Creality Ender-3: Compatibility and Setup Guides

Specifications, Compatibility Details, and Step-by-step Setup Guides for the Creality Ender-3 3D Printer.

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Learn all about the specifications of the Creality Ender-3 3D printer, whether it's compatible with OctoPrint, Mainsail, Fluidd and SimplyPrint, and how to set each of them up.


Printer Compatibility for Creality Ender-3

Does the Creality Ender-3 3D printer work with OctoPrint, Mainsail, Fluidd and SimplyPrint?

Figuring out if your particular printer works with OctoPrint, Mainsail, Fluidd or SimplyPrint can be a challenging task - especially if you're new to 3D printing - as there are thousands of printers out there.

We're here to make it a little easier for you, by answering the question; is the Creality Ender-3 compatible with OctoPrint, Mainsail, Fluidd and SimplyPrint?

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SimplyPrint

Yes, Creality Ender-3 is compatible with SimplyPrint

How to set up SimplyPrint on Creality Ender-3
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OctoPrint

Yes, Creality Ender-3 is compatible with OctoPrint

How to set up OctoPrint on Creality Ender-3
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Mainsail

Yes, Creality Ender-3 is compatible with Mainsail

How to set up Mainsail on Creality Ender-3
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Fluidd

Yes, Creality Ender-3 is compatible with Fluidd

How to set up Fluidd on Creality Ender-3

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What Slicer to Use for Creality Ender-3

Find the best slicing software for your Creality Ender-3 3D printer.

Compatible Slicers for Creality Ender-3

At SimplyPrint we support the following 3 slicers. But, that does not mean that no other slicers are compatible with this the Creality Ender-3. We are working on adding support for more slicers for our online cloud-based slicer.

Recommended
PrusaSlicer

PrusaSlicer

Includes default slicing profiles for Creality Ender-3

Recommended
OrcaSlicer

OrcaSlicer

Includes default slicing profiles for Creality Ender-3

BambuStudio

BambuStudio

No default slicer profiles available to our knowledge

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.

Cloud-Based Slicer for Creality Ender-3: Use PrusaSlicer Online

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Other Compatible Slicers

Note: Many other excellent slicing software options exist, including Cura, Simplify3D, ideaMaker, KISSlicer, and others. While we don't currently track profiles for these slicers in our database, they may work perfectly with your Creality Ender-3. Check each slicer's official documentation or community forums for compatible profiles and settings. You can also contribute profiles to our open-source slicer profile database on GitHub.


Creality Ender-3 Printer Specifications: Bed Type, Size, Print Height and More

Discover the key features of the Creality Ender-3 3D printer model. From its bed type to its size, print height, and more, we provide detailed specifications to help you understand the printer's capabilities.

Specification Details
Printer model name Ender-3
Printer manufacturer / brand Creality
Bed type Square
Bed size 220 x 220 mm
Max print height 250mm
Has heated bed Yes
Max extruder temperature 255°
Max bed temperature 110°
Filament width 1.75mm
Number of nozzles 1
Probing tool / Auto Bed Leveling No
Direct drive No
Supports serial printing Yes
Shipped firmware Marlin
Slicer profile name(s) ENDER3
Supported file formats G-code (.gcode, .gco, .g)

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Final words

We've reached the end of our Creality Ender-3 information guide. We devote substantial time to research and gather data on as many 3D printers as possible, understanding the challenge of finding comprehensive, reliable information all in one place. Our primary focus is providing insights into the compatibility of specific printers with the most popular 3D printing clients. We hope this guide has helped answer your questions!