Flashforge Guider II S: Compatibility and Setup Guides

Specifications, Compatibility Details, and Step-by-step Setup Guides for the Flashforge Guider II S 3D Printer.

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Printer Compatibility for Flashforge Guider II S

Does the Flashforge Guider II S 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 Flashforge Guider II S compatible with OctoPrint, Mainsail, Fluidd and SimplyPrint?

Disclaimer: According to the "OctoPrint-Flashforge" GitHub repository, which holds information about most Flashforge printers, and their compatibility with OctoPrint, and thereby SimplyPrint, this printer is supported. Learn more here: https://github.com/Mrnt/OctoPrint-FlashForge?tab=readme-ov-file#printer-compatibility It's noted that there may be issues with FlashForge Finder II, Guider II, Guider IIs - these printers do not support relative positioning so when you create your Printer Profile in OctoPrint you will need to go to the "Axes" tab and select "G91 Not Supported". If you still experience issues when using the controls please report with debug log files (see below for how to enable debugging).
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SimplyPrint

Yes, Flashforge Guider II S is compatible with SimplyPrint

How to set up SimplyPrint on Flashforge Guider II S
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OctoPrint

Yes, Flashforge Guider II S is compatible with OctoPrint

How to set up OctoPrint on Flashforge Guider II S
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Mainsail

No, Flashforge Guider II S is not compatible with Mainsail

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Fluidd

No, Flashforge Guider II S is not compatible with Fluidd

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What Slicer to Use for Flashforge Guider II S

Find the best slicing software for your Flashforge Guider II S 3D printer.

Compatible Slicers for Flashforge Guider II S

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

PrusaSlicer

PrusaSlicer

No default slicer profiles available to our knowledge

OrcaSlicer

OrcaSlicer

No default slicer profiles available to our knowledge

BambuStudio

BambuStudio

No default slicer profiles available to our knowledge

No Recommended Slicers Found: To our knowledge, none of the slicers we currently track have built-in default profiles for the Flashforge Guider II S.

However, the printer can probably still be used with these slicers—you'll just need to create your own custom profiles, for example by basing them on profiles from a similar printer model. It's also possible that this printer works best with another slicer—perhaps one made by Flashforge—that we're not tracking on our website yet.

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 Flashforge Guider II S

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All three slicers—OrcaSlicer, BambuStudio, and PrusaSlicer—directly in your browser with SimplyPrint's online cloud slicer. No installation required. Slice your Flashforge Guider II S models from any device, anywhere in the world!

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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 Flashforge Guider II S. 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.


Flashforge Guider II S Printer Specifications: Bed Type, Size, Print Height and More

Discover the key features of the Flashforge Guider II S 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 Guider II S
Printer manufacturer / brand Flashforge
Bed type Rectangle
Bed size 280 x 250 mm
Max print height 300mm
Has heated bed Yes
Max extruder temperature 300°
Max bed temperature 120°
Filament width 1.75mm
Number of nozzles 1
Probing tool / Auto Bed Leveling Yes
Direct drive Yes
Supports serial printing Yes
Shipped firmware Marlin
Supported file formats G-code (.gcode, .gco, .g)

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Final words

We've reached the end of our Flashforge Guider II S 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!