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Adding Your First 3D Printer

Last updated on Mar 18, 2026

Adding a printer is one of the most important setup steps for a Maker account. Your printer details help define what work you can take on and support how print requests are matched and managed.

Why adding a printer matters

Your printer information helps JustPrint:

  • Represent your printing capabilities

  • Support print request matching

  • Show what materials and file formats you can handle

  • Prepare your Maker workspace for quoting and production

Without at least one printer, your Maker setup may feel incomplete.

Before you add a printer

Before creating your first printer entry, gather the details you want to include, such as:

  • Printer model

  • Printer type

  • Description

  • Supported filament types

  • Supported file formats

  • Build volume

  • Layer resolution

  • Print speed

  • Extruder details

  • Bed and nozzle temperature details

You do not always need every possible detail, but the more accurate your setup is, the more useful it becomes.

How to add a printer

1. Open your Maker dashboard

Go to the Maker area of JustPrint.

2. Open the printers section

Find the section where your printers are managed.

3. Choose the option to add a printer

Start a new printer entry.

4. Enter your printer details

Fill in the available fields using accurate information about the machine and its capabilities.

5. Save the printer

Once saved, the printer should appear in your Maker workspace.

What information matters most

When adding your first printer, focus on the details that affect fulfillment and compatibility the most:

  • Printer model

  • Supported materials

  • Supported file formats

  • Build size

  • Key hardware capabilities

Tips for a better printer setup

  • Use the real printer name or model

  • Keep material and file format support accurate

  • Update the entry if your setup changes

  • Avoid guessing on technical fields if you are unsure

After adding your first printer

Once your printer is added, the next good steps are:

  • Review the saved details for accuracy

  • Add more printers if needed

  • Start checking print requests

  • Learn how compatibility affects request matching

If your printer does not appear correctly

If the new printer does not show up as expected:

  • Refresh the page

  • Confirm the form was saved successfully

  • Reopen the printers section

  • Try again if the save did not complete