# TPU Model with PLA Supports — Configuration Help? **URL:** \ **Category:** U1 Toolchanger\ **Created:** [January 17, 2026, 6:05am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/tpu-model-with-pla-supports-configuration-help/40981 "2026-01-17T06:05:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Hoveroo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/b19c9b/32.png) [@Hoveroo](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Hoveroo)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2026, 6:05am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/tpu-model-with-pla-supports-configuration-help/40981/1 "2026-01-17T06:05:10Z")
I’m currently trying to print a TPU shoe model using Orca Slicer on Snapemaker U1. The main model needs to be printed with TPU, and the support material should be printed with PLA on a different extruder. I’m having trouble figuring out how to configure Orca so that the model uses TPU from one extruder and all supports are generated using PLA from another extruder. Every time I slice, the supports still default to the same material as the main model. ---
**Author:** ![fatboy1271](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/fatboy1271/32/31087_2.png) [@fatboy1271](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/fatboy1271)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2026, 6:11am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/tpu-model-with-pla-supports-configuration-help/40981/2 "2026-01-17T06:11:25Z")
Welcome in @Hoveroo 🤘🤘 I’m not at my computer but I believe in Snapmaker Orca under the Multi-material tab is where you find the setting for this. I’m guessing someone will post some screenshots for you. ---
**Author:** ![Simon\_Zhi](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/simon_zhi/32/30470_2.png) [@Simon\_Zhi](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Simon_Zhi)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2026, 6:45am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/tpu-model-with-pla-supports-configuration-help/40981/3 "2026-01-17T06:45:17Z")
You can set here！ ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/3X/0/8/083a132dfe63766347dd6f91825f9a66342f6f00.png) Quick, rough software-interface walkthrough： ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/3X/6/3/63a51ff427dc17d0ecf1ca50340f90cf206fede1.png) ---
**Author:** ![fatboy1271](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/fatboy1271/32/31087_2.png) [@fatboy1271](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/fatboy1271)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2026, 7:03am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/tpu-model-with-pla-supports-configuration-help/40981/4 "2026-01-17T07:03:41Z")
Thanks for showing the correct location of the settings @Simon_Zhi! Not sure why i couldn’t remember that it’s the Support tab… ---
**Author:** ![Simon\_Zhi](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/simon_zhi/32/30470_2.png) [@Simon\_Zhi](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Simon_Zhi)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2026, 7:14am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/tpu-model-with-pla-supports-configuration-help/40981/5 "2026-01-17T07:14:18Z")
I also forget familiar things until they’re right in front of me—seems like the brain’s auto-filter. Probably just means you’re tired and need a break!!😁 ---
**Author:** ![fatboy1271](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/fatboy1271/32/31087_2.png) [@fatboy1271](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/fatboy1271)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2026, 7:46am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/tpu-model-with-pla-supports-configuration-help/40981/7 "2026-01-17T07:46:57Z")
It’s been a long day… I appreciate your Support 😂 ---
**Author:** ![Hoveroo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/b19c9b/32.png) [@Hoveroo](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Hoveroo)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2026, 8:03am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/tpu-model-with-pla-supports-configuration-help/40981/8 "2026-01-17T08:03:51Z")
> [@Simon\_Zhi](#): > > You can set here！ Thanks a lot for the response! Now I understand what was going on. Appreciate your help! ---
**Author:** ![fatboy1271](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/fatboy1271/32/31087_2.png) [@fatboy1271](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/fatboy1271)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2026, 4:08pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/tpu-model-with-pla-supports-configuration-help/40981/9 "2026-01-17T16:08:19Z")
Can’t wait to see the print! I finally have access to my TPU again so I’ll have out a pair.