Queue Review Proxy Modes

Queue / Review / Proxy Modes

Printbuddy's virtual-printer and queue workflows are designed to intercept or stage jobs before they reach a real printer.

Queue mode

Queue mode stores incoming jobs in Printbuddy so they can be started later.

Use it when:

• You want to prepare jobs from a slicer but start them manually.
• Multiple users submit jobs and someone reviews the order.
• You want Printbuddy to manage assignment or scheduling.

Review mode

Review mode lets you inspect a submitted job before it is allowed to continue.

Use it when:

• You want a manual approval step.
• You want to check file, printer, or filament details first.
• You are using Printbuddy as a safety gate.

Proxy mode

Proxy mode forwards jobs toward a configured target printer after Printbuddy has processed them.

Use it when:

• You want slicer handoff with Printbuddy still in the path.
• You want archive/metadata behavior while preserving a direct-send style workflow.

Important notes

• Virtual-printer ports must be reachable from the slicer workstation.
• On Linux Docker hosts, network_mode: host is recommended for these workflows.
• Proxy mode needs a valid target printer.
• Use diagnostics if the slicer cannot see or connect to the virtual printer.