HeyGears G1X Brings Full-Color 3D Printing to the Desktop

The boundary between 3D printing and full-color prototyping just got a lot fuzzier. HeyGears has launched its G1X on Kickstarter, a desktop machine that produces color 3D-printed models layer by layer using UV-cured ink and a 3,200-nozzle Epson printhead.

The printhead has eight ink channels and prints at up to 1,440 by 2,400 DPI. That adds up to more than 10 million colors. Layer thickness runs from 10 to 20 microns, which is thinner than a human hair. Supports dissolve in water, so you do not need to spend an afternoon clipping and sanding before your model looks finished.

More Than Just a 3D Printer

The G1X does 2D UV flatbed printing too. The bed handles more than 400 base materials, including wood, metal, stone, ceramics, plastics, canvas, and glass. That opens up custom phone cases, keychains, coasters, and other print-on-demand products. A rotary attachment is available for bottles and tumblers. A water-based ink option lets you print on t-shirts and tote bags.

The build volume is 330 by 130 by 420 mm. The G1 model uses an F1080 printhead at 720 by 900 DPI with 5 mm texture height, while the G1X steps up to the i3200 printhead and includes a resin station.

Pricing and Availability

The G1 starter pack starts at $1,999 on Kickstarter, down from a $2,499 MSRP. The G1X with the full i3200 setup is $3,599, down from $5,499. Early backers got lower prices. Orders are slated to ship worldwide in December 2026, with delivery costs starting at $50 for the US, Canada, and Australia. The CMYK ink kit costs $189. HeyGears bottles its own low-odor ink, and the printer includes a carbon filter to keep fumes down in a home studio.

HeyGears is not a startup. The company has been in the 3D printer market for years and raised nearly $10 million for the G1 series. Flashforge is also working on a desktop full-color printer, and larger industrial machines exist from companies like Mimaki. HeyGears is aiming to be the first to ship a compact model that combines both full-color 3D and UV flatbed printing.

For small print shops and product designers, the G1X could reduce the labor cost of painting and finishing prototypes or limited-run collectibles. For the average hobbyist, the Kickstarter price is steep, and crowdfunding always carries delivery risk. The idea of pulling a full-color model out of a desktop machine without painting it, though, is hard to dismiss.