SimplyPrint mobile app
SimplyPrint on your phone: the mobile app
SimplyPrint on your phone: the mobile app The SimplyPrint mobile app puts your printers in your pocket. Live cameras, one-tap pause and cancel, push notifications on every print event, and AI failure detection alerts all show up on the device that's always with you. The app is free, runs on iPhone, iPad, and Android, and is included on every SimplyPrint plan from Free through Enterprise. This is the overview article. Each section here links to a step-by-step guide on the specific topic. ||Few readersWatching a print from your phone
Watching a print from your phone The SimplyPrint app puts a live camera, current job progress, and full pause / resume / cancel controls on your phone. This guide covers what you see when you open a printer in the app, what each control does, and what to do when something looks off. Table of contents Open a printer The live camera tilFew readersApproving queue items from the SimplyPrint app
Approving queue items from the app On School and Enterprise plans, the print queue can require teacher or admin approval before a job runs. The SimplyPrint app gives approvers a mobile inbox of pending items, with the file preview, submitter info, comments thread, and approve / deny / send-back actions, so you don't have to be at a desk to keep the lab moving.Few readersDownload and sign in to the SimplyPrint app
Download and sign in to the SimplyPrint app This guide walks you through installing the SimplyPrint app on iPhone, iPad, or Android, and signing in for the first time. It takes a minute or two and uses the same account you use on simplyprint.io. Table of contents Before you start Download for iOS Download for Android First launch Sign in with email and password Sign iFew readersPush notifications from SimplyPrint to your phone
Push notifications from SimplyPrint to your phone Push notifications are the main reason most people install the SimplyPrint app. They land on your lock screen the moment a print event happens, so you don't have to keep a tab open or refresh the web panel. This guide explains what events fire, where to configure them, and how to keep them under control when you're running a lot of printers.Few readers
Teacher & student dashboards
The student dashboard explained
The student dashboard explained When a student opens SimplyPrint at /panel/dashboard, this is what they see. The student dashboard is a single, focused page built around three jobs: upload a file, see what's queued, and know who to ask for help. It's the page first-time students land on automatically, with no training needed. This guide walks through every widget on the page, what each one does, and how the student experience changes when you turn things on or off in settings.Few readersCustomising dashboard links and the "who to ask" list
Customising dashboard links and the "who to ask" list Two admin tools turn the student dashboard from a generic landing page into something tailored to your classroom: the Quick links bucket and the Teachers and admins selector. Both live under Settings -Organisation -School settings -Dashboards, and both apply to the student dashboard only. This guide covers how to set both up, what students see, and the small design decisions worth thinking through before you start addingFew readersPosting and managing the classroom bulletin board
Posting and managing the classroom bulletin board The classroom bulletin board is a teacher-to-student broadcast that shows up on both the teacher and student dashboards. Use it to announce printer outages, project deadlines, open-lab hours, build plate changes — anything the whole class needs to know but doesn't deserve an email. Teachers write; students read. This article covers how to post, edit, schedule and delete bulletins, and what students see at the other end.Few readersSetting up your school dashboards
Setting up your school dashboards The teacher / student dashboards work out of the box on a School account, but every setting is yours to tune. This guide walks you through the full configuration screen at Settings -Organisation -School settings -Dashboards: turning each dashboard on or off, picking widgets, choosing status cards for teachers, and previewing your changes before students or staff see them.Few readersThe teacher, student and admin dashboards: a classroom-ready landing page
The teacher, student and admin dashboards: a classroom-ready landing page When a class of 30 students opens SimplyPrint, they shouldn't see the same screen as the teacher running the lab. The School plan ships a role-aware landing page at /panel/dashboard that automatically renders a different view depending on who's logged in: a focused upload-and-queue page for students, a control centre for teachers, and the same teacher view with a settings shortcut for admins and partners. This articleFew readersThe teacher dashboard explained
The teacher dashboard explained The teacher dashboard at /panel/dashboard is the classroom control centre. Approve new student sign-ups, grant quota when a student runs out, see which printers need attention, broadcast a message to the whole class, review pending prints — all without leaving the page. This article walks through every widget on the teacher view, what it does, and how it ties into the rest of SimplyPrint.Few readers
Printer maintenance
Printer maintenance: keep your fleet running smoothly
Printer maintenance: keep your fleet running smoothly Printers need regular maintenance. Nozzles wear out, belts stretch, bearings get dusty, and beds need cleaning. When you're running one or two printers, it's easy to keep track of in your head. But once you have a fleet - whether it's a print farm, a school lab, or a workshop with a dozen machines - maintenance gets complicated fast. Things slip through the cracks. A clogged nozzle takes a printer offline for a day. A loose belt causes a sFew readersMaintenance jobs: scheduling and completing printer maintenance
Maintenance jobs: scheduling and completing printer maintenance Maintenance jobs are the core of SimplyPrint's printer maintenance system. A job is a work order for a specific printer - it has a title, description, priority, assigned tasks, and tracks progress from start to finish. Whether you're scheduling routine maintenance or responding to a reported problem, jobs help you keep your printers in good shape and your team on the same page.Few readersTask templates: define reusable maintenance procedures
Task templates: define reusable maintenance procedures Task templates are reusable definitions of maintenance procedures in SimplyPrint. When you create a maintenance job, you select which templates to include - each one becomes a task in the job's checklist. Think of a template as the "recipe" and a task as the instance of that recipe being carried out. This article covers how to create, configure, and manage task templates, including how triggers work to automate scheduling. What are tFew readersSpare parts inventory: track and manage maintenance supplies
Spare parts inventory: track and manage maintenance supplies The inventory feature lets you track spare parts for your printer fleet - nozzles, belts, bearings, PTFE tubes, and more. Set stock levels, get alerted when parts run low, and let the system automatically deduct parts when maintenance tasks are completed. Table of contents Adding spare parts Stock management Stock status indicators LoFew readersReporting and resolving printer problems
Reporting and resolving printer problems The problems feature in the maintenance system lets you and your team report issues with printers. Problem reports create a trail of what went wrong and when, and they connect directly to maintenance jobs so issues get tracked from discovery through resolution. Table of contents Reporting a problem Where you can report problemsFew readersMaintenance schedules: automate recurring maintenance
Maintenance schedules: automate recurring maintenance Maintenance schedules are automation rules that watch your printers and create maintenance jobs when certain conditions are met. Instead of manually remembering when each printer needs servicing, schedules handle that for you - checking conditions every hour and creating jobs ahead of time so your team can plan. This article focuses on schedules specifically. For a general overvieFew readers
Slicer - cloud & web based
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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 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
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, 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 artSome 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 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 mainFew 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 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 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: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 generation, and automatic usage tracking. What is thePopularMulti 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.Popular3MF 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 mPopularAutoPrint: 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 oPopularAll 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,PopularGcode 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!PopularAll 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 ofPopularThe "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 appearSome 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 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.Some 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 ChromeSome 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 DiscordSome readersAll about the "Custom Fields" feature
All about the "Custom Fields" feature The Custom Fields feature lets you add your own data fields inside SimplyPrint - for print jobs, files, users, printers, and filament spools. This guide covers what you can do with custom fields and how to set them up. What is it? Custom fields let you track information that isn'tSome 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-autoSome 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 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 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 readersAuto-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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 "Staggered Start" feature
The "Staggered Start" feature Staggered Start helps print farms - or anyone with more printers than their fuse panel can comfortably handle - start their entire fleet at once without tripping a breaker or overloading their network. It works by capping how many printers can be in the heat-up phase (or downloading files) at the same time. Once a printer reaches temperature and starts printing, the next printer in the queue is released to begin heating, until all pending prints are running.Few 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 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 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 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 readersThe quotas & limits feature: control how much your users can print
The quotas & limits feature: control how much your users can print Quotas and limits let you set boundaries on how much each user or user group can print. You can cap the number of prints, material usage, cost, print time, and more - with automatic periodic resets so users get a fresh allowance each week, month, or on a custom schedule. Table of contents What you can limit How quota policies work (how-quota-Few readersConnect SimplyPrint to Claude (claude.ai and Claude Code)
Connect SimplyPrint to Claude (claude.ai and Claude Code) SimplyPrint has an official MCP server, which means you can plug it straight into Claude and just tell Claude what to do with your printers, queue, files and filament. This guide walks through connecting SimplyPrint to both flavours of Claude: the web app at claude.ai (and the Claude desktop app) and the Claude Code CLI.Few 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 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 reduce webcam data usage on mobile
How to reduce webcam data usage on mobile When you open a printer's control panel, the webcam stream starts automatically. This is great for quick monitoring, but it can use significant data on mobile connections - not ideal if you have a limited data plan. SimplyPrint lets you control when the webcam stream loads, helping you save mobile data. The webcam auto-load setting You can choose how the webcam behaves when you open a printer:Few readersIntegrating user balances with external systems via the API
Integrating user balances with external systems via the API SimplyPrint's balance system can be controlled entirely through the API, letting you connect it to external billing platforms, webshops, or payment systems. This article explains when and why you'd want to do this, walks through common use cases, and points you to the right API endpoints.Few readersZ-Offset calibration: fine-tune your first layer remotely
Z-Offset calibration: fine-tune your first layer remotely The Z-offset calibration wizard lets you calibrate your printer's Z-offset directly from SimplyPrint - no physical access to the printer's screen required. This is the same "paper test" calibration you'd do locally, but accessible remotely. What is Z-offset? When your printer has a probe (BLTouch, CR-Touch, inductive sensor, load cell, etc.), that probe trigFew 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 readersThe user balance feature: prepaid printing credits for your organization
The user balance feature: prepaid printing credits for your organization The user balance feature lets you give each user a prepaid credit balance that gets charged when they print. You can use it to enforce prepaid printing - where users must have enough credits before they can start a job - or as a usage tracking tool for billing and invoicing.Few readersHow to export your filament spools from SpoolManager (OctoPrint) & import into SimplyPrint
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