The colour 3D printer Quadro, designed and developed entirely in Türkiye by domestic technology venture Co Print, raised over $200,000 in support in the first hour of the Kickstarter campaign launched on 12 November. Within 24 hours of the campaign going live, the amount collected exceeded $300,000, with more than 390 backers. Although there are still 24 days until it closes, Kickstarter has selected the project for its "Project We Love" collection.
IQEX: Four Heads on a Single Axis
Quadro uses the IQEX (Independent Quad Extruder) system, which takes the two-head IDEX structure to four heads. Each head has its own motor, filament, nozzle and temperature setting. These four heads share the same X-axis. When the colour changes, the working head returns to its station while the next head takes its place. Co Print states the changeover from the 1st head to the 2nd as 1.00 second. When switching between colours, heads are not attached and detached, swapped, or filament purged. Because each colour remains loaded in its own nozzle, Quadro also eliminates the purge waste found in single-nozzle colour printers.
We previously covered the IQEX technology, which brings Quadro's four independent heads together on a single axis, in our article headlined "A Revolution in the 3D Printer World from Turkish Venture Co Print", published in December 2025. At the time, we noted that the device would appeal to enthusiasts of fast printing with its 600 mm/s print speed and 20,000 mm/s² acceleration. We also emphasised that, because each colour remains loaded in its own nozzle, it offers a waste-free architecture that eliminates the purge tower and filament poop problems. Today's Kickstarter success shows that this engineering approach, which we described at the time, has also resonated with backers.
In tests Co Print conducted with five different four-colour models, Quadro produced up to 90 per cent less filament waste and completed prints up to 70 per cent faster than a single-nozzle printer and a head-changing printer.
Multi-Colour Dual Printing Mode
In Multi-Color Dual Printing mode, heads 1 and 2 print one item while heads 3 and 4 print the second copy alongside it simultaneously, each in two colours. Two-head IDEX printers can also print two copies at once, but each copy comes out in a single colour. Co Print states that this mode is designed for serial production, small workshops and print farms.
Technical Specifications
Quadro's build volume is 300 × 300 × 300 mm. The four independent heads allow up to four materials in a single print (PLA, PETG, TPU 95A, PVA, carbon fibre-reinforced). Colour changes take approximately 1 second. Automatic calibration of the four heads, the bed and filament flow is performed before each print. The printer runs on the Klipper-based QuadrOS operating system and the OrcaSlicer-based Co Slicer slicer. A built-in 1080p camera and an optional air-filtered enclosure are also available.
Pricing and Delivery
In fact, Quadro's Kickstarter journey began with a tiered pricing strategy, as we detailed in our article published in August 2026. According to the company's third progress report dated 27 August 2026, for users who made early reservations before the campaign, the $649 Super Early Bird price dropped to as low as $499 with a $150 cashback and $50 store credit. This strategy drew attention as an approach that prioritised the community and gauged pre-launch demand.
On Kickstarter, prices start at $649 for the limited Super Early Bird option. The campaign also includes the Quadro Complete Pack ($899; including enclosure, four filament dryers, nozzle kit and an extra build plate), the two-printer Quadro Duo ($1,249) and the four-printer Quadro Farm Pack ($2,399). Estimated delivery is February 2027; shipping can be made worldwide. Backers in Türkiye will have their devices brought in collectively and distributed from Türkiye, with customs costs covered by Co Print.
The company will exhibit Quadro and its multi-colour dual printing mode at Formnext 2026, to be held in Frankfurt on 17-20 November, at Hall 12.1, Booth G89.
About Co Print
Istanbul-based Co Print has been developing its MFM and ChromaSet kits, which bring colour to more than 100 3D printer models, since 2019. In its two Kickstarter campaigns in 2021 and 2023, the company has to date delivered to more than 1,500 backers and reached more than 10,000 users in 64 countries with its products. Quadro, developed by Turkish engineers in Türkiye, stands out as Co Print's first complete 3D printer.
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