{"id":14782,"date":"2025-11-03T07:44:59","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T10:44:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nuevo.impresion3d.website\/?p=14782"},"modified":"2025-11-03T07:44:59","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T10:44:59","slug":"configure-orcaslicer-for-ender-3-and-any-3d-printer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/en\/configurar-orcaslicer-para-ender-3-y-cualquier-impresora-3d\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Set Up OrcaSlicer for Your Ender 3 Step by Step (and Any 3D Printer)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have a <strong>Ender 3<\/strong> and you want to take advantage of <strong>OrcaSlicer<\/strong>, you'll be happy to know that this software already includes preconfigured profiles for most models of <strong>Creality<\/strong>, including the <strong>Ender 3<\/strong>, <strong>Ender 3 Pro<\/strong>, <strong>Ender 3 V2<\/strong> and several of its variants.<br>In this guide, you'll learn how to set it up correctly, adjust the basic settings, and get it ready to print accurately on the first try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Check if your Ender 3 already has a profile available<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you open OrcaSlicer for the first time, you'll see an initial setup wizard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the section on <strong>Manufacturer<\/strong>, select <strong>Creality<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the list of models, look for <strong>Ender 3<\/strong>, <strong>Ender 3 Pro<\/strong>, <strong>Ender 3 V2<\/strong> or the version that is most compatible with your printer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If your exact model isn't listed, choose a similar one (for example, Ender 3 V2)\u2014you can adjust the settings later.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Tip:<\/em> If you've already completed the setup wizard, you can add a new printer at any time from the <strong>Printer Settings &gt; Select Printer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"445\" src=\"http:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Configurar-OrcaSlicer-para-Ender-3-paso-a-paso-Configuracion-1.webp\" alt=\"OrcaSlicer Ender 3 Settings\" class=\"wp-image-14791\" srcset=\"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Configurar-OrcaSlicer-para-Ender-3-paso-a-paso-Configuracion-1.webp 800w, https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Configurar-OrcaSlicer-para-Ender-3-paso-a-paso-Configuracion-1-300x167.webp 300w, https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Configurar-OrcaSlicer-para-Ender-3-paso-a-paso-Configuracion-1-768x427.webp 768w, https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Configurar-OrcaSlicer-para-Ender-3-paso-a-paso-Configuracion-1-624x347.webp 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">1. Go to the printer settings<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"445\" src=\"http:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Configurar-OrcaSlicer-para-Ender-3-paso-a-paso-Seleccionar-impresora2.webp\" alt=\"Select the Ender 3 printer in OrcaSlicer\" class=\"wp-image-14793\" srcset=\"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Configurar-OrcaSlicer-para-Ender-3-paso-a-paso-Seleccionar-impresora2.webp 800w, https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Configurar-OrcaSlicer-para-Ender-3-paso-a-paso-Seleccionar-impresora2-300x167.webp 300w, https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Configurar-OrcaSlicer-para-Ender-3-paso-a-paso-Seleccionar-impresora2-768x427.webp 768w, https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Configurar-OrcaSlicer-para-Ender-3-paso-a-paso-Seleccionar-impresora2-624x347.webp 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">2. Choose your 3D printer and select the nozzle size. 3. Confirm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Load the preconfigured profile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the model has been selected, OrcaSlicer will automatically load the machine's basic parameters:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bed size: <strong>220 x 220 x 250 mm<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Firmware: <strong>Marlin<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Default Temperatures for PLA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Retraction, speed, and flow rate configured for extruder type <strong>Bowden<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These settings are usually sufficient to start printing without any problems.<br>Just make sure your printer's name appears in the lower-right corner, and save the profile to use it as the default.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why isn't my printer listed?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your 3D printer doesn't appear in the Orcaslicer list, you can <strong>create a profile manually<\/strong> to add it. Keep reading to see the next steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Create a manual profile (optional)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your 3D printer doesn't appear in the Orcaslicer list or if your <strong>Ender 3<\/strong> If it has modifications (for example, a direct-drive extruder or a different hotend), you can create a manual profile from scratch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the top of the same menu where you select the printer, choose the system used by your 3D printer. For an Ender 3, select \u201cMarlin.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"806\" height=\"653\" src=\"http:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Configurar-OrcaSlicer-para-Ender-3-paso-a-paso-custom-printer.webp\" alt=\"Select a printer\" class=\"wp-image-14796\" srcset=\"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Configurar-OrcaSlicer-para-Ender-3-paso-a-paso-custom-printer.webp 806w, https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Configurar-OrcaSlicer-para-Ender-3-paso-a-paso-custom-printer-300x243.webp 300w, https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Configurar-OrcaSlicer-para-Ender-3-paso-a-paso-custom-printer-768x622.webp 768w, https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Configurar-OrcaSlicer-para-Ender-3-paso-a-paso-custom-printer-624x506.webp 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 806px) 100vw, 806px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Select Marlin or the system your printer uses<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"896\" height=\"568\" src=\"http:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Configurar-OrcaSlicer-para-Ender-3-paso-a-paso-custom-printer2.webp\" alt=\"Change OrcaSlicer Settings for Ender 3\" class=\"wp-image-14799\" srcset=\"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Configurar-OrcaSlicer-para-Ender-3-paso-a-paso-custom-printer2.webp 896w, https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Configurar-OrcaSlicer-para-Ender-3-paso-a-paso-custom-printer2-300x190.webp 300w, https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Configurar-OrcaSlicer-para-Ender-3-paso-a-paso-custom-printer2-768x487.webp 768w, https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Configurar-OrcaSlicer-para-Ender-3-paso-a-paso-custom-printer2-624x396.webp 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 896px) 100vw, 896px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">With the new profile selected, go to Settings<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Basic Printer Setup (For Ender 3)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bed size:<\/strong> 220 x 220 x 250 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Firmware:<\/strong> Marlin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Origin in the center:<\/strong> Disabled<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>G-code flavor:<\/strong> Marlin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"738\" height=\"594\" src=\"http:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Configurar-OrcaSlicer-para-Ender-3-paso-a-paso-custom-printer3.webp\" alt=\"Change the bed size on the OrcaSlicer Ender 3\" class=\"wp-image-14800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Configurar-OrcaSlicer-para-Ender-3-paso-a-paso-custom-printer3.webp 738w, https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Configurar-OrcaSlicer-para-Ender-3-paso-a-paso-custom-printer3-300x241.webp 300w, https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Configurar-OrcaSlicer-para-Ender-3-paso-a-paso-custom-printer3-624x502.webp 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 738px) 100vw, 738px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Select \u201cSettings\u201d to change the printable area<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"956\" height=\"619\" src=\"http:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Configurar-OrcaSlicer-para-Ender-3-paso-a-paso-custom-printer4.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Configurar-OrcaSlicer-para-Ender-3-paso-a-paso-custom-printer4.webp 956w, https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Configurar-OrcaSlicer-para-Ender-3-paso-a-paso-custom-printer4-300x194.webp 300w, https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Configurar-OrcaSlicer-para-Ender-3-paso-a-paso-custom-printer4-768x497.webp 768w, https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Configurar-OrcaSlicer-para-Ender-3-paso-a-paso-custom-printer4-624x404.webp 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 956px) 100vw, 956px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">In this window, you can set the bed size for your 3D printer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recommended Initial G-Code (For Ender 3)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>; Ender 3 Custom Start G-code\nG92 E0 ; Reset Extruder\nG28 ; Home all axes\nG1 Z2.0 F3000 ; Move the Z-axis up slightly to prevent scratching the heated bed\nG1 X0.1 Y20 Z0.3 F5000.0 ; Move to start position\nG1 X0.1 Y200.0 Z0.3 F1500.0 E15 ; Draw the first line\nG1 X0.4 Y200.0 Z0.3 F5000.0 ; Move slightly to the side\nG1 X0.4 Y20 Z0.3 F1500.0 E30 ; Draw the second line\nG92 E0 ; Reset extruder\nG1 Z2.0 F3000 ; Move the Z-axis up slightly to prevent scratching the heated bed\nG1 X5 Y20 Z0.3 F5000.0 ; Move over to prevent blob squish<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recommended final G-code<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>G91 ;Relative positioning\nG1 E-2 F2700 ;Retract slightly\nG1 E-2 Z0.2 F2400 ;Retract and raise Z\nG1 X5 Y5 F3000 ;Wipe out\nG1 Z10 ;Raise Z further\nG90 ;Absolute positioning\n\nG1 X0 Y{machine_depth} ;Start print\nM106 S0 ;Turn off fan\nM104 S0 ;Turn off hotend\nM140 S0 ;Turn off bed\n\nM84 X Y E ;Disable all steppers except Z<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"737\" height=\"594\" src=\"http:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Configurar-OrcaSlicer-para-Ender-3-paso-a-paso-custom-printer5.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14802\" srcset=\"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Configurar-OrcaSlicer-para-Ender-3-paso-a-paso-custom-printer5.webp 737w, https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Configurar-OrcaSlicer-para-Ender-3-paso-a-paso-custom-printer5-300x242.webp 300w, https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Configurar-OrcaSlicer-para-Ender-3-paso-a-paso-custom-printer5-624x503.webp 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 737px) 100vw, 737px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>In the same window<\/strong> Click on \u201cMachine G-Code\u201d and enter your Start and End codes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With these codes, your printer will perform homing correctly, purge the filament at the start, and turn off the heaters when finished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Set the Nozzle Size<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your printer has a different nozzle size, you can change it in the same window by clicking the \u201cExtruder 1\u201d tab\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"737\" height=\"595\" src=\"http:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Configurar-OrcaSlicer-para-Ender-3-paso-a-paso-custom-printer6.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Configurar-OrcaSlicer-para-Ender-3-paso-a-paso-custom-printer6.webp 737w, https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Configurar-OrcaSlicer-para-Ender-3-paso-a-paso-custom-printer6-300x242.webp 300w, https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Configurar-OrcaSlicer-para-Ender-3-paso-a-paso-custom-printer6-624x504.webp 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 737px) 100vw, 737px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">On the \u201cExtruder 1\u201d tab, you can change the size of the nozzle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Adjust retraction, flow, and speed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These three factors determine the final quality of the part:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Retraction:<\/strong> 4.5 mm at 40 mm\/s (for Bowden). If you have a direct-drive extruder, lower it to 1 mm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flow:<\/strong> Keep 100% until you perform a specific calibration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Speed:<\/strong> 50 mm\/s is a safe starting point for the Ender 3.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"736\" height=\"595\" src=\"http:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Configurar-OrcaSlicer-para-Ender-3-paso-a-paso-custom-printer7.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14804\" srcset=\"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Configurar-OrcaSlicer-para-Ender-3-paso-a-paso-custom-printer7.webp 736w, https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Configurar-OrcaSlicer-para-Ender-3-paso-a-paso-custom-printer7-300x243.webp 300w, https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Configurar-OrcaSlicer-para-Ender-3-paso-a-paso-custom-printer7-624x504.webp 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">On the \u201cExtruder 1\u201d tab, you can also change the default retraction distance and speed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: Test the profile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Export a simple model (such as a calibration cube) and save it to the SD card.<br>Before printing, make sure that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The nozzle and the bed reach the set temperature.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No homing errors or movement outside the print area should occur.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In just a few steps, you can have <strong>OrcaSlicer, perfectly configured for your Ender 3<\/strong>, using the profiles already included in the program and making the necessary fine-tuning adjustments for your machine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Configure <strong>OrcaSlicer for your Ender 3<\/strong> It's much easier than it looks. With just a few minutes of tweaking, you can achieve results as precise as those from Cura or PrusaSlicer, taking advantage of OrcaSlicer's advanced features.<br>If you follow the steps in this guide, you'll end up with an optimized, stable profile that's 100% compatible with your Creality printer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcac <strong>Have you tried OrcaSlicer with your Ender 3 yet?<\/strong><br>Tell us about your experience in the comments, share this article with other users, or sign up at <a href=\"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/en\/register\/\">impresion3d.net\/<\/a> to access more practical guides and ready-to-use configurations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you have an Ender 3 and want to take advantage of OrcaSlicer, you'll be happy to know that this software already includes preconfigured profiles for most\u2026<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":14785,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pmpro_default_level":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14782","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-orcaslicer","pmpro-has-access",""],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14782","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14782"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14782\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14785"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14782"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14782"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/impresion3d.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14782"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}