Setting up SimplyPrint on Creality K2

Set up SimplyPrint on the Creality K2

In this guide we will go through:

1. Find your K2's IP address
2. Enable root access and get the password
3. Enable SimplyPrint in Fluidd (via SSH)
4. Access your web interface

1. Find your K2's IP address

1. On the touchscreen navigate to "Settings" → "Network".

2. Note down the K2's IP address shown under your network name/SSID.

2. Enable root access

1. On the touchscreen navigate to "Settings" and scroll down to select "Root account information".

2. Read the disclaimer, check "I have read and understood the risks of Root login" and wait 30 seconds before pressing "Ok".

3. Note down the generated root password.

3. Enable SimplyPrint in Fluidd (via SSH)

1. Open a terminal or SSH client on your computer.
2. Connect to the K2 using the IP address and root password you noted:

ssh root@[IP_ADDRESS]

For example; ssh [email protected]

3. When prompted for a password, enter the password you noted.
4. Once connected, run the command below to enable SimplyPrint and restart Moonraker:

echo '[simplyprint]' >> /usr/data/moonraker/moonraker.conf && /etc/init.d/moonraker restart

4. Access your web interface

1. Open a web browser on your computer or phone.
2. Using the IP address you noted, navigate to http://[IP_ADDRESS]:4408 to access the Fluidd panel hosted by your K2.

And that's it! Your Creality K2 is now running Klipper with SimplyPrint enabled.