Flashforge is positioning the CJ270 as the world’s first desktop full-color 3D printer—bringing material-jetting style color output to a machine sized for studios, classrooms, and small businesses.
This post breaks down what the CJ270 is, what its published specs suggest in real use, and who it makes the most sense for.
Disclosure: No affiliate relationship is implied in this post. Always verify final specs, regional pricing, and availability on the manufacturer page before purchasing.
What the CJ270 Is (and Why It Matters)
Most “multicolor” desktop printers today are still laying down one filament at a time. The CJ270 targets something different: true full-color output using a resin/material-jetting approach (think “inkjet-like” color control rather than filament swaps). If Flashforge delivers on the promise, it lowers the barrier to realistic prototypes, educational models, and display-grade parts that usually require industrial systems.
Published Specs at a Glance
- Build volume: 180 × 120 × 100 mm
- Color capability: “10 million+ colors” using CMYK with support for white and clear materials
- Supports: water-soluble supports for easier cleanup and cleaner surfaces
- Noise target: ≤55 dB (per Flashforge marketing)
- Vertical print speed: up to 2.4 mm/h (plan for long runtimes on tall parts)
Real-world takeaway: Expect impressive surface detail and color, but also expect slower print times compared to fast FDM machines—especially for tall models.
Best-Fit Applications
- Product design & concept models: color-accurate prototypes without painting
- Education: anatomy, geology, artifacts, and labeled demonstration parts
- Art & collectibles: figurines, character models, and display pieces
- Medical visualization: training models and patient-friendly explainers (where appropriate)
How It Compares (Fact-Safe)
It’s important to compare the CJ270 to the right category. Fast FDM printers (even with multicolor add-ons) are built for speed and functional plastic parts. The CJ270 is built for full-color realism and surface presentation—more like “desktop color prototyping” than “print farm throughput.”
On the industrial side, high-end full-color material-jetting systems can cost many times more than consumer printers. The CJ270’s main disruption is bringing that style of output closer to the desktop price band—even if it remains a premium device versus typical FDM.
Price and Availability
Pricing and availability for the CJ270 can vary by region and sales channel, and early reporting has differed. The safest approach is to check Flashforge’s official CJ270 page and confirm what’s included (materials, support solution, cleaning workflow, and warranty terms) before buying.
Warranty and Support
Flashforge publishes a 1-year limited warranty for 3D printers and 3 months for extruder parts in its warranty terms (confirm your region’s policy if purchasing through a reseller).
Flashforge warranty & return policy
Bottom Line
If you’ve been priced out of full-color prototyping, the CJ270 is worth watching (or budgeting for) because it targets a capability that’s usually industrial-only. Just go in with the right expectations: spectacular color and surface potential paired with slower print speeds and a workflow that’s closer to “production + cleanup” than typical FDM.
