Firmware Updates for Zortrax M300 Plus

Remember that to download and install firmware newer than 2.3.0, it is necessary to register your Zortrax device first. The registration process is simple and has to be done only once per each device. Registered products will receive authorized firmware guaranteeing the best possible performance and access to new features as soon as they are implemented. You can register your Zortrax device at: zortrax.com/register.

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  • Minor bug fixes.
  • Added a new option Print Speed Adjustments which allows you to control the speed of printing,
  • Added support for Nanovia PC ABS V0
  • Added support for BASF Ultrafuse ABS
  • Printers now switch to Idle Temp mode only when the user clicks Done after printing
  • Platform offset is now reset after each calibration
  • Added Korean to the list of supported languages,
  • Added missing menu texts,
  • Changed the content of the EULA,
  • It is now possible to block the printer in the event of theft,
  • Changed the way of choosing the platform type (V1 or V2) from a text to an icon,
  • It is now possible to set Low speed mode in the Working options in the main menu to counter layer shifting,
  • It is now possible to update the firmware without registering the printer,
  • Stability improvements.
  • Improved the way files are loaded from the USB drive,
  • Introduced a notification about the need to clean the nozzle and calibration pads before platform calibration,
  • Introduced a notification in the File Details tab about the .zcodex file format — it will no longer be supported,
  • Improved managing of the network settings — clicking the Disconnect button redirects the user to the Connectivity options window.
  • Fixed a bug where the splash screen would not be displayed properly,
  • Improved the responsiveness of the touch screen,
  • Fixed a bug where performing the platform calibration would not cause the maintenance notification to disappear,
  • Improved the auto-update procedure functionality,
  • Improved performance of the file list loading with filters enabled.
  • Added the deformation scan procedure – any platform deformation is now compensated when printing rafts,
  • Added the autoupdater – if not disabled, the printer will automatically install the update after 30 minutes from notifying the user,
  • It is now possible to filter the zcodex2 files according to the specific printer model or the specific printer model and loaded filament.

In order to get full advantage of the new autocalibration process – please remember to run it as the first step after updating the firmware to 2.6.0 (Z-SUITE 2.26.0 or the latest update required).

  • Fixed an issue where the keyboard would not disappear after exiting the Ethernet settings menu,
  • Fixed an issue after saving settings adjusting the Ethernet settings manually,
  • Improved failsafe response to blackout.
  • Fixed an issue with failsafe responses after using the factory reset option
  • Improved responsiveness when changing Wi-Fi and Ethernet settings,
  • After selecting the Sort files by date option, the files will be now arranged in descending order by default.
  • Improved communication with inCloud,
  • Platform heating now depends on the type of loaded material during Nozzle Alignment Calibration,
  • Fixed a bug where platform temperature would sometimes drop mid-print,
  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.
  • Regulating of the heater temperature has been improved – hotend heating is now faster and temperature changes are smaller,
  • Identifying of M Series Plus v2 devices has been improved,
  • Platform manual calibration is now faster and simplified,
  • Introduced a screensaver,
  • It is now possible to restore devices to factory settings,
  • Suggested maintenance procedures are now marked DONE once they’ve been carried out,
  • Overall stability improvements.
  • Added support for Zortrax inCloud,
  • Added new printer statuses in My Devices panel in Z-SUITE,
  • Changed the minimal loading temperature for external materials,
  • Simplified material management in the pause menu,
  • Improved heating control menu – printers will now start to heat up once the user presses ON,
  • Added a warning for cases with camera problems,
  • Printers will now wait 5 minutes for the user to remove excess material from the nozzle when resuming the printing. After this time, the printing will be resumed automatically,
  • Changelog for each update will now be available to view before installation,
  • Fixed a bug where printer settings, e.g. for LED colors, would be deleted,
  • Fixed a bug where the sprocket wheel could stop for a short time during material loading with the Ignore material jam option enabled,
  • Fixed a bug where material unloading would continue for a short time after reaching 100% with the Ignore material jam option enabled,
  • Fixed cases where LEDs would change their color during a failsafe response,
  • Fixed a bug with the buzzer; it is now possible to turn it off.
  • Performance improvements,
  • Fixed an issue where information on a saved printing process would appear on the screen only after a reboot.
  • Stability improvements,
  • Introduced the registration procedure using Zortrax ID,
  • Added new interface language: Italian,
  • Improved control of fans operation,
  • Fixed problems with incorrect notifications about finishing the printing process,
  • Improved blackout reaction – if the power outage doesn’t last for too long, printers will maintain platform temperature above 80%,
  • Heating management tools are now available in the Heating controls menu (it includes options for platform and extruder heating),
  • It is now possible to switch off the buzzer (only hardware V2),
  • Fixed false blackout alerts with the hardware V2,
  • Added support for Z-ESD v2.
  • Added support for hardware v2,
  • Added support for Z-ABS v2.
  • Stability improvements related to monitoring of temperatures.
  • Fixes an error that would appear when printing files prepared in older versions of Z-SUITE (<=2.9.0),
  • Printers now wake up from the Sleep Mode after pressing the DONE button,
  • Fixes minor bugs.

To upgrade the firmware to the 2.0 version, at first save the update.zar2 file (from the 1.5 folder) on the USB drive and install the update and select Start in the launcher. Next, save the update.zar2 file (from the 2.0 folder) on the USB drive and install the update. This process is irreversible.

  • Adds Manual platform calibration,
  • The printer is now able to save the printing progress whenever a failsafe occurs,
  • Introduces the Sleep Mode,
  • Introduces the Idle Platform Temperature option,
  • Improves the GUI – it is now more consistent with the interfaces of the M300 Dual and Inkspire.