Guide: Virtual Printer & Remote Printing with Proxy Mode

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Bambuddy can emulate a Bambu Lab printer on your network and even relay prints remotely. Here's how the Virtual Printer and Proxy Mode work.

Virtual Printer

The Virtual Printer makes Bambuddy appear as a real Bambu Lab printer in your slicer (Bambu Studio or OrcaSlicer). When you send a print to the virtual printer, Bambuddy can:

• Archive mode — Save the file to your archive without printing
• Review mode — Stage the file for review before printing
• Queue mode — Add to the print queue automatically
• Proxy mode — Relay the print to an actual printer (even remotely)

Setup

1. Go to Settings > Virtual Printer in Bambuddy
2. Enable the virtual printer
3. Choose your emulated printer model (X1C, P1S, A1, H2D, etc.)
4. The virtual printer will appear in your slicer via SSDP discovery (same LAN) or add it manually by IP

Proxy Mode — Print From Anywhere

Proxy Mode is the game-changer. It acts as a secure relay between your slicer and your actual printer:

• End-to-end TLS encryption — FTP, file transfer, and camera are transparently proxied
• No cloud dependency — Direct connection through your own Bambuddy server
• Uses printer's access code — No additional credentials needed
• Full-speed printing — Transparent TCP proxy, minimal overhead

Recommended: Use a VPN

For remote printing, combine Proxy Mode with Tailscale or WireGuard for full data encryption. This gives you secure access to your printer from anywhere.

Use Cases

• Remote print farms
• Printing from work to your home printer
• Traveling makers who want to start prints remotely

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Detailed setup guide: https://wiki.bambuddy.cool/features/virtual-printer/