To print or export a model

The last step in the Print Studio workflow depends on whether you have a printer connected. With a printer connected, the Prep bar labels the last workflow step as Print.

With no printer connected, the Prep bar labels the last workflow step as Export.

If you connect a printer, the Prep bar replaces Export with Print. Don't worry though. You can still export your model for printing from the Preview workflow step.

Print or export a model quickly

After importing a model, click the last workflow step on the Prep bar to automatically complete the previous workflow steps. The models are arranged, repaired, supported, and sliced so that the print or export can be successful.

Tip: Before jumping right to printing or exporting, consider clicking the Preview workflow step first. Preview provides you with all the benefits of the automatic preparations, and the opportunity to review all the adjustments before you print or export the model.

1. If necessary, import one or more models to the build surface.
2. Optional: If printing the model, make sure that your printer is connected and ready to begin.
3. On the Prep bar, click the last workflow step, either Print if the printer is connected to begin printing or Export to create a printable file.

   

Print a model

1. If necessary, on the Prep bar, click Print.

   

   The items on the print surface are sent directly to the printer.

2. Optional: Check the status of the print job.
   1. In the upper-left corner, click the printer type icon.

      The Printers dialog box opens.

   2. From the Select a Connected Printer list, to the right of the active printer, click its status button.

      The Status web page for that printer opens.

Export a model to print later

Important: Print Studio uses the term exporting two different ways. Exporting at the Preview and Export workflow steps save all items in the build volume as one printable file so it can be printed later. These exported printable files typically can't be opened in CAD applications, only the supported printer. Exporting using File > Export All or File > Export Selected is different. These methods save the models as separate mesh files that can be opened in most CAD applications.

1. If necessary, on the Prep bar, click Export.

   

2. Click Save.
3. If necessary, navigate to where you want to store the printer file.
4. Name the printer file.
5. Click Save.