Does the Flashforge Creator Max 3D printer work with SimplyPrint, OctoPrint, Mainsail and Fluidd?
Each way of connecting it, what it needs, and how to set it up.
Disclaimer: According to the "OctoPrint-Flashforge" GitHub repository, which holds information about most Flashforge printers, and their compatibility with OctoPrint, and thereby SimplyPrint, the Creator Max is supported, but marked as "Unreliable" when it comes to printing directly from OctoPrint. Learn more here: https://github.com/Mrnt/OctoPrint-FlashForge?tab=readme-ov-file#printer-compatibility
Connected through OctoPrint, SimplyPrint supports everything the Flashforge Creator Max 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
Compatible
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
Compatible
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
Flashforge Creator Max owners on SimplyPrint
In use with SimplyPrint
What slicer to use for the Flashforge Creator Max
None of the slicers in SimplyPrint's cloud has a ready-made profile for the Flashforge Creator Max, 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 Flashforge Creator Max.
Cloud-Based Slicer for Flashforge Creator Max
All supported slicers - directly in your browser with SimplyPrint's online cloud slicer. No installation required. Slice your Flashforge Creator Max 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 Flashforge Creator Max: 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 Flashforge Creator Max
SimplyPrint works as the Flashforge Creator Max'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 Flashforge Creator Max 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.
Flashforge Creator Max 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
150 x 150 x 230 mm
Bed type
Square
Bed size
150 x 150 mm
Max print height
230 mm
Printing
Max extruder temperature
240 °C
Has heated bed
Yes
Max bed temperature
120 °C
Number of nozzles
1
Direct drive
No
Probing tool / Auto Bed Leveling
No
Filament width
1.75 mm
Connecting
Supports serial printing
Yes
Shipped firmware
Marlin
Files and slicing
Supported file formats
G-code (.gcode, .gco, .g)
The printer
Printer manufacturer / brand
Flashforge
Printer model name
Creator Max
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 Flashforge Creator Max print?
Filament compatibility for the Flashforge Creator Max: 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)
Not ideal
Not recommended - nylon needs a hotter hotend (~250-270C) and ideally an enclosure.
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.
Best filament for the Flashforge Creator Max
Filaments the Flashforge Creator Max prints well, Flashforge's own first, then the best known.
Compare the Flashforge Creator Max 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 Flashforge Creator Max, and how open Flashforge 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
Flashforge (Zhejiang Flashforge 3D Technology) is a Chinese 3D printer maker founded in 2011. It sells the Adventurer 5M and 5M Pro CoreXY printers, the AD5X multi-colour printer and the Creator series, plus resin and wax printers, to customers ranging from hobbyists to businesses.
Founded:
2011 ·
Headquarters:
Zhejiang, China ·
Ownership:
Zhejiang Flashforge 3D Technology Co., Ltd. ·
Website:www.flashforge.com
Flashforge is mixed: the Adventurer 5M runs Klipper with published source and works in a LAN mode with open slicers, but the stock system is closed to modification and its app relies on the cloud.
Firmware and custom firmware ●●●●●
The Adventurer 5M series runs Klipper, and Flashforge published its Klipper source on GitHub under GPL-3.0 in January 2024. The stock system is not built to be modified: the community 'Klipper Mod', which adds Moonraker, Mainsail and Fluidd, is unofficial and warns that it may cost the warranty.
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Local control and integrations ●●●●●
A LAN mode lets Orca-Flashforge send jobs on the local network, and USB printing works offline. The Flash Maker app needs internet and a Flashforge account and does not connect in LAN mode. Flashforge documents no local API for other software. Moonraker with Mainsail or Fluidd comes only with the community Klipper Mod, which is unofficial and warns that it may cost the warranty.
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Third-party filament, slicers and parts ●●●●●
Third-party filament works; Orca-Flashforge is an open-source OrcaSlicer fork and OrcaSlicer itself supports Flashforge printers. Nozzles are sold as complete printer-specific assemblies.
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Repairs and spare parts ●●●●●
Flashforge sells nozzle, extruder, filament-feeding and touchscreen assemblies for the Adventurer 5M, and its wiki has replacement guides, for example the AD5X extruder board.
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Community and documentation ●●●●●
A wiki with manuals, FAQs and maintenance guides, and slicer and Klipper sources on GitHub; much of the advanced use comes from the community mod.
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Pros
Long-established maker, founded in 2011.
LAN mode and USB printing work without the cloud.
Klipper source and an open-source slicer are published.
Common replacement assemblies are sold for the Adventurer 5M.
Cons
Stock firmware is not meant to be modified; deeper control needs an unofficial community mod.
The Flash Maker app needs internet and an account, and does not work in LAN mode.
Nozzles are sold as complete printer-specific assemblies.
Track record
January 2024: Flashforge published the Klipper source for the Adventurer 5M and 5M Pro on GitHub under GPL-3.0.
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Is the Flashforge Creator Max compatible with SimplyPrint?
Yes. You can connect the Flashforge Creator Max to SimplyPrint via OctoPrint, then slice, queue, start and monitor prints from your browser or the mobile app.
How do I connect the Flashforge Creator Max to SimplyPrint?
Follow our step-by-step setup guide for the Flashforge Creator Max. It shows how to connect it via OctoPrint, what you need for each, and which to pick.
What slicer should I use for the Flashforge Creator Max?
Cura, PrusaSlicer and OrcaSlicer all work with the Flashforge Creator Max, 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 Flashforge Creator Max?
Yes, but OrcaSlicer has no built-in profile for the Flashforge Creator Max 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 Flashforge Creator Max print?
Based on its specs (hotend up to 240C, heated bed up to 120C), the Flashforge Creator Max handles PLA or PETG well. See the full filament guide above for ABS, nylon, PC and composites.
Does the Flashforge Creator Max work with OctoPrint or Klipper?
The Flashforge Creator Max 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 Flashforge Creator Max's bed size and build volume?
The Flashforge Creator Max has a 150 x 150 mm print bed and prints up to 230 mm tall, a build volume of about 150 x 150 x 230 mm. See the full specifications table above for bed type, temperatures and more.
Can the Flashforge Creator Max 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.
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