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AnkerMake M5: specs, SimplyPrint compatibility and setup

By AnkerMake, China Launched October 2022 No longer sold

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Does it work with SimplyPrint?

Not compatible We're sure

To our knowledge it can't connect to SimplyPrint, not even through OctoPrint or Klipper.

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AnkerMake M5 at a glance

The AnkerMake M5 is a 3D printer by AnkerMake with a 235 x 235 x 250 mm build volume.

Build volume
235 x 235 x 250 mm
Enclosure
Open frame
Max print speed
500 mm/s
Motion system
Bed slinger
Prints well
PLA, PETG, TPU & flexibles
Built-in camera
Yes
Connectivity
Wi-Fi, USB
All specifications

Connect the AnkerMake M5 to SimplyPrint

Does the AnkerMake M5 3D printer work with SimplyPrint, OctoPrint, Mainsail and Fluidd? Each way of connecting it, what it needs, and how to set it up.

Disclaimer: As of yet, it's not possible for us to support the Ankermake printer, due to the lack of OctoPrint or native Klipper support
  • SimplyPrint

    SimplyPrint

    Not compatible

  • Mainsail Fluidd

    Klipper (Moonraker)

    Not compatible

  • OctoPrint

    OctoPrint

    Directly, over USB

    Not compatible

No known way to connect it to SimplyPrint

Unfortunately, the AnkerMake M5 is currently not, to our knowledge, compatible with OctoPrint, Mainsail, Fluidd, or SimplyPrint. For the best 3D printing experience, consider other 3D printers that are compatible with these softwares.

How we determine compatibility

We consider a printer compatible if it works with one or more of the following:

  • SimplyPrint custom integration for this specific model
  • OctoPrint support (requires the printer to support serial printing)
  • Klipper support (printer can run Klipper, either by flashing compatible firmware or using an external controller/pad)

OctoPrint compatibility is primarily based on whether the printer supports serial communication. If serial printing is not supported, we mark OctoPrint as not compatible.

Note: Some printers have third-party OctoPrint plugins that enable unofficial/custom connections. We don’t maintain a list of these plugins, so they are not reflected in our compatibility data.

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What slicer to use for the AnkerMake M5

Use PrusaSlicer, OrcaSlicer, BambuStudio, ElegooSlicer, CrealityPrint, or Cura: each has a ready-made profile for the AnkerMake M5.

Ready-made profile for the AnkerMake M5

No profile for the AnkerMake M5

We only list slicers you can use in the SimplyPrint cloud, so there may be others for the AnkerMake M5.

Cloud-Based Slicer for AnkerMake M5: Use PrusaSlicer Online

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Profiles and other slicers

Automatic Profile Updates: Profiles are automatically checked and fetched from the slicer GitHub repositories every day, as well as from our own open-source community-driven slicer profile database. This ensures you always have access to the latest profiles.

Note: Other slicers, such as Simplify3D, ideaMaker, SuperSlicer and KISSlicer, aren't in our cloud, so we don't track their profiles. They may still work well with your AnkerMake M5: check the slicer's own documentation or forums for a profile. You can also contribute profiles to our open-source slicer profile database on GitHub.

AnkerMake M5 specifications: bed size, print height and more

Its size, temperatures, multi-material and how it connects, from the maker and our own research. Read more by the manufacturer

Size

Build volume 235 x 235 x 250 mm
Bed type Square
Bed size 235 x 235 mm
Max print height 250 mm

Printing

Enclosure Open frame
Motion system Bed slinger
Max print speed 500 mm/s
Max extruder temperature 260 °C
Has heated bed Yes
Max bed temperature 100 °C
Number of nozzles 1
Toolheads 1
Direct drive Yes
Probing tool / Auto Bed Leveling Yes
Filament width 1.75 mm

Multi-material

Toolchanger or hotend changer No
IDEX (independent dual extruders) No

Connecting

Connectivity Wi-Fi, USB
Built-in camera Yes
Supports serial printing No
Shipped firmware Marlin

Files and slicing

Supported file formats G-code (.gcode, .gco, .g)

The printer

Printer manufacturer / brand AnkerMake
Printer model name M5
Made by a company from China
Launched October 2022
Still made No, discontinued

Disclaimer: We strive to keep this information as current and accurate as possible, but cannot guarantee its completeness or reliability. Our data is based on user submissions and manufacturer references.

What filament can the AnkerMake M5 print?

Filament compatibility for the AnkerMake M5: the materials it can handle, judged from its hotend, bed, chamber and enclosure.

Filament Suitability Notes
PLA Great The easiest filament to print. Works on almost any printer; a heated bed helps adhesion but is not required.
PETG Great Comfortably in range (PETG likes a ~230-250C hotend and a ~70-85C bed).
TPU & flexibles Great The direct-drive extruder feeds flexible filament well. Print slowly for clean results.
ABS & ASA With care The bed is hot enough, but ABS and ASA warp without an enclosure, which is strongly recommended for clean prints.
Nylon (PA) With care Possible with care - an enclosure and very dry filament are essential.
Polycarbonate (PC) Not ideal Not recommended - PC needs very high hotend temps and an enclosed chamber.
Carbon-fiber & glass-filled With care Possible if you fit a hardened or wear-resistant nozzle - the abrasive fibers quickly wear a stock brass nozzle.

Tip: this is a general guide from the printer's specs - always check your filament's recommended settings. With SimplyPrint you can save a profile for each spool and track exactly what filament you have in stock.

Printers like the AnkerMake M5 that work with SimplyPrint

Printers from the same maker, of a similar size, printing the same engineering materials or multi-material like it, that you can buy today and that we know work with SimplyPrint.

  • Bambu Lab A1 3D printer
    Bambu Lab A1
    256 x 256 x 256 mm
    Launched December 14, 2023
    Connects with: SimplyPrint Client
    Similar build volume
    Verified by SimplyPrint
  • Creality Ender-3 V3 SE 3D printer
    Creality Ender-3 V3 SE
    220 x 220 x 250 mm
    Launched August 2023
    Connects with: OctoPrint
    Similar build volume
    Compatible
  • Creality Ender-3 V3 KE 3D printer
    Creality Ender-3 V3 KE
    220 x 220 x 240 mm
    Launched September 15, 2023
    Connects with: SimplyPrint Client, Klipper (Moonraker)
    Similar build volume
    Compatible
  • Prusa MK4 3D printer
    Prusa MK4
    250 x 210 x 220 mm
    Launched March 29, 2023
    Connects with: SimplyPrint Client, OctoPrint, Prusa direct firmware
    Similar build volume
    Compatible
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What to buy instead of the AnkerMake M5

AnkerMake no longer makes or sells the M5 new. These printers like it are on sale today, and work with SimplyPrint.

Frequently asked questions

Is the AnkerMake M5 compatible with SimplyPrint?

To our knowledge the AnkerMake M5 is not yet supported. SimplyPrint works with 130+ brands and 600+ models via OctoPrint, Klipper and built-in integrations - check the compatibility list for a supported printer.

What slicer should I use for the AnkerMake M5?

We recommend PrusaSlicer for the AnkerMake M5. You can run it, and 6 other slicers, directly in SimplyPrint's online slicer - no install, on any device, with profiles for the AnkerMake M5 kept up to date automatically.

Can I use OrcaSlicer with the AnkerMake M5?

Yes. OrcaSlicer comes with a profile for the AnkerMake M5, and you can run it in SimplyPrint's online slicer, so there's nothing to install.

What filament can the AnkerMake M5 print?

Based on its specs (hotend up to 260C, heated bed up to 100C), the AnkerMake M5 handles PLA, PETG, or TPU & flexibles well. See the full filament guide above for ABS, nylon, PC and composites.

What is the AnkerMake M5's bed size and build volume?

The AnkerMake M5 has a 235 x 235 mm print bed and prints up to 250 mm tall, a build volume of about 235 x 235 x 250 mm. See the full specifications table above for bed type, temperatures and more.

When did the AnkerMake M5 come out?

AnkerMake launched the M5 in October 2022. It has since been discontinued, so you can't buy it new from AnkerMake any more.

Is the AnkerMake M5 still sold?

No. AnkerMake no longer makes or sells the M5 new. Printers like it you can buy today: Bambu Lab A1, Creality Ender-3 V3 SE and Creality Ender-3 V3 KE.

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