The FlashForge Creator 4 is an industrial high-performance FDM 3D printer with a 400 × 350 × 500 mm build volume, heated chamber (up to 65°C), and precision motion system for high-quality, dimensionally stable prints. Its IDEX system supports three interchangeable extruders—F (flexibles, 265°C), HT (engineering materials, 320°C), and HS (composites, 360°C)—alongside a 130°C heated bed to handle materials like PC, PA, and carbon fiber. Designed for professional use in industries like automotive and aerospace, it offers features such as auto bed leveling, HEPA 13 filtration, remote monitoring, and dual-extrusion modes for efficient mass production.
What is the print quality and performance of the Flashforge Creator 4 Independent Dual Extruder 3D Printer?
The FlashForge Creator 4 offers layer heights from 0.05–0.4mm for fine detail or faster drafts, with ±0.2mm accuracy for stable dimensions. Its S-type motion control and precision linear guides ensure accurate nozzle positioning, smooth surfaces, and reliable results on complex geometries.
Tests show the Creator 4 excels with multiple materials. In ABS, it scored 86.12/100 on the 3DPI benchmark with no spike defects. Circular trajectory tests showed deviations of 0.0344mm (X) and 0.0973mm (Y), averaging 0.0659mm overall. The Benchy test achieved 0.0454mm deviation—well above the 0.15mm average for comparable FDM printers.
Source: 3D Printing Industry
The FlashForge Creator 4’s heated chamber (65°C) and bed (130°C) prevent warping and layer separation, ensuring stable prints with materials like ABS, PC, and PA that are prone to thermal contraction.
The auto bed leveling system uses a magnetic sensor on the left nozzle to map the build plate, ensuring accurate first layers without manual calibration.
In a real-world case, the Creator 4’s IDEX system cut print time from 103 hours to 54 when producing a split model of the Kul-Sharif Mosque.
The Biomass Science and Technology Museum used the Creator 4 to create full-sized lampshades, relying on its 400 × 350 × 500 mm build volume and 65°C heated chamber for accuracy and warping prevention. Using UPM Formi bio-composite filament, chosen for its wood-like texture and translucency, they produced market-ready lampshades in over six hours directly from the printer.
Factories use Creatbot 4 print farms to scale up production of mechanical parts, with over 48 parts printed simultaneously on each setup.
Which filaments can you use with the Flashforge Creator 4?
The FlashForge Creator 4 supports 22+ filament types with three interchangeable extruders:
Extruder-F (265°C max): Handles flexible filaments like TPU85A, TPE, and TPC (2.85mm).
Extruder-HT (320°C max): Processes standard and engineering filaments like PLA, PETG, PC-ABS, PAHT, and water-soluble PVA (1.75mm).
Extruder-HS (360°C max): Works with composite and carbon fiber filaments like PACF, PET-CF, and PPS-CF (1.75mm).
The enclosed design with HEPA 13 filtration maintains stable temperatures and removes harmful particles when printing engineering materials.
The FlashForge Creator 4 works best with FlashForge filaments but supports third-party materials with parameter adjustments. The FlashPrint 5 slicer provides material profiles, though ASA can be difficult to print reliably with default settings.
FlashForge advises sealing filaments when not in use and drying them by type: ABS/PC/ASA/PA at 80°C for 10–12 hours, PLA/PETG at 50–60°C for 4–5 hours, and carbon fiber filaments at 100°C for 10–12 hours.
PA (Nylon): The impeller printed in 2h 38m, with thin curved blades produced distortion-free.
PA-CF: A laptop stand printed from carbon fiber–reinforced polyamide (300°C melt point) weighed 116g with 20% infill, remaining lightweight yet very rigid.
ABS + HIPS: A tubular coil with soluble supports printed in 18h 47m. Stringing on the tower separated cleanly, and external HIPS supports removed easily. Internal supports dissolved fully in D-Limonene.
CF-PA:
PA:
TPU:
What is the build volume of the Flashforge Creator 4?
The FlashForge Creator 4 offers a 400 × 350 × 500 mm build volume (70,000 cubic cm), ideal for large prototypes and parts. Its 500mm vertical height accommodates tall models without splitting. Usable print volume is slightly smaller (396 × 348.4 × 495.8mm) due to edge constraints. With IDEX, production capacity doubles in mirror or duplicate mode for parts under 183mm on the X-axis.
What is the difference between the Flashforge Creator 4, Raise3D Pro3 Plus, BCN3D Epsilon W50 and Ultimaker S8?
Flashforge Creator 4 — Large 400×350×500 mm IDEX with swap-in A/HT/HS extruders, 65 °C chamber and 130 °C bed for controlled printing across general-use and engineering plastics, and their CF/GF composites; the hotend temperature is up to 360 °C (HS), but the printing speeds are moderate (100–200–150 mm/s).
In contrast:
Raise3D Pro3 Plus HS — Wins on tall Z (605 mm), higher throughput (up to 500 mm/s), enterprise level technical support, application consulting, 300+ validated third-party material profiles and price; loses to Creator 4 on dual extrusion (standard dual extruder vs Flashforge's IDEX) and a passive heated chamber.
BCN3D Epsilon W50 (Gen2) — wins on price; loses on peak temperatures (300 °C nozzle, passive chamber ≤60 °C), smaller Z (400 mm), supports the less popular 2.85 mm filament.
UltiMaker S8 — Wins on higher throughput (XY up to 500 mm/s) and price; loses on smaller build (330×240×300 mm), lower chamber temp (<50 °C), dual extrusion (standard dual extruder vs Flashforge's IDEX).
Specification
Flashforge Creator 4
Raise3D Pro3 Plus HS
BCN3D Epsilon W50 (Gen2)
UltiMaker S8
Price (USD, from)
$10,900+
$7,599+
$9,300+
$7,900+
Build volume (mm)
400 × 350 × 500
300 × 300 × 605 (Single) / 255 × 300 × 605 (Dual)
420 × 300 × 400
330 × 240 × 300
Extrusion system
IDEX (A/HT/HS extruders)
Dual-head with electronic nozzle lifting (non-IDEX)
IDEX
Dual extrusion with auto nozzle-lifting
Filament Ø
1.75 mm
1.75 mm
2.85 mm
2.85 mm
Max nozzle temp (°C)
360 (HS) / 320 (HT) / 265 (A)
320
300
340
Bed max (°C)
130
120
120
120
Chamber
Heated, 65 °C
Enclosed; HEPA + activated carbon (no temp spec)
Passive heated, up to 60 °C (depends on ambient)
Enclosed build volume < 50 °C (open-loop)
Bottom-Line:
Buy the Flashforge Creator 4 when you need the most controlled printing across standard-grade, engineering plastics, and their CF/GF composites — true IDEX, a 65 °C chamber, 130 °C bed, and up to 360 °C nozzles (accepting its moderate 100–200–150 mm/s speeds).
Choose the Raise3D Pro3 Plus HS for tall parts (605 mm Z), higher throughput (to 500 mm/s), strong enterprise support and a deep library of validated third-party materials — trading away IDEX and an actively heated chamber.
Do not the BCN3D Epsilon W50 (Gen2) because it doesn't offer superior value, and costs more than than the first two options.
Avoid the UltiMaker S8 because it doesn't offer superior value, and costs more than than the first two options.
What printer controls are available on the Flashforge Creator 4?
The Flashforge Creator 4 offers comprehensive printer controls including precise print operation adjustments (speed, fan, LED), filament management (load, unload, clean, custom temps), temperature settings (extruder up to 360°C, chamber 65°C, platform 130°C), manual axis movement and calibration (automatic bed leveling, Z/X/Y calibration), network and firmware management, as well as extensive system settings like extruder selection, auto shutdown, power recovery, and HEPA filtration toggles.
Main Interface Navigation:
Printing screen access
Filament screen access
Preheating screen access
Tools screen access
Settings screen access
Print Operation Controls:
Adjust printing speed
Control fan speed
Toggle LED lighting
Delete files with long press
Filament Management Controls:
Load filament for feeding
Unload filament for removal
Clean filament for nozzle purging
Set custom temperatures for non-standard materials
Temperature Control System:
Extruder temperature up to 360°C (by extruder type)
Chamber temperature up to 65°C
Platform temperature up to 130°C
Tools and Utilities Controls:
Manage wireless, wired, and hotspot network connections
Manual X, Y, Z axis movement control
Home positioning for all axes
FlashCloud connectivity management
Access equipment information display
Monitor operating status
Access maintenance menu for troubleshooting
Upgrade firmware via network
Calibration and Leveling Controls:
Z-axis calibration for nozzle-to-bed distance
X/Y-axis calibration for positioning
Expert mode calibration for advanced users
Extruder sensor calibration
Automatic bed leveling
System Settings Controls:
Select extruder type to match hardware
Toggle filament detection
Toggle auto shutdown after print completion
Toggle power failure recovery
Toggle HEPA air filtration
Set chamber heat preservation timing
Set platform heat preservation timing
What connectivity options are available on the Flashforge Creator 4?
The FlashForge Creator 4 connects via Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or USB. Ethernet ensures stable wired use, while Wi-Fi supports wireless printing. Connectivity status appears on the touchscreen. For offline use, sliced files can be loaded from a USB flash drive.
The Creator 4 integrates with FlashPrint 5, transferring files via Wi-Fi or Ethernet. A built-in camera allows remote print monitoring over the network.
What software is offered with the Flashforge Creator 4?
The FlashForge Creator 4 uses FlashPrint 5, designed for all Creator 4 variants. It supports IDEX modes (normal, dual-extruder, mirror, duplicate) and includes material profiles for Extruder-F, HT, and HS. Files can be sent via Wi-Fi using automatic network discovery or manual IP entry.
The Creator 4 integrates with FlashCloud for remote file transfer and print management. Firmware updates can be installed via USB, a key fix for early boot issues. Current firmware supports auto bed leveling, power-failure resume, and auto shutdown. While it doesn’t support third-party slicers directly, it accepts common file formats like 3MF, STL, OBJ, FPP, BMP, PNG, and JPEG.
What is the design and build quality of the Flashforge Creator 4?
The Flashforge Creator 4 features a robust stainless steel frame and fully enclosed design with transparent doors for stability and temperature control, a large 500mm Z-height, a heated bed up to 120°C with dual 14mm lead screws and four 16mm guide shafts, dual exhaust fans with HEPA filtration, ergonomic filament holders for 2kg and 500g–1kg spools.
The fully enclosed design with transparent doors lets users monitor prints while keeping temperatures stable and reducing noise.
The FlashForge Creator 4’s thermal system includes a heated bed up to 120°C, moved by dual 14mm lead screws and four 16mm guide shafts for smooth precision. Safety features include dual exhaust fans with HEPA filters, providing ventilation and particle filtration, making it suitable for office use.
The Creator 4’s ergonomic design includes two rear filament holders: one for 2kg spools and another for 500g–1kg spools, both behind a transparent door.
The Creator 4’s flexible steel build plate uses a twist-lock to stay secure during printing and releases easily afterward. Its surface allows tool-free part removal, avoiding damage from scrapers.
The motion system uses high-precision X/Y linear guides with an S-type control system that smooths start and stop movements.
The Creator 4 uses quiet TMC2209 stepper drivers for accuracy with low noise. Dual printheads on the X-axis run independently in IDEX mode, while plug systems prevent overflow from inactive nozzles during single-extruder printing.
Behind its rear panel, the Creator 4 houses industrial electronics: a 320W Delta power supply, 330μF input filtering capacitors, dedicated heater control boards, and a 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4 control board.
320W Delta Electronics power supply:
Input filtering with 330μF capacitors:
Dedicated heating element control boards:
What comes included in the box with Flashforge Creator 4?
2 filament holders (1 for 2kg, 1 for 500g–1kg spools)
Extruder Assemblies (by model):
Creator 4A: 2 × Extruder-HT
Creator 4S: 1 × Extruder-HT, 1 × Extruder-HS
Optional: 2 × Extruder-F (for flexible materials, sold separately)
The FlashForge Creator 4 ships partially assembled with tools and accessories for quick setup. It includes two filament spools, thermal paste, fuses, and an unclogging pin for maintenance. Heat-resistant gloves protect during hot handling, and lubricating grease supports upkeep of bearings and guide rails.
Note: Package contents may vary by manufacturer. Confirm included items with a Top3DShop sales representative before ordering.
What upgrades and accessories are available for the Flashforge Creator 4?
The Flashforge Creator 4 offers upgrades and accessories including a Filament Drying Station for moisture-sensitive materials, interchangeable extruders—Extruder-F (265°C) for flexible filaments, Extruder-HT (320°C) for engineering materials, and Extruder-HS (360°C) for composites—plus maintenance parts like HEPA 13 filters, nozzles in 0.4/0.6/0.8mm sizes, and PTFE tubes to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
Accessory
Function
Target User
Compatibility
Price (USD)
Filament Drying Station
Dries/stores filament, printer base
Pro users with hygroscopic materials
Creator 4
$1,900+
Extruder-F Assembly
Flexible filament printing
Flexible parts users
Creator 4
$600+
Extruder-HT Assembly
Standard/engineering filaments
General/engineers
Creator 4
$600+
Extruder-HS Assembly
Composite filament printing
Industrial users
Creator 4
$600+
HEPA 13 Filter Elements
Particle filtration
All users
Creator 4
$20+
Replacement Nozzles (0.4/0.6/0.8mm)
Different resolution/speed
Quality/speed needs
Creator 4 extruders
$30+
PTFE Tubes
Smooth filament feeding
Maintenance
All extruders
$20+
What maintenance is required for the Flashforge Creator 4?
Daily / After Each Use
Remove models from platform immediately
Clean filament residue and chamber debris
Clear guide rail bearings
Empty red waste box
Keep area under platform clear
Clean work table
Weekly
Clean wire feed gear of filament dust
Wipe exterior surfaces and dust areas
Every 200 Print Hours
Clean nozzle and PTFE tube with tools
Remove filament if printer idle long-term
Every 400 Print Hours
Replace nozzle and PTFE tube
Replace heating assembly if needed
Every 1,000 Print Hours
Clean nozzle cooling fan and turbofan
Brush dust from fan blades
Every 3 Months
Clean linear bearings, lead rods, guide rails
Apply lithium grease No.2 and move axes to spread
Replace HEPA filter (frequent use)
Every 6 Months
Replace HEPA filter (moderate use)
As Required
Replace platform sticker when worn
Calibrate platform with 4-point leveling if auto-level fails
Replace nozzle if cleaning ineffective
Run Z-axis calibration after transport
Remove old adhesive before new sticker
Filament Storage
Remove filament if unused for 3+ days
Store in sealed, dry environment
Dry before use:
ABS/PC/ASA/PA: 80°C × 10–12h
PLA/PETG: 50–60°C × 4–5h
Carbon fiber: 100°C × 10–12h
Safety
Disconnect power before extruder maintenance
Let hotend/bed cool before work
Use protective gear for hot components
Contact FlashForge support for complex calibration
What support and warranty come with the Flashforge Creator 4?
The FlashForge Creator 4 includes a 12-month warranty for the printer and 3 months for FFF extruder parts. FlashForge provides free replacements for defects, with coverage starting from the manufacture date.
FlashForge provides lifelong free technical support for Creator 4 owners via email (Mon–Sat). Engineers offer remote guidance for complex issues, while the printer’s maintenance screen helps users troubleshoot common problems like nozzle clogs.
Top 3D Shop supports Creator 4 buyers with pre- and post-purchase assistance. Each printer includes a detailed user guide covering setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. For complex issues, their team coordinates with FlashForge technicians for quick resolution.
Full warranty terms: https://www.flashforge.com/pages/warranty-and-return-policy
How much does the Flashforge Creator 4 cost?
The FlashForge Creator 4 3D printer starts at $10,999.00, with final cost depending on configuration. It features IDEX dual extrusion, a massive build volume, and a 65°C heated chamber. The Creator 4A includes a 320°C extruder for engineering plastics, while the Creator 4S uses a 360°C extruder for carbon fiber composites.
For a detailed quote on configuration, service, and installation, contact the Top 3D Shop team.
Connectivity
USB flash drive/Ethernet/Wi-Fi
Extruder
IDEX (Independent Dual Extruders)
Extruder type
Direct Drive Extruder
Max. chamber temperature
65°C
Max. extruder temperature
F: 265°C; HT: 320°C; HS: 360°C
Max. platform temperature
130°C
Net weight
90kg
Nozzle diameter
0.4mm (default); 0.6/0.8mm (optional)
Power
2320W
Power supply input
AC 100-130V/200-240V; 50-60Hz
Print jet technology
FFF (Fused Filament Fabrication)
Print size
840X*675Y*1000Z(1050)mm
Printing accuracy
±0.2mm or 0.002mm/mm (The larger values shall prevail.)
Printing speed
10-200mm/s (it can be adjusted according to different materials and printing components)
7-inch display screen with the resolution as 1024*600
Layer height
0.05mm-0.4mm
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In a real-world case, the Creator 4’s IDEX system cut print time from 103 hours to 54 when producing a split model of the Kul-Sharif Mosque.
The Creator 4 uses quiet TMC2209 stepper drivers for accuracy with low noise. Dual printheads on the X-axis run independently in IDEX mode, while plug systems prevent overflow from inactive nozzles during single-extruder printing.
