{"product_id":"creality-sparkx-i7-purge-wiper","title":"Creality SparkX i7 Purge Wiper","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou queue a four-colour print on your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/3dprintingstore.co.za\/products\/creality-sparkx-i7-3d-printer-with-cfs-lite-4-filament-dispenser\"\u003eCreality SparkX i7\u003c\/a\u003e, walk away, and come back to a smear of red through a white layer. Or a strand of purged filament dragged across the bed, knocking the first layer loose. On a single-nozzle multicolour machine, every colour change ends with waste plastic on the nozzle, and something has to strip it off before the next layer starts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat job belongs to the purge wiper. When it wears, cracks or goes missing, purge strings follow the nozzle back onto your part. This genuine Creality SparkX i7 purge wiper, part number 4004010308, restores the factory cleaning step, so colour changes end clean again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Creality part 4004010308 | Built for the SparkX i7 | Clears waste after purge cycles | Supports CFS Lite colour changes | Direct factory replacement | Creality Wiki replacement guide | Stocked in South Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho the SparkX i7 purge wiper is built for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMulticolour hobby makers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou bought the SparkX i7 with the CFS Lite to print figurines, signs and gifts in up to four colours without painting. The weak point is cross-contamination, a blob of the previous colour carried into the next layer. A fresh purge wiper removes that waste at every swap, so a four-colour name plate or a multicolour keyring batch comes off the bed with crisp colour borders instead of streaks you have to scrape away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSmall print farms and online sellers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you run several SparkX i7 machines for an online shop, one worn wiper can turn a night of unattended production into a bed of rejects. At this part's cost, keeping a spare for each printer is cheap insurance. Swap it the moment you notice purge strings on parts, and your overnight runs of multicolour coasters or branded tags stay sellable without hand cleaning each piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSchools and makerspaces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearners rarely notice a worn wiper until prints start failing. A technician needs a part that matches the original exactly and installs following a published procedure. Because this is the factory part, it fits without modification, and Creality's replacement guide on the Creality Wiki walks you through it. Fit it during a lesson break and the class can print its next set of two-colour badges that afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat sets this genuine SparkX i7 purge wiper apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eClean colour changes, layer after layer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SparkX i7 uses one nozzle for all four CFS Lite spools, so each swap pushes the old colour out before the new one prints. The purge wiper removes that waste filament during purge cycles, filament changes and printer start-up. The result you notice is on the part itself: sharper boundaries between colours and fewer stray strands across the surface. In \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fused_filament_fabrication\"\u003efused filament fabrication\u003c\/a\u003e, a clean nozzle at the start of each layer is one of the simplest defences against blobs and zits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAn exact factory match, not a printed copy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommunity-printed wipers exist, but their geometry, stiffness and heat resistance vary with whoever printed them. This is Creality part 4004010308, the same purge wiper assembly the SparkX i7 leaves the factory with. It mounts in the original position on the right-hand side of the printer and works with the stock wiping path in Creality OS, so you do not need to adjust firmware, offsets or slicer settings after fitting it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProtects your first layer and your build plate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA purge strand left hanging from the nozzle is a common cause of first-layer failures. It gets dragged across the plate, lifts an edge, and the print detaches hours later. By clearing waste before the nozzle returns to the model, a healthy wiper protects first-layer adhesion on materials such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Polylactic_acid\"\u003ePLA\u003c\/a\u003e and PETG. It also reduces the risk of hardened plastic scoring the build surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA quick swap with a published procedure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreality publishes an i7 Series purge wiper replacement guide on its official wiki, so you are not guessing at disassembly. Most owners finish the job in minutes with basic hand tools, such as those in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/3dprintingstore.co.za\/products\/creality-3d-printer-tool-kit-pro\"\u003eCreality 3D Printer Tool Kit Pro\u003c\/a\u003e. Pair the swap with a check of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/3dprintingstore.co.za\/products\/creality-sparkx-i7-hot-end-sock-pack-of-3\"\u003eCreality SPARKX i7 Hot End Sock\u003c\/a\u003e, because a torn sock lets purge residue build up around the heater block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFull specifications for the SparkX i7 purge wiper\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 6px; text-align: left;\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 6px; text-align: left;\"\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdentification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eCreality\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eStore SKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eCRE793\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eCreality part number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e4004010308\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003ePart type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003ePurge wiper assembly, genuine OEM replacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrinting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eFunction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eRemoves waste filament during purge cycles, filament changes and start-up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eMulticolour support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eKeeps the nozzle clean between CFS Lite colour changes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eTypical materials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003ePLA, PETG, PLA-CF, TPU (as supported by the SparkX i7)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eMounting position\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eRight-hand side of the printer, original factory location\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eFitment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eDirect replacement, no modification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eCompatible printers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eCreality SparkX i7, including SparkX i7 with CFS Lite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eNot to be confused with\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eSparkX i7 Nozzle Wiping Strip, Creality part 4004010306\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoftware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eFirmware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eCreality OS, stock wiping routine, no changes needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eSlicer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eCreality Print, existing profiles unchanged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eInstallation reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eCreality Wiki, i7 Series Purge Wiper Replacement Guide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower and connectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eElectrical connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eNone, passive mechanical part\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003eIn the box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px;\"\u003e1 x purge wiper assembly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOrdering your SparkX i7 purge wiper: shipping and support\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe stock this purge wiper locally and ship it by courier across South Africa, with orders confirmed before 11:00 dispatched the same day. Warranty claims are assessed by our own technical team in South Africa, and you can collect in Centurion or Boksburg. Add \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/3dprintingstore.co.za\/collections\/3d-printing\/Filament+1_75mm+PLA+Creality\"\u003eCreality PLA filament\u003c\/a\u003e or other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/3dprintingstore.co.za\/collections\/3d-printing\/3D-Printer-Spare-Parts+Creality\"\u003eCreality spare parts\u003c\/a\u003e to the same order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions about the SparkX i7 purge wiper\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the purge wiper the same as the SparkX i7 nozzle wiping strip?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, they are two different parts. The purge wiper (part 4004010308) is a single assembly that clears waste filament after purge cycles and colour changes. The nozzle wiping strip (part 4004010306) is a consumable strip, sold in packs of five, that cleans residue off the nozzle before printing. Check which one is worn before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the purge wiper work with PETG, PLA-CF and TPU?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is the factory part for every material the SparkX i7 supports, including PLA, PETG, PLA-CF and TPU. Stringy materials such as PETG leave more residue, so inspect the wiper more often when you print them. Abrasive PLA-CF wears parts faster, which makes a spare worth keeping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does it take to replace the purge wiper?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost owners replace it in under 15 minutes. Power the printer off, let the hot end cool, and follow Creality's i7 Series Purge Wiper Replacement Guide on the Creality Wiki. No firmware update or recalibration is needed afterwards, so you can run a test colour change straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I replace the purge wiper?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplace it when you see cracks, deformation or purge strands appearing on finished prints. Heavy multicolour use wears it faster, because every colour change runs the nozzle past it. Clean off built-up plastic regularly, and inspect it whenever you print dark-to-light colour changes, which need longer purges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this part stocked in South Africa with local support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, we hold it in stock locally and handle warranty and technical support from South Africa. If you are unsure whether the wiper is causing your print problems, log a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/3dprintingstore.co.za\/pages\/submit-technical-support-ticket\"\u003etechnical support ticket\u003c\/a\u003e and our team will help you diagnose it before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"3D Printing Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52957835886879,"sku":"CRE793","price":159.99,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/0800\/0031\/files\/CRE793.png?v=1792399107","url":"https:\/\/3dprintingstore.co.za\/products\/creality-sparkx-i7-purge-wiper","provider":"3D Printing Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}