Go to the Archives page
Right-click an archive
Select Schedule (or click the calendar icon)
Choose options:
- Printer: Select target printer
- Scheduled Time: Leave empty for "next available" or pick a specific time
- Auto Power Off: Turn off printer when complete
Click Add to Queue

Queue Options

Option	Description
Printer	Which printer to send the job to
Scheduled Time	When to start (empty = ASAP)
Auto Power Off	Power off printer after completion

Managing the Queue

Queue Page

Access the dedicated queue page to see all queued prints across all printers.

Per-Printer Queue

Click the queue icon on any printer card to see that printer's queue.

Queue Item States

State	Description
Pending	Waiting for scheduled time or previous print
Waiting	Scheduled time reached, waiting for printer
Uploading	Transferring 3MF to printer
Printing	Currently printing
Completed	Print finished successfully
Failed	Print failed or was cancelled

Reordering

Drag and drop queue items to change print order:

Click and hold the grip handle
Drag to new position
Release to reorder

Note: Only pending items can be reordered. Active prints cannot be moved.

Cancelling Prints

Pending items: Click the X button to remove
Active prints: Click the stop button (with confirmation)

Automation Flow

When a scheduled print is ready to start:

1. Scheduled time reached
        ↓
2. Smart plug powers ON (if configured)
        ↓
3. Wait for printer connection (up to 2 minutes)
        ↓
4. Upload 3MF via FTP
        ↓
5. Start print command sent
        ↓
6. Monitor progress in real-time
        ↓
7. Print completes
        ↓
8. If "Auto Power Off" enabled:
   - Wait for nozzle to cool below 50°C
   - Power off smart plug

Smart Plug Integration

For full automation, link a smart plug to your printer. See Smart Plug Integration for setup.

Pre-Print Power On

When a scheduled print is about to start:

Bambuddy sends power-on command to smart plug
Waits for printer to boot and connect
Proceeds with print upload once connected

Post-Print Power Off

When a print completes with "Auto Power Off" enabled:

Waits for nozzle temperature to drop below threshold
Sends power-off command to smart plug
Marks queue item as complete

Scheduling Tips

Overnight Prints

Schedule long prints to start overnight:

Queue the print with a late evening start time
Enable "Auto Power Off"
Printer runs while you sleep and turns off when done

Morning Warm-Up

Schedule a print to start before you arrive:

Set start time 30 minutes before arrival
Printer warms up and starts
Print is running when you get there

Batch Printing

Queue multiple prints for sequential execution:

Add all prints to the queue (no scheduled time)
First print starts immediately
Each subsequent print starts when the previous completes

Error Handling

Connection Timeout

If the printer doesn't connect within 2 minutes after power-on:

Queue item marked as failed
Error message displayed
Smart plug remains on (manual intervention needed)

Upload Failure

If FTP upload fails:

Automatic retry (up to 3 attempts)
Queue item marked as failed if all retries fail

Print Failure

If the print fails mid-job:

Queue item marked as failed
Next queued item does NOT auto-start
Manual intervention required

Queue Notifications

Get notified about queue events:

Print Started: When a queued print begins
Print Completed: When a queued print finishes
Print Failed: When a queued print fails

Configure notifications in Push Notifications.

Limitations

One active print per printer at a time
Scheduled prints require the printer to be available
Smart plug automation requires compatible Tasmota device
Queue items expire after 24 hours if printer remains unavailable

Tips

Use "Auto Power Off" for energy savings and safety
Schedule long prints during off-peak electricity hours
Keep the queue page open to monitor progress
Set up notifications to know when prints complete