Does the Kentstrapper Zero HS 3D printer work with SimplyPrint, OctoPrint, Mainsail and Fluidd?
Each way of connecting it, what it needs, and how to set it up.
Built in by the manufacturer
Compatible
What you need: Nothing extra: it's built into the printer
We only list slicers you can use in the SimplyPrint cloud, so there may be others for the Kentstrapper Zero HS.
Cloud-Based Slicer for Kentstrapper Zero HS: Use OrcaSlicer Online
Use OrcaSlicer and other slicers - directly in your browser with SimplyPrint's online cloud slicer. No installation required. Slice your Kentstrapper Zero HS models from any device, anywhere in the world!
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 Kentstrapper Zero HS: 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 Kentstrapper Zero HS
Kentstrapper doesn't make an app for the Kentstrapper Zero HS. SimplyPrint works as its app: on your phone and in any browser, with a slicer in the cloud.
There's no plate swapper or auto-ejection kit for the Kentstrapper Zero HS in SimplyPrint yet, but AutoPrint can still keep it printing: once the plate is clear, it starts the next job from your queue.
CoreXY printers push their prints off
The Kentstrapper Zero HS's bed only moves up and down, so the usual way to automate it is a G-code routine that lets the toolhead push the cooled print off the front of the plate before the next job starts.
Ways to automate it
Push prints off with the toolheadOn a CoreXY printer, a G-code routine can push the cooled print off the front of the plate before the next job starts.
Your own ejection G-codeWrite the routine that clears your plate, and AutoPrint runs it after every print.
Kentstrapper Zero HS 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
315 x 315 x 315 mm
Bed type
Square
Bed size
315 x 315 mm
Max print height
315 mm
Printing
Enclosure
Partly enclosed
Motion system
CoreXY
Max print speed
400 mm/s
Max extruder temperature
280 °C
Has heated bed
Yes
Max bed temperature
120 °C
Number of nozzles
1
Toolheads
1
Direct drive
Yes
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
Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB
Built-in camera
No
Supports serial printing
No
Shipped firmware
Klipper
Files and slicing
Supported file formats
G-code (.gcode, .gco, .g)
Slicer profile name(s)
Kentstrapper ZeroHS
The printer
Printer manufacturer / brand
Kentstrapper
Printer model name
Zero HS
Made by a company from
Italy
Launched
March 2023
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 Kentstrapper Zero HS print?
Filament compatibility for the Kentstrapper Zero HS: the materials Kentstrapper lists for it.
Filament
Suitability
Notes
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
The direct-drive extruder feeds flexible filament well. Print slowly for clean results.
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)
With care
On the edge - PC really wants an enclosed, hot chamber to avoid warping.
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 Kentstrapper Zero HS
Filaments the Kentstrapper Zero HS prints well, Kentstrapper's own first, then the best known.
Compare the Kentstrapper Zero HS 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.
Who makes the Kentstrapper Zero HS, and how open Kentstrapper 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 (3.4 of 5)
Mixed
Walled gardenOpen
Kentstrapper (Kentstrapper srl) is a Florence maker of professional FFF printers. Brothers Lorenzo and Luciano Cantini started it in 2009 from the RepRap project and founded the company in 2011; its Zero (2014) was its first printer for professional use. It builds CoreXY and Cartesian printers from 320 mm cubes up to a one-metre machine, sold or rented; the customers it lists include Italian fashion and leather-goods houses, manufacturers and research institutes, and it targets technical schools.
Founded:
2011 ·
Headquarters:
Florence, Italy ·
Ownership:
Kentstrapper srl; founded by Lorenzo and Luciano Cantini ·
Website:kentstrapper.com
Mixed: an open Klipper base, open filament and an open-source slicer, but Kentstrapper's own firmware changes, parts catalogue and documentation are not public; it works on a direct-support model.
Firmware and custom firmware ●●●●●
Current printers run what Kentstrapper calls a customised Klipper on a Raspberry Pi and 32-bit board. Klipper is open source, but we found no published source for Kentstrapper's changes: its GitHub account holds 2012 RepRap-era repositories and an OrcaSlicer profile repository.
[3][4][9]
Local control and integrations ●●●●●
The Zero HS and Zero PRO run a customised Klipper on a Raspberry Pi, connect over Wi-Fi, LAN or USB, and are controlled through a web interface with a built-in AI assistant (Clara); an optional webcam adds remote monitoring. We found no Kentstrapper cloud account requirement, but Kentstrapper does not say which web stack it uses or whether a documented API is open to other software.
[4][3]
Third-party filament, slicers and parts ●●●●●
Standard 1.75 mm filament, and OrcaSlicer (open source) is the recommended slicer. The hotend is an off-the-shelf Dragon UHF, mounted in Kentstrapper's own magnetic S.E.M. head.
[3][4]
Repairs and spare parts ●●●●●
Kentstrapper says spare parts are kept in stock and shipped quickly, with support from the team that builds the printers (its 3D Shield programme). We found no public parts shop or repair guides.
[4][3]
Community and documentation ●●●●●
A small user base; manuals and firmware updates sit in a download area and a help desk, and public documentation is limited.
[8][9]
Pros
Designed, built and supported in Florence, with direct support from the people who build the printers.
Klipper-based printers that work over Wi-Fi, LAN or USB with OrcaSlicer.
Quick-change magnetic print head and heated-chamber options for technical materials.
Can be rented (all-inclusive operating lease) as well as bought.
Cons
Kentstrapper's Klipper changes are not published.
No public spare-parts shop; parts are ordered through Kentstrapper.
Printer interface in Italian and English only.
Priced as professional equipment: the Zero PRO starts at 4,500 euros plus VAT.
Researched from 9 sources, last checked October 18, 2026. Show sources
Is the Kentstrapper Zero HS compatible with SimplyPrint?
Yes. The Kentstrapper Zero HS ships with SimplyPrint built in, so you can slice, queue, start and monitor prints from your browser or the mobile app.
How do I connect the Kentstrapper Zero HS to SimplyPrint?
Follow our step-by-step setup guide for the Kentstrapper Zero HS. It shows how to connect it via Built in by the manufacturer, what you need for each, and which to pick.
What slicer should I use for the Kentstrapper Zero HS?
We recommend OrcaSlicer for the Kentstrapper Zero HS. You can run it, and 6 other slicers, directly in SimplyPrint's online slicer - no install, on any device, with profiles for the Kentstrapper Zero HS kept up to date automatically.
Can I use OrcaSlicer with the Kentstrapper Zero HS?
Yes. OrcaSlicer comes with a profile for the Kentstrapper Zero HS, and you can run it in SimplyPrint's online slicer, so there's nothing to install.
What filament can the Kentstrapper Zero HS print?
Kentstrapper lists PLA, PETG, ABS & ASA, Nylon (PA) and Carbon-fiber & glass-filled for the Zero HS.
What is the Kentstrapper Zero HS's bed size and build volume?
The Kentstrapper Zero HS has a 315 x 315 mm print bed and prints up to 315 mm tall, a build volume of about 315 x 315 x 315 mm. See the full specifications table above for bed type, temperatures and more.
When did the Kentstrapper Zero HS come out?
Kentstrapper launched the Zero HS in March 2023.
Can the Kentstrapper Zero HS eject prints automatically?
There's no kit for it that we support yet, but SimplyPrint's AutoPrint can push prints off with the toolhead, or run your own ejection G-code, and then start the next job from your queue.
Where can I buy the Kentstrapper Zero HS?
From Kentstrapper's own store, which has shops for the EU. The links on this page go to those stores; some are affiliate links, so we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Affiliate disclosure: Some links on this page are affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you make a purchase, at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
Italy
PrusaSlicer
BambuStudio
ElegooSlicer
CrealityPrint
Cura
Kiri:Moto
Kentstrapper has no store for USA: try its store for the EU