Multi-Color 3D Printing — Paint Models in Up to 16 Colors

Turn AI-textured models into multi-color print files. Use Manual Paint 3MF or Meshy Auto 3MF, export full-color 3MF for Bambu Lab AMS, Prusa MMU and other multi-material printers, run Print Check, or order an FDM print from TimrX.

Multi-color print (MCP) on TimrX bridges the gap between AI-generated textures and physical multi-material printing. The AI textures your model with colors and patterns; the MCP tool quantizes those textures into 1–16 solid filament regions; the slicer-ready 3MF goes straight into Bambu Studio, OrcaSlicer or PrusaSlicer.

Don’t own an AMS or MMU? The 3MF is slicer-ready, so any print shop with an AMS or MMU can run it as-is. Multi-color print-and-ship from TimrX is still in build — single-color FDM and resin orders ship from the workspace today.

How Multi-Color Works on TimrX

01

Generate & Texture

Create your model with AI textures — text-to-3D, image-to-3D or retexture an existing mesh.

02

Open Full-Color 3MF

Pick how many filament colors (1–16) and the color detail level. Preview the color regions live before committing.

03

Export or Order

Export the 3MF for your own AMS / MMU printer. Multi-color print-and-ship from TimrX is still in build.

AMS / MMU Compatibility

The full-color 3MF includes color regions, recommended print settings and the source mesh. Imports cleanly into every major multi-material slicer.

Printer / System Tool Count Slicer Tested
Bambu Lab X1 Carbon / X1E + AMS4 (chainable to 16)Bambu Studio, OrcaSlicerYes
Bambu Lab P1S / P1P + AMS4 (chainable to 16)Bambu Studio, OrcaSlicerYes
Bambu Lab A1 / A1 mini + AMS Lite4Bambu Studio, OrcaSlicerYes
Prusa XL (multi-tool)5PrusaSlicerYes
Prusa MK4 / MK4S + MMU35PrusaSlicerYes
Anycubic Kobra 3 + ACE Pro4Anycubic SlicerPartial
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Multi-color files today, multi-color printing next

The full-color 3MF generator is live now — export a slicer-ready file today and run it on your own AMS / MMU, or hand it to a print shop. Multi-color print-and-ship from TimrX is still in build. What you can order from the workspace today is a single-color FDM or resin print: we print it, QC it against the source model, then ship worldwide.

Offers on print orders (live now):

Frequently Asked Questions

What is multi-color 3D printing (MCP) on TimrX?

MCP on TimrX takes a textured AI 3D model and converts it into a slicer-ready full-color 3MF file with 1–16 filament color regions. Compatible with any AMS or MMU printer including Bambu Lab X1 / P1S, Prusa XL and others. You export the 3MF yourself; multi-color print-and-ship from TimrX is still in build.

Which printers does the full-color 3MF work with?

Any multi-material printer that imports 3MF. Tested with Bambu Lab X1 Carbon, X1E, P1S and P1P with AMS or AMS Lite; Prusa XL with the 5-tool head; Prusa MK4 / MK4S with MMU3.

How many colors can one print have?

Up to 16 filament colors per print. The AI quantizes the model’s surface textures into the number of colors you pick. More colors look richer but extend print time and use more purge material — for most prints 4–8 colors is the sweet spot.

How much does multi-color cost?

Generating the 3MF is 5 credits per conversion — live today. The print-on-demand side (TimrX prints and ships you the multi-color model) launches summer 2026. Planned starting price for multi-color FDM is $12 per small print; final price depends on volume, number of colors and shipping. We aren’t the cheapest option; we focus on color accuracy and print quality.

Will the colors match the AI textures exactly?

Close, but not pixel-perfect. Filaments have a limited gamut compared to a digital texture, and the model is split into solid color regions rather than continuous gradients. The 3MF preview shows the exact regions before you commit.

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