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Gcreate gMax 2 PRO at a glance
The Gcreate gMax 2 PRO is a 3D printer by Gcreate with a 457 x 457 x 610 mm build volume.
- Build volume
- 457 x 457 x 610 mm
- Enclosure
- Fully enclosed
- Max print speed
- 200 mm/s
- Prints well
- PLA, PETG, TPU & flexibles, ABS & ASA, Nylon (PA), Polycarbonate (PC), Carbon-fiber & glass-filled
- Connectivity
- USB, SD card
Connect the Gcreate gMax 2 PRO to SimplyPrint
Does the Gcreate gMax 2 PRO 3D printer work with SimplyPrint, OctoPrint, Mainsail and Fluidd? Each way of connecting it, what it needs, and how to set it up.
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SimplyPrint
Expected to work
Through OctoPrint
How to set up SimplyPrint on Gcreate gMax 2 PRO Help us confirm Be one of the first to confirm it -
OctoPrint
Directly, over USB
Expected to work
Firmware and USB connection not documented; the older gMax 1.5 models print over USB, but nothing covers the 2 PRO. Source
Expected to work like the Gcreate GMax 1.5+
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 PRO Help us confirm Be one of the first to confirm it -
Klipper (Moonraker)
Not confirmed yet - help us find out
Firmware on its STM32 board is not named in any source found. Source
Help us confirm Be one of the first to confirm it
What works with SimplyPrint
Connected through OctoPrint, SimplyPrint is expected to support everything the Gcreate gMax 2 PRO 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
- 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
What slicer to use for the Gcreate gMax 2 PRO
Use PrusaSlicer: it has a ready-made profile for the Gcreate gMax 2 PRO.
Ready-made profile for the Gcreate gMax 2 PRO
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PrusaSlicerRuns in the SimplyPrint cloud
No profile for the Gcreate gMax 2 PRO
OrcaSlicer
BambuStudio
ElegooSlicer
CrealityPrint
Cura
Kiri:MotoWe only list slicers you can use in the SimplyPrint cloud, so there may be others for the Gcreate gMax 2 PRO.
Cloud-Based Slicer for Gcreate gMax 2 PRO: Use PrusaSlicer Online
Use PrusaSlicer and other slicers - directly in your browser with SimplyPrint's online cloud slicer. No installation required. Slice your Gcreate gMax 2 PRO models from any device, anywhere in the world!
Try Online Slicer NowProfiles 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 PRO: 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 PRO
Gcreate doesn't make an app for the Gcreate gMax 2 PRO. SimplyPrint works as its 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 the EU, under the GDPR.
Automate the Gcreate gMax 2 PRO
There's no plate swapper or auto-ejection kit for the Gcreate gMax 2 PRO 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-code Write the routine that clears your plate, and AutoPrint runs it after every print.
- A robot arm, or anything with an API Tell SimplyPrint the plate is clear through the API or a webhook, from a robot arm or your own system.
- Clear it by hand, keep the queue AutoPrint waits for you to mark the plate clear, then starts the next job.
AutoPrint comes with the Pro plan and up.
Gcreate gMax 2 PRO 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 | 457 x 457 x 610 mm |
|---|---|
| Bed type | Square |
| Bed size | 457 x 457 mm |
| Max print height | 610 mm |
Printing
| Enclosure | Fully enclosed |
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| Max print speed | 200 mm/s |
| Max extruder temperature | 400 °C |
| Has heated bed | Yes |
| Max bed temperature | 120 °C |
| Number of nozzles | 1 |
| Direct drive | No |
| Probing tool / Auto Bed Leveling | Yes |
| Filament width | 1.75 mm |
Connecting
| Connectivity | USB, SD card |
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| Prints from | SD card, USB stick |
| Supports serial printing | Yes |
| Shipped firmware | Marlin |
Files and slicing
| Supported file formats | G-code (.gcode, .gco, .g) |
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The printer
| Printer manufacturer / brand | Gcreate |
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| Printer model name | gMax 2 PRO |
| Made by a company from | USA |
| Launched | May 2022 |
| Still made | No, discontinued |
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 PRO print?
Filament compatibility for the Gcreate gMax 2 PRO: the materials Gcreate lists for it.
| Filament | Suitability | Notes |
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| PLA | Great | On the maker's list of materials for this printer. |
| PETG | Great | On the maker's list of materials for this printer. |
| TPU & flexibles | Great | On the maker's list of materials for this printer. |
| ABS & ASA | Great | On the maker's list of materials for this printer. |
| Nylon (PA) | Great | On the maker's list of materials for this printer. |
| Polycarbonate (PC) | Great | On the maker's list of materials for this printer. |
| Carbon-fiber & glass-filled | Great | On the maker's list of materials for this printer. |
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 Gcreate gMax 2 PRO
Filaments the Gcreate gMax 2 PRO prints well, Gcreate's own first, then the best known.
Compare the Gcreate gMax 2 PRO 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.
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Sovol SV08 Max (Heat Chamber)
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500 x 500 x 450 mmLaunched May 2025Connects with: Klipper (Moonraker)Similar build volume · Also prints ABS & ASA, Nylon (PA), Polycarbonate (PC) -
WASP 4070 HDP
400 x 400 x 600 mmLaunched November 2021Connects with: OctoPrintSimilar build volume · Also prints ABS & ASA, Nylon (PA), Polycarbonate (PC)Compatible Compare side by side WASP 4070 HDP -
MINGDA Raptor 450
450 x 450 x 500 mmLaunched 2026Connects with: Klipper (Moonraker)Similar build volume · Also prints ABS & ASA, Nylon (PA), Polycarbonate (PC), Carbon-fiber & glass-filledExpected to work Compare side by side MINGDA Raptor 450 -
Tronxy VEHO 500A
500 x 500 x 500 mmLaunched February 2025Connects with: Klipper (Moonraker)Similar build volume · Also prints ABS & ASA, Nylon (PA), Polycarbonate (PC), Carbon-fiber & glass-filledCompatible Compare side by side Tronxy VEHO 500A
What to buy instead of the Gcreate gMax 2 PRO
Gcreate no longer makes or sells the gMax 2 PRO new. These printers like it are on sale today, and work with SimplyPrint.
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Sovol SV08 Max (Heat Chamber) 500 x 500 x 450 mmSimilar build volume · Also prints ABS & ASA, Nylon (PA), Polycarbonate (PC)$1,099.00
$1,299.00Save $200.00 Price at Sovol, checked November 6, 2026 -
Tronxy VEHO 500A 500 x 500 x 500 mmSimilar build volume · Also prints ABS & ASA, Nylon (PA), Polycarbonate (PC), Carbon-fiber & glass-filled$1,889.00 Price at Tronxy, checked November 7, 2026
Frequently asked questions
Is the Gcreate gMax 2 PRO compatible with SimplyPrint?
Most likely. We expect the Gcreate gMax 2 PRO 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 PRO to SimplyPrint?
Follow our step-by-step setup guide for the Gcreate gMax 2 PRO. 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 PRO?
We recommend PrusaSlicer for the Gcreate gMax 2 PRO. You can run it, and 6 other slicers, directly in SimplyPrint's online slicer - no install, on any device, with profiles for the Gcreate gMax 2 PRO kept up to date automatically.
Can I use OrcaSlicer with the Gcreate gMax 2 PRO?
Yes, but OrcaSlicer has no built-in profile for the Gcreate gMax 2 PRO 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 PRO print?
Gcreate lists PLA, PETG, TPU & flexibles, ABS & ASA, Nylon (PA), Polycarbonate (PC) and Carbon-fiber & glass-filled for the gMax 2 PRO.
Does the Gcreate gMax 2 PRO work with OctoPrint or Klipper?
The Gcreate gMax 2 PRO 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 PRO's bed size and build volume?
The Gcreate gMax 2 PRO 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.
When did the Gcreate gMax 2 PRO come out?
Gcreate launched the gMax 2 PRO in May 2022. It has since been discontinued, so you can't buy it new from Gcreate any more.
Can the Gcreate gMax 2 PRO 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.
Is the Gcreate gMax 2 PRO still sold?
No. Gcreate no longer makes or sells the gMax 2 PRO new. Printers like it you can buy today: Sovol SV08 Max (Heat Chamber) and Tronxy VEHO 500A.
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