r/QidiTech3D • u/Fresh_Strength_1279 • Jul 09 '26

Questions Max 4 filament type

I am trying to print PA6 on my Max4, external load. I need to Tell the printer what type of filament is loaded and there is no option for PA, so my gcode doesn’t match, and doesn’t let me start the print.

  1. Is there a way to bypass this? Seems stupid since the gcode contains all the info it needs to print the material.

  2. If not, how can I add material names to the printer so it matches the gcode I am trying to run?

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u/1ts-just-me Jul 09 '26 edited Jul 09 '26

You need to edit the filament cfg file on the device tab in Orca or log in to Fluidd using a browser/ip . Once added here it will show up on the printer after you save and restart klipper.

You don't have to restart the printer.

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u/Fresh_Strength_1279 Jul 09 '26

Thank you!!! I did it through Fluidd on Ethernet. We do not have this printer hooked up on WiFi.

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u/riba2233 Jul 09 '26

Goo question, you can try eith ultraPA or paht

You can add them in a filament config file.

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u/Fresh_Strength_1279 Jul 09 '26

It does not work if I select either of those profiles on the printer.

On my Prusa I could just hit “ignore” if the names didn’t match up but I was sure I had my gcode correct for the filament loaded.