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Learn all about the specifications of the printrbot Simple Metal 3D printer, whether it's compatible with OctoPrint, Mainsail, Fluidd and SimplyPrint, and how to set each of them up.
Printer Compatibility for printrbot Simple Metal
Does the printrbot Simple Metal 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 printrbot Simple Metal compatible with OctoPrint, Mainsail, Fluidd and SimplyPrint?
SimplyPrint
Yes, printrbot Simple Metal is compatible with SimplyPrint
How to set up SimplyPrint on printrbot Simple Metal
OctoPrint
Yes, printrbot Simple Metal is compatible with OctoPrint
How to set up OctoPrint on printrbot Simple Metal
Mainsail
Yes, printrbot Simple Metal is compatible with Mainsail
How to set up Mainsail on printrbot Simple Metal
Fluidd
Yes, printrbot Simple Metal is compatible with Fluidd
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What Slicer to Use for printrbot Simple Metal
Find the best slicing software for your printrbot Simple Metal 3D printer.
Compatible Slicers for printrbot Simple Metal
At SimplyPrint we support the following 5 slicers. But, that does not mean that no other slicers are compatible with this the printrbot Simple Metal. We are working on adding support for more slicers for our online cloud-based slicer.
No Recommended Slicers Found: To our knowledge, none of the slicers we currently track have built-in default profiles for the printrbot Simple Metal.
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 printrbot—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 printrbot Simple Metal
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 printrbot Simple Metal. 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.
What filament can the printrbot Simple Metal print?
A guide to the materials the printrbot Simple Metal can handle, based on its hotend, heated bed specs.
| 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 | Great | The direct-drive extruder feeds flexible filament well. Print slowly for clean results. |
| ABS & ASA | Great | The high-temperature hotend and hot bed handle ABS and ASA well. An enclosure helps further on large parts. |
| Nylon (PA) | Good | Doable with care - dry the filament thoroughly, and an enclosure helps a lot. |
| 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. |
printrbot Simple Metal Printer Specifications: Bed Type, Size, Print Height and More
Discover the key features of the printrbot Simple Metal 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 | Simple Metal |
| Printer manufacturer / brand | printrbot |
| Bed type | Square |
| Bed size | 150 x 150 mm |
| Max print height | 150mm |
| Has heated bed | Yes |
| Max extruder temperature | 280° |
| Max bed temperature | 100° |
| 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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Frequently asked questions
Is the printrbot Simple Metal compatible with SimplyPrint?
Yes. You can connect the printrbot Simple Metal to SimplyPrint via OctoPrint or Klipper (Moonraker), then slice, queue, start and monitor prints from your browser or the mobile app.
What slicer should I use for the printrbot Simple Metal?
Cura, PrusaSlicer and OrcaSlicer all work with the printrbot Simple Metal, and you can run any of them in SimplyPrint's online browser slicer - no install needed, on any device.
What filament can the printrbot Simple Metal print?
Based on its specs (hotend up to 280C, heated bed up to 100C), the printrbot Simple Metal handles PLA, PETG, TPU & flexibles or ABS & ASA well. See the full filament guide above for ABS, nylon, PC and composites.
Does the printrbot Simple Metal work with OctoPrint or Klipper?
The printrbot Simple Metal works with OctoPrint or Klipper (Mainsail and Fluidd), and SimplyPrint connects to it through them - so you get cloud access, a queue and camera monitoring on top.
What is the printrbot Simple Metal's build volume?
The printrbot Simple Metal has a build volume of about 150 x 150 x 150 mm. See the full specifications table above for bed type, temperatures and more.
Final words
We've reached the end of our printrbot Simple Metal 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!