Slicer - cloud & web based
How to export slicer settings/profiles from OrcaSlicer
Easily package up your custom profiles - printers, filaments, and processes - from OrcaSlicer, so you can import them directly into SimplyPrint. 1. Launch OrcaSlicer Start OrcaSlicer on the computer that already has the custom print-profile(s) you want to export. 2. Open the export menu In the top-left corner, go to "File" "Export" "Export Preset Bundle…". (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/f/f/2/2/ff22a914001c1000/orcaslicerexport-menu1aq1sz2.png =700PopularHow to export slicer settings/profiles from Bambu Studio
Easily package up your custom profiles - printers, filaments, and processes - from Bambu Studio, so you can import them directly into SimplyPrint. 1. Launch Bambu Studio Start Bambu Studio on the computer that already has the custom print-profile(s) you want to export. 2. Open the export menu In the top-left corner, go to "File" "Export" "Export Preset Bundle…". (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/f/f/2/2/ff22a914001c1000/bambustudioexport-menu1coj6xd.pPopularHow to export slicer settings/profiles from PrusaSlicer
Easily package up your custom profiles - printers, filaments, and print settings - from PrusaSlicer, so you can import them directly into SimplyPrint. 1. Launch PrusaSlicer Start PrusaSlicer on the computer that already has the custom print-profile(s) you want to export. 2. Open the export menu Either press Ctrl+E on your keyboard, or go to "File" "Export" in top-left corner, and click on "Export Config...". (https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/f/f/2/2/ffFew readersCloud Slicer limits & queue
Overview Our Cloud Slicer brings the power of high-speed, server-based slicing directly to you, allowing for faster and more complex slicing without using your computer's resources. To ensure the system remains fast, fair, and accessible for all our users, we have implemented a system of usage limits and a slicing queue. This article explains how these systems work, why they are in place, and what you can expect when using the Cloud Slicer feature. Understanding Usage Limits The Cloud SlFew readers
Filament manager - label generation
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 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 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 readers
Filament manager - NFC/RFID & material 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, compatiFew readersThe 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,Few readersOpenSpool 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 evFew readersOpenPrintTag 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 artFew readersWeb 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 (Few 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 SimplyPrFew 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 mainFew 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 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 readers
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.PopularThe 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 generationPopularAutoPrint: put your 3D printer on autopilot
What is it? AutoPrint in SimplyPrint - often referred to as "continuous printing", is a way to automate your printer or entire print farm, essentially putting your printers on autopilot. This can be done in a few different ways, which we'll describe in this article! How we auto-start prints When your printer is ready, SimplyPrint will either wait until the bed reaches a certain temperature oSome readers3MF splitting feature (Bambu Lab)
In this article, we'll go over the SimplyPrint 3MF plate splitting feature in SimplyPrint. What is "3MF plate splitting"? Some printers - notable Bambu Lab printers - store their print-files ("Gcode files") in a .3mf file. A 3MF file works the same way as a ZIP file; it's a file, with multiple files and potentially folders inside! Now, when a 3MF file is imported into SimplyPrint, we scan it to determine which kind of file it is; Is it a 3D model? (3MF files is originally a 3D mSome readersGcode Macros & snippets
In this article, we'll explain the SimplyPrint "Gcode Macros" and "Gcode Snippets" feature, how to use them and why they're awesome!Some readersAll about the Gcode Analysis feature
In this article, we'll cover the mysterious "Gcode Analysis" that SimplyPrint performs on any printable file you upload through our platform. What is the Gcode Analysis? When you upload a file to SimplyPrint that can be printed - often times a .gcode file, we read through the entirety of the file's content, to gather information about the file, that is used in many aspects of your SimplyPrint usage. Once a file is uploaded, the Gcode Analysis kicks in, reading through the entire file,Some readersAll About the "Print Cost Calculations" Feature
All About the "Print Cost Calculations" Feature Introduction At SimplyPrint, we understand how critical it is for you to keep track of your printing costs. To help you with this, we have introduced the "Print Cost Calculations" feature. This feature helps you calculate the cost of each print job, providing both basic and advanced calculations to cater to your specific needs. Basic Print Cost Calculation Available to all users, the basic calculation considers only the cost ofSome readersAll about the "Tags" feature
In this article, you'll learn all about the "Tags" feature! About tags What are tags? Tags are small badges that can be applied to printer, files and print queue items, that make the printers or files easy to identify and give each printer or item unique details on either nozzle, material data, or something completely different by assigning custom tags. Tags are meant to make it a breeze to change details such as nozzle size or material info on your printer or files, and providesSome readers3D print directly from Tinkercad - wirelessly
3D Print straight from Tinkercad wirelessly with SimplyPrint This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to use the SimplyPrint integration in Tinkercad. This integration makes it extremely easy to start 3D printing your Tinkercad designs right away. Simply put, from within Tinkercad, you can export your files directly to SimplyPrint and initiate the 3D printing process. This can all be performed from your browser, allowing you to transition from 3D design to 3D printing within ChromeFew readersAuto-Matching Queue Items to Printers
Auto-Matching Queue Items to Printers The SimplyPrint platform features a powerful and intuitive system for automatically matching your 3D print jobs with the appropriate printers. In this article, we will break down the process and criteria of auto-matching, to help you understand how SimplyPrint ensures your printing operations run smoothly and efficiently. Auto-Matching is a big part of our AutoPrint: put your 3D printer on autopilot (/en/article/autoprint-put-your-3d-printer-on-autoFew readersAll about the "Custom Fields" feature
What is it? The SimplyPrint Custom Fields feature allows you to add your own data-fields inside SimplyPrint. This feature allows you to greatly customize your SimplyPrint platform by adding fields that you may use internally, but that areFew readersBrowser extensions; send Thingiverse & Printables files directly to SimplyPrint
In this article, we'll talk about the browser extensions for SimplyPrint, what they do, how they work, and how to install them! What are browser extensions? Browser extensions (also sometimes called "plugins"), can extend the capabilities of your browser, and this is just what the SimplyPrint browser extensions does as well! Extensions can be installed via the official extension "store" / "marketplace" of your browser. What is the SimplyPrint browser extension? The SimplyPrint browser exFew readersThe "Skip object" feature
Skip Objects Feature The "Skip Objects" feature, also know as "Cancel Objects", allows you to selectively skip individual objects during a multi-object print, giving you greater control over your print jobs. This can be useful when one object fails but others are printing successfully, or when you want to prioritize certain objects over others. You can skip objects directly in SimplyPrint after starting a print, by clicking on the skip button on the printer. The skip object button will appearFew readersSetting up a Microsoft Teams Webhook - send Teams messages on a certain event
In this guide, we'll show you how to use the Webhooks feature in SimplyPrint to send a Webhook to Microsoft Teams, allowing you to set up a SimplyPrint "bot" in a Teams channel, that posts a message whenever a certain event happens.Few readersThe SimplyPrint AI Failure Detection feature
AI Failure Detection in SimplyPrint Introduction AI Failure Detection in SimplyPrint helps monitor your prints in real-time using AI, detecting potential print failures such as spaghetti, warping, and blobbing. How It Works (Technical Overview) The AI analyzes live camera feeds, detecting print failures based on trained models. It continuously improves by learning from user feedback and real-world print data. How It Works in SimplyPrint When enabled, SimplyPrint's AI watches yoFew readersAuto-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 functionality in SimplyPrint is a powerful tool, where we uFew readersSetting up a Discord Webhook - send Discord messages on SimplyPrint, OctoPrint & Moonraker events
In this guide, we'll show you how to use the Webhooks feature in SimplyPrint to send a Webhook to Discord, allowing you to set up a SimplyPrint "bot" in a Discord channel, that posts a message whenever a certain event happens. FAQ: 1. Can SimplyPrint Webhooks send private DiscordFew readersDisplaying current layer progress in SimplyPrint
In this guide, we'll show you how the "Display Layer" feature works in SimplyPrint, and - depending on your setup - show you how to set it up for your setup, if it's not supported by default by your printer. Make sure to read through this guide to see how to set up layer display, if your printer doesn't support it by default. Where is the layer displayed In SimplyPrint, if your printer setup supports displaying the current layer, you'll see it in the Control Panel of each individual prFew readersAI Failure Detection data sharing: what is shared, how training works, and how it helps us
Overview SimplyPrint's AI Failure Detection feature helps users identify failed prints using advanced artificial intelligence. This feature is powered by Printpal, a US-based company specializing in AI for 3D printing. However, all AI processing takes place on SimplyPrint's servers in Frankfurt, Germany—Printpal does not have access to user data or webcam feeds. By opting in to train the AI, users contribute to improving its accuracy over time. This article explains what data is shared, hoFew readersThe "Reprint" / "Print again" feature
In this article we'll cover the "Reprint" feature in SimplyPrint, how it works, when it works, and frequently asked questions. What is the reprint feature? The reprint feature allows you to instantly, or after a while, print the same file again; no matter whether the file has been saved to "Your files" or the print queue, or it may be a finished print queue item. The reprint button can be accessed a couple of ways; When a print is finished, in the "Print removed?" / Bed-clearing popupFew readersPrinter search and filtering: how it works, filter list & more
Printer Search & Filtering: How It Works With our printer search bar, you can combine free-text search (e.g. “Bambu Lab”) and filters (e.g. status:printing). This article covers how to use both, how the clickable top “cards” apply filters automatically, and provides a full filter list. 1. Combining Free Search & Filters Free-text search covers printer ID, printer name, model name, brand, and if printing, the job filename. You can type plain text (e.g. a printFew readersSetting up a Slack Webhook - getting SimplyPrint events in Slack via SimplyPrint
In this guide, we'll show you how to use the Webhooks feature in SimplyPrint to send a Webhook to Slack, allowing you to set up a SimplyPrint "bot" in a Slack channel, that posts a message whenever a certain event happens. FAQ: 1. Can SimplyPrint Webhooks send private Slack messaFew readersInCommon & eduGAIN membership and compatibility - SimplyPrint is InCommon and eduGAIN-ready (via WAYF)
If your organization or school supports SSO via eduGAIN, InCommon, or WAYF, you can seamlessly use SimplyPrint as a service provider. What is eduGAIN? eduGAIN (Education Global Authentication Infrastructure) is a global service that connects national identity federations to facilitate secure, single sign-on access to academic and research resources worldwide. By linking over 80 federations and more than 8,000 identity and service providers, eduGAIN enables students, researchers, and stafFew readersUnderstanding Cloud Slicing Speed
Understanding Cloud Slicing Speed You've just sent a model to our new Cloud Slicer and may have noticed it takes a moment to process—perhaps a little longer than you're used to when slicing on your own PC. This is completely normal! While our cloud servers are incredibly powerful, the process of cloud slicing is fundamentally different from slicing locally on your computer. This article explains the journey your model takes and why it's a trade-off for unparalleled convenience. The ClouFew readersGroup, move, sort and arrange printers in the "Printers" panel (Printer Groups feature)
In SimplyPrint you can create printer groups. In this article we'll go over what they are, how they work and how to set them up. What are "Printer Groups" in SimplyPrint? Printer groups help you organize your printers in SimplyPrint. Use cases include; Setting up one group per rack, table or shelf that your printers are split up in - physically, in your space Group printers by their brand or model Group by location, warehouse or room if your printersFew readersThe "Staggered Start" feature
In this article we'll explain everything about the SimplyPrint feature "Staggered Start". What is Staggered Start? Staggered Start helps print farms or hobbyists with more printers than they care to admit they have, from overloading their power and blowing a fuse when starting too many printers at the same time - with the added bonus of Download Staggering too, in case your internet connection begins to struggle when too many printers download files. The Staggered Start feature allows you toFew readersMarking a printer "Out of order" - Out Of Order feature
In this article, we'll go over the "Out of order" feature in SimplyPrint; how it works, how it can be used, and what exactly an "Out of order" printer does. What is an "Out of order" printer? When a printer is marked "Out of order", it means you (or someone in your organization) have marked it as being in a non-functional state; not ready to be used before being fixed. There can be various reasons to mark a printer out of order, but it's not just for your eyes; an out-of-order printer is alFew 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 readersThe 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 readers