Large Build Volume

Well, it wouldn’t be a proper CR-10 if the new Smart didn’t have the series-typical 300 x 300 x 400 mm print volume. The CR line enjoys great popularity because of its large build volume and affordable price, and the latest CR-10 does not fall short. Expect to fit pretty much every print you’ll ever need onto this big boy.

Sturdy Build

Keeping further in tradition with the CR-10s typical appearance, the CR-10 Smart comes with diagonally-mounted dual support struts. Unlike previous versions, though, the crossbars are mounted towards the rear of the printer. A small design change which should allow for easier access to the print bed, though we never found the struts to be in the way when working with previous CR-10s.

Nevertheless, the benefit of these crossbars is obvious; it provides extra stability to the frame, reducing vibrations and Z-wobble to ensure prints have a smooth finish, especially when printing tall. From experience, we can confirm that this style of design helps give Z-axis consistency.

Combined with the dual Z-axis lead screws, the CR-10 Smart should ensure a smooth movement up and down the Z-axis and an overall stable and precise printing experience.

Auto bed leveling

On most Creality 3D printers you would have to make do with manually leveling the platform using a sheet of paper, but the CR-10 Smart provides hassle-free automatic bed leveling. We would assume it to be something like the setup used on Creality’s CR-6 SE, which we found to work very well during review.

Wi-Fi & App

If the auto bed leveling function wasn’t enough of a selling point, Creality also equipped the CR-10 Smart with a Wi-Fi module. Gone are the days where you had to run back and forth from your computer to the printer with an SD card. Now you can easily control your prints remotely from your desktop or, with Creality’s Cloud app, even slice and remote control prints from your mobile phone. Very smart.

Touchscreen & UI

Speaking of things from the past, Creality (finally) said goodbye to the attached brick that was the control unit – it was long overdue. Creality adapted the CR-6 SE style for the Smart, housing an angled 4.3-inch color touchscreen, neatly stowed away in the printer’s base. Not only does it reduce the printer’s footprint, but the new and intuitive UI lets you jab away at the screen and forget about the outdated control knob in no time. The printer runs on Creality’s self-developed 32-bit silent motherboard that should ensure smooth operation and seamless interaction.

According to Creality, the screen will dim itself when no manual operation occurs within 30 minutes, saving power.

Further Features

Additional features on the CR-10 Smart include:

• Carborundum glass bed – Creality’s version of the popular Anycubic Ultrabase. The tempered glass surface provides smooth first layers, excellent adhesion, and easy removal of prints
• Easy assembly – the printer comes pre-assembled and should be set up within 10 minutes
• Auto-shutdown – the CR-10 will automatically shut down after a print is finished to save power
• Silent printing – it isn’t just the motherboard that’s supposed to be silent, but also the cooling fans and power supply unit