--- title: Printer UI slug: software/printer-ui description: Learn how to set up parts for printing in Carbon's Printer User Interface (UI) with this comprehensive document. Discover the step-by-step instructions for the basic print prep workflow and see what other features the software can provide. docTags: createdAt: 2024-06-28T23:23:04.752Z --- Print Prep is the part of the DLS™ Process where you** set up your part(s) for printing** in Carbon's **Printer User Interface (UI)**. This documentation provides instructions for each step in the **print prep process** and covers all tools available to you in the software. :::hint{type="info"} Content is current as of Printer Software Release Notes [v1.46](docId\:M57IWulEuClyGcsBkFE62). ::: # Accessing the Printer UI ::embed[]{url="https://player.vimeo.com/video/998938325?dnt=1"} :::ExpandableHeading Video Text 1\. **Connect to printers** through web browser • Enter url: [print.carbon3d.com](https://print.carbon3d.com) 2\. Enter your **login** credentials ::: # Basic Print Prep Workflow This video provides a brief overview of the essential steps to set up a print. ::embed[]{url="https://player.vimeo.com/video/527514513?dnt=1"} :::ExpandableHeading Video Text 1\. **Select a printer** from the dashboard 2\. Click **New Project **and **import an STL** (or PLY) file 3\. Select a **resin** 4\. **Orient** the part 5\. Add **supports** (if needed) 6\. **Layout** the build platform 7\. Optional adjustments • Scale parts • Part labels • Print controls 8\. Run **Project Analysis** • Review Unvented Volumes • Check Slices • Review islands 9\. Add to **print queue** 10\. Click **Print** ::: # Essential Features Every build created for printing will use these features. ::::LinkArray{contentSource="CUSTOM"} :::LinkArrayItem{headerType="IMAGE" headerImage="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/dptYqcTHPbVZhe3zuNg4v-t2AaERDaVYgakufgufG1K-20240815-012734.png"} ### [Orient](docId\:rMnxtq1NIAHXZOc4bZXWu) ::: :::LinkArrayItem{headerType="IMAGE" headerImage="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/dptYqcTHPbVZhe3zuNg4v-RKHPtpzTDYpFCI5pfSgVm-20240815-012800.png"} ### [Layout](docId\:SJ39gtBagt0cSGVVlCfli) ::: :::LinkArrayItem{headerType="IMAGE" headerImage="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/dptYqcTHPbVZhe3zuNg4v-hwhQNknGw4OHQ_Ahs66IB-20240815-012813.png"} ### [Project Analysis](docId\:gfR-GoC-Irq_L9_KanC-X) ::: :::: # As Needed Features These features are used as needed. ::::LinkArray{contentSource="CUSTOM"} :::LinkArrayItem{headerType="IMAGE" headerImage="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/dptYqcTHPbVZhe3zuNg4v-H0kDIU_d2IbghWVANLdpl-20240815-012747.png"} ### [Supports](docId\:VUbpoAitbLM11aM9-qJ1p) ::: :::LinkArrayItem{headerType="IMAGE" headerImage="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/dptYqcTHPbVZhe3zuNg4v-J8_btmQuqm2XwdJtBleYY-20240815-012834.png"} ### [Scale](docId:4Z6MFha_0Lh3vOpPv9Jmn) ::: :::LinkArrayItem{headerType="IMAGE" headerImage="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/dptYqcTHPbVZhe3zuNg4v-426NZVlWdvPaMFJwcxyNj-20240815-012844.png"} ### [Part Labels](docId\:vfU7-TIB33YB0yPEZd5so) ::: :::LinkArrayItem{headerType="IMAGE" headerImage="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/dptYqcTHPbVZhe3zuNg4v-TZ84nUbEHuIvJS0q_hglf-20240815-012902.png"} ### [Print Controls](docId\:N9rCrE4j391HMxwvP-udG) ::: :::LinkArrayItem{headerType="IMAGE" headerImage="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/dptYqcTHPbVZhe3zuNg4v-vezJ0PuIOVOl7TSfiQpCB-20240815-012915.png"} ### [Settings and User Management](docId\:PqxnKG4ONeIQP4BmaSXIY) ::: :::LinkArrayItem{headerType="IMAGE" headerImage="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/dptYqcTHPbVZhe3zuNg4v-UKh7cNUsrvTvW7P0Pqusf-20240815-012719.png"} ### [Fleet Management](docId:91X-qyIpcgNgDxmb1ktJ7) ::: :::: # Optional Software Functionality Carbon’s powerful software is included with every printer. It enables customers to print a wide variety of applications and manage hardware fleets. **Additional software products and features are also available. **These features target specific use cases for more advanced users. - Some optional products and features require additional training, acceptance of Early Access agreements, additional Order Forms/Subscription Agreements, and/or additional fees. - Some optional products and features may not be available if your printer is not running up-to-date software or is on Version Lock. Please contact your account representative or [support@carbon3d.com](mailto\:support@carbon3d.com) if you are interested in exploring optional features. ### Prepare Parts and Projects | **Product or Feature** | **Description** | **Notes** | | -------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Design Engine** | Carbon’s design tools | May require an additional Subscription Agreement and payment of additional fees
[More information](docId:6-kC-BOB7NDBPNaw7DU3i) about Design Engine | | **Limit Scene Display Triangle Count** | Limits the project preparation scene display to 20 million triangles to preserve functionality when viewing extremely large builds | Recommended for Aligner Manufacturers running the Gen2 or Lucentra workflows (hollow models)
[More information](docId\:g0Imv-EtSwACfsi1l6gQi) about Aligner Manufacturing
*Login required* | | **Automatic Print Preparation** | Automatically prepares projects for printing according to defined automation pipelines

| Requires an Order Form and payment of additional fees
Available for select workflows only
[More information](docId\:RdxnuAgHPa5GQfBl5QYSb) about Automatic Print Preparation
*Login required* | ### Alter & Understand Print Plans | **Product or Feature** | **Description** | **Notes** | | -------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | **Blackline Override** | Enables control over blackline settings on projects or parts to control for cure-through | | | **Print Plan Adjustments **(formerly “Advanced Controls”) | Allows users to adjust the print plan for a project to optimize printing or address print defects. | Not available for all customers based on application suitability
[More information](docId\:NxUK0dltz_vemEAU0DIpN) about Print Plan Adjustments
*Login required* | | **Upload Print Scripts** | Allows users to write their own Print Scripts (in Python) and upload them to projects | Not available for all customers based on application suitability | | **Print Analytics** | Provides access to detailed data on past prints | Not available for all customers based on application suitability
[More information](docId\:fUkxMsZP0zfTAZUDM9ycb) about Print Analytics
*Login required* | ### Manage Production | **Product or Feature** | **Description** | **Notes** | | ------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **API Tools** | Carbon’s REST API for build/part preparation, manufacturing workflows, and/or data tracking | Requires customer-side software development to write and maintain an integration
May require an additional Subscription Agreement and payment of additional fees | | **Factory Dashboard** | Provides a view of printers showing machine statuses designed for display on a screen at a production facility | | | **Hide “Cancel” Button** | Removes the “Cancel” button from the printer screen to prevent operators from erroneously deleting prints from the queue | Available for L1, M1, and M2 printers only | | **Ergo Height** | Upon completion of a print, returns the platform to a specified height to enable easier physical workflows | Available for L1 printers only | | **Automatically Delete Models Older than X Days** | Configures a printer to automatically delete models older than a specified number of days to preserve printer memory | Recommended for high-throughput printers producing one-off parts | | **Admin-Only Software Updates** | Restricts installation of printer software updates to Admins only  | Does not require a request to Carbon; enable this option via [self-service from Admin tools](docId\:PqxnKG4ONeIQP4BmaSXIY) | | **Smart Part Washer Production Mode** | Prevents machine operators from running an unplanned wash cycle | | | **Wash Finished Email** | Sends an email when a wash is finished. | | **Comprehensive training** is provided for the following products. Where noted, the documentation is only accessible to Carbon printer customers under the Production tab. :::::LinkArray{contentSource="CUSTOM" itemsPerRow="2"} ::::LinkArrayItem{headerType="IMAGE" headerImage="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3CesIL2dYMCHPZvRjp8S0/2DhUydBHondnTWTjI9vgB_app-thumbnail.png"} ### [Automatic Print Preparation (APP)](docId\:RdxnuAgHPa5GQfBl5QYSb) :::BlockQuote *Login required Carbon printer customers only* ::: :::: ::::LinkArrayItem{headerType="IMAGE" headerImage="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3CesIL2dYMCHPZvRjp8S0/YFfKXjHisJATCLO06cbtB_ppa-thumbnail.png"} ### [Print Plan Adjustments](docId\:NxUK0dltz_vemEAU0DIpN) :::BlockQuote *Login required Carbon printer customers only* ::: :::: ::::LinkArrayItem{headerType="IMAGE" headerImage="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3CesIL2dYMCHPZvRjp8S0/rgYXU8-zlqRMx7n58Lpol_print-analytics-thumbnail.png"} ### [Print Analytics](docId\:fUkxMsZP0zfTAZUDM9ycb) :::BlockQuote *Login required Carbon printer customers only* ::: :::: :::LinkArrayItem{headerType="IMAGE" headerImage="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/3CesIL2dYMCHPZvRjp8S0/-IllZ6MsWrteRfswbJqi0_design-engine-thumbnail.png"} ### [Design Engine](docId:6-kC-BOB7NDBPNaw7DU3i) ::: :::::