Filament manager basics
The Filament Manager feature: track, organize and manage your filament inventory
The Filament Manager feature: track, organize and manage your filament inventory The Filament Manager in SimplyPrint lets you track every filament spool you own - from when you buy it to when it's empty. This guide covers everything from basic setup to advanced features like NFC tagging, label generation, and automatic usage tracking. What is thePopularAuto-tagging & auto printer model selection
Auto-tagging & auto printer model selection In this article, we'll cover how our auto-tagging and automatic printer model selection works, shedding some light on where and how we find the information in your printable files. Auto-tagging The auto-tagging functionalitFew readersHow does SimplyPrint track filament usage?
How does SimplyPrint track filament usage? SimplyPrint automatically tracks how much filament each print uses - but only when the file is sent through the platform. This article explains how the tracking works, when usage is deducted, and how accurate you can expect it to be. How it works: Gcode analysis When you upload a file to SimplyPrint or slice it using our built-in slicer, we perform a Gcode Analysis. This analysis reads through the sliced file and extracts the total amount ofFew readersAssigning filament spools to printers
Assigning filament spools to printers Assigning a spool to a printer tells SimplyPrint which filament is currently loaded. This is the key step that enables automatic usage tracking, temperature settings, and low-filament warnings. Once you've added your spools to the Filament Manager, assigning them is how you unlock the full benefits of filament tracking. Why assign spools? When a spool is assigned to a printer, SimplyPrint knows exactly what material is loaded. This enables: AutoFew readersAdvanced smart tagging: file metadata, filename rules & automation
Advanced smart tagging: file metadata, filename rules & automation SimplyPrint can automatically read metadata you embed in your GCode or 3MF files and use it to apply tags, set nozzle data, material info, bed type, and even fill in custom fields - all on upload. This is especially powerful for automated workflows where files are sliced and uploaded without manual interaction. Who is this for? This feature is built for power users and automated setups that need more control than what regFew readersAutomatic spool creation when syncing materials
Automatic spool creation when syncing materials When SimplyPrint syncs the spools loaded in a multi-material system, it can sometimes add a brand-new spool to your inventory for you, or assign one you already own to the slot it is sitting in - all automatically. Whether it can do this depends entirely on what your hardware reports. This article explains exactly when automatic spool creation and assignment work for the Bambu Lab AMS, the Anycubic ACE / ACE Pro, and the Creality CFS, and why thFew readersMaterial profiles: what they are, and what they are not
Material profiles: what they are, and what they are not Material profiles are your reusable filament definitions in SimplyPrint. Each one names a brand and material type, and carries a few details like temperatures, density and cost. They are what you reach for when creating spools, tagging files, calculating cost, and preheating a printer. This guide explains exactly what a material profile does, the one thing it is commonly mistaken for (your slicer's print temperature), and how to build yFew readers
NFC & RFID standards
All about NFC / RFID for filament spools: Bambu, OpenPrintTag, Creality, Qidi, Anycubic & more
All about NFC / RFID for filament spools: Bambu, OpenPrintTag, Creality, Qidi, Anycubic & more In this article we'll dive into the NFC / RFID support in SimplyPrint. This allows you to; Link spools from manufacturers that put RFID stickers on their spools, allowing you to link the NFC tags and their ID(s) to the SimplyPrint digital twin version of the spool Create / "write" NFC stickers via SimplyPrint, compatible with various brands and hardware, e.g. Creality CFS, AnycubPopularThe Creality material standard: NFC/RFID for the Creality CFS
NFC tags for Creality CFS in SimplyPrint Got a Creality K2 Plus or K2 Max with a CFS (Creality Filament System)? SimplyPrint lets you read and write NFC tags that work with your CFS - whether you're using official Creality filament or want to make any filament brand work with your multi-material setup. This article covers everything about using Creality CFS-compatible NFC tags with SimplyPrint. For a general introduction to NFC in 3D printing, hardware options, and step-by-step guides,PopularWeb NFC: use NFC in SimplyPrint directly via your browser
Reading and writing NFC tags via your browser (Web NFC) No app installation needed - if you're on Android with the right browser, you can read and write certain NFC tags directly from SimplyPrint's web panel. It's quick and convenient for occasional use, but comes with some important limitations you should know about. This article covers Web NFC specifically. For a general introduction to NFC in 3D printing, all hardware options, and our mobile app method, see our main NFC article (PopularOpenPrintTag NFC standard in SimplyPrint
OpenPrintTag NFC standard in SimplyPrint Got filament from Prusa - or want to use a truly open, future-proof NFC format for your spools? SimplyPrint fully supports OpenPrintTag - the open-source NFC standard created by Prusa Research that's set to become the industry-wide solution for filament tagging. This article covers everything about using OpenPrintTag with SimplyPrint. For a general introduction to NFC in 3D printing, hardware options, and step-by-step guides, see our main NFC artPopularOpenSpool NFC standard in SimplyPrint
OpenSpool NFC standard in SimplyPrint Want to use any filament with smart NFC detection - even on printers that don't officially support it? OpenSpool is an open-source project that combines a simple NFC tag format with DIY reader hardware, letting you bring NFC filament tracking to almost any setup. SimplyPrint fully supports writing OpenSpool tags - and if you build or buy an OpenSpool reader, you can automate filament detection on printers like the Bambu Lab X1. This article covers evSome readersThe Anycubic material standard: NFC/RFID for the Anycubic ACE
NFC tags for Anycubic ACE in SimplyPrint Got an Anycubic printer with an ACE (Anycubic Consumable Ecosystem) box? SimplyPrint lets you read and write NFC tags that work with your ACE - whether you're using official Anycubic filament or want to make any filament brand work with your setup. This article covers everything about using Anycubic ACE-compatible NFC tags with SimplyPrint. For a general introduction to NFC in 3D printing, hardware options, and step-by-step guides, see our mainSome readersDesktop NFC: full read and write support via the NFC Agent app
Full NFC read and write on desktop with NFC Agent Want to read and write NFC filament tags from your computer? NFC Agent is SimplyPrint's open-source desktop software that gives you full NFC capabilities - read any tag, write any format, and manage your filament inventory without ever touching your phone. This is the most powerful NFC method available. It works on Mac, Windows, and Linux, supports every tag type and every standard, and once set up, integrates seamlessly with SimplyPrSome readersThe QIDI material standard: NFC/RFID for the QIDI Box
NFC tags for QIDI Box in SimplyPrint Got a QIDI printer with a QIDI Box? SimplyPrint lets you read and write NFC tags that work with your QIDI Box - whether you're using official QIDI filament or want to make any filament brand work with your setup. This article covers everything about using QIDI-compatible NFC tags with SimplyPrint. For a general introduction to NFC in 3D printing, hardware options, and step-by-step guides, see our main NFC article (https://help.simplyprint.io/en/artFew readersOpenTag NFC standard in SimplyPrint
OpenTag NFC standard in SimplyPrint Looking for a future-proof, open-source NFC standard backed by multiple filament manufacturers? OpenTag3D is a community-driven specification designed to work across all 3D printer brands, filament makers, and accessory providers. SimplyPrint fully supports reading and writing OpenTag tags - giving you a standardized way to tag your spools that should work with many devices and ecosystems as adoption grows. This article covers everything about using OpFew readersReading filament NFC tags: what to expect when scanning spools
Reading filament NFC tags: what to expect when scanning spools When you scan an NFC tag in SimplyPrint's filament manager - whether from your phone, a browser with Web NFC, or a desktop NFC reader - you're trying to find or identify a filament spool. This article explains the different results you might see after scanning, and what each one means. For a full overview of NFC support and hardware, check out the NFC overview article (https://help.simplyprint.io/en/article/all-about-nfc-rfid-foFew readersThe ELEGOO material standard: NFC/RFID for the ELEGOO Canvas
NFC tags for the ELEGOO Canvas in SimplyPrint Got the ELEGOO Canvas - ELEGOO's RFID multi-material module for the Centauri Carbon? SimplyPrint lets you read and write the NFC tags ELEGOO spools use - whether you are running official ELEGOO filament or want to make any filament brand work with your setup. This article covers everything about using ELEGOO-compatible NFC tags with SimplyPrint. For a general introduction to NFC in 3D printing, hardware options, and step-by-step guides, seeFew readers
Multi-material systems
Multi Material Methods: Bambu Lab AMS, Prusa MMU, Palette & more
In this article, we'll explore Multi Material support in SimplyPrint. What are Multi Material Methods? What we in SimplyPrint call Multi Material Methods are called many things by different brands, but as we wish to support all possible hardware equally well, we chose our own - more generic - term, for the technology that allows you to print with multiple materials on a single printer, in 1 print. Prusa has their MMU: Multi Material Upgrade, Bambu Lab has the AMS and AMS Lite:PopularMulti Material Mapping: Bambu Lab AMS support
In this article, we'll cover how SimplyPrint helps make sure you use the right materials / colors for the right parts of each print, if your printer or multi-material add-on supports material "mapping", such as in the case of the Bambu Lab AMS.PopularAMS auto-refill and filament tracking in SimplyPrint
SimplyPrint can track filament usage when your printer's AMS (Automatic Material System) switches to a backup spool mid-print. What SimplyPrint can and cannot doFew readersMulti-material printing in SimplyPrint: mapping and syncing your AMS, ACE or CFS
Multi-material printing in SimplyPrint: mapping and syncing your AMS, ACE or CFS If your printer has a multi-material system - a Bambu Lab AMS, an Anycubic ACE / ACE Pro, or a Creality CFS - SimplyPrint can map the colors in your file to the spools you have loaded, and keep the loaded spools in sync between the printer and your filament inventory. This guide explains how that works, what each system supports, and how to map a multi-color print before you start it.Few readers
Import & export
The Open Filament Database: contributing and using preset data
The Open Filament Database: contributing and using preset data When you add filament in SimplyPrint, you'll notice brand presets with pre-filled temperatures, densities, colors, and spool weights. This data comes from the Open Filament Database - an open source, community-maintained collection of filament information. What is the Open Filament Database? The Open Filament Database is a collaborative project hosted by the Open Filament Collective (https://github.com/OpenFilamentCollecFew readersHow to import your filament inventory into SimplyPrint
How to import your filament inventory into SimplyPrint SimplyPrint's Filament Manager lets you import your entire filament spool inventory from other apps and services — or from any CSV or JSON file. This guide covers how importing works, what formats are supported, and how to get your spools into SimplyPrint. Supported formats SimplyPrint auto-detects exports from these apps and services: Spool Buddy (https://help.simplyprint.io/en/article/how-to-export-your-filament-spools-from-sFew readersHow to export your filament spools from Spoolman & import into SimplyPrint
This guide explains how to export your spool data from Spoolman and import it into SimplyPrint's Filament Manager. If you're migrating from Spoolman, you can bring over all your spools, including brands, materials, colors, weights, and locations. Method 1: Use the export script (recommended) We provide a small Python script that connects toFew readersHow to import from 3D Filament Profiles (SpoolDB)
How to import your spools from 3D Filament Profiles (SpoolDB) into SimplyPrint's filament manager. Export your spools from 3D Filament Profiles Go to 3dfilamentprofiles.com/my/spools and log in. Click the Export button in the top right corner. Select Export My Spools (CSV) from the dropdown menu. Export menu in 3D Filament Profiles showing the CSV export option (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/f/f/2/2/ff22a9Few readersHow to export your filament spools from Spoolstock & import into SimplyPrint
This guide explains how to export your spool data from the Spoolstock mobile app and import it into SimplyPrint's Filament Manager. Exporting from Spoolstock Open the Spoolstock app on your phone Tap the Inventory tab in the bottom navigation bar (the spool icon on the right) Tap the CSV export icon in the top right cornFew readersHow to export your filament spools from Spool Buddy & import into SimplyPrint
This guide explains how to export your spool data from the Spool Buddy app and import it into SimplyPrint's Filament Manager. Exporting from Spool Buddy Mac Open Spool Buddy on your Mac Click File in the menu bar Click Export to CSV Choose a save location and save the file Spool Buddy Mac app showing the FileFew readersHow to export your filament spools from OctoPrint Filament Manager & import into SimplyPrint
This guide explains how to export your spool data from the OctoPrint Filament Manager plugin and import it into SimplyPrint's Filament Manager. Exporting from OctoPrint Filament Manager Open your OctoPrint web interface Click the wrench icon in the top navigation bar to open Settings In the left sidebar, scroll down to the PlFew readersHow to export your filament spools from SpoolManager (OctoPrint) & import into SimplyPrint
This guide explains how to export your spool data from the SpoolManager plugin for OctoPrint and import it into SimplyPrint's Filament Manager. Exporting from SpoolManager (CSV) Open your OctoPrint web interface Click the wrench icon to open Settings Scroll down to the Plugins section in the left sidebar and click Spool MaFew readersThe color picker palette: customize the colors you can pick
The color picker palette: customize the colors you can pick Whenever you set a color in SimplyPrint, like tagging a file with the material it needs, assigning a color in the slicer, or describing a spool, you use the same color picker. The color picker palette settings let you decide exactly which colors that picker offers: keep the standard set, build your own list, or limit it to colors you actually have. You can also pull real colors straight from the filament database, a printer, or a filFew readers
Filament labels & scanning
The Filament Label Generator feature: organize your filament inventory
The Filament Label Generator feature: organize your filament inventory Create professional labels for your filament spools with QR codes, barcodes, and custom text. The label generator lets you design, preview, and print labels directly from your filament inventory - helping you keep your spools organized and easily scannable. The full label generator - with all settings, presets, and customization optFew readersFilament label generation: Direct print with Zebra printers
Filament label generation: Direct print with Zebra printers Zebra thermal printers are the go-to choice for industrial and warehouse labeling - they're fast, durable, and designed for high-volume printing. With SimplyPrint's direct print feature, you can send filament labels straight to your Zebra printer from your browser. Zebra GK420d printer with freshly printed filament labels (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/f/f/2/2/ff22a914001c1000/direct-print-zebra-physical-pr1Few readersFilament label generation: Direct print with DYMO printers
Filament label generation: Direct print with DYMO printers DYMO LabelWriter printers are popular desktop label printers - compact, affordable, and perfect for office and home use. With SimplyPrint's direct print feature, you can send filament labels straight to your DYMO printer from your browser. DYMO LabelWriter 450 Duo printing filament labelsFew readersFilament label generation: fixing label printing alignment issues
Filament label generation: fixing label printing alignment issues Printed labels that don't match the preview? You're not alone. Printers are notorious for adding margins, scaling content, and generally doing things you didn't ask for. This guide helps you understand why this happens and how to fix it. First step: verify your template Before troubleshooting your printer, make sure your label template is correct in SimplyPrint. Use the built-in measurement tools to verify dimensions:Few readersScanning filament label QR codes and barcodes
Scanning filament label QR codes and barcodes Once you've printed labels for your filament spools, scanning them is the fastest way to identify a spool and access its details in SimplyPrint. This guide covers all the ways you can scan your labels - from phone cameras to USB scanners to browser webcam scanning. Scanning QR codes with your phone Most modern smartphones can scan QR codes directly with tFew readers