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UltiMaker S6 and S8 - Firmware release notes

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This page contains all the firmware release notes for the UltiMaker S6 and S8. You can install the most recent firmware on the Latest or Stable channel via the network, or download the firmware file to update via USB.

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These release notes and the listed firmware versions are not for the older S series printers (S3, S5, and S7). Please visit this page instead.

Below, the release notes for the most recent Stable and Latest versions are shown. For older versions, check the archive dropdowns.

Firmware 11.2.0

Release channel: Latest
Release date: February 9, 2026

This firmware brings a big distribution upgrade with enhanced security. Also included are several experience improvements and better error handling.

  • Introduced user-friendly Wi-Fi setup using QR codes.
  • Improved API security & data handling.
  • Upgraded distribution from Debian Buster to Debian Bookworm.
  • Improved error handling and messaging.
  • Improved user flows in various wizards.
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This firmware has several known issues, please see below. Our engineers are working on a patch release. In the meantime, you can switch to the Stable channel if you are affected.

Known issues

  • Installation. We received some reports about firmware update stalling. It can take quite some time for the firmware installation to complete, especially if the printer has a connected Material Station. Allow up to 20 minutes, but if the printer is stuck on the logo for longer, power cycle the machine. Turn off the printer, wait at least 10 seconds, and turn the printer on again. It is recommended to check in the printer menu that the new version has installed correctly.
  • Material loading on Pro Bundles. If the UltiMaker S6 or S8 is used with a Material Station, the feeder may sometimes not respond correctly during the material loading process. This can lead to the filament getting stuck in the Bowden tube slightly above the feeder and ER56. Follow the steps in the guided recovery procedure to retry loading, or switch to the Stable firmware if this happens repeatedly.
  • Limit switch diagnostics. The diagnostic feature for checking the X, Y, and Z limit switches does not correctly show the state of the switches. If the switches are activated, this menu should show 'Pressed', but this currently does not work. This menu is found under Options (gear icon) → Maintenance → Diagnostics → Test homing switches.

Firmware 11.1.0

Release channel: Stable
Release date: May 19, 2025

Firmware 11.1.0 is the first public release for the UltiMaker S6; it is the minimum version that supports this printer model.

This version includes reliability improvements and bug fixes for the UltiMaker S8.

Improvements

  • S6 support. This firmware includes support for both variants (glass build plate and flexible build plate) of the UltiMaker S6 printer.
  • Boot up time. The time it takes for the printer to fully boot up is reduced by 50%.
  • Any color materials. The 'any color' material profiles previously showed as "[Material] Generic" (for example "PLA Generic"), which is confusing, as there are also Generic material profiles. These have now been renamed to "UltiMaker [Material] (for example "UltiMaker PLA").
  • Pressure advance. With this firmware, the pressure advance algorithm is only enabled during printing, and disabled for any non-printing moves. This includes nozzle switching, material changes (during the print), and the end of print sequence. This improves the quality and stability of the prime tower.
  • Print core cleaning. Removed the (unreliable) option to use PLA for the print core cleaning process. The high-speed print cores (AA+ and CC+) cannot be cleaned with PLA because the material tip will break in the nozzle. Use cleaning filament for reliable results.
  • Connection reliability. Made some changes that improved the reliability of the printer's connection with Cura and Digital Factory.

Bug fixes

  • Delayed extrusion. Fixed a bug that caused delayed extrusion on the left print core (1) when the printer is used in combination with a Material Station.
  • Air Manager fan. If the Air Manager fan was unable to reach the desired speed, the error (ER86) was not triggered correctly. This has now been fixed.
  • Extrusion errors. With certain geometries, the printer could often show extrusion error messages (ER65). This was a false positive and has now been fixed.

Older versions

Firmware 11.0.1

Release channel: Stable and Latest
Release date: March 19, 2025

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This firmware is only supported on the UltiMaker S8.

  • Removed compatibility of PLA with CC+ print cores. Use AA+ with PLA for optimal speed and quality.
Firmware 11.0.0

Release channel: Stable and Latest
Release date: March 13, 2025

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This firmware is only supported on the UltiMaker S8.

Initial release
Replaced the Marlin motion planner with UltiMaker Cheetah

  • Using UltiMaker Cheetah, all printer motion is now smooth and jerk-limited
  • Added input shaping for motion vibration compensation to further reduce ringing
  • Added pressure advance to enable fast flow rate changes for high-speed printing

New functionality

  • Added Z spindle calibration for improved Z accuracy
  • Added an accelerometer measurement diagnostic