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Learn all about the specifications of the Silhouette Alta Plus 3D printer, whether it's compatible with OctoPrint, Mainsail, Fluidd and SimplyPrint, and how to set each of them up.
Printer Compatibility for Silhouette Alta Plus
Does the Silhouette Alta Plus 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 Silhouette Alta Plus compatible with OctoPrint, Mainsail, Fluidd and SimplyPrint?
SimplyPrint
Yes, Silhouette Alta Plus is compatible with SimplyPrint
How to set up SimplyPrint on Silhouette Alta Plus
OctoPrint
Yes, Silhouette Alta Plus is compatible with OctoPrint
How to set up OctoPrint on Silhouette Alta Plus
Mainsail
Yes, Silhouette Alta Plus is compatible with Mainsail
How to set up Mainsail on Silhouette Alta Plus
Fluidd
Yes, Silhouette Alta Plus is compatible with Fluidd
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What Slicer to Use for Silhouette Alta Plus
Find the best slicing software for your Silhouette Alta Plus 3D printer.
Compatible Slicers for Silhouette Alta Plus
At SimplyPrint we support the following 3 slicers. But, that does not mean that no other slicers are compatible with this the Silhouette Alta Plus. 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 Silhouette Alta Plus.
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 Silhouette—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 Silhouette Alta Plus
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 Silhouette Alta Plus. 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.
Silhouette Alta Plus Printer Specifications: Bed Type, Size, Print Height and More
Discover the key features of the Silhouette Alta Plus 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 | Alta Plus |
| Printer manufacturer / brand | Silhouette |
| Bed type | Square |
| Bed size | 124 x 124 mm |
| Max print height | 130mm |
| Has heated bed | No |
| Max extruder temperature | 250° |
| Filament width | 1.75mm |
| Number of nozzles | 1 |
| Probing tool / Auto Bed Leveling | No |
| Direct drive | No |
| Supports serial printing | Yes |
| Shipped firmware | Marlin |
| Supported file formats | G-code (.gcode, .gco, .g) |
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Final words
We've reached the end of our Silhouette Alta Plus 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!