Some 3D printing software is easier to learn than others. Repetier-Host is one of the tougher ones to get familiar with, and can sometimes discourage people from operating their printers. Since I found this software difficult to learn, I’ve written some instructions to help people get started.
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How to Use Repetier-Host
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Steps
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Step #1: Configure your Printer Settings in Repetier-Host
- Printer Settings is where you choose the size that your printer can print, and how it communicates with the computer. Open Repetier-Host and click Printer Settings, located in the top right region of Repetier. Remember these settings because you'll need to enter them again later in the slicer settings.
- Once you're in Printer Settings, click Add at the top (next to Configuration) to add a new printer. Be sure to enter a meaningful name because you'll need to refer to this again if you choose to set up multiple printers. Once you've added a new printer, you should see 4 tabs to choose from: Connection, Behavior, Dimension, and Advanced. This is where you enter your printer's general settings. These are different for each printer and should be provided for you by the printer manufacturer.