# Flashforge Guider II: specs, SimplyPrint compatibility and setup > **Not confirmed yet - help us find out** (We can't tell). We don't know yet. If you have one, you can find out in a few minutes and confirm it for everyone. - By Flashforge, China - Launched 2018 - Canonical page: https://simplyprint.io/compatibility/flashforge-guider-ii ## Flashforge Guider II at a glance The Flashforge Guider II is a 3D printer by Flashforge with a 280 x 250 x 300 mm build volume. - Build volume: 280 x 250 x 300 mm - Enclosure: Fully enclosed - Max print speed: 200 mm/s - Prints well: PLA, PETG, ABS & ASA - Built-in camera: No - Connectivity: USB, Wi-Fi, Ethernet ## Connect the Flashforge Guider II to SimplyPrint | Way of connecting | Status | What you need | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | SimplyPrint Client | Not confirmed yet - help us find out | | Not known whether the Client's Flashforge integration reaches the Guider II. ([Source](https://en.fss.flashforge.com/10000/software/a9715fd936e541d9d9b229202444d599.pdf)) | | OctoPrint (Directly, over USB) | Not expected to work | | 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](https://github.com/Mrnt/OctoPrint-FlashForge)); Requires the OctoPrint plugin | | Klipper (Moonraker) | Not compatible | | Closed FlashForge firmware; Klipper only after replacing it. ([Source](https://en.fss.flashforge.com/10000/software/a9715fd936e541d9d9b229202444d599.pdf)); Doesn't ship with Klipper: it runs Klipper after you install it in place of its own firmware, a modification | - [Help us confirm](https://simplyprint.io/compatibility/flashforge-guider-ii/confirm) ## 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. - [PrusaSlicer](https://simplyprint.io/features/slicer/prusaslicer): No profile for the Flashforge Guider II · Runs in the SimplyPrint cloud - [OrcaSlicer](https://simplyprint.io/features/slicer/orcaslicer): No profile for the Flashforge Guider II · Runs in the SimplyPrint cloud - [BambuStudio](https://simplyprint.io/features/slicer/bambustudio): No profile for the Flashforge Guider II · Runs in the SimplyPrint cloud - [ElegooSlicer](https://simplyprint.io/features/slicer/elegooslicer): No profile for the Flashforge Guider II · Runs in the SimplyPrint cloud - [CrealityPrint](https://simplyprint.io/features/slicer/crealityprint): No profile for the Flashforge Guider II · Runs in the SimplyPrint cloud - [Cura](https://simplyprint.io/features/slicer/cura): No profile for the Flashforge Guider II · Runs in the SimplyPrint cloud - [Kiri:Moto](https://simplyprint.io/features/slicer/kirimoto): No profile for the Flashforge Guider II · Runs in the SimplyPrint cloud - [Flash Studio / Orca-Flashforge](https://www.flashforge.com/pages/orca-flashforge): Made by Flashforge, not in the SimplyPrint cloud - [FlashPrint](https://www.flashforge.com/pages/download-center): Made by Flashforge, not in the SimplyPrint cloud We only list slicers you can use in the SimplyPrint cloud, so there may be others for the Flashforge Guider II. ## Flashforge Guider II specifications: bed size, print height and more ### 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 [Read more by the manufacturer](https://www.flashforge.com/blogs/download-center/guider-series) ## 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. | ## Printers like the Flashforge Guider II that work with SimplyPrint - [Flashforge Creator 5 Pro](https://simplyprint.io/compatibility/flashforge-creator-5-pro): Compatible, 256 x 256 x 256 mm, Also by Flashforge · Similar build volume · Also prints ABS & ASA - [Bambu Lab P1S](https://simplyprint.io/compatibility/bambu-lab-p1s): Verified by SimplyPrint, 256 x 256 x 256 mm, Similar build volume · Also prints ABS & ASA - [Bambu Lab P2S Combo](https://simplyprint.io/compatibility/bambu-lab-p2s-combo): Verified by SimplyPrint, 256 x 256 x 256 mm, Similar build volume · Also prints ABS & ASA - [Creality K1 Max](https://simplyprint.io/compatibility/creality-k1-max): Compatible, 300 x 300 x 300 mm, Similar build volume · Also prints ABS & ASA ## About Flashforge 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: https://www.flashforge.com Openness: Mixed (3.0 of 5) 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 (3 of 5): 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. - Local control and integrations (3 of 5): 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. - Third-party filament, slicers and parts (3 of 5): 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. - Repairs and spare parts (3 of 5): 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. - Community and documentation (3 of 5): 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. ### 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. How Flashforge compares with every other brand: https://simplyprint.io/articles/best-3d-printer ## Frequently asked questions ### 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. ### When did the Flashforge Guider II come out? Flashforge launched the Guider II in 2018. --- © 2026 SimplyPrint. All rights reserved. This page and the compatibility, specification and review data on it are compiled by SimplyPrint and may not be copied, scraped, reproduced or republished, in whole or in part, without prior written permission. Printer images are the property of their respective manufacturers and are shown for identification purposes only; SimplyPrint claims no ownership of them. Quoted reviews belong to their authors.