Does the Anycubic Mega SE 3D printer work with SimplyPrint, OctoPrint, Mainsail and Fluidd?
Each way of connecting it, what it needs, and how to set it up.
Ships Anycubic's Marlin-based firmware, not Klipper; Klipper is a modification.
Source
Doesn't ship with Klipper: it runs Klipper after you install it in place of its own firmware, a modification
What works with SimplyPrint
Connected through OctoPrint, SimplyPrint is expected to support everything the Anycubic Mega SE lets other software do: the camera and AI failure detection, remote printing, temperature and movement control and AutoPrint. 3 features depend on how it's set up: the table says what each needs.
Every SimplyPrint feature, for each way of connecting it to SimplyPrint
Connected to SimplyPrint through
SimplyPrint feature
OctoPrint
Expected to work
Monitoring
Live status and progress
Yes
Webcam
Yes1
AI failure detection
Yes1
Time left
Yes
Layer progress
Yes
Temperatures
Yes
Printing
Starting a print
Yes
Pause, resume and cancel
Yes
Skip objects
Depends2
Files
Print binary G-code (.bgcode)
Depends3
Printer control
Change temperatures
Yes
Moving with the controls
Yes
Homing
Yes
Extrude and retract
Yes
Change print speed
Yes
Fan speed
Yes
Baby stepping
Yes
Send G-code
Yes
Calibration
Change filament
Yes
Bed leveling
Yes
Z-Offset Calibration
Yes
Automation
AutoPrint
Pro
Yes
Download the file before the print starts
Depends4
Connected to SimplyPrint through OctoPrint
Expected to work
Monitoring
Live status and progressYes
WebcamYes1
AI failure detectionYes1
Time leftYes
Layer progressYes
TemperaturesYes
Printing
Starting a printYes
Pause, resume and cancelYes
Skip objectsDepends2
Files
Print binary G-code (.bgcode)Depends3
Printer control
Change temperaturesYes
Moving with the controlsYes
HomingYes
Extrude and retractYes
Change print speedYes
Fan speedYes
Baby steppingYes
Send G-codeYes
Calibration
Change filamentYes
Bed levelingYes
Z-Offset CalibrationYes
Automation
AutoPrint ProYes
Download the file before the print startsDepends4
Works
Depends
Not supported
Needs a camera
Requires the OctoPrint plugin Cancel Objects
Requires the OctoPrint plugin BGCode
Requires version 4.2.0 or newer of the SimplyPrint plugin
What slicer to use for the Anycubic Mega SE
None of the slicers in SimplyPrint's cloud has a ready-made profile for the Anycubic Mega SE, but it takes standard G-code: start from a similar printer's profile and set the bed size, height and nozzle to match.
We only list slicers you can use in the SimplyPrint cloud, so there may be others for the Anycubic Mega SE.
Cloud-Based Slicer for Anycubic Mega SE
All supported slicers - directly in your browser with SimplyPrint's online cloud slicer. No installation required. Slice your Anycubic Mega SE models from any device, anywhere in the world!
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 Anycubic Mega SE: 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.
The app for the Anycubic Mega SE
SimplyPrint works as the Anycubic Mega SE's app: on your phone and in any browser, with a slicer in the cloud.
There's no plate swapper or auto-ejection kit for the Anycubic Mega SE in SimplyPrint yet, but AutoPrint can still keep it printing: once the plate is clear, it starts the next job from your queue.
Ways to automate it
Your own ejection G-codeWrite the routine that clears your plate, and AutoPrint runs it after every print.
Anycubic Mega SE specifications: bed size, print height and more
Its size, temperatures, multi-material and how it connects, from the maker and our own research.
Size
Build volume
220 x 220 x 250 mm
Bed type
Square
Bed size
220 x 220 mm
Max print height
250 mm
Printing
Max extruder temperature
255 °C
Has heated bed
Yes
Max bed temperature
100 °C
Number of nozzles
1
Direct drive
No
Probing tool / Auto Bed Leveling
No
Filament width
1.75 mm
Connecting
Supports serial printing
Unknown
Shipped firmware
Unknown
Files and slicing
Supported file formats
G-code (.gcode, .gco, .g)
The printer
Printer manufacturer / brand
Anycubic
Printer model name
Mega SE
Made by a company from
China
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 Anycubic Mega SE print?
Filament compatibility for the Anycubic Mega SE: 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
With care
Possible, but a Bowden extruder makes flexibles harder - print slowly and prefer firmer (higher-shore) TPU.
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.
Compare the Anycubic Mega SE with similar printers
Printers from the same maker, of a similar size, printing the same engineering materials or multi-material like it, that you can buy today. Compare up to four side by side, with their specs and how each connects.
Who makes the Anycubic Mega SE, and how open Anycubic leaves you: whether its printers run without its cloud, take any filament and slicer, and can be repaired. Each area is rated from public sources.
Openness: Mixed (3.0 of 5)
Mixed
Walled gardenOpen
Anycubic is a Chinese 3D printer maker founded in 2015. It sells the Kobra line of FDM printers, including the enclosed Kobra S1 and S1 Max, the large Kobra 3 Max and the low-cost Kobra X, the ACE Pro multi-material unit and Photon resin printers. Its printers are aimed at hobbyists and home users at budget to mid-range prices.
Founded:
2015 ·
Headquarters:
China (its global store is run by Hongkong Anycubic Technology Co., Limited) ·
Website:www.anycubic.com
Anycubic is mixed: its printers work locally in LAN mode, take third-party filament and slicers, and have spare parts and guides, but its published firmware source leaves proprietary parts closed, custom firmware is unsupported, and its cloud had a security incident in 2024.
Firmware and custom firmware ●●●●●
The Kobra 3, 3 Max and S1 run Klipper-go, Anycubic's Go port of Klipper. Anycubic published its source with the kernel and U-Boot under GPL, for the Kobra 3 in October 2024 and for the wider family in October 2025, but says some proprietary features are kept closed, and that modifying the firmware voids the warranty. The community project Rinkhals adds Fluidd, Mainsail and SSH, and reports that the newer Kobra X only accepts signed updates.
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Local control and integrations ●●●●●
LAN mode lets Anycubic Slicer Next send prints, show progress and stream video on the local network without an account, and the S1's firmware 2.5.9.9 added sending from OrcaSlicer. With LAN mode on, the cloud, the app and AI failure detection are off, and the S1 must leave LAN mode and be bound to an account to update its firmware. Anycubic documents no local API for other software; Moonraker, Fluidd and Mainsail come only with the community firmware Rinkhals.
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Third-party filament, slicers and parts ●●●●●
Third-party filament works. Anycubic Slicer Next is an open-source OrcaSlicer fork, and recent firmware accepts files sent from OrcaSlicer. Hotends, extruders and many other parts are model-specific Anycubic parts.
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Repairs and spare parts ●●●●●
Anycubic's store sells hotends, extruders, motherboards, heated beds, motors and screens, and its wiki has replacement guides for current models, for example the Kobra S1 Max XY motors and the Kobra X Y-axis motor.
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Data and privacy ●●●●●
LAN mode keeps data on the local network, but the app and cloud need an account. Anycubic's privacy policy allows broad collection, including product usage, device signals and nearby Wi-Fi access points, and storage in the United States. In February 2024 a flaw in its cloud MQTT server let a third party push a file to Kobra 2 printers; Anycubic apologised and patched it.
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Community and documentation ●●●●●
Active user community and a wiki with guides and error codes for each model. Source releases leave proprietary parts closed, and custom firmware is a community effort.
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Pros
Budget to mid-range prices, with multi-colour Combo bundles.
LAN mode works without an account.
Spare parts and replacement guides for current models.
Open-source slicer, and third-party filament works.
Cons
Published firmware source leaves some features closed; modifying firmware voids the warranty.
LAN mode turns off the app, cloud and AI failure detection, and firmware updates need the cloud.
The privacy policy allows broad data collection.
Its cloud was used to push files to printers in 2024 (fixed).
Track record
October 2025: Anycubic published Klipper-go, its Go port of Klipper, as a standalone project for the Kobra 3, Kobra 3 V2, Kobra 3 Max and Kobra S1, with the MCU firmware, Linux kernel and U-Boot sources, on GitHub under GPL-3.0. It says some proprietary features remain closed.
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October 2024: Anycubic published the Kobra 3 firmware sources (Klipper-go, MCU firmware, Linux kernel and U-Boot) on GitHub under GPL-3.0.
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February 2024: A third party used a vulnerability in Anycubic's cloud MQTT server to make Kobra 2 Pro/Plus/Max printers download a file named 'hacked_machine_readme.gcode'. Anycubic counted 237 affected printers and over 2,000 that received the file, apologised for its late response, tightened cloud authorisation and released a firmware fix.
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Researched from 14 sources, last checked October 18, 2026. Show sources
Is the Anycubic Mega SE compatible with SimplyPrint?
Most likely. We expect the Anycubic Mega SE to connect to SimplyPrint via OctoPrint, but nobody has confirmed it yet. If you have one, the setup guide shows within minutes whether it works, and your answer confirms it for everyone.
How do I connect the Anycubic Mega SE to SimplyPrint?
Follow our step-by-step setup guide for the Anycubic Mega SE. It shows how to connect it via OctoPrint, what you need for each, and which to pick.
What slicer should I use for the Anycubic Mega SE?
Cura, PrusaSlicer and OrcaSlicer all work with the Anycubic Mega SE, and you can run any of them in SimplyPrint's online browser slicer - no install needed, on any device.
Can I use OrcaSlicer with the Anycubic Mega SE?
Yes, but OrcaSlicer has no built-in profile for the Anycubic Mega SE that we know of: start from a similar printer's profile and set the bed size, height and nozzle to match.
What filament can the Anycubic Mega SE print?
Based on its specs (hotend up to 255C, heated bed up to 100C), the Anycubic Mega SE handles PLA or PETG well. See the full filament guide above for ABS, nylon, PC and composites.
Does the Anycubic Mega SE work with OctoPrint or Klipper?
The Anycubic Mega SE works with OctoPrint, and SimplyPrint connects to it through them - so you get cloud access, a queue and camera monitoring on top.
What is the Anycubic Mega SE's bed size and build volume?
The Anycubic Mega SE has a 220 x 220 mm print bed and prints up to 250 mm tall, a build volume of about 220 x 220 x 250 mm. See the full specifications table above for bed type, temperatures and more.
Can the Anycubic Mega SE eject prints automatically?
There's no kit for it that we support yet, but SimplyPrint's AutoPrint can run your own ejection G-code, work with a robot arm through the API, or wait for you to clear the plate, and then start the next job from your queue.
Where can I buy the Anycubic Mega SE?
From Anycubic's own store, which has shops for the US and everywhere else. The links on this page go to those stores; some are affiliate links, so we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
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