# Tiertime UP mini 2: specs, SimplyPrint compatibility and setup > **Not expected to work** (Most likely not). We don't expect it to work, but we could be wrong. - By Tiertime, China - Launched 2016 - Canonical page: https://simplyprint.io/compatibility/tiertime-up-mini-2 ## Tiertime UP mini 2 at a glance The Tiertime UP mini 2 is a 3D printer by Tiertime with a 120 x 120 x 120 mm build volume. - Build volume: 120 x 120 x 120 mm - Enclosure: Fully enclosed - Prints well: PLA, PETG, TPU & flexibles, ABS & ASA, Nylon (PA), Polycarbonate (PC), Carbon-fiber & glass-filled - Connectivity: USB, Wi-Fi ## Connect the Tiertime UP mini 2 to SimplyPrint | Way of connecting | Status | What you need | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | SimplyPrint | Not expected to work | | | | OctoPrint (Directly, over USB) | Not expected to work | | UP printers take Tiertime's own 'UP machine code' over USB from UP Studio, not G-code over serial; a community tool converts G-code to it, not a live serial link. ([Source](https://github.com/MaikStohn/UP3D)) | | Klipper (Moonraker) | Not compatible | | Closed Tiertime firmware; no Klipper. ([Source](https://www.tiertime.com/up-mini-2/)) | ## What slicer to use for the Tiertime UP mini 2 None of the slicers in SimplyPrint's cloud can slice for the Tiertime UP mini 2 that we know of: it doesn't take standard G-code. Use the slicer its maker recommends. - [PrusaSlicer](https://simplyprint.io/features/slicer/prusaslicer): No profile for the Tiertime UP mini 2 · Runs in the SimplyPrint cloud - [OrcaSlicer](https://simplyprint.io/features/slicer/orcaslicer): No profile for the Tiertime UP mini 2 · Runs in the SimplyPrint cloud - [BambuStudio](https://simplyprint.io/features/slicer/bambustudio): No profile for the Tiertime UP mini 2 · Runs in the SimplyPrint cloud - [ElegooSlicer](https://simplyprint.io/features/slicer/elegooslicer): No profile for the Tiertime UP mini 2 · Runs in the SimplyPrint cloud - [CrealityPrint](https://simplyprint.io/features/slicer/crealityprint): No profile for the Tiertime UP mini 2 · Runs in the SimplyPrint cloud - [Cura](https://simplyprint.io/features/slicer/cura): No profile for the Tiertime UP mini 2 · Runs in the SimplyPrint cloud - [Kiri:Moto](https://simplyprint.io/features/slicer/kirimoto): No profile for the Tiertime UP mini 2 · Runs in the SimplyPrint cloud We only list slicers you can use in the SimplyPrint cloud, so there may be others for the Tiertime UP mini 2. ## Tiertime UP mini 2 specifications: bed size, print height and more ### Size - Build volume: 120 x 120 x 120 mm - Bed type: Square - Bed size: 120 x 120 mm - Max print height: 120 mm ### Printing - Enclosure: Fully enclosed - Max extruder temperature: 260 °C - Has heated bed: Yes - Max bed temperature: 100 °C - Number of nozzles: 1 - Toolheads: 1 - Direct drive: Yes - Probing tool / Auto Bed Leveling: Yes - Filament width: 1.75 mm ### Multi-material - Toolchanger or hotend changer: No - IDEX (independent dual extruders): No ### Connecting - Connectivity: USB, Wi-Fi - Supports serial printing: Unknown - Shipped firmware: The maker's own ### Files and slicing - Supported file formats: G-code (.gcode, .gco, .g) ### The printer - Printer manufacturer / brand: Tiertime - Printer model name: UP mini 2 - Made by a company from: China - Launched: 2016 [Read more by the manufacturer](https://www.tiertime.com/up-mini-2/) ## What filament can the Tiertime UP mini 2 print? Filament compatibility for the Tiertime UP mini 2: the materials Tiertime lists for it. | Filament | Suitability | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | PLA | Great | On the maker's list of materials for this printer. | | PETG | Great | On the maker's list of materials for this printer. | | TPU & flexibles | Great | On the maker's list of materials for this printer. | | ABS & ASA | Great | On the maker's list of materials for this printer. | | Nylon (PA) | Great | On the maker's list of materials for this printer. | | Polycarbonate (PC) | Great | On the maker's list of materials for this printer. | | Carbon-fiber & glass-filled | Great | On the maker's list of materials for this printer. | ## Printers like the Tiertime UP mini 2 that work with SimplyPrint - [Voron Voron 0.X](https://simplyprint.io/compatibility/voron-voron-0-x): Compatible, 120 x 120 x 120 mm, Similar build volume · Also prints ABS & ASA, Nylon (PA), Polycarbonate (PC) - [Bambu Lab P1S](https://simplyprint.io/compatibility/bambu-lab-p1s): Verified by SimplyPrint, 256 x 256 x 256 mm, Also prints ABS & ASA, Nylon (PA), Polycarbonate (PC) - [Bambu Lab P2S Combo](https://simplyprint.io/compatibility/bambu-lab-p2s-combo): Verified by SimplyPrint, 256 x 256 x 256 mm, Also prints ABS & ASA, Nylon (PA), Polycarbonate (PC), Carbon-fiber & glass-filled - [Creality K1 Max](https://simplyprint.io/compatibility/creality-k1-max): Compatible, 300 x 300 x 300 mm, Also prints ABS & ASA, Nylon (PA), Polycarbonate (PC) ## Where to buy the Tiertime UP mini 2 - [Tiertime's global store](https://simplyprint.io/buy/8357) (Official store): Out of stock at Tiertime (Checked October 23, 2026) ## Frequently asked questions ### Is the Tiertime UP mini 2 compatible with SimplyPrint? To our knowledge the Tiertime UP mini 2 is not yet supported. SimplyPrint works with 130+ brands and 600+ models via OctoPrint, Klipper and built-in integrations - check the compatibility list for a supported printer. ### What slicer should I use for the Tiertime UP mini 2? None of the slicers in SimplyPrint's cloud can slice for the Tiertime UP mini 2 that we know of: it doesn't take standard G-code. Use the slicer its maker recommends. ### What filament can the Tiertime UP mini 2 print? Tiertime lists PLA, ABS & ASA, Nylon (PA), Polycarbonate (PC), PETG, TPU & flexibles and Carbon-fiber & glass-filled for the UP mini 2. ### What is the Tiertime UP mini 2's bed size and build volume? The Tiertime UP mini 2 has a 120 x 120 mm print bed and prints up to 120 mm tall, a build volume of about 120 x 120 x 120 mm. See the full specifications table above for bed type, temperatures and more. ### When did the Tiertime UP mini 2 come out? Tiertime launched the UP mini 2 in 2016. ### Where can I buy the Tiertime UP mini 2? From Tiertime'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. --- © 2026 SimplyPrint. All rights reserved. This page and the compatibility, specification and review data on it are compiled by SimplyPrint and may not be copied, scraped, reproduced or republished, in whole or in part, without prior written permission. Printer images are the property of their respective manufacturers and are shown for identification purposes only; SimplyPrint claims no ownership of them. Quoted reviews belong to their authors.