Print Queue¶

Queue and schedule prints with drag-and-drop ordering, timed starts, and smart plug automation.

Queue Overview¶

The print queue lets you:

• Queue prints from your archive
• Order with drag-and-drop
• Schedule specific start times
• Automate with smart plug integration
• Track queue progress

Adding to Queue¶

From Archive¶

1. Go to Archives page
2. Right-click an archive card
3. Select Add to Queue
4. Choose target printer
5. Print is added to queue

From Queue Page¶

1. Go to Queue page
2. Click Add Print
3. Browse and select an archive
4. Choose target printer
5. Optionally set schedule time

Drag and Drop Ordering¶

Reorder prints in the queue:

1. Hover over a queued print
2. Grab the drag handle
3. Drag to new position
4. Release to reorder

Prints execute in order from top to bottom.

Scheduling¶

Immediate Prints¶

Add to queue without a schedule - prints start when:

• Printer is idle
• Previous prints complete
• No scheduled prints are pending

Scheduled Prints¶

Set a specific start time:

1. Click Schedule on queued print
2. Choose date and time
3. Print starts at scheduled time

Schedule Priority¶

Scheduled prints take priority:

1. Check for scheduled prints at scheduled time
2. If none, check immediate queue
3. Start next print

Smart Plug Automation¶

Combine with smart plugs for full automation:

Auto Power On¶

When a queued print is ready:

1. Bambuddy checks if printer is on
2. If off and smart plug configured, powers on
3. Waits for printer to boot
4. Starts the print

Auto Power Off¶

After print completes:

1. Print completes
2. Cooldown period (configurable)
3. Check if more prints queued
4. If no more prints, power off

Configuration¶

1. Go to Settings > Smart Plugs
2. Configure plug for printer
3. Enable Auto Power On and Auto Power Off
4. Set cooldown temperature and time

Smart Plugs setup

Queue Status¶

Print States¶

Queue Card¶

Each queued print shows:

• Thumbnail
• Print name
• Target printer
• Estimated duration
• Scheduled time (if set)
• Status

Managing Queue¶

Remove from Queue¶

1. Click the X on any queued print
2. Confirm removal
3. Print is removed (not deleted from archive)

Cancel Running Print¶

1. Find the currently printing item
2. Click Cancel
3. Print stops on printer
4. Marked as cancelled in queue

Clear Queue¶

Remove all queued prints:

1. Click Clear Queue button
2. Confirm action
3. All pending prints removed

Multi-Printer Queue¶

Queue prints across multiple printers:

Per-Printer Queues¶

Each printer has its own queue:

• Filter by printer to see specific queue
• Prints wait for their assigned printer
• Different printers can print simultaneously

Choosing a Printer¶

When adding to queue:

1. Select the target printer
2. Print joins that printer's queue
3. Different archives can go to different printers

Load Balancing¶

Manually distribute prints:

• Add long prints to less-used printers
• Queue time-sensitive prints on fastest printer
• Keep specific materials on specific printers

Queue Notifications¶

Get notified about queue events:

Set up notifications

Queue History¶

View past queue activity:

• Completed prints
• Failed prints
• Cancelled prints
• Execution times

History helps you:

• Track throughput
• Identify patterns
• Debug issues

API Access¶

Manage queue programmatically:

# Add to queue
POST /api/v1/queue

# Get queue status
GET /api/v1/queue

# Remove from queue
DELETE /api/v1/queue/{id}

See API Reference for details.

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