# Craftbot FLOW IDEX XL: specs, SimplyPrint compatibility and setup

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- By Craftbot, Hungary
- Launched 2020
- Canonical page: https://simplyprint.io/compatibility/craftbot-flow-idex-xl

## Craftbot FLOW IDEX XL at a glance

The Craftbot FLOW IDEX XL is a 3D printer by Craftbot with a 425 x 250 x 500 mm build volume.

- Build volume: 425 x 250 x 500 mm
- Enclosure: Partly enclosed
- Max print speed: 160 mm/s
- Prints well: PLA, PETG, TPU & flexibles, ABS & ASA, Nylon (PA)
- Built-in camera: Yes
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB

## Connect the Craftbot FLOW IDEX XL to SimplyPrint

| Way of connecting | Status | What you need | Notes |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| SimplyPrint | Not confirmed yet - help us find out |  |  |
| Klipper (Moonraker) | Not confirmed yet - help us find out |  | Craftbot's own 'PR3DATOR' board with a Raspberry Pi HMI and web interface; the firmware is not named. ([Source](https://craftbot.com/products/craftbot-flow-idex-xl)) |
| OctoPrint (Directly, over USB) | Not confirmed yet - help us find out |  | Takes jobs through its web interface/IoT platform; printing over USB from a computer is not documented. ([Source](https://craftbot.com/products/craftbot-flow-idex-xl)) |

- [Help us confirm](https://simplyprint.io/compatibility/craftbot-flow-idex-xl/confirm)

## What slicer to use for the Craftbot FLOW IDEX XL

None of the slicers in SimplyPrint's cloud has a ready-made profile for the Craftbot FLOW IDEX XL, but it takes standard G-code: start from a similar printer's profile and set the bed size, height and nozzle to match.

- [PrusaSlicer](https://simplyprint.io/features/slicer/prusaslicer): No profile for the Craftbot FLOW IDEX XL · Runs in the SimplyPrint cloud
- [OrcaSlicer](https://simplyprint.io/features/slicer/orcaslicer): No profile for the Craftbot FLOW IDEX XL · Runs in the SimplyPrint cloud
- [BambuStudio](https://simplyprint.io/features/slicer/bambustudio): No profile for the Craftbot FLOW IDEX XL · Runs in the SimplyPrint cloud
- [ElegooSlicer](https://simplyprint.io/features/slicer/elegooslicer): No profile for the Craftbot FLOW IDEX XL · Runs in the SimplyPrint cloud
- [CrealityPrint](https://simplyprint.io/features/slicer/crealityprint): No profile for the Craftbot FLOW IDEX XL · Runs in the SimplyPrint cloud
- [Cura](https://simplyprint.io/features/slicer/cura): No profile for the Craftbot FLOW IDEX XL · Runs in the SimplyPrint cloud
- [Kiri:Moto](https://simplyprint.io/features/slicer/kirimoto): No profile for the Craftbot FLOW IDEX XL · Runs in the SimplyPrint cloud

We only list slicers you can use in the SimplyPrint cloud, so there may be others for the Craftbot FLOW IDEX XL.

## Craftbot FLOW IDEX XL specifications: bed size, print height and more

### Size

- Build volume: 425 x 250 x 500 mm
- Bed type: Rectangle
- Bed size: 425 x 250 mm
- Max print height: 500 mm

### Printing

- Enclosure: Partly enclosed
- Max print speed: 160 mm/s
- Max extruder temperature: 300 °C
- Has heated bed: Yes
- Max bed temperature: 110 °C
- Number of nozzles: 2
- Toolheads: 2
- 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): Yes

### Connecting

- Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB
- Built-in camera: Yes
- Prints from: USB stick
- USB socket for printing over USB: USB-B
- Supports serial printing: Yes
- Shipped firmware: The maker's own

### Files and slicing

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

### The printer

- Printer manufacturer / brand: Craftbot
- Printer model name: FLOW IDEX XL
- Made by a company from: Hungary
- Launched: 2020

[Read more by the manufacturer](https://craftbot.com/products/craftbot-flow-idex-xl)

## What filament can the Craftbot FLOW IDEX XL print?

Filament compatibility for the Craftbot FLOW IDEX XL: the materials Craftbot lists for it.

| Filament | Suitability | Notes |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| PLA | Great | On the maker's list of materials for this printer. |
| PETG | Great | On the maker's list of materials for this printer. |
| TPU & flexibles | Great | On the maker's list of materials for this printer. |
| ABS & ASA | Great | On the maker's list of materials for this printer. |
| Nylon (PA) | Great | On the maker's list of materials for this printer. |
| Polycarbonate (PC) | With care | On the edge - PC really wants an enclosed, hot chamber to avoid warping. |
| 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. |

## Printers like the Craftbot FLOW IDEX XL that work with SimplyPrint

- [Vivedino Troodon 2.0](https://simplyprint.io/compatibility/vivedino-troodon-2-0): Compatible, 350 x 350 x 320 mm, Similar build volume · Also prints ABS & ASA, Nylon (PA)
- [Mattershaper Multiplexer](https://simplyprint.io/compatibility/mattershaper-multiplexer): Compatible, 520 x 300 x 400 mm, Similar build volume · Also prints ABS & ASA, Nylon (PA)
- [Fusion3 EDGE](https://simplyprint.io/compatibility/fusion3-edge): Compatible, 368 x 368 x 343 mm, Similar build volume · Also prints ABS & ASA, Nylon (PA)
- [Vision Miner 22 IDEX](https://simplyprint.io/compatibility/vision-miner-22-idex): Compatible, 350 x 350 x 450 mm, Similar build volume · Also prints ABS & ASA, Nylon (PA)

## Where to buy the Craftbot FLOW IDEX XL

- [Craftbot for the EU](https://simplyprint.io/buy/8265) (Official store): Out of stock at Craftbot (Checked October 23, 2026)

## Frequently asked questions

### Is the Craftbot FLOW IDEX XL compatible with SimplyPrint?

We don't know yet. SimplyPrint works with 130+ brands and 600+ models via OctoPrint, Klipper and built-in integrations; if you have a Craftbot FLOW IDEX XL, our compatibility check tells you in a few questions how it could connect.

### What slicer should I use for the Craftbot FLOW IDEX XL?

Cura, PrusaSlicer and OrcaSlicer all work with the Craftbot FLOW IDEX XL, 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 Craftbot FLOW IDEX XL?

Yes, but OrcaSlicer has no built-in profile for the Craftbot FLOW IDEX XL 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 Craftbot FLOW IDEX XL print?

Craftbot lists PLA, PETG, TPU & flexibles, ABS & ASA and Nylon (PA) for the FLOW IDEX XL.

### What is the Craftbot FLOW IDEX XL's bed size and build volume?

The Craftbot FLOW IDEX XL has a 425 x 250 mm print bed and prints up to 500 mm tall, a build volume of about 425 x 250 x 500 mm. See the full specifications table above for bed type, temperatures and more.

### When did the Craftbot FLOW IDEX XL come out?

Craftbot launched the FLOW IDEX XL in 2020.

### Where can I buy the Craftbot FLOW IDEX XL?

From Craftbot's own store, which has shops for the EU. 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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