Unfortunately, MakerBot Replicator Z18 is not currently supported by SimplyPrint

This specific model is not currently supported by SimplyPrint. You can still explore other setup methods and compatible printers below.

MakerBot Replicator Z18 image
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  • 1 Prerequisites
  • 2 Find Mainsail/Fluidd
  • 3 Enable SimplyPrint

Add [simplyprint] to the moonraker.conf config file

  1. Go to the "Configuration" tab
  2. Under "Configuration Files", click on the moonraker.conf file
  • NOTE: if you have a custom moonraker config file, or one called moonraker.generated.config, you may need to edit that file instead
  1. Add [simplyprint] to the bottom of the file (with an empty line above it)
  2. Click the "Save & restart" button
moonraker.conf config file Edit moonraker.conf

Lastly; link your printer to SimplyPrint

After saving and restarting, your printer should appear automatically in SimplyPrint!

  1. Go to SimplyPrint.io and click Add Printer
  2. Check Pending Printers - your printer will likely appear there automatically
  3. Click to add it and you're done!

If your printer doesn't appear in Pending Printers:

This can happen if you're not on the same network as your printer (different outgoing IP). In this case, use the setup code:

  1. In the "Announcements" bell (🔔) in the top bar, find the "SimplyPrint Setup Request" message
SimplyPrint setup code
  1. Copy the setup code and paste it in SimplyPrint under Add Printer

Still having trouble? See our guide: Printer in setup isn't detected / can't find setup code.

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That's it! You're all set

You're now ready to connect your printer and start using SimplyPrint.

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