RepRap Ormerod at a glance
The RepRap Ormerod is a 3D printer by RepRap with a 200 x 200 x 500 mm build volume.
- Build volume
- 200 x 200 x 500 mm
- Motion system
- Other kinematics
- Prints well
- PLA, PETG
- Connectivity
- Ethernet, USB, SD card
Connect the RepRap Ormerod to SimplyPrint
Does the RepRap Ormerod 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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OctoPrint
Directly, over USB
Compatible
What you need: A Raspberry Pi running OctoPrint, plugged into the printer with a USB cable
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Klipper (Moonraker)
Not compatible
- Doesn't ship with Klipper: it runs Klipper after you install it in place of its own firmware, a modification
What works with SimplyPrint
Connected through OctoPrint, SimplyPrint supports everything the RepRap Ormerod 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 Compatible |
| 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
Compatible
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 RepRap Ormerod
None of the slicers in SimplyPrint's cloud has a ready-made profile for the RepRap Ormerod, but it takes standard G-code: start from a similar printer's profile and set the bed size, height and nozzle to match.
No profile for the RepRap Ormerod
PrusaSlicer
OrcaSlicer
BambuStudio
ElegooSlicer
CrealityPrint
Cura
Kiri:MotoWe only list slicers you can use in the SimplyPrint cloud, so there may be others for the RepRap Ormerod.
Cloud-Based Slicer for RepRap Ormerod
All supported slicers - directly in your browser with SimplyPrint's online cloud slicer. No installation required. Slice your RepRap Ormerod 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 RepRap Ormerod: 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 RepRap Ormerod
SimplyPrint works as the RepRap Ormerod's 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 Frankfurt, Germany, under the GDPR.
Automate the RepRap Ormerod
There's no plate swapper or auto-ejection kit for the RepRap Ormerod 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.
RepRap Ormerod 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 | 200 x 200 x 500 mm |
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| Bed type | Square |
| Bed size | 200 x 200 mm |
| Max print height | 500 mm |
Printing
| Motion system | Other kinematics |
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| Max extruder temperature | 230 °C |
| Has heated bed | Yes |
| Max bed temperature | 60 °C |
| Number of nozzles | 1 |
| Toolheads | 1 |
| Direct drive | No |
| Probing tool / Auto Bed Leveling | No |
| Filament width | 1.75 mm |
Multi-material
| Toolchanger or hotend changer | No |
|---|---|
| IDEX (independent dual extruders) | No |
Connecting
| Connectivity | Ethernet, USB, SD card |
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| Prints from | microSD card |
| Supports serial printing | Yes |
| Shipped firmware | RepRapFirmware (Duet) |
Files and slicing
| Supported file formats | G-code (.gcode, .gco, .g) |
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The printer
| Printer manufacturer / brand | RepRap |
|---|---|
| Printer model name | Ormerod |
| Launched | 2014 |
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 RepRap Ormerod print?
Filament compatibility for the RepRap Ormerod: 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 | Good | Printable - aim for a bed around 70-80C for the best adhesion. |
| TPU & flexibles | With care | Possible, but a Bowden extruder makes flexibles harder - print slowly and prefer firmer (higher-shore) TPU. |
| ABS & ASA | Not ideal | Not recommended - the bed cannot reach the ~90-110C ABS and ASA need. |
| Nylon (PA) | Not ideal | Not recommended - nylon needs a hotter hotend (~250-270C) and ideally an enclosure. |
| Polycarbonate (PC) | Not ideal | Not recommended - PC needs very high hotend temps and an enclosed chamber. |
| 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 RepRap Ormerod
Filaments the RepRap Ormerod prints well, RepRap's own first, then the best known.
Compare the RepRap Ormerod 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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Creality K1 Max
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Frequently asked questions
Is the RepRap Ormerod compatible with SimplyPrint?
Yes. You can connect the RepRap Ormerod to SimplyPrint via OctoPrint, then slice, queue, start and monitor prints from your browser or the mobile app.
How do I connect the RepRap Ormerod to SimplyPrint?
Follow our step-by-step setup guide for the RepRap Ormerod. It shows how to connect it via OctoPrint, what you need for each, and which to pick.
What slicer should I use for the RepRap Ormerod?
Cura, PrusaSlicer and OrcaSlicer all work with the RepRap Ormerod, and you can run any of them in SimplyPrint's online browser slicer - no install needed, on any device.
Can I use OrcaSlicer with the RepRap Ormerod?
Yes, but OrcaSlicer has no built-in profile for the RepRap Ormerod 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 RepRap Ormerod print?
Based on its specs (hotend up to 230C, heated bed up to 60C), the RepRap Ormerod handles PLA or PETG well. See the full filament guide above for ABS, nylon, PC and composites.
Does the RepRap Ormerod work with OctoPrint or Klipper?
The RepRap Ormerod 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 RepRap Ormerod's bed size and build volume?
The RepRap Ormerod has a 200 x 200 mm print bed and prints up to 500 mm tall, a build volume of about 200 x 200 x 500 mm. See the full specifications table above for bed type, temperatures and more.
When did the RepRap Ormerod come out?
RepRap launched the Ormerod in 2014.
Can the RepRap Ormerod 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.
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