pronterface ☆

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Description:
Control your 3D printer from your PC

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 2.2.0@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Other

Tags: 3d-printing g-code cad fabrication hardware

Install: brew install --cask pronterface

About:
Printrun is a full-featured suite of 3D printing host utilities. It includes Pronterface, a graphical interface for controlling a 3D printer, as well as command-line tools like Pronsole for direct G-code interaction. The suite provides robust features for printing, file management, and real-time monitoring of the printing process.

Key Features:

Graphical control interface (Pronterface) for printer operation
Command-line interface (Pronsole) for scripting and direct control
Integrated G-code editor and visualizer
SD card file management directly from the host software
Automatic bed leveling and calibration assistance

Use Cases:

Controlling and monitoring a 3D printer from a connected PC
Sending G-code commands manually for calibration and testing
Managing print jobs and files on the printer's SD card

Alternatives:

Cura – Cura is primarily a slicer with built-in host capabilities, while Printrun focuses on host control and lacks slicing features.
OctoPrint – OctoPrint is a network-based server for printer control, whereas Printrun is a local desktop application.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Aug 5, 2025 2:22pm	2.2.0	0	VERSION_BUMP	fd2c0f55