Gcreate gMax 2: specs, SimplyPrint compatibility and setup

By Gcreate, USA

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Does it work with SimplyPrint?

Expected to work Most likely

Not confirmed yet, but we expect it to work like the Gcreate GMax 1.5 XT+.

Connects with: OctoPrint
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Gcreate gMax 2 at a glance

The Gcreate gMax 2 is a 3D printer by Gcreate with a 457 x 457 x 610 mm build volume.

Build volume
457 x 457 x 610 mm
Prints well
PLA, PETG
All specifications

Connect the Gcreate gMax 2 to SimplyPrint

Does the Gcreate gMax 2 3D printer work with SimplyPrint, OctoPrint, Mainsail and Fluidd? Each way of connecting it, what it needs, and how to set it up.

  • SimplyPrint

    SimplyPrint

    Expected to work

    Through OctoPrint

    How to set up SimplyPrint on Gcreate gMax 2 Help us confirm Be one of the first to confirm it
  • OctoPrint

    OctoPrint

    Directly, over USB

    Expected to work

    Its gTouch screen runs AstroPrint, an OctoPrint fork that drives the board over USB serial; like the gMax 1.5 XT+. No source shows OctoPrint itself on it. Source

    Expected to work like the Gcreate GMax 1.5 XT+

    What you need: A Raspberry Pi running OctoPrint, plugged into the printer with a USB cable

    How to set up OctoPrint on Gcreate gMax 2 Help us confirm Be one of the first to confirm it
  • Mainsail Fluidd

    Klipper (Moonraker)

    Not compatible

    A 2019 printer with gCreate's gTouch/AstroPrint controller; it does not ship Klipper. Source

    • Doesn't ship with Klipper: it runs Klipper after you install it in place of its own firmware, a modification

What works with SimplyPrint

Connected through OctoPrint, SimplyPrint is expected to support everything the Gcreate gMax 2 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 Expected to work
Monitoring
Live status and progress Yes
Webcam Yes 1
AI failure detection Yes 1
Time left Yes
Layer progress Yes
Temperatures Yes
Printing
Starting a print Yes
Pause, resume and cancel Yes
Skip objects Depends 2
Files
Print binary G-code (.bgcode) Depends 3
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 Depends 4

Connected to SimplyPrint through OctoPrint

Expected to work

Monitoring

  • Live status and progress Yes
  • Webcam Yes 1
  • AI failure detection Yes 1
  • Time left Yes
  • Layer progress Yes
  • Temperatures Yes

Printing

  • Starting a print Yes
  • Pause, resume and cancel Yes
  • Skip objects Depends 2

Files

  • Print binary G-code (.bgcode) Depends 3

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 Depends 4

Works Depends Not supported

  1. Needs a camera
  2. Requires the OctoPrint plugin Cancel Objects
  3. Requires the OctoPrint plugin BGCode
  4. Requires version 4.2.0 or newer of the SimplyPrint plugin

What slicer to use for the Gcreate gMax 2

None of the slicers in SimplyPrint's cloud has a ready-made profile for the Gcreate gMax 2, but it takes standard G-code: start from a similar printer's profile and set the bed size, height and nozzle to match.

No profile for the Gcreate gMax 2

We only list slicers you can use in the SimplyPrint cloud, so there may be others for the Gcreate gMax 2.

Cloud-Based Slicer for Gcreate gMax 2

All supported slicers - directly in your browser with SimplyPrint's online cloud slicer. No installation required. Slice your Gcreate gMax 2 models from any device, anywhere in the world!

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Profiles and other slicers

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 Gcreate gMax 2: 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 Gcreate gMax 2

SimplyPrint works as the Gcreate gMax 2's app: on your phone and in any browser, with a slicer in the cloud.

What you get with SimplyPrint

  • An app for iPhone and Android, the same in any browser, and a slicer in the cloud.
  • More than monitoring: a print queue, AI failure detection, AutoPrint and accounts for a team.
  • Printers from many brands in one place, side by side.
  • A European cloud: hosted in Frankfurt, Germany, under the GDPR.
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Automate the Gcreate gMax 2

There's no plate swapper or auto-ejection kit for the Gcreate gMax 2 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

How AutoPrint works

AutoPrint comes with the Pro plan and up.

Gcreate gMax 2 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 457 x 457 x 610 mm
Bed type Square
Bed size 457 x 457 mm
Max print height 610 mm

Printing

Max extruder temperature 300 °C
Has heated bed Yes
Max bed temperature 100 °C
Number of nozzles 1
Direct drive No
Probing tool / Auto Bed Leveling No
Filament width 1.75 mm

Connecting

Supports serial printing Unknown
Shipped firmware Unknown

Files and slicing

Supported file formats G-code (.gcode, .gco, .g)

The printer

Printer manufacturer / brand Gcreate
Printer model name gMax 2
Made by a company from USA

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 Gcreate gMax 2 print?

Filament compatibility for the Gcreate gMax 2: 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) With care Possible with care - an enclosure and very dry filament are essential.
Polycarbonate (PC) With care On the edge - PC really wants an enclosed, hot chamber to avoid warping.
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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Gcreate gMax 2 compatible with SimplyPrint?

Most likely. We expect the Gcreate gMax 2 to connect to SimplyPrint via OctoPrint, but nobody has confirmed it yet. If you have one, the setup guide shows within minutes whether it works, and your answer confirms it for everyone.

How do I connect the Gcreate gMax 2 to SimplyPrint?

Follow our step-by-step setup guide for the Gcreate gMax 2. It shows how to connect it via OctoPrint, what you need for each, and which to pick.

What slicer should I use for the Gcreate gMax 2?

Cura, PrusaSlicer and OrcaSlicer all work with the Gcreate gMax 2, 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 Gcreate gMax 2?

Yes, but OrcaSlicer has no built-in profile for the Gcreate gMax 2 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 Gcreate gMax 2 print?

Based on its specs (hotend up to 300C, heated bed up to 100C), the Gcreate gMax 2 handles PLA or PETG well. See the full filament guide above for ABS, nylon, PC and composites.

Does the Gcreate gMax 2 work with OctoPrint or Klipper?

The Gcreate gMax 2 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 Gcreate gMax 2's bed size and build volume?

The Gcreate gMax 2 has a 457 x 457 mm print bed and prints up to 610 mm tall, a build volume of about 457 x 457 x 610 mm. See the full specifications table above for bed type, temperatures and more.

Can the Gcreate gMax 2 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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