Add optional printer management dashboard with tiled view for connected printers #663

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MrUnknownDE · 2026-04-05T16:25:20+02:00

MrUnknownDE commented

2026-04-05 16:25:20 +02:00

Originally created by @Sohcahtoaii on 2/21/2026

Is there an existing issue for this feature request?

I have searched the existing issues

hen managing multiple printers, the current interface makes it difficult to quickly monitor and control all connected machines at once.

Which printers will be beneficial to this feature?

All

Describe the solution you'd like

Add an OPTIONAL printer management dashboard that displays all connected printers in a tiled (mosaic/grid) view.

This feature should be enabled/disabled in settings, so users who prefer the current workflow are not affected.

Each printer tile could show:

Printer name
Status (Idle / Printing / Error / Offline)
Current progress percentage
Thumbnail preview of the print
Remaining time
Basic quick controls (pause / stop)

This would significantly improve usability for users managing multiple printers or small print farms.

Describe alternatives you've considered

Currently, users must switch between printers individually, which is less efficient when monitoring several machines.

Additional context

A layout similar to the Elegoo printer management system would improve workflow clarity and speed while keeping the existing interface unchanged for single-printer users.

*Originally created by @Sohcahtoaii on 2/21/2026* ### Is there an existing issue for this feature request? - [x] I have searched the existing issues ### Is your feature request related to a problem? hen managing multiple printers, the current interface makes it difficult to quickly monitor and control all connected machines at once. ### Which printers will be beneficial to this feature? All ### Describe the solution you'd like Add an OPTIONAL printer management dashboard that displays all connected printers in a tiled (mosaic/grid) view. This feature should be enabled/disabled in settings, so users who prefer the current workflow are not affected. Each printer tile could show: - Printer name - Status (Idle / Printing / Error / Offline) - Current progress percentage - Thumbnail preview of the print - Remaining time - Basic quick controls (pause / stop) This would significantly improve usability for users managing multiple printers or small print farms. ### Describe alternatives you've considered Currently, users must switch between printers individually, which is less efficient when monitoring several machines. ### Additional context A layout similar to the Elegoo printer management system would improve workflow clarity and speed while keeping the existing interface unchanged for single-printer users.

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Reference: github/OrcaSlicer#663