Grouper Users - Open Discussion List

[Steven Carmody <>]

Someone got back to me, off list, with this info:

>  I did find an article[1] which claims it can be used for 3D printing, but I thing that 
> is their "Papercut MF" product (I believe we are using Papercut NG).
>
> [1] 
> https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/3d-printer-management-made-easy-papercut-software-release-128971/

We already have a campus license for "Papercut MF", so we'll be further 
investigating this possibility.

On 1/16/19 9:45 AM, Steven Carmody wrote:
> HI,
>
> slightly off topic for this list, but using groups is the starting 
> point. A group here at Brown is already using Grouper to control 
> physical access to the rooms with their equipment (we push their groups 
> into CCure, the local door control system). They love Grouper, and would 
> like to use it control use of their 3D printers.
>
> They're looking for software that could queue/spool "print job" 
> submissions, and only allow group members to submit jobs. They're 
> currently using Repetier software on a Mac; they've also looked at 
> Octoprint. They say both systems seem targeted at home users, and 
> neither supports the concept of groups.
>
> 3D printing is now mainstream -- does anyone have a similar situation on 
> their campus, and has found a print management solution that supports 
> groups ?
>
> thanks very much !