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3DPrinterOS Quick Start

  1. Login to 3DprinterOS using your university student or staff username and password.

  2. Upload your prepared 3D printing files as a new project. Ensure your Papercut account is topped up to cover the print cost.

  3. Queue your prints to an available printer.

  4. Share your 3DprinterOS folder with Fab Lab.

  5. Manage your job.

Before beginning with 3DprinterOS, please ensure you understand the Fab Lab submission process and the file naming conventions! If you have not already created a job submission in the FDM queue, you will need to do that before proceeding.

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.

See Bambu Studio Quick Start for instructions on preparing these files.

Follow the steps in the tabs below to complete your upload.

1

LOGIN

https://www.3dprinteros.com/

In the login panel, select SSO

  1. For the institution input 'University of Melbourne'.

  2. Two prompts will appear: Select 'University of Melbourne - Fab Lab'.

  1. Login using the Unimelb SSO with your student or staff details.

2

UPLOAD

REMEMBER you must follow the Fab Lab file naming conventions when uploading.

  1. In the navigation ribbon, select 'Files'

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

  3. Drag and Drop or 'Select from Computer' to upload your file.

  4. Your files will be uploaded and create a new project folder named using your file name.

  1. Use the 'Object+' button to add more .3mf.gcode files to the project folder as required.

3

QUEUE

You can only queue a print if your papercut account has sufficient funds and you have sliced using the correct printer type (X1C or H2S).

  1. Select the 'Print' button for the file you wish to queue.

  2. Select a printer to queue your job. You will only see printers that are compatible with your sliced file.

  3. Select the plate type which matches the plate choice in your Bambu Studio project. (Textured or Smooth).

  4. Choose your material from the printer dropdown list and select 'queue'. If you cannot see the material you want, cancel and try a different printer.

Your work will be queued to the printer and processed in the order that it appears in the Fab Lab job queue.

4

SHARE

Sharing is required to ensure the fastest possible resolution of print issues. If you do not complete this step your job will be delayed.

Ensure your 3DprinterOS job folder contains your .gcode files and .stl file, exported from Bambu Studio.

  1. On the right side of the folder ribbon, select 'Share'

  2. In the pop-up window, select 'Share to Fab Lab'.

If the 'Share to Fab Lab' button does not appear, simply input 'msd-fablab@unimelb.edu.au' and click share.

5

MANAGE

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

'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.

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

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).

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