# 3DPrinterOS Quick Start

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**Our FDM process has changed for students;** your  papercut account will now be charged for all FDM 3D printing with Fab Lab. You are now required to queue your prints directly to a printer, sharing to Fab Lab is no longer required. Ensure your Papercut account is sufficiently charged before queue your work. 
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Before beginning with 3DprinterOS, please ensure you understand the Fab Lab [submission process](/the-fablab/job-submission/job-submission-platform.md) and the [file naming conventions](/the-fablab/job-submission/file-naming-conventions.md)! If you have not already created a [job submission](/the-fablab/job-submission/job-submission-platform/creating-a-job.md) in the FDM queue, you will need to do that before proceeding.
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1. Login to 3DprinterOS using your university student or staff username and password.
2. Upload your prepared 3D printing files as a new project.
3. [Ensure your Papercut account is topped up](/the-fablab/job-submission/job-submission-platform/paying-for-a-job.md#paying-via-papercut-3dprinteros-fdm-only) to cover the print cost. 
4. Queue your prints to an available printer. 
5. Manage and preview your files.

### Which files will you be uploading?

1. Exported **.3mf.gcode** files from Bambu Studio - as many as required for you submission.
2. **All geometry as a single .stl file**, exported from Bambu Studio.

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See [Bambu Studio Quick Start](/the-fablab/3d-printing/fdm/bambu-studio-quick-start.md) for instructions on preparing these files. 
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### Follow the steps in the tabs below to complete your upload.

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{% tab title="Login" %}
In a new browser, open <https://www.3dprinteros.com/>

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In the login panel, select **SSO**\ <img src="/files/Usv9v62YJSs1l75CSHIl" alt="" data-size="original">

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For the institution input 'University of Melbourne'. Two prompts will appear. \
Select **'University of Melbourne - Fab Lab**' option.\
![](/files/uMLkH4ogKwni1UOWqmBu)

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Login using the Unimelb SSO with your student or staff details.&#x20;
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{% tab title="Upload Files" %}
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**REMEMBER you must follow the Fab Lab** [**file naming conventions**](/the-fablab/job-submission/file-naming-conventions.md) **when uploading.**
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The 3DPrinterOS dashboard has a number of features, however the platform is currently only used for uploading and reviewing Fab Lab 3D Print files.&#x20;

1. In the navigation ribbon, select **Files**

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2. On the far right side of the dashboard, select the green **Add Files** button

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3. **Drag and Drop** or **'Select from Computer**' to to upload your file.
4. Your files will be uploaded and create a new 'Project' folder named using your file name.&#x20;

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5. Use the **'Object +**' button to add more .3mf.gcode files to the project folder.&#x20;

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When you first login to 3DPrinterOS there will be some default print ready files. These can be deleted if you wish.&#x20;
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{% tab title="Queue to Print" %}
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**You will be unable to queue a print if your papercut account does not have sufficient funds to cover the full cost.**
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1. Select the 'PRINT' button for the sliced file your wish to queue.&#x20;

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2. Select the next available printer. You will only see printers that have materials matching your sliced file material type, eg PLA or PETG. <br>

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3. Select your preferred material from the drop down list and select 'Queue'.<br>

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4. Your work will be queued to the printer and printed in the order that it appears on the printer queue (not the order that it appears in the Fab Lab job manager).&#x20;
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**Managing a project folder**

On the right-hand side of the project folder ribbon you will find four buttons which you can use to manage your job.&#x20;

**'Edit'** allows you to rename your project folder. It is critical that you do not change this name as it is the means by which Fab Lab technicians identify your job. **If you change the project name your job may be delayed in processing.**&#x20;

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**'Share'** allows you to share your project with other 3DPrinterOS users via email.

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The **object '+'** symbol allows users to add files to the project folder. This may be necessary if there is an issue with your file and you have been asked by Technicians to re-upload your sliced files or upload other file types (.stl,.obj,.3mf).&#x20;

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{% tab title="Share with Fab Lab" %}
{% hint style="warning" %} <mark style="color:red;">**This step is only required when you need support from technicians. Technicians will request this step on an as needs basis.**</mark>&#x20;
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If your print is experiencing errors, Fab Lab may request that you use the share function to allow technicians to see your work and process your prints manually.&#x20;

On the right side of the folder ribbon, select '<mark style="color:red;">**Share**</mark>'

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In the Share dialogue box, select **'Share to Fab Lab'.** Email the Fab Lab to notify technicians you have shared your project.

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