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Pronterface: How to Download, Install & Set It Up

Want more control of your printer? Read along as we download and install Pronterface. You'll be giving immediate commands in no time!

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Prep Makes Perfect
OctoPrint Setup: How to Install OctoPi on a Raspberry Pi

OctoPrint gives you more control over your 3D prints. Learn how to set up OctoPi on a Raspberry Pi with this step-by-step setup guide!

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Calibrate Z Offset, Avoid Z Upset!
Klipper: Z Offset Calibration – Simply Explained

In Klipper, Z offset calibration is a basic but important procedure. Read on to learn all about how it's done!

by Andreas Giencke
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At a Glance
This Free App Puts Live Prusa Print Status in the Mac Menu Bar

New unofficial Prusa MacOS desktop app brings your locally connected 3D printer directly to your Mac’s status bar, giving you at-a-glance updates, webcam feed, and even one-click Home Assistant triggers right from your desktop.

by Matthew Mensley May 21, 2026
Fully Connected
Prusa Connect power users' prayers have been answered

– a new Prusa subscription expands usage limits. Starting at $8.99 a month for the "Basic" tier, you get 20 GB of file storage plus HD camera streaming and longer slicing time using the EasyPrint cloud printing tool. A "Premium" tier adds even more of all three at $29.99. There are discounts for annual subscriptions.

Paid users will get access to the Prusa Connect Farm mode when it launches soon, too. Regular Prusa Connect can handle multiple printers already, but only in isolation. Farm mode treats them as nodes in a network for job assignment and other more productive usage.

by  Matthew Mensley Apr 24, 2026
Source: Prusa Research
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Printing Pronto
Pronterface: How to Download, Install & Set It Up

Want more control of your printer? Read along as we download and install Pronterface. You'll be giving immediate commands in no time!

Feb 23, 2026
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Remote Again
New Polar3D Integration Unlocks Fleet Management for Bambu Lab Printers

A new integration brings Bambu Lab's popular high-speed printers to Polar3D's fleet management platform, aiming to solve the challenge of scaling 3D printing programs in education.

by Carolyn Schwaar Sep 17, 2025
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Brrrr
X1Plus FW 3.1 Update Adds Polar Cloud Support, X1Plus Extender In Stock

The successfully crowdfunded X1Plus Extender board lands back in stock on CrowdSupply, and heralds the arrival of X1Plus 3.1, custom Bambu Lab X1C firmware that now supports Polar Cloud print management integration.

by Matthew Mensley Aug 27, 2025
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One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
Bambu Connect: Easy to Use, Yet a Step Backward

With the latest firmware updates, Bambu Connect stands between your Bambu Lab printer and third-party slicers. Say Goodbye to two-click slice-n-print.

by Shayon Khaled Jun 20, 2025
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The "Octo"pation of Windows
OctoPrint & Windows: How to Get Started

Many rave about OctoPrint. Windows, however, isn't the typical platform for it. Read on to learn about running OctoPrint with Windows!

Mar 16, 2025
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Bed Topography
OctoPrint Bed Level Visualizer: All You Need to Know

OctoPrint's bed visualizer plug-in is a great tool for calibration and troubleshooting. Learn more about OctoPrint Bed Level Visualizer!

Jan 25, 2025
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Slice & Send Sans SD Card!
How to Connect Cura to OctoPrint – 2 Simple Steps

Connecting Cura to your OctoPrint server has never been simpler. Here's all you need to know to connect Cura and OctoPrint!

Dec 28, 2024
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Prep Makes Perfect
OctoPrint Setup: How to Install OctoPi on a Raspberry Pi

OctoPrint gives you more control over your 3D prints. Learn how to set up OctoPi on a Raspberry Pi with this step-by-step setup guide!

Oct 6, 2024
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A 3D Printer’s BFFs
How to Install OctoPrint on Linux/Ubuntu

OctoPrint on Linux is a great combination for diehard Linux and 3D printing fans. Read on for an OctoPrint-Linux installation guide!

Sep 29, 2024
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It's Off to the Races with Printrun!
Printrun – A Beginner’s Tutorial

The Printrun suite has been around for a long time. Read all the basics of this useful tool and how to get started with it!

Sep 3, 2024
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Back to Basics
What Software Do I Need for 3D Printing?

When it comes to 3D printing software, the types and options can seem overwhelming. Read on to find out the must-haves!

Mar 17, 2024
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Get Connected!
PrusaLink: All You Need to Know to Get Started

PrusaLink is the first step to controlling your Prusa printer fully remotely. Read on to learn how to get started!

by Baskar Suryanarayanan Feb 7, 2024
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Good Gets Better
The Best OctoPrint Plug-ins

OctoPrint is a powerful tool, but adding a cherry on top makes it even better. Check out our selection of the best OctoPrint plug-ins around!

Jan 15, 2024
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Fighting for Control
The Best OctoPrint Alternatives

OctoPrint isn't the only option out there for 3D printer control and monitoring. Read on for our list of the best OctoPrint alternatives!

Dec 18, 2023
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Smart Becomes Smarter!
OctoPrint & Home Assistant: How to Get Started

Adding your 3D printer to your smart home hub can be pretty useful. Read on to see how it can be done with OctoPrint and Home Assistant!

by Myles Vendel Nov 3, 2023
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Link It Up!
PrusaLink & Prusa Connect: What Is It & How to Use Them

PrusaLink & Prusa Connect are both powerful pieces of software that add new features to Prusa printers. Read on to learn more about them!

by Myles Vendel Oct 11, 2023
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Obico (3D Printing Remote Control): All You Need to Know

Obico detects print failures and lets you control your 3D printer from anywhere. Read on to learn more about this 3D printing platform!

Oct 6, 2023
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Calibrate Z Offset, Avoid Z Upset!
Klipper: Z Offset Calibration – Simply Explained

In Klipper, Z offset calibration is a basic but important procedure. Read on to learn all about how it's done!

by Andreas Giencke Apr 5, 2023
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