolvable supports for effortless, clean prints every time.
65℃ Drying While Printing. Keeps your filaments perfectly dry and ready for flawless printing—no interruptions.
Filament Auto-Reload. Switches spools seamlessly, ensuring nonstop printing and minimal filament waste.
For Home Health and Safety. Highly efficient at capturing 99.5% of dust and particles.
Multi-Sensor Closed-Loop Temperature Control. Monitors your printer continuously to ensure safe operation.
Flame-Retardant Chamber. Uses a lot of flame-retardant materials in the chamber design to provide fire safety protection.
Visible tempered glass, easy to observe.
Smooth base, easy to clean.
Bottom handle design, easy to carry.
Why choose QIDI Q2
From the Lab to Your Living Room
The QIDI Max 4 is a large-format CoreXY 3D printer that delivers a 390×390×340 mm build volume, a 370°C all-metal hotend, a 65°C actively heated chamber, and an 800 mm/s print speed at a price of $1,149.99 — making it one of the few sub-$1,500 machines that can reliably print engineering filaments (ABS, ASA, nylon PA, polycarbonate, and carbon-fiber composites) at industrial scale without warping.
Built on a full-metal CoreXY frame with FOC closed-loop stepper motors, linear guide rails, and a 2 mm-lead dual Z-axis, the Max 4 is engineered for dimensional accuracy and long-print stability. Its third-generation active chamber heating circulates air up to 65°C, while a full-surface silicone heated bed reaches 120°C — the combination required to print large ABS and nylon parts without edge lift. The direct-drive extruder uses hardened-steel dual gears and a bimetal nozzle, supporting a 40 mm³/s flow rate for high-speed printing of abrasive filaments.
The machine ships with a 5-inch touchscreen, hands-free auto-leveling via a loadcell sensor integrated into the hotend, a 1080p AI camera for spaghetti detection, Wi-Fi/Ethernet/USB connectivity, and a 3-in-1 air filter (G3 pre-filter + H12 HEPA + coconut-shell activated carbon). It is compatible with the QIDI Box multi-material system, which supports up to 4 chained units for 16-color printing.
QIDI MAX4
● Unleash High-Temp Power
● Master Multi-Material
● Deliver Industrial-Grade Results
Third Gen Active Chamber Heating
What Can QIDI Max4 Do?
390*390*340mm Break the size limit and be used in all scenarios
Industry-First Innovations of QIDI Max4
All Filaments Enter the Era of Chamber Heating
Printing Enters the Era of Industrial-Grade Precision
Heated Bed Enters the Industrial-Grade Temperature Control Era
All Filaments Enter the Era of Chamber Heating
How Do We Break the Limits: Clog-Free, Even in a Heated Chamber; Reduce the Clogging Situation by 90%: Efficiency air-cooled direct-blow extruders and filament.
Active Cooling Air Control System
More Temp Control: in combination with active chamber heating, ensure that large-sized PLA does not warp at the edges.
Cold air blows on extruder
Reduce clogging by 90%
Third Gen Active Chamber Heating Reaches up to 65ºC
65ºC Chamber Heating: The air circulation design ensures ideal conditions for printing various filaments.
Chamber Heating & Polar Cooler ON
Ensure that large-sized PLA does not warp at the edges. Flawless Surface Quality: Printing Enters the Era of Industrial-Grade Precision.
No Wobble, No Ripple
The Secrets to Perfect Layers. With The Shortest Z Travel in Its Class, 2 mm lead Z-axis screw — delivering unprecedented precision. With the new anti-backlash nut, every layer stays perfectly aligned.
Powerful FOC Closed-Loop Stepper Motor
More stable, more precise, and quieter. The motor performance has been enhanced by 65%, and the printing speed has been increased to 800mm/s, The acceleration is increased to 30,000 mm/s².
Ultra-Smooth Layer Detail
Unlock Perfect Printing with PPS-CF
Engineered for high-performance demands
Heated Bed Enters the Industrial-Grade Temperature Control Era
Every Inch Heated — For the First Time. The 390×390 mm heated bed features a full-surface silicone layer with dense heating wires and insulation cotton, ensuring even heat, strong first-layer adhesion, and stable temperatures—perfect for large, warp-free prints.
QIDI Max4: Ultra-Uniform
Other Brands: Uneven
Efficient industrial-grade output, Unlock size
Build volume 390×390×340 mm
Let your imagination break free from volume constraints
Flow rate: 40mm³/s. With ceramic throat and new heat dissipation module to reduce clogging. Bimetal hardened steel nozzle for increased durability.
New 1.5GT Custom Belt
High-Speed Precision. New 1.5GT custom belt with higher tooth density for smoother, more precise motion. Minimizes vibration frequency artifact (VFA) for better print quality.
An Epic Upgrade in Stability and Precision
Upgrade to Linear Guide Rail
Maintains smooth performance and accuracy over long-term use.
CoreXY Full Metal Frame
The overall motion structure uses a full metal frame and bearings, delivering QIDI's signature stable and reliable manufacturing quality.
Flagship-Level Smooth Surface
Smart resonance control and 1.5GT belts work together to remove ripples lines others can’t.
The nozzle acts as the sensor, ensuring truly zero deviation
New Generation Leveling Sensor. No probe offset, no guesswork, just precise real contact. Unaffected by bed surface or environmental vibrations, it delivers unmatched first-layer accuracy, zero offset, and true plug-and-play leveling
5-inch Touch Screen
Use it like a smart phone. The high-definition touch screen and the upgraded powerful processor, combined with the new generation of UI design, bring an intelligent and understandable user operation experience.
AI camera, Ensuring Every Print
Actively detect common printing problems such as Spaghetti, to ensure the safety of your printer.
Multi-color and multi-material printing
Compatible with Qidi Box. The QIDI Box features a built-in chamber heating up to 65°C, gently softening advanced filaments for smooth, vibrant multi-color prints every time.
Highlights of QIDI BOX
Your Personal Color Partner
True 16-Color Multi-Material Freedom. Chain up to 4 QIDI Boxes and unlock endless creative possibilities with 16 different materials.
Simplified Support Removal. Choose between snap-away or dissolvable supports for effortless, clean prints every time.
65℃ Drying While Printing. Keeps your filaments perfectly dry and ready for flawless printing—no interruptions.
Filament Auto-Reload. Switches spools seamlessly, ensuring nonstop printing and minimal filament waste.
For Home Health and Safety. Highly efficient at capturing 99.5% of dust and particles.
Multi-Sensor Closed-Loop Temperature Control. Monitors your printer continuously to ensure safe operation.
Flame-Retardant Chamber. Uses a lot of flame-retardant materials in the chamber design to provide fire safety protection.
User Experience Upgrade
QIDI Max4 has undergone design upgrades based on user feedback, offering a more comfortable experience
Visible tempered glass, easy to observe.
Smooth base, easy to clean.
Bottom handle design, easy to carry.
QIDI Max4 Technical Specifications
Print Size (W*D*H) : 390*390*340 mm
Printer Dimensions : 558*578*612 mm
Package Dimensions : 700*710*750mm
Gross Weight : Max4:49.5kg; Max4 Combo:56kg
Net Weight: Max4:40kg; Max4 Combo:46.5kg
Print Head Temperature : ≤ 370℃
Included Build Plate Type : Dual-Sided Textured PEI Plate
Hot Bed Temperature : ≤ 120℃
Max Speed of Tool Head : 800mm/s
Acceleration : ≤30000mm/s²
XY Structure: CoreXY, 1.5GT 10mm Width Belt; FOC Closed-loop Stepper Motor
X/Y Axis: X: High Hardness Linear Guide Rail; Y: 12mm Linear Steel Shafts
Z Axis : Independent 2mm lead screw motors ×2; 12mm Linear Steel Shafts ×4
Printing Platform : Aluminum Plate Silicone Heated Bed
Nozzle: Bimetal Nozzle
Nozzle Diameter: 0.4mm (0.2/0.6/0.8mm Optional)
Extruder Gear : Direct Extruder; Hardened Steel Dual Gears
Supported Filament : PLA, ABS, ASA, PETG, TPU, PA, PC, Carbon/ Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer, etc.
Filament Diameter : 1.75mm
Multi-Color Printing : Compatible with QIDI Box(Multi-color)
Air filter : Yes (3-in-1 Air Filter: G3 Pre-Filter + H12 HEPA + Coconut Shell Activated Carbon)
Chamber Temperature (PTC Heater) : 3rd Gen Up to 65° C Independent Chamber Heating
Automatic Leveling : Hands-free Automatic Leveling (Loadcell Sensor Integrated into the Hotend)
Filament Detection : Run Out Sensor (mounted above extruder); Tangle Detection (QIDI BOX required)
AI Camera Detection : Yes
Auxiliary Part Cooling Fan : 4-Pin PWM Fan with RPM Feedback
Hot End Cooling Fan : 4-Pin PWM Fan with RPM Feedback
Model Cooling Fan : 4-Pin PWM Fan with RPM Feedback
Extruder Cooler : Yes (Polar Cooler required)
Status RGB LED : Yes
Power Loss Recovery : Yes
Input Shaping : Yes
Voltage : 110V / 220–240V AC, 50/60Hz (region-specific models available)
Rated Power : 150W+500W (Chamber Heating) + 700W (Heating Bed)
Camera : Camera (Up to 1080P) Timelapse Supported
Storage : 32G EMMC and USB2.0 Flash Drive
Connectivity : 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB
Display Screen : 5 Inch 800*480 Touch Screen
Slicer : QIDI Studio and other third-party software, such as Orca, PrusaSlicer etc.
File Formats for Slicing : STL, OBJ, 3MF,STEP,STP，etc.
Why choose QIDI Q2
As your first entry-level 3D printer?
Built for everyone in the family.
From the Lab to Your Living Room
You Can Use Anywhere
For DIYers, Families, Designers, and You!
Technical Specifications
Print Performance
| Build Volume (W×D×H) | 390 × 390 × 340 mm (51.7 liters) |
|---|---|
| Max Toolhead Speed | 800 mm/s |
| Max Acceleration | 30,000 mm/s² (30 m/s²) |
| Max Flow Rate | 40 mm³/s |
| Layer Resolution | 0.05 – 0.3 mm (0.4 mm nozzle default) |
| Nozzle Diameter | 0.4 mm standard; 0.2 / 0.6 / 0.8 mm optional |
| Positioning Accuracy | XY: 0.01 mm; Z: 0.00125 mm |
Temperature System
| Max Nozzle Temperature | 370°C (all-metal hotend, ceramic throat) |
|---|---|
| Max Heated Bed Temperature | 120°C (full-surface silicone heater, 390×390 mm) |
| Chamber Heating | 3rd-Gen Active PTC, up to 65°C with air circulation |
| Build Plate | Dual-sided textured PEI on aluminum substrate |
| Extruder Cooling | Polar Cooler active air-control system (reduces clogging by 90%) |
Motion & Frame
| Architecture | CoreXY, full-metal frame |
|---|---|
| Motors | FOC closed-loop stepper (65% torque boost vs. open-loop) |
| X-Axis | High-hardness linear guide rail |
| Y-Axis | 12 mm linear steel shafts |
| Z-Axis | Dual independent 2 mm-lead screw motors + 4× 12 mm linear shafts; anti-backlash nuts |
| Belts | 1.5GT custom, 10 mm width (high tooth density, low VFA) |
| Input Shaping | Yes (smart resonance control) |
Extrusion & Materials
| Extruder Type | Direct drive, hardened-steel dual gears |
|---|---|
| Nozzle Material | Bimetal hardened steel (abrasion-resistant) |
| Filament Diameter | 1.75 mm |
| Supported Filaments | PLA, ABS, ASA, PETG, TPU, PA (nylon), PC, PPS-CF, carbon-fiber & glass-fiber reinforced polymers |
| Multi-Color / Multi-Material | Compatible with QIDI Box (chain up to 4 boxes = 16 materials/colors) |
| Filament Detection | Run-out sensor (extruder-mounted); tangle detection (QIDI Box required) |
Connectivity & Software
| Display | 5-inch 800×480 capacitive touchscreen |
|---|---|
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB 2.0 |
| Storage | 32 GB eMMC + USB flash drive |
| Slicer Software | QIDI Studio; also compatible with OrcaSlicer, PrusaSlicer |
| File Formats | STL, OBJ, 3MF, STEP, STP |
| Camera | 1080p AI camera with spaghetti detection + timelapse |
Physical & Electrical
| Printer Dimensions (W×D×H) | 558 × 578 × 612 mm |
|---|---|
| Package Dimensions | 700 × 710 × 750 mm |
| Net Weight | 40 kg (Max4); 46.5 kg (Max4 Combo) |
| Gross Weight | 49.5 kg (Max4); 56 kg (Max4 Combo) |
| Voltage | 110V / 220–240V AC, 50/60 Hz (region-specific) |
| Rated Power | 150W (system) + 500W (chamber) + 700W (bed) |
| Air Filtration | 3-in-1: G3 pre-filter + H12 HEPA + coconut-shell activated carbon (captures 99.5% of particles) |
| Safety | Flame-retardant chamber, multi-sensor closed-loop temp control, power-loss recovery |
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Class-leading build volume — 390×390×340 mm (51.7 L) is 2.3× the print area of a Bambu Lab X1C (256³ = 16.8 L) at a similar price.
- True high-temp capability — 370°C nozzle + 65°C chamber + 120°C bed handles PPS-CF, PC, and nylon that most sub-$1,500 printers cannot.
- Active chamber heating — 3rd-gen PTC with air circulation eliminates warping on large ABS/ASA parts; rare at this price.
- Industrial motion system — CoreXY + FOC closed-loop motors + linear rails + 2 mm-lead Z delivers 0.01 mm XY accuracy and stable long prints.
- High-speed printing — 800 mm/s / 30,000 mm/s² with 40 mm³/s flow; comparable to Bambu X1C's 500 mm/s in real throughput.
- Direct drive with hardened steel — prints abrasive carbon-fiber and glass-fiber filaments without rapid nozzle wear.
- Hands-free auto-leveling — loadcell sensor in the hotend gives true zero-offset first-layer calibration; no BLTouch probe needed.
- AI camera + air filter — 1080p spaghetti detection and H12 HEPA filtration make it suitable for home/office use.
- Expandable multi-material — QIDI Box supports up to 16 colors/materials with 4 chained units; includes 65°C filament drying.
- Open slicer compatibility — works with QIDI Studio, OrcaSlicer, and PrusaSlicer; not locked to proprietary software.
Cons
- Large footprint and weight — 558×578×612 mm and 40 kg net; requires a sturdy table and is not easily moved.
- No native multi-color without accessory — single nozzle stock; QIDI Box (sold separately) is required for multi-material printing.
- Silicone sock degradation at 350°C+ — users report the nozzle sock breaking down after long prints above 350°C; spare socks recommended.
- UI polish lags Bambu — QIDI Studio and the touchscreen UI are functional but less refined than Bambu Studio; community Klipper configs exist as alternatives.
- Return policy can be difficult — multiple Reddit reports note QIDI support is helpful for repairs/parts but reluctant to process full returns.
- PA6 nylon moisture sensitivity — even with chamber drying, PA6 can show surface roughness; PA12 or dry-box storage recommended.
- 0.2 mm layer surface grain — some reviewers note visible stepping at 0.2 mm layers; finer layers (0.12–0.16 mm) yield smoother results.
- Not fully open-source — unlike Prusa, firmware is not fully open; modding requires community-built Klipper configs.
- Power draw during heat-up — combined 1,350W peak (chamber + bed + system) may trip weaker household circuits.
- First-layer adhesion on PEI for PLA — the textured PEI sheet can release large PLA parts mid-print at chamber temps above 50°C; lower chamber temp for PLA.
Bottom line: The QIDI Max 4 is the best large-format high-temperature 3D printer under $1,500 for users who need to print engineering materials (ABS, nylon, PC, carbon fiber) at scale. It is not the most polished plug-and-play machine (that is the Bambu X1C), but it offers 2.3× the build volume and genuine high-temp chamber heating at a comparable price.
What's in the Box
| Item | Quantity |
|---|---|
| QIDI Max 4 3D Printer (fully assembled) | 1 |
| Dual-sided textured PEI build plate | 1 |
| 0.4 mm bimetal hardened-steel nozzle (installed) | 1 |
| Spare nozzle set (0.2 / 0.6 / 0.8 mm) | 1 set |
| Sample filament (PLA, 1.75 mm) | 1 spool |
| Power cable (region-specific) | 1 |
| USB drive (preloaded with test files & slicer) | 1 |
| Tool kit (spanners, wire cutters, hex keys) | 1 set |
| 3-in-1 air filter cartridge (installed) | 1 |
| Quick-start guide & warranty card | 1 |
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Buy Now on QIDI TechFrequently Asked Questions
1. Can the QIDI Max 4 print ABS without warping on large parts?
Yes. The Max 4's 65°C actively heated chamber with air circulation, combined with the 120°C full-surface silicone heated bed, is specifically designed to prevent warping on large ABS and ASA parts. Users report successful prints of full 390×390 mm ABS parts with zero edge lift. For best results, use the chamber at 55–60°C for ABS and 60–65°C for ASA.
2. How does the QIDI Max 4 compare to the Bambu Lab X1 Carbon?
The QIDI Max 4 has a 390×390×340 mm build volume (2.3× larger than the X1C's 256³), a higher 370°C nozzle (vs. 300°C), and an actively heated 65°C chamber (vs. passive enclosure). The X1C offers better software polish, native AMS multi-color, and a smaller 500 mm/s top speed. The Max 4 is $1,149.99 vs. $999–$1,199 for the X1C. Choose the Max 4 for large engineering parts; choose the X1C for plug-and-play multi-color.
3. What is the maximum print size on the QIDI Max 4?
The maximum build volume is 390 mm wide × 390 mm deep × 340 mm high, totaling 51.7 liters. This is large enough to print a full-size motorcycle helmet shell, a 1:10 scale RC car body in one piece, or multiple functional parts simultaneously. The build plate is a single 390×390 mm silicone-heated surface with no dead zones.
4. Can the QIDI Max 4 print nylon (PA) and carbon-fiber filaments?
Yes. The Max 4 supports PA6, PA12, PA-CF, PC, PPS-CF, and glass-fiber reinforced filaments thanks to its 370°C all-metal hotend, hardened-steel bimetal nozzle, and 65°C heated chamber. For carbon-fiber nylon, use the hardened-steel nozzle (standard) and dry the filament in the QIDI Box or a dry box at 65°C for 4–6 hours before printing. Note that PA6 may show surface roughness even when dried; PA12 yields smoother results.
5. Does the QIDI Max 4 come fully assembled or is it a kit?
The QIDI Max 4 ships fully assembled and calibrated. You only need to remove the packaging, install the spool holder, plug in the power cable, and run the auto-leveling sequence. Total setup time is approximately 15–20 minutes. The printer is 40 kg net weight, so two people are recommended for unboxing and placement.
6. How does the auto-leveling work on the QIDI Max 4?
The Max 4 uses a loadcell force sensor integrated directly into the hotend assembly — the nozzle itself acts as the leveling probe. This eliminates probe offset errors entirely (zero deviation) and is unaffected by bed surface texture or environmental vibration. The system measures contact force at multiple points across the 390×390 mm bed and generates a mesh compensation map. Auto-leveling runs automatically before every print and takes approximately 2–3 minutes.
7. Is the QIDI Max 4 noisy? Can it run in a home or apartment?
The FOC closed-loop stepper motors are significantly quieter than open-loop equivalents. During normal printing at 300–500 mm/s, the Max 4 measures approximately 48–55 dB at 1 meter — comparable to a quiet dishwasher. The chamber fans and part-cooling fans are PWM-controlled and ramp up only when needed. The 3-in-1 H12 HEPA filter captures 99.5% of particles, making it suitable for home and office environments. At full 800 mm/s speed with all fans on, expect 60–65 dB.
8. What slicer software does the QIDI Max 4 use?
The official slicer is QIDI Studio, a customized fork based on OrcaSlicer with pre-configured profiles for all supported filaments. The Max 4 is also fully compatible with OrcaSlicer and PrusaSlicer — community profiles are available on GitHub and the QIDI user forum. You can transfer files via Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or USB drive. The machine does not require a cloud subscription; all slicing and control can be done locally.
9. How does multi-color printing work with the QIDI Box?
The QIDI Box is a separate 4-slot multi-material unit that connects to the Max 4. Each box holds 4 filament spools and includes a built-in 65°C drying chamber, auto-reload, and tangle detection. You can chain up to 4 QIDI Boxes for a total of 16 colors/materials. The system supports snap-away and dissolvable supports for easy post-processing. The QIDI Box is sold separately; the base Max 4 is a single-color, single-material machine.
10. What is the warranty and customer support like for the QIDI Max 4?
QIDI Tech offers a 1-year limited warranty on the Max 4 covering manufacturing defects. Customer support is primarily via email and the official QIDI user forum; users report that support is responsive for troubleshooting and shipping replacement parts, but returns can be difficult — QIDI generally prefers to repair or replace parts rather than accept full-unit returns. For US customers, parts ship from QIDI's US warehouse, typically arriving in 3–7 business days. Extended warranty and accidental damage plans are not currently offered.
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QIDI Max 4 High-Temp Multi-Material 3D Printer
$1,149.99