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MakerBot Replicator Z18 at a glance
The MakerBot Replicator Z18 is a 3D printer by MakerBot with a 300 x 305 x 457 mm build volume.
- Build volume
- 300 x 305 x 457 mm
- Prints well
- PLA, PETG
Connect the MakerBot Replicator Z18 to SimplyPrint
Does the MakerBot Replicator Z18 3D printer work with SimplyPrint, OctoPrint, Mainsail and Fluidd? Each way of connecting it, what it needs, and how to set it up.
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Klipper (Moonraker)
Not confirmed yet - help us find out
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OctoPrint
Directly, over USB
Not compatible
What slicer to use for the MakerBot Replicator Z18
None of the slicers in SimplyPrint's cloud has a ready-made profile for the MakerBot Replicator Z18, but it takes standard G-code: start from a similar printer's profile and set the bed size, height and nozzle to match.
MakerBot's own slicer
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MakerBot PrintMade by MakerBot, not in the SimplyPrint cloud
No profile for the MakerBot Replicator Z18
PrusaSlicer
OrcaSlicer
BambuStudio
ElegooSlicer
CrealityPrint
Cura
Kiri:MotoWe only list slicers you can use in the SimplyPrint cloud, so there may be others for the MakerBot Replicator Z18.
Cloud-Based Slicer for MakerBot Replicator Z18
All supported slicers - directly in your browser with SimplyPrint's online cloud slicer. No installation required. Slice your MakerBot Replicator Z18 models from any device, anywhere in the world!
Try Online Slicer NowProfiles and other slicers
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.
Note: Other slicers, such as Simplify3D, ideaMaker, SuperSlicer and KISSlicer, aren't in our cloud, so we don't track their profiles. They may still work well with your MakerBot Replicator Z18: check the slicer's own documentation or forums for a profile. You can also contribute profiles to our open-source slicer profile database on GitHub.
MakerBot Replicator Z18 specifications: bed size, print height and more
Its size, temperatures, multi-material and how it connects, from the maker and our own research.
Size
| Build volume | 300 x 305 x 457 mm |
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| Bed type | Rectangle |
| Bed size | 300 x 305 mm |
| Max print height | 457 mm |
Printing
| Max extruder temperature | 280 °C |
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| Has heated bed | Yes |
| Max bed temperature | 100 °C |
| Number of nozzles | 1 |
| Direct drive | No |
| Probing tool / Auto Bed Leveling | No |
| Filament width | 1.75 mm |
Connecting
| Supports serial printing | Yes |
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| Shipped firmware | Marlin |
Files and slicing
| Supported file formats | G-code (.gcode, .gco, .g) |
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The printer
| Printer manufacturer / brand | MakerBot |
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| Printer model name | Replicator Z18 |
| Made by a company from | USA |
Disclaimer: We strive to keep this information as current and accurate as possible, but cannot guarantee its completeness or reliability. Our data is based on user submissions and manufacturer references.
What filament can the MakerBot Replicator Z18 print?
Filament compatibility for the MakerBot Replicator Z18: the materials it can handle, judged from its hotend, bed, chamber and enclosure.
| Filament | Suitability | Notes |
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| PLA | Great | The easiest filament to print. Works on almost any printer; a heated bed helps adhesion but is not required. |
| PETG | Great | Comfortably in range (PETG likes a ~230-250C hotend and a ~70-85C bed). |
| TPU & flexibles | With care | Possible, but a Bowden extruder makes flexibles harder - print slowly and prefer firmer (higher-shore) TPU. |
| ABS & ASA | With care | The bed is hot enough, but ABS and ASA warp without an enclosure, which is strongly recommended for clean prints. |
| Nylon (PA) | With care | Possible with care - an enclosure and very dry filament are essential. |
| Polycarbonate (PC) | With care | On the edge - PC really wants an enclosed, hot chamber to avoid warping. |
| Carbon-fiber & glass-filled | With care | Possible if you fit a hardened or wear-resistant nozzle - the abrasive fibers quickly wear a stock brass nozzle. |
Tip: this is a general guide from the printer's specs - always check your filament's recommended settings. With SimplyPrint you can save a profile for each spool and track exactly what filament you have in stock.
Printers like the MakerBot Replicator Z18 that work with SimplyPrint
Printers from the same maker, of a similar size, printing the same engineering materials or multi-material like it, that you can buy today and that we know work with SimplyPrint.
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Creality Ender-5 Plus
350 x 350 x 400 mmConnects with: Klipper (Moonraker), OctoPrintSimilar build volumeCompatible -
Bambu Lab H2S Combo
340 x 320 x 340 mmConnects with: SimplyPrint ClientSimilar build volumeCompatible -
Artillery 3D Sidewinder X1
300 x 300 x 400 mmConnects with: Klipper (Moonraker), OctoPrintSimilar build volumeCompatible -
Bambu Lab H2D Combo
350 x 320 x 325 mmConnects with: SimplyPrint ClientSimilar build volumeCompatible
Frequently asked questions
Is the MakerBot Replicator Z18 compatible with SimplyPrint?
We don't know yet. SimplyPrint works with 130+ brands and 600+ models via OctoPrint, Klipper and built-in integrations; if you have a MakerBot Replicator Z18, our compatibility check tells you in a few questions how it could connect.
What slicer should I use for the MakerBot Replicator Z18?
Cura, PrusaSlicer and OrcaSlicer all work with the MakerBot Replicator Z18, and you can run any of them in SimplyPrint's online browser slicer - no install needed, on any device.
Can I use OrcaSlicer with the MakerBot Replicator Z18?
Yes, but OrcaSlicer has no built-in profile for the MakerBot Replicator Z18 that we know of: start from a similar printer's profile and set the bed size, height and nozzle to match.
What filament can the MakerBot Replicator Z18 print?
Based on its specs (hotend up to 280C, heated bed up to 100C), the MakerBot Replicator Z18 handles PLA or PETG well. See the full filament guide above for ABS, nylon, PC and composites.
What is the MakerBot Replicator Z18's bed size and build volume?
The MakerBot Replicator Z18 has a 300 x 305 mm print bed and prints up to 457 mm tall, a build volume of about 300 x 305 x 457 mm. See the full specifications table above for bed type, temperatures and more.
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