Connected through OctoPrint, SimplyPrint supports most of what it offers on the Prusa XL: the camera and AI failure detection, remote printing, temperature and movement control and AutoPrint. Not available through OctoPrint: sync loaded filament from the multi-material unit. 3 features depend on how it's set up: the table says what each needs. The table below compares all 3 ways of connecting it to SimplyPrint.
Every SimplyPrint feature, for each way of connecting it to SimplyPrint
Connected to SimplyPrint through
SimplyPrint feature
SimplyPrint Client
Compatible
OctoPrint
Compatible
Prusa direct firmware
Compatible
Monitoring
Live status and progress
Yes
Yes
Yes
Webcam
Yes1
Yes1
Not offered by the printer2
AI failure detection
Yes1
Yes1
Not offered by the printer2
Time left
Yes
Yes
Yes
Layer progress
Not offered by the printer2
Yes
Yes
Temperatures
Yes
Yes
Yes
Printing
Starting a print
Yes
Yes
Yes
Pause, resume and cancel
Yes
Yes
Yes
Skip objects
Not offered by the printer2
Depends3
Yes
Files
Print binary G-code (.bgcode)
Yes
Depends4
Depends5
Printer control
Change temperatures
Not offered by the printer2
Yes
Yes
Moving with the controls
Not offered by the printer2
Yes
Yes
Homing
Not offered by the printer2
Yes
Yes
Extrude and retract
Not offered by the printer2
Yes
Yes
Change print speed
Not offered by the printer2
Yes
Yes
Fan speed
Not offered by the printer2
Yes
Yes
Baby stepping
Not offered by the printer2
Yes
Yes
Send G-code
Not offered by the printer2
Yes
Yes
Calibration
Change filament
Not offered by the printer2
Yes
Yes
Bed leveling
Not offered by the printer2
Yes
Yes
Z-Offset Calibration
Not offered by the printer2
Yes
No
Multi-material
Sync loaded filament from the multi-material unit
No
No
Yes6
Automation
AutoPrint
Pro
Yes
Yes
Yes
Download the file before the print starts
Not offered by the printer2
Depends7
Yes
Connected to SimplyPrint through SimplyPrint Client
Compatible
Monitoring
Live status and progressYes
WebcamYes1
AI failure detectionYes1
Time leftYes
Layer progressNot offered by the printer2
TemperaturesYes
Printing
Starting a printYes
Pause, resume and cancelYes
Skip objectsNot offered by the printer2
Files
Print binary G-code (.bgcode)Yes
Printer control
Change temperaturesNot offered by the printer2
Moving with the controlsNot offered by the printer2
HomingNot offered by the printer2
Extrude and retractNot offered by the printer2
Change print speedNot offered by the printer2
Fan speedNot offered by the printer2
Baby steppingNot offered by the printer2
Send G-codeNot offered by the printer2
Calibration
Change filamentNot offered by the printer2
Bed levelingNot offered by the printer2
Z-Offset CalibrationNot offered by the printer2
Multi-material
Sync loaded filament from the multi-material unitNo
Automation
AutoPrint ProYes
Download the file before the print startsNot offered by the printer2
Connected to SimplyPrint through OctoPrint
Compatible
Monitoring
Live status and progressYes
WebcamYes1
AI failure detectionYes1
Time leftYes
Layer progressYes
TemperaturesYes
Printing
Starting a printYes
Pause, resume and cancelYes
Skip objectsDepends3
Files
Print binary G-code (.bgcode)Depends4
Printer control
Change temperaturesYes
Moving with the controlsYes
HomingYes
Extrude and retractYes
Change print speedYes
Fan speedYes
Baby steppingYes
Send G-codeYes
Calibration
Change filamentYes
Bed levelingYes
Z-Offset CalibrationYes
Multi-material
Sync loaded filament from the multi-material unitNo
Automation
AutoPrint ProYes
Download the file before the print startsDepends7
Connected to SimplyPrint through Prusa direct firmware
Compatible
Monitoring
Live status and progressYes
WebcamNot offered by the printer2
AI failure detectionNot offered by the printer2
Time leftYes
Layer progressYes
TemperaturesYes
Printing
Starting a printYes
Pause, resume and cancelYes
Skip objectsYes
Files
Print binary G-code (.bgcode)Depends5
Printer control
Change temperaturesYes
Moving with the controlsYes
HomingYes
Extrude and retractYes
Change print speedYes
Fan speedYes
Baby steppingYes
Send G-codeYes
Calibration
Change filamentYes
Bed levelingYes
Z-Offset CalibrationNo
Multi-material
Sync loaded filament from the multi-material unitYes6
Automation
AutoPrint ProYes
Download the file before the print startsYes
Works
Depends
Not supported
Not offered by the printer
Needs a camera
The printer doesn't offer this to other software.
Requires the OctoPrint plugin Cancel Objects
Requires the OctoPrint plugin BGCode
Requires firmware 5.2.0 or newer
Needs a multi-material unit
Requires version 4.2.0 or newer of the SimplyPrint plugin
Prusa XL owners on SimplyPrint
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What slicer to use for the Prusa XL
Use PrusaSlicer, Prusa's own slicer: it has a ready-made profile for the Prusa XL. Also with a profile for it: OrcaSlicer, ElegooSlicer, CrealityPrint.
We only list slicers you can use in the SimplyPrint cloud, so there may be others for the Prusa XL.
Cloud-Based Slicer for Prusa XL: Use PrusaSlicer Online
Use PrusaSlicer and other slicers - directly in your browser with SimplyPrint's online cloud slicer. No installation required. Slice your Prusa XL 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 Prusa XL: 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 Prusa XL
Use SimplyPrint as the app for your Prusa XL: watch and run it from your phone or any browser, slice in the cloud, and keep it next to your other printers. It's free to start. Prusa's own apps are Prusa app and Prusa Connect.
There's no plate swapper or auto-ejection kit for the Prusa XL 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 Prusa XL'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.
Prusa XL 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
360 x 360 x 360 mm
Bed type
Square
Bed size
360 x 360 mm
Max print height
360 mm
Printing
Enclosure
Open frame
Motion system
CoreXY
Max print speed
400 mm/s
Max extruder temperature
290 °C
Has heated bed
Yes
Max bed temperature
120 °C
Number of nozzles
1
Direct drive
Yes
Probing tool / Auto Bed Leveling
Yes
Filament width
1.75 mm
Multi-material
Toolchanger or hotend changer
Yes
IDEX (independent dual extruders)
No
Connecting
Connectivity
Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB
Built-in camera
No
Supports serial printing
Yes
Shipped firmware
Marlin
Files and slicing
Supported file formats
G-code (.gcode, .gco, .g)
Special formats: bgcode
Slicer profile name(s)
XL, Prusa XL
The printer
Printer manufacturer / brand
Prusa
Printer model name
XL
Made by a company from
Czechia
Launched
March 13, 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 Prusa XL print?
Filament compatibility for the Prusa XL: 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
Great
The direct-drive extruder feeds flexible filament well. Print slowly for clean results.
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.
Best filament for the Prusa XL
Filaments the Prusa XL prints well, Prusa's own first, then the best known.
170+ hours of testing: mean dimensional difference of 0.05 mm across repeatability prints and successful multi-material parts, with minimal waste. Downsides are unreliable filament sensing with false clog alerts and no print failure detection; calls it an excellent choice for beginners and professionals.
“the Prusa XL impresses with its versatility, multi-material capabilities, and large build volume.”
Tests the partly assembled five-head XL: about an hour of setup, then fast, very accurate multi-filament prints without the mess of other multi-material machines. Notes no enclosure, camera or touchscreen at the time and tool-head fittings that may not feel robust; hefty price, judged worth it.
“The XL is unmatched in terms of accuracy and speed in its category.”
Tests the five-toolhead XL with its 360 mm bed. Likes waste-free multi-material printing, automatic load-cell leveling and offline use; finds mixing very different filaments tricky and the price high, with quality put ahead of speed. Editor's Choice.
“Prusa’s XL is a pricey multi-material tool changer that keeps the emphasis on quality over speed.”
Aurora Tech · May 25, 2024
Single- and multi-toolhead tests against Bambu's AMS. Calls it the most advanced multi-filament printer; saves money if you print pricey engineering and support filaments, but costs far more than AMS machines and has a steeper learning curve. Prusa supplied the unit, VoxelPLA sponsored (disclosed).
Made with Layers · May 21, 2024
Argues that for a 360 mm, five-tool machine at about 4,000 dollars nothing else in the pro segment competes; calibration and filament requirements took a while to figure out. Would not buy five heads himself and wishes for a cheaper XL-lite. Sponsored by Flexispot, unrelated to the printer (disclosed).
3D Printing Nerd · January 12, 2024
Review after months with a five-head XL he pre-ordered and paid for himself, focused on multicolor printing. Concludes it is in a class by itself and that buyers who want it will be happy; notes early units shipped with 0.6 mm nozzles and later ones with 0.4 mm.
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 Prusa XL, and how open Prusa 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: Open (4.9 of 5)
Open
Walled gardenOpen
Prusa Research is a Prague company founded in 2012 by Josef Průša, who came from the open-source RepRap project. It designs and builds the Original Prusa and Prusa CORE printers, makes Prusament filament, develops the PrusaSlicer slicer and runs the Printables model site. Printers are built in Prague and at its US site in Delaware, sold assembled or as kits, and used by hobbyists, schools, businesses and print farms.
Founded:
2012 ·
Headquarters:
Prague, Czech Republic ·
Ownership:
Prusa Research a.s., founded and led by Josef Průša ·
People:
More than 1,200 people (company site, 2026) ·
Website:www.prusa3d.com
Prusa is the most open of the large brands: GPL firmware, an open slicer, full local control without an account and spare parts for everything. Hardware design files now come under Prusa's own Open Community License, which allows personal and in-house business use but not selling machines.
Firmware and custom firmware ●●●●●
Firmware for current printers is published on GitHub under GPL-3.0 and updated with every release. Official firmware is signed, but Prusa documents how to flash custom firmware by breaking a seal on the board and says this does not void the warranty. Prusa says firmware and printable parts are shared right away and electronics schematics later.
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Local control and integrations ●●●●●
PrusaLink, built into the CORE One, MK4S, MK3.9, MK3.5 and XL, handles monitoring, file uploads and print control on the local network without internet or an account, and printing from USB works offline. Prusa publishes PrusaLink's HTTP API as an OpenAPI specification on GitHub, and its help centre covers OctoPrint setup. Prusa Connect is an optional cloud service for remote access.
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Third-party filament, slicers and parts ●●●●●
Printers are open to any filament; PrusaSlicer is GPL-licensed and other slicers work. Instead of a locked RFID system, Prusa created OpenPrintTag, an NFC spool-tag standard that is free for any brand to use and works offline.
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Repairs and spare parts ●●●●●
The e-shop sells spare parts for each printer, printable parts are published, and the full CORE One CAD files are released. Prusa's open-source page says its goal is printers that stay moddable and easy to repair for decades, and its licence explicitly allows making spare parts for your own machines.
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Data and privacy ●●●●●
No account is needed for local use through PrusaLink or USB. Prusa Connect needs a Prusa account and stores G-codes and telemetry in the cloud. Prusa Research is an EU company and publishes its privacy policy and a Trust Center.
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Community and documentation ●●●●●
Large community around Printables and the forum, a detailed knowledge base, and firmware and slicer developed in public on GitHub with open issue trackers.
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Pros
GPL firmware with a documented, warranty-safe way to flash custom firmware.
Full control on the local network through PrusaLink, with no account needed.
Spare parts for every printer, published printable parts and released CAD files.
Kits available for people who want to build and understand their printer.
Made in Prague, with a second factory in Delaware for US buyers.
OpenPrintTag is an open spool-tag standard any brand can use.
Cons
Hardware files use Prusa's own OCL licence, which bars selling machines built from them; it is not an OSI open-source licence.
Electronics schematics are published later than firmware and printable parts.
Remote access and cloud storage need Prusa Connect and an account.
Track record
July 2026: Printed Solid, the Delaware company Prusa Research bought in 2022, was renamed Prusa USA. Its Wilmington site builds the MK4S and CORE One+, makes filament and is Prusa's US service centre.
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December 2025: Prusa released the full CAD files of the CORE One under its new Open Community License (OCL). OCL allows modifying, sharing mods and in-house commercial use, and grants patent and repair rights, but bars selling machines built from the files without an agreement, so it is not a standard open-source licence. Prusa said it is also filing patents on its designs.
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October 2025: Prusa launched OpenPrintTag, a published NFC standard for smart filament spools that any brand can use without licence fees, starting with redesigned Prusament spools.
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November 2024: Prusa announced the CORE One, its first fully enclosed CoreXY printer with active chamber temperature control.
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March 2023: Josef Průša wrote that open source in 3D printing was under strain from cloners and licence violations. With the MK4, Prusa released firmware sources and models of the plastic parts but held back the electronics plans, planning to publish them later under a new licence.
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Researched from 15 sources, last checked October 18, 2026. Show sources
Yes. You can connect the Prusa XL to SimplyPrint via SimplyPrint Client, OctoPrint, or Prusa direct firmware, then slice, queue, start and monitor prints from your browser or the mobile app.
How do I connect the Prusa XL to SimplyPrint?
Follow our step-by-step setup guide for the Prusa XL. It shows how to connect it via SimplyPrint Client, OctoPrint, or Prusa direct firmware, what you need for each, and which to pick.
What slicer should I use for the Prusa XL?
We recommend PrusaSlicer for the Prusa XL. You can run it, and 6 other slicers, directly in SimplyPrint's online slicer - no install, on any device, with profiles for the Prusa XL kept up to date automatically.
Can I use OrcaSlicer with the Prusa XL?
Yes. OrcaSlicer comes with a profile for the Prusa XL, and you can run it in SimplyPrint's online slicer, so there's nothing to install.
What filament can the Prusa XL print?
Based on its specs (hotend up to 290C, heated bed up to 120C), the Prusa XL handles PLA, PETG, or TPU & flexibles well. See the full filament guide above for ABS, nylon, PC and composites.
Does the Prusa XL work with OctoPrint or Klipper?
The Prusa XL 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 Prusa XL's bed size and build volume?
The Prusa XL has a 360 x 360 mm print bed and prints up to 360 mm tall, a build volume of about 360 x 360 x 360 mm. See the full specifications table above for bed type, temperatures and more.
When did the Prusa XL come out?
Prusa launched the XL on March 13, 2023.
Can the Prusa XL 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 Prusa XL?
From Prusa's own store, which has shops for everywhere else. 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.
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