Multi-Color Printing & Material Management (CFS / AMS)

MakerSpell delivers first-class support for multi-color, multi-material extrusion systems including Creality CFS and Snapmaker AMS.

1. Filament Slot Visualization

The device dashboard and print dialog display every loaded spool:

• Color Swatches: Accurate hex color representations for each loaded spool.
• Material Classification: Automatically identifies PLA, PETG, ABS, TPU, PA-CF, etc.
• Empty Slot Detection: Unloaded bays are greyed out to prevent accidental extrusion commands.

2. Sliced Model to Physical Slot Mapping

When preparing a multi-material print:

1. The G-code sender analyzes the model's required filaments.
2. It automatically matches each model color to the closest slot on your printer.
3. If a required color is missing from the machine, a visual mapping picker prompts you to remap that color to an existing spool.
4. Once verified, the job initiates with correct toolchange macros.

3. External Spool Mode

For single-material prints using a generic side-mounted spool holder:

• The system automatically transitions to "External Spool" mode.
• Prints proceed without multi-slot checks or unnecessary purge tower overhead.