Prusa Research has introduced Prusa EasyPrint, a browser-based slicing tool that lets users prepare 3D prints without complex software. The tool is currently set up as a bridge between Prusa 3D printers and Prusa Research’s Printables file sharing library. It can be used on any computer and mobile device with internet access through the Printable website or the Prusa app. Printers must be listed on your Prusa Connect account, but files can be transferred via USB.
The new slicer was launched as a large scale test, with access restricted by invite only. Josef Prusa said in a blog post the restricted access is to give his team time to perfect the software and test the server load.
“If costs are reasonable, I would love to keep this free for everyone, with some reasonable limitations,” he said.
Prusa also said he would like to eventually open the slicer app to all printer brands. Since many popular slicers are derived from PrusaSlicer, it wouldn’t be that hard. “Printables are meant to be for everyone. We do not want to make any walled garden. Actually, quite the opposite – we want 3D printing to be easier for everyone,” he said.
EasyPrint utilizes the same PrusaSlicer users currently download to their computer, except this one is hosted in the Cloud by PrusaResearch.