Before downloading any files, complete these safety and preparation steps to avoid bricking your printer's mainboard:
Before starting, gather the necessary tools and identify your specific printer model. 1. Identify Your Printer Model QIDI tech has multiple generations of the X-Plus: Uses closed-source Chitu-based firmware. X-Plus 3: Uses Klipper-based open-source firmware. 2. Format Your USB Drive Use a high-quality USB flash drive (8GB to 16GB is ideal). Format the drive to FAT32 with a 4096-byte cluster size. Ensure the drive is completely empty before copying files. Step-by-Step Installation Guide
Navigate to the page (often represented by a suitcase icon). Select Offline Update .
If you run into ongoing trouble:
Sometimes firmware updates require a separate .txt configuration file to be "printed" like a G-code file. If provided, select that file on the UI and hit Print to apply specific machine settings. qidi xplus firmware install
Ensure your printer is connected to a stable power source. A power failure during a firmware write can result in a corrupted EMMC. Step 1: Downloading the Correct Firmware
Confirm if you have the original X-Plus (Chitu-based framework) or the X-Plus 3 (Klipper-based framework). Firmware files are not interchangeable.
: Ensure the drive is under 32GB and strictly formatted to FAT32. Ensure files are not trapped inside a sub-folder. Screen Remains Black or Frozen
Are you doing a or are you trying to recover a bricked machine ? Before downloading any files, complete these safety and
For printers without online update capability or when troubleshooting, use the USB method.
: Use a high-quality, FAT32-formatted USB drive (8GB to 32GB preferred).
Navigate to > About on the touchscreen to verify that the firmware version number has changed.
Preparation prevents mainboard corruption during the flash process. X-Plus 3: Uses Klipper-based open-source firmware
Ensure you have the correct firmware version for your specific mainboard (e.g., the original X-Plus vs. the X-Plus II or later versions). Installing the wrong version can brick the machine.
: Use a drive under 16GB, formatted to FAT32 with a 4096-byte cluster size.
If using an X-Plus 3, rerun PID calibration for both the nozzle and heated bed via the Fluidd/Mainsail web interface to ensure stable thermal management. Troubleshooting Common Installation Failures Printer Ignores the USB Drive
This is a comprehensive guide to understanding, downloading, and installing firmware for the (covering both the original X-Plus and the X-Plus 2).
Step-by-step: Official firmware via SD card (typical procedure)