File Manager

Browse and manage files on your printer's internal storage.

Overview

The File Manager allows you to:

• Browse files on printer's SD card
• View file details and thumbnails
• Delete unwanted files
• Free up storage space

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Accessing File Manager

1. Go to Printers page
2. Click on a connected printer
3. Select File Manager or click the folder icon

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File Browser

Navigation

• Folder tree: Navigate directory structure
• Breadcrumbs: Quick path navigation
• Back button: Return to parent folder

File List

Each file shows:

• Thumbnail: Preview image (for 3MF files)
• Name: Filename
• Size: File size
• Date: Last modified date
• Type: File type icon

Sorting

Sort files by:

• Name (A-Z, Z-A)
• Date (newest, oldest)
• Size (largest, smallest)

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File Types

3MF Files

Print files with:

• Model geometry
• Slicer settings
• Thumbnails
• Metadata

Timelapse Videos

Recorded print timelapses:

• MP4 format
• Stored in timelapse folder
• Can be downloaded or deleted

Other Files

• Gcode files (legacy)
• Log files
• Cache files

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Managing Files

Viewing Details

Click a file to see:

• Full filename
• File size
• Created/modified date
• Preview (if available)

Deleting Files

1. Select file(s) to delete
2. Click Delete
3. Confirm deletion

Deleted files cannot be recovered!

Downloading Files

1. Click on a file
2. Select Download
3. File downloads to your computer

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Storage Information

Space Usage

View storage status:

• Total capacity
• Used space
• Available space
• Usage percentage

Low Storage Warning

Bambuddy warns when storage is low:

• Yellow warning at 80% full
• Red warning at 95% full

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Common Operations

Freeing Up Space

To free storage:

1. Delete old timelapse videos
2. Remove failed print files
3. Clear cache files
4. Delete prints you won't reprint

Finding Large Files

1. Sort by size (largest first)
2. Identify large files to remove
3. Timelapses are usually the largest

Cleaning Up Timelapses

Timelapses consume significant storage:

1. Navigate to timelapse folder
2. Sort by date
3. Delete old timelapses you don't need

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FTP Connection

File Manager uses FTPS to connect:

• Port 990 (implicit FTPS)
• Encrypted connection
• Same credentials as printer connection

Connection Issues

If File Manager won't connect:

• Verify printer is online
• Check FTP port (990) is accessible
• Ensure LAN Mode is enabled
• Try reconnecting the printer

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Limitations

Read-Only Folders

Some folders are system-protected:

• Cannot delete system files
• Cannot modify firmware files

File Upload

Currently not supported:

• Use Bambu Studio for uploads
• Or use the print queue feature

Simultaneous Access

Only one FTP connection at a time:

• Close other FTP clients
• Bambu Studio may hold connection
• Wait and retry if busy

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Tips

• Regularly clean up timelapses to save space
• Download important files for backup
• Delete failed print files promptly
• Check storage before starting large prints
• Keep 20%+ storage free for new prints