Setting up SimplyPrint for Bambu Lab printers

Connect your Bambu Lab 3D printer to SimplyPrint with our direct integration guide.

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Set up SimplyPrint Bambu Lab Client on:

Need help choosing the setup method / hardware to run our client on? Check out our "Supported & recommended hardware" guide.

Select the device that will act as your "bridge"

This does not have to be the device you're browsing from right now.

You need to choose a device that can stay turned on 24/7 to keep your printer connected to SimplyPrint.

Don't have a dedicated device?
Most users get a Raspberry Pi (~$35-55) as a dedicated bridge device. It's affordable, low-power, and designed to run 24/7. You can also use any old computer, a mini-PC, NAS, or a server.
LAN-mode requirement: If using LAN-mode (recommended), the bridge device must be on the same network as your printer(s).
The device you use for the Bambu Lab integration must always be turned on, and if it's running in LAN-mode, it must be on the same network as your printers. Your printer must also have a USB stick or micro SD card inserted for file transfers.

Windows setup

This setup will show you how to run the SimplyPrint Bambu Lab integration from a Windows computer.

The Windows device will connect wirelessly to your Bambu printer(s) and SimplyPrint.

LAN-mode streaming issues:
The issues are primarily related to webcam streaming for printers in LAN-mode. If you're using Cloud mode for your printer(s), you should be fine. We're working on improving it, but the nature of how applications work on Windows makes it less reliable.
Download Windows installer (x64)
Hardware requirements:
  • Windows 10, 11 or newer
  • 4 GB RAM (minimum)
  • 64-bit processor (standard)
Setup:
  1. Download the installer above, and run it.
  2. Follow the instructions on the screen.
    • Your computer might warn you about the installer:
      This happens sometimes with new software. Click "More info" and then "Run anyway".
    • It's important be vigilant when installing software from the internet; only install software from sources you trust and feel comfortable with. More info here.
    • Some users with external anti-virus software may experience it interferes with the application, see our troubleshooting guide for more.
  3. When the setup is done, you should see a SimplyPrint logo in your system tray. Click it, or go to http://localhost:8000.
    • The Bambu Lab Client interface will guide you through the rest of the setup; it's easy, and you're almost there!
      Click the button below for a written guide on the rest of the setup.
The device you use for the Bambu Lab integration must always be turned on, and if it's running in LAN-mode, it must be on the same network as your printers. Your printer must also have a USB stick or micro SD card inserted for file transfers.

MacOS setup

This setup will show you how to run the SimplyPrint Bambu Lab integration from a MacOS computer.

The Mac computer will connect wirelessly to your Bambu printer(s) and SimplyPrint.

Hardware requirements:
  • "Ventura" (version 13) or newer. Both Intel- and Apple Silicon-compatible.
  • 4 GB RAM (minimum)
Setup:
  1. To get started, first open a terminal window:
    - Press Command (⌘) + Spacebar to open Spotlight Search.
    - Type Terminal and press Enter.
  2. Then, run the following command: 
    bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://download.simplyprint.io/bambu/install-macos.sh)"
  3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
  4. Allow the Bambu Lab Client to run in the background, and open automatically on login:
    • Upon installing, you may get a notification that the app is from an unidentified developer - this is normal, and you can allow it to run in your system preferences.
    • On your Mac, go to System Settings
    • Go to General > Login Items
    • Add the Bambu Lab Client to the "Open at Login" list
    • Scroll down, and enable the switch for the "Allow in the Background" section for the "simplyprint-bambu-lab" app
    • More in-depth guide for these steps, with images, can be found here.
  5. When the setup is done, you should see a SimplyPrint logo in your menu bar. Click it, or go to http://localhost:8000.
    • The Bambu Lab Client interface will guide you through the rest of the setup; it's easy, and you're almost there!
      Click the button below for a written guide on the rest of the setup.
The device you use for the Bambu Lab integration must always be turned on, and if it's running in LAN-mode, it must be on the same network as your printers. Your printer must also have a USB stick or micro SD card inserted for file transfers.

Linux setup

This setup will show you how to run the SimplyPrint Bambu Lab integration from a Linux computer.

The Linux-powered device will connect wirelessly to your Bambu printer(s) and SimplyPrint.

Hardware requirements:
  • 2 GB RAM (minimum)
  • "systemd" support required (most modern Linux distributions have this)
Setup:
  1. To get started, first open a terminal window and run the following command: 
    sudo bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://download.simplyprint.io/bambu/install-linux.sh)"
  2. Follow the instructions on the screen.
  3. Go to the Bambu Client interface:
    On your computer, open up your browser and enter the URL of the Bambu Lab Client. This is where you'll link up the printer(s).
    • If the client runs on your computer:
      Go to http://localhost:8000
    • If the client runs on another device:
      Go to http://<device ip>:8000
  4. The Bambu Lab Client interface will guide you through the rest of the setup; it's easy, and you're almost there!
    Click the button below for a written guide on the rest of the setup.
The device you use for the Bambu Lab integration must always be turned on, and if it's running in LAN-mode, it must be on the same network as your printers. Your printer must also have a USB stick or micro SD card inserted for file transfers.

Raspberry Pi setup (Pi 3, 4 & 5)

This setup will show you how to run the SimplyPrint Bambu Lab integration from a Raspberry Pi.

The Raspberry Pi will connect wirelessly to your Bambu printer(s) and SimplyPrint.

Works for Raspberry Pi 3, 4 & 5. Please do not try to run this on any other Raspberry Pi models - it won't work.

Hardware requirements:
  • Raspberry Pi; 3B, 3B+, 4B or 5
  • 2 GB RAM (recommended minimum - lower technically possible, especially with just 1-2 printers)
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Setup:
  1. Insert SD card into your computer

    If your computer has a slot of the large SD card, or a micro SD card slot; insert in this. Otherwise a USB converter is required.

  2. Download and install Raspberry Pi Imager, then open it
  3. Click the "Choose OS" button
    • Scroll to, and click "Other specific-purpose OS"
    • Click "3D printing"
    • Click "SimplyPrint"
    • Click "SimplyPrint Bambu Lab Client OS"
    • Alternatively, if you can't find the SimplyPrint Bambu Lab Client OS in the Pi Imager, you can download the image here, and choose "Custom" in the "Choose OS" menu.
  4. Click the "Choose storage" button and click on the inserted SD card

    If you have other thumb/flash drives (USB sticks) in your computer, it's a good idea to take these out first, so the wrong device isn't picked.

  5. Click the "Next" button
  6. Flashing settings
    • When it asks for "Use OS customisation", click "Edit settings"
      • Set up Raspberry Pi (SSH) login
        • Make sure "Enable SSH" is enabled in the "Services" tab
        • Enter a Username and a Password
      • Set up WiFi
        • If your printer is in LAN-mode, it's important that you connect the Pi to the same network as your printer.
        • Enable "Configure wireless LAN"
        • Enter your WiFi name (SSID) and Password
  7. Click "Yes" to confirm, and wait for the flashing to complete
  8. Boot up the Pi
    • Insert the SD card into the Raspberry Pi, and plug it in
    • Wait a few minutes for the Pi to boot up
  9. Go to the Bambu Client interface:
    On your computer, open up your browser and enter the URL of the Bambu Lab Client. This is where you'll link up the printer(s).
    • If the client runs on your computer:
      Go to http://localhost:8000
    • If the client runs on another device:
      Go to http://<device ip>:8000
  10. The Bambu Lab Client interface will guide you through the rest of the setup; it's easy, and you're almost there!
    Click the button below for a written guide on the rest of the setup.
The device you use for the Bambu Lab integration must always be turned on, and if it's running in LAN-mode, it must be on the same network as your printers. Your printer must also have a USB stick or micro SD card inserted for file transfers.

Docker setup

This setup will guide you through running the SimplyPrint Bambu Lab integration in a Docker container.

The containerized setup provides an easy way to deploy the integration on any system that supports Docker.

You can find the prebuilt docker image on Docker Hub: simplyprint/simplyprint-bambu-lab.

Prerequisites:
  • Docker installed on your system.
Setup:
  1. Create and run the container: 
    docker run -d --name simplyprint-bambu-lab --network=host --restart=always -v simplyprint-bambu-data:/root/.config/SimplyPrint simplyprint/simplyprint-bambu-lab
    • The --network=host option allows the container to communicate with devices on your network.
    • The --restart=always ensures the container restarts automatically.
    • The -v simplyprint-bambu-data:/root/.config/SimplyPrint persists your data between container recreates.
  2. To update simply pull the latest image and restart the named container: 
    docker pull simplyprint/simplyprint-bambu-lab && docker restart simplyprint-bambu-lab
  3. Access the SimplyPrint Bambu Lab Client:
    Open your web browser and visit: 
    http://localhost:8000
    or if running on another device: 
    http://<device-ip>:8000
  1. Create a compose file, for instance with nano: 
    nano compose.yaml
    Then, paste the following content: 
    services:
simplyprint-bambu-lab:
image: simplyprint/simplyprint-bambu-lab
container_name: simplyprint-bambu-lab
network_mode: host
restart: always
volumes:
  - simplyprint_data:/root/.config/SimplyPrint

volumes:
simplyprint_data:
    Save the file and exit.
  2. Start the service: 
    docker compose up -d
  3. Updating: 
    docker compose pull && docker compose up -d
  4. Access the SimplyPrint Bambu Lab Client:
    Open your web browser and visit: 
    http://localhost:8000
    or if running on another device: 
    http://<device-ip>:8000
  1. Use the follow contents for a Dockerfile: 
    ARG PYTHON_VERSION=3.13
FROM python:${PYTHON_VERSION}-slim

LABEL maintainer="SimplyPrint <[email protected]>" \
author="SimplyPrint" \
description="Use your Bambu Lab printers with SimplyPrint - to get started go to sp3d.io/bambu"

ARG PACKAGE_VERSION=""
RUN apt update \
&& apt install build-essential -y \
&& pip install simplyprint-bambu-lab${PACKAGE_VERSION} \
&& apt remove build-essential -y \
&& apt autoremove -y \
&& apt clean \
&& rm -rf /var/lib/apt/lists/*

EXPOSE 8000

VOLUME ["/root/.config/SimplyPrint"]

CMD ["simplyprint-bambu-lab"]
  2. Then use it by building it, and using it in conjunction with Docker, Docker Compose or similar. 
    docker build . -t custom-simplyprint-bambu-lab
    docker run -d --name simplyprint-bambu-lab --network=host --restart=always -v simplyprint-bambu-data:/root/.config/SimplyPrint custom-simplyprint-bambu-lab
  3. Once running you can use it by accessing the SimplyPrint Bambu Lab Client:
    Open your web browser and visit: 
    http://localhost:8000
    or if running on another device: 
    http://<device-ip>:8000
Chromebook is not recommended for running the bridge

Your Chromebook must stay turned on and awake at all times. If it sleeps, shuts down, or you close the lid, your printer goes offline.

Better alternative: Get a Raspberry Pi (~$35-55) to run 24/7 as your bridge. You can still use your Chromebook to access SimplyPrint - just let the Pi handle the always-on part!

Chromebook setup

Chromebooks can run our Linux-based client by enabling the Linux development environment (Crostini). If you still want to proceed, follow the steps below.

Video guide:
Setup:
  1. Enable Linux on your Chromebook:
    • Open Settings on your Chromebook
    • Go to Advanced → Developers
    • Turn on "Linux development environment"
    • Follow the setup wizard to install Linux (this may take a few minutes)
  2. Open the Linux terminal:
    Once Linux is installed, find and open the "Terminal" app from your app launcher.
  3. Run the SimplyPrint installer: 
    sudo bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://download.simplyprint.io/bambu/install-linux.sh)"
  4. Follow the instructions on the screen.
  5. Access the Bambu Client interface:
    Open your browser and go to http://localhost:8000
  6. The Bambu Lab Client interface will guide you through the rest of the setup; it's easy, and you're almost there!
    Click the button below for a written guide on the rest of the setup.

These devices cannot run the bridge

Unfortunately, there is no way to use an iPad, tablet, phone, or similar device as a bridge.

But you CAN use SimplyPrint on these devices! Once your bridge is set up on a supported device (like a Raspberry Pi), you can control your printers from any device - including your iPad, Android tablet, or phone - via the SimplyPrint web app or our mobile apps.
The bridge just needs to run on a separate, always-on device. Your phone/tablet is for using SimplyPrint, not hosting the bridge.
Why can't we make it work? These are hardware and operating system limitations beyond our control. If a workaround existed, we'd be the first to implement it!
Why these devices don't work:
Device Why it doesn't work
iPad / iPhone iOS doesn't allow apps to run background processes the way our bridge software needs.
Android Phone / Tablet Android aggressively kills background processes to save battery. The bridge would stop working within minutes.
Arduino / ESP32 / Microcontrollers These are microcontrollers, not computers. They cannot run our Python-based software.
Smart Home Hubs Too limited and locked down. They're designed for specific smart home tasks, not running arbitrary software.
The Bambu Lab printer itself Bambu Lab's printers have a closed ecosystem. We cannot install software on the printer - this is a manufacturer restriction.
Bambu Handy app That's Bambu Lab's app, not ours. We have no control over it or ability to integrate with it.
Only have a tablet or phone?
You'll need to purchase an actual computer. A Raspberry Pi 4 is the most affordable option at ~$35-55. It's small, low-power, and perfect for running 24/7 as a bridge device.

Please select one of the supported platforms from the tabs above.

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Check out our guide on how to use the Bambu Lab Client here
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Thousands complete this setup every week. Follow each step carefully - most issues come from skipping ahead.

Why some setups are tricky: Some manufacturers lock down their printers, requiring workarounds like custom firmware. If hardware is listed as required, there's no shortcut.

About support: Direct setup support is available for Enterprise & School plans. Our AI support bot can help everyone else just as effectively.

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That's it! You're all set

You're now ready to connect your printer and start using SimplyPrint.

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Common Questions

The SimplyPrint Bambu Lab Client software is a small application, made by us, that connects to your printers and bridges them to SimplyPrint. For printers in Cloud mode, the client can run anywhere. For printers in LAN-mode, the client must run on the same network as your printers.
No. Mobile devices cannot run the background processes required for the bridge. You need an actual computer (Raspberry Pi, Mac, Windows, Linux). However, once your bridge is set up, you can use these devices to control your printers via the SimplyPrint web app or mobile apps!
Yes. The bridge must be running whenever you want to start prints, monitor your printer remotely, receive notifications, or use any SimplyPrint features. If the bridge device is off or asleep, SimplyPrint cannot communicate with your printer.

💡 Tip: A Raspberry Pi uses very little electricity (about $5-10 per year) and is designed to run 24/7.
We recommend a dedicated device for the Bambu Lab Client. Video streaming can be resource-intensive and may cause issues if sharing resources with other applications.
Bambu Lab printers have a closed software ecosystem. The manufacturer doesn't allow third-party software to be installed on the printer itself. The bridge is our workaround to still support these popular printers. This is a manufacturer limitation, not a SimplyPrint limitation.
Yes! A single bridge device can connect to multiple Bambu Lab printers on the same network.
Use LAN-Only Mode. It's faster, more reliable, more private, and works with all firmware versions. Cloud Mode is only available on older firmware - Bambu Lab removed cloud API access in recent updates.
This is expected. Bambu Lab removed cloud API access in firmware updates released in late 2024. You must switch to LAN-Only Mode. There is no workaround - this is a change made by Bambu Lab, not SimplyPrint. See our Cloud vs LAN Mode guide for details.
No. Your prints still run locally on the printer after files are sent. If the client or internet goes down, your ongoing prints continue normally.
No, your Bambu Lab printers do not need to be connected to the internet; however they must be connected to a local network. However, the device that runs the SimplyPrint Bambu Lab Client must be connected to the internet to connect to the SimplyPrint servers.