Does the Flashforge Guider II 3D printer work with SimplyPrint, OctoPrint, Mainsail and Fluidd?
Each way of connecting it, what it needs, and how to set it up.
SimplyPrint Client
Not confirmed yet - help us find out
Not known whether the Client's Flashforge integration reaches the Guider II.
Source
Has a USB-B port for a computer, but speaks FlashForge's own protocol; the abandoned OctoPrint-FlashForge plugin reports temperature only, movement and printing unconfirmed.
Source
Closed FlashForge firmware; Klipper only after replacing it.
Source
Doesn't ship with Klipper: it runs Klipper after you install it in place of its own firmware, a modification
What slicer to use for the Flashforge Guider II
Use Flashforge's own slicer, Flash Studio / Orca-Flashforge or FlashPrint: none of the slicers in SimplyPrint's cloud has a profile for the Flashforge Guider II, and it doesn't take standard G-code that we know of.
Flashforge Guider II 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
280 x 250 x 300 mm
Bed type
Rectangle
Bed size
280 x 250 mm
Max print height
300 mm
Printing
Enclosure
Fully enclosed
Max print speed
200 mm/s
Max extruder temperature
240 °C
Has heated bed
Yes
Max bed temperature
120 °C
Number of nozzles
1
Toolheads
1
Direct drive
No
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
USB, Wi-Fi, Ethernet
Built-in camera
No
Prints from
USB stick
Supports serial printing
No
Shipped firmware
The maker's own
Files and slicing
Supported file formats
G-code (.gcode, .gco, .g)
The printer
Printer manufacturer / brand
Flashforge
Printer model name
Guider II
Made by a company from
China
Launched
2018
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 Guider II print?
Filament compatibility for the Flashforge Guider II: 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
Great
Enclosed, with a hot enough hotend and bed: ABS and ASA print well.
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.
Printers like the Flashforge Guider II 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.
Who makes the Flashforge Guider II, 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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Researched from 10 sources, last checked October 18, 2026. Show sources
Is the Flashforge Guider II 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 Flashforge Guider II, our compatibility check tells you in a few questions how it could connect.
What slicer should I use for the Flashforge Guider II?
Use Flashforge's own slicer, Flash Studio / Orca-Flashforge or FlashPrint: none of the slicers in SimplyPrint's cloud has a profile for the Flashforge Guider II, and it doesn't take standard G-code that we know of.
What filament can the Flashforge Guider II print?
Based on its specs (hotend up to 240C, heated bed up to 120C), the Flashforge Guider II handles PLA, PETG, or ABS & ASA well. See the full filament guide above for ABS, nylon, PC and composites.
What is the Flashforge Guider II's bed size and build volume?
The Flashforge Guider II has a 280 x 250 mm print bed and prints up to 300 mm tall, a build volume of about 280 x 250 x 300 mm. See the full specifications table above for bed type, temperatures and more.
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