Prusa MK4: Compatibility and Setup Guides

Specifications, Compatibility Details, and Step-by-step Setup Guides for the Prusa MK4 3D Printer.

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Learn all about the specifications of the Prusa MK4 3D printer, whether it's compatible with OctoPrint, Mainsail, Fluidd and SimplyPrint, and how to set each of them up.


Printer Compatibility for Prusa MK4

Does the Prusa MK4 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 Prusa MK4 compatible with OctoPrint, Mainsail, Fluidd and SimplyPrint?

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SimplyPrint

Yes, Prusa MK4 is compatible with SimplyPrint

How to set up SimplyPrint on Prusa MK4
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OctoPrint

Yes, Prusa MK4 is compatible with OctoPrint

How to set up OctoPrint on Prusa MK4
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Mainsail

Yes, Prusa MK4 is compatible with Mainsail

How to set up Mainsail on Prusa MK4
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Fluidd

Yes, Prusa MK4 is compatible with Fluidd

How to set up Fluidd on Prusa MK4

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What Slicer to Use for Prusa MK4

Find the best slicing software for your Prusa MK4 3D printer.

Compatible Slicers for Prusa MK4

At SimplyPrint we support the following 3 slicers. But, that does not mean that no other slicers are compatible with this the Prusa MK4. We are working on adding support for more slicers for our online cloud-based slicer.

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PrusaSlicer

PrusaSlicer

Official slicer for Prusa

Includes default slicing profiles for Prusa MK4

OrcaSlicer

OrcaSlicer

Includes default slicing profiles for Prusa MK4

BambuStudio

BambuStudio

No default slicer profiles available to our knowledge

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 Prusa MK4: Use PrusaSlicer Online

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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 Prusa MK4. 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.


Prusa MK4 Printer Specifications: Bed Type, Size, Print Height and More

Discover the key features of the Prusa MK4 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 MK4
Printer manufacturer / brand Prusa
Bed type Rectangle
Bed size 250 x 210 mm
Max print height 220mm
Has heated bed Yes
Max extruder temperature 300°
Max bed temperature 120°
Filament width 1.75mm
Number of nozzles 1
Probing tool / Auto Bed Leveling Yes
Direct drive Yes
Supports serial printing Yes
Shipped firmware Marlin
Slicer profile name(s) MK4IS, MK4, Prusa MK4
Supported file formats G-code (.gcode, .gco, .g)
Special formats: bgcode

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Final words

We've reached the end of our Prusa MK4 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!