Setting up SimplyPrint for Creality K1 SE

Step-by-step setup for this model series; connect to SimplyPrint via Klipper, OctoPrint or other supported methods.

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Creality K1 SE

There are two main ways to set up SimplyPrint, depending on your printer.

Classic printers (supports serial printing / older & no Wi-Fi)

Examples: Ender-3, any Prusa printer (also the newer ones!), etc. These use a USB cable and require extra hardware, like a Raspberry Pi (OctoPrint) or a Klipper Pad to "Klipperize" it.

Your printer likely fits here if:

  • It has a USB port (usually USB-B or Micro-USB) but no built-in WiFi
  • It has a basic LCD screen (not a full touchscreen web interface)
  • It runs "Marlin" or the "PrusaBuddy" firmware (most common on older printers)
  • You need to insert an SD card to print files

Common examples: Creality Ender-3 (original), Prusa i3 MK3/MK3S, Anycubic i3 Mega, Artillery Sidewinder, older CR-10 models, and most printers made before ~2021-2022.

What you'll need: A Raspberry Pi (for OctoPrint) or a Klipper Pad device to connect your printer to the internet.

Standard setup - new to 3D printing (OctoPrint-powered) Standard setup - new to 3D printing (OctoPrint-powered)
Standard setup - new to 3D printing (OctoPrint-powered)
New to 3D printing? Unsure which to pick? This is the method for you.
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Creality Sonic Pad
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Click here if you have Creality's Klipper-based controller.
BIGTREETECH Pad
BIGTREETECH Pad
Do you use the BIGTREETECH Pad for your printer(s)? Click here.
Creality Nebula Smart Kit
Creality Nebula Smart Kit
Are you using the Nebula Smart Kit? Pick this option.

Smart printers (WiFi built-in)

Newer printers ship with advanced firmware and WiFi out of the box.
Either connects to SimplyPrint directly or requires a device on the local network to wirelessly connect to the printer and to SimplyPrint.

Your printer likely fits here if:

  • It has built-in WiFi and can connect to your network without extra hardware
  • It has a touchscreen and a web interface (Mainsail, Fluidd, or similar)
  • It runs Klipper firmware out of the box
  • You can access it via a web browser on your local network (e.g., http://printer-ip)
  • The interface mentions "Moonraker" or shows Klipper-related settings

Common examples: Creality K1/K2 series, Creality Ender-3 V3 series, FLSUN T1 series, Anycubic Kobra 3, Sovol SV08, and most modern printers released after 2022.

No extra hardware needed! These printers can connect to SimplyPrint directly over WiFi.

Klipper Klipper Klipper
Klipper
Setup for Klipper-powered printers, via Mainsail, Fluidd or Moonraker