Desktop Software
E4, E4 Pro, E3, E3 Pro, R2, C2, R1+, R1
Robo recommends using RoboPrint and RoboCloud for E4, E4 Pro, E3, and E3 Pro.
RoboPrint for E4, E4 Pro, E3, and E3 Pro
Models: Robo E4, E4 Pro, E3, and E3 Pro
Use RoboPrint for Robo slicing software for your Robo E4, E4 Pro, E3, and E3 Pro: preview and prepare your files for printing. It comes loaded with print profiles (recommended settings) but allows you to customize advanced printing options. Download your files to a USB drive, plug them into the Robo printer, and print away!
Also includes options for connecting multiple printers wirelessly and sending prints to multiple printers at once. Printers must be on the same network as the device for this feature to work.
RoboPrint is only available for PC and Mac computers. It will not work on Chromebooks, iPads, or tablets.
RoboCloud for E4, E4 Pro, E3, and E3 Pro
Models: Robo E4, E4 Pro, E3, and E3 Pro Only
RoboCloud gives you the ability to manage multiple Robo E4s, E4 Pros, E3, and E3 Pros, queue up prints, and handle all printing directly through your web browser. The print settings in RoboCloud are simplified for ease of use. For advanced printing control, use RoboPrint.
Unlike RoboPrint's wireless printing options, RoboCloud does not require your device to be on the same network as your 3D printers.
RoboCloud is web-based and will work on any web-enabled device.
Cura for Robo
Models: R2 and C2 only
Use Cura for Robo slicing software to preview and prepare your files for printing. It comes loaded with Robo print profiles (recommended settings) but allows you to customize advanced printing options. If your printer is connected to Wi-Fi, you can connect it to Cura to load your prints directly from the program onto your printer. Or if you don't have internet connection, you can transfer the files to your printer via a USB drive.
MatterControl
Models: R1+ and R1 only
MatterControl allows you to preview and prepare your files for printing. You can customize advanced print settings and connect to your printer via USB to start a print. Or you can load the files onto your printer via SD card.
Need help?
Check out the Cura and MatterControl articles on our support site.