# Software **URL:** https://forum.lulzbot.com/c/general/software/10.md [Latest](https://forum.lulzbot.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.lulzbot.com/categories.md) --- ## [About the Software category](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/about-the-software-category/15)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2021, 12:13pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/about-the-software-category/15 "2021-01-21T12:13:35Z")
Get answers & advice for all of your 3D printing & Free Software needs here! --- ## [Using Cura 2.3.1 with LulzBot 3D Printers](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/using-cura-2-3-1-with-lulzbot-3d-printers/4158)
**Author:** [@nickthetait](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/nickthetait)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2019, 7:15pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/using-cura-2-3-1-with-lulzbot-3d-printers/4158 "2019-10-22T19:15:52Z")
Since my last update on Cura 2, there have been many great improvements made by Ultimaker. Version 2.3.1 was recently released so peruse the release notes https://ultimaker.com/en/products/cura-software/release-notes. Mo… --- ## [Getting started - 3D Software Recomendations](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/getting-started-3d-software-recomendations/783)
**Author:** [@cswann821](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/cswann821)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2018, 3:01am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/getting-started-3d-software-recomendations/783 "2018-05-08T03:01:37Z")
Hello, I am half way there in saving up for my Taz 4. In the mean time I wanted to start looking into 3D design software, or any thing I may need on the software end to create and print. For now I’ll just be using the… --- ## [TAZ Slic3r profiles](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-slic3r-profiles/408)
**Author:** [@Orias](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/Orias)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2019, 8:47am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-slic3r-profiles/408 "2019-10-18T08:47:25Z")
We have some new Slic3r profiles available for those wanting a starting point in Slic3r. There are 3 main profiles: fast, medium and fine. Each of the three have two options, either with support turned on, and set for au… --- ## [\[Tip\] Converting OpenSCAD files easily to STEP with FreeCAD](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/tip-converting-openscad-files-easily-to-step-with-freecad/228)
**Author:** [@Gemini64](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/Gemini64)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 5:40pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/tip-converting-openscad-files-easily-to-step-with-freecad/228 "2026-08-26T17:40:22Z")
Hey guys, I’m guessing I am not the only one who simply won’t put any energy into trying to learn OpenSCAD. As a CAD user with more than 15 years of experience working with a few 2D and 3D CAD packages (among them the u… --- ## [(Unofficial) Lulzbot profiles are Officially in OrcaSlicer 2.3.0!](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/unofficial-lulzbot-profiles-are-officially-in-orcaslicer-2-3-0/27441)
**Author:** [@Wrathernaut](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/Wrathernaut)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 7:52pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/unofficial-lulzbot-profiles-are-officially-in-orcaslicer-2-3-0/27441 "2026-09-07T19:52:00Z")
Edit: get it here: Release OrcaSlicer V2.3.0 Official Release · SoftFever/OrcaSlicer · GitHub I’ve done the initial work to get some of this family into OrcaSlicer, so if you have a Taz 4, 5, 6, Pro Dual or Pro S, pleas… --- ## [Lulzbot Taz 6 Biqu H2 issues](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/lulzbot-taz-6-biqu-h2-issues/27785)
**Author:** [@Amber\_Watch99](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/Amber_Watch99)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 1:43am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/lulzbot-taz-6-biqu-h2-issues/27785 "2026-07-30T01:43:51Z")
So I’ve been with the help of a redditor I met Making a Biqu H2 mod for my Taz 6 (following this here Lulzbot Taz - Biqu H2 Toolhead Mount by Wrathernaut | Download free STL model | Printables.com ) and I need some help…… --- ## [Cura only slices to create a top layer](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/cura-only-slices-to-create-a-top-layer/28031)
**Author:** [@SRHolland](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/SRHolland)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2026, 6:42pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/cura-only-slices-to-create-a-top-layer/28031 "2026-07-04T18:42:39Z")
Cura 4.13.17 is only producing code for a top layer. I have used prev versions of cura on my Taz 6 with success and easily. I have tried the new software on multiple models (obj and stl). The models load fine and are… --- ## [Cura for older Mac](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/cura-for-older-mac/28030)
**Author:** [@jpilot56](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/jpilot56)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2026, 3:45am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/cura-for-older-mac/28030 "2026-07-01T03:45:56Z")
I’m using Cura 3.6.20 and would like to upgrade. My MacOS is 10.13.6. What is the newest version of Cura that is compatible? --- ## [TAZ Pro use in 2026](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-pro-use-in-2026/27902)
**Author:** [@Librarian](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/Librarian)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2026, 6:37pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-pro-use-in-2026/27902 "2026-05-01T18:37:11Z")
Hi there, I’m a makerspace librarian that inherited an original TAZ Pro ‘standard’ model that no one has really been able to make work for 8ish years. My tech and I put in significant hours trying to test it months ago, … --- ## [Export profiles to excel](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/export-profiles-to-excel/27828)
**Author:** [@dnoone38](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/dnoone38)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2026, 2:59pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/export-profiles-to-excel/27828 "2026-01-05T14:59:08Z")
Is there a way to export the profiles from cura directly to excel? Or is there a way to change the file from .curaprofile to a .txt or csv? --- ## [My prints have become off kilter](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/my-prints-have-become-off-kilter/27823)
**Author:** [@Kevmanha55](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/Kevmanha55)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2025, 3:28am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/my-prints-have-become-off-kilter/27823 "2025-12-30T03:28:57Z")
So my Taz 6 started making an odd “skipping” noise when starring my prints. When the head moves from each point, no problem. It’s only when the calibration is done and the actual print is starting. The starring point is … --- ## [USB serial timeout on Mini 1 under Manjaro](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/usb-serial-timeout-on-mini-1-under-manjaro/27698)
**Author:** [@litmus-ritten](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/litmus-ritten)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2025, 10:24pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/usb-serial-timeout-on-mini-1-under-manjaro/27698 "2025-09-01T22:24:05Z")
Hi, I am running a Mini 1 (approximately 7 years old, non-LCD) under Manjaro using the Cura LE 4.13.17 appimage (latest). The printer is using firmware 2.0.0.144 (latest). Over the last few months I have noticed that th… --- ## [Tried to flash Marlin 2.1.2.5. Now printer Doesn't home and OctoDash Doesn't Recognise the Printer](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/tried-to-flash-marlin-2-1-2-5-now-printer-doesnt-home-and-octodash-doesnt-recognise-the-printer/27526)
**Author:** [@RubberCorgi](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/RubberCorgi)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2025, 4:22pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/tried-to-flash-marlin-2-1-2-5-now-printer-doesnt-home-and-octodash-doesnt-recognise-the-printer/27526 "2025-05-06T16:22:19Z")
Heyo! I tried to flash My Taz 4 to get Linear Advance to work and I used this guide: Everything seemed to be going well, and I got autobuild Marlin to seemingly give me the all clear. But as soon as I upl… --- ## [Taz 6 not printing to expectations. What slicer settings should I adjust to get a better print?](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-6-not-printing-to-expectations-what-slicer-settings-should-i-adjust-to-get-a-better-print/27528)
**Author:** [@allanonmage](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/allanonmage)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2025, 4:39pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-6-not-printing-to-expectations-what-slicer-settings-should-i-adjust-to-get-a-better-print/27528 "2025-05-05T16:39:01Z")
I like to print this cell phone stand as gifts for people I bought a couple Taz 6’s and a mini from FB marketplace, and I’ve been printing on one of the Taz 6’s. I have not brought the other 2 online yet. I use the Lul… --- ## [Power off after printing](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/power-off-after-printing/26922)
**Author:** [@Reginald](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/Reginald)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2025, 9:23pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/power-off-after-printing/26922 "2025-03-06T21:23:57Z")
SideKick 747 Is there a command that I could add to the end of gcode to power off the machine? Reg --- ## [Cura LE 4.13.10 Slicing error](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/cura-le-4-13-10-slicing-error/27331)
**Author:** [@johnk920](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/johnk920)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2025, 4:10am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/cura-le-4-13-10-slicing-error/27331 "2025-02-15T04:10:06Z")
I have been away from printing for a few years and just now getting back into it. I have the latest Cura LE 4.13.10 and an unmodified Taz6 printer. Every time I load an STL file and try to slice it, I get an error. " … --- ## [OrcaSlicer 2.2.0 Profile for Taz Pro Dual Extruder](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/orcaslicer-2-2-0-profile-for-taz-pro-dual-extruder/26996)
**Author:** [@Wrathernaut](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/Wrathernaut)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2025, 8:19pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/orcaslicer-2-2-0-profile-for-taz-pro-dual-extruder/26996 "2025-01-31T20:19:19Z")
OrcaSlicer 2.2.0 introduced a couple of big things to make it useful as a CuraLE replacement: Toolchanger support, and pre-heating toolheads. I had previously put together a pretty good profile for 2.1, but since there… --- ## [Newb teacher here, need help printing multiple colors with single extractor](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/newb-teacher-here-need-help-printing-multiple-colors-with-single-extractor/27286)
**Author:** [@gmeyer](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/gmeyer)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2025, 12:07pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/newb-teacher-here-need-help-printing-multiple-colors-with-single-extractor/27286 "2025-02-08T12:07:55Z")
Hey everyone, First time poster, so preemptive apologies if this post is incorrectly categorized or labeled, etc. So, I’m using a TAZ Workhorse (I’m not sure which generation), with a single extractor and I’m having di… --- ## [Cura 21.00 Error: Failed to autodetect serial port. Solved.](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/cura-21-00-error-failed-to-autodetect-serial-port-solved/4219)
**Author:** [@DAP](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/DAP)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2025, 6:49pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/cura-21-00-error-failed-to-autodetect-serial-port-solved/4219 "2025-01-12T18:49:41Z")
My google foo has failed me. I usually print using the SD card on my TAZ 6, but I wanted to upgrade the firmware. Not finding any way to do this using the SD card, I dragged my printer across my house to my computer (mu… --- ## [How to turn the bed off at the end of the print?](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/how-to-turn-the-bed-off-at-the-end-of-the-print/27161)
**Author:** [@allanonmage](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/allanonmage)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2024, 5:10pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/how-to-turn-the-bed-off-at-the-end-of-the-print/27161 "2024-12-27T17:10:56Z")
I discovered that Lulzbot was keeping my bed at 45 C. About 9 hours after I removed the part from a 24 hour print. Not cool guys. I see several other people have complained about this over the years, but no one posted… --- ## [UltiMaker Cura 5.8.1: Quick howto for Sidekick 747 with and OctoPrint/OctoLapse](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/ultimaker-cura-5-8-1-quick-howto-for-sidekick-747-with-and-octoprint-octolapse/27082)
**Author:** [@bd2022](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/bd2022)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2024, 12:06am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/ultimaker-cura-5-8-1-quick-howto-for-sidekick-747-with-and-octoprint-octolapse/27082 "2024-11-17T00:06:19Z")
This will probably work with other printers but you will have to be careful and hopefully understand what is going on in the start and end g-code scripts as well as the shell script below. Launch UltiMaker Cura 5.8.1. G… --- ## [Printing woes on the botz 6](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/printing-woes-on-the-botz-6/27016)
**Author:** [@Tony](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/Tony)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2024, 8:08pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/printing-woes-on-the-botz-6/27016 "2024-10-11T20:08:09Z")
Using a lulzbot6 and just replaced the printer bed with a new glass bed. Now my prints are curling from the ends of the bed. Any ideas about what or how to set the z offset would be helpful—tks in advance --- ## [New Cura version 5 announcement](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/new-cura-version-5-announcement/24454)
**Author:** [@hdelien](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/hdelien)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2024, 9:35pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/new-cura-version-5-announcement/24454 "2024-08-15T21:35:23Z")
I watched the Cura 5 announcement Launch event: Cura 5.0 and metal 3D printing - YouTube yesterday 4/24/22 and it really looks amazing. They completely rewrote their slicing engine to achieve better accuracy and detail a… --- ## [Is the Workhorse+ the same as the Workhorse on Cura?](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/is-the-workhorse-the-same-as-the-workhorse-on-cura/26485)
**Author:** [@RCpilot](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/RCpilot)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2024, 8:56am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/is-the-workhorse-the-same-as-the-workhorse-on-cura/26485 "2024-05-18T08:56:00Z")
I bought a MET285 and upgraded my Cura software from 4.13.4 to 4.13.7. I am trying to configure my Workhorse in Cura to work with my MET285 and every time I do so it says Workhorse+. Will it harm my printer to use the Wo… --- ## [Cura extruder offset?](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/cura-extruder-offset/1153)
**Author:** [@tmorris9](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/tmorris9)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2015, 6:30pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/cura-extruder-offset/1153 "2015-01-19T18:30:04Z")
I just downloaded Cura for Lulzbot to use with my TAZ 4 (on Mac). Told it what printer and everything and it came loaded with the Rocktapus so I thought I would just quickly print that as a test. The printer homed, the… --- ## [Cura lulzbot 4.00+ Compatibility Issues on Mini 2](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/cura-lulzbot-4-00-compatibility-issues-on-mini-2/26584)
**Author:** [@PDK](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/PDK)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2024, 10:54pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/cura-lulzbot-4-00-compatibility-issues-on-mini-2/26584 "2024-04-25T22:54:46Z")
I’ve recently upgrade to Cura lulzbot 4.0 and upgrade my Mini2 firmware. Everything is great until I power cycle my mini2. My mini2 would keep missing the wiper and the leveling probes. However when I upgrade firmware ag… --- ## [Infill stuck at 100%](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/infill-stuck-at-100/26572)
**Author:** [@Samuel](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/Samuel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2024, 7:07pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/infill-stuck-at-100/26572 "2024-04-18T19:07:47Z")
I am using a taz 5 (all stock parts and .5 nozzle with 2.85 filament) at work with Cura lulzbot edition 3.6.40. Just loaded it on a new computer and am now having issues with it being stuck at 100% infill. If I drop th… --- ## [Won't connect to printer](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/wont-connect-to-printer/26535)
**Author:** [@LAB1](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/LAB1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2024, 7:26pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/wont-connect-to-printer/26535 "2024-04-14T19:26:22Z")
Haven’t used the Lulzbot Mini for a couple of years and pulled it out of mothballs for a project but it wouldn’t connect. Uploaded the latest software and firmware. Firmware appeared to take but still no joy. checked fi… --- ## [Cura 4.13.8 Post processing Plugin](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/cura-4-13-8-post-processing-plugin/26508)
**Author:** [@54100](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/54100)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2024, 4:14pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/cura-4-13-8-post-processing-plugin/26508 "2024-03-25T16:14:21Z")
I don’t see a color change plugin. Can one be added? I have read about a differnt number of layers, one system starts with 0 and the other starts with 1, is this still the case? I have not gotten the pause to work pro… [Next page](https://forum.lulzbot.com/c/general/software/10.md?page=1)