Queue statuses and quality checks.
Clear statuses help the shop know where every job stands without asking around or guessing from the printer bed.
Status meanings
Use status changes consistently so the dashboard, queue, and operator workflow stay accurate.
| Status | Use it when | Next step |
|---|---|---|
| Staged | The job is scheduled and ready to start. | Start printing when printer and material are ready. |
| Printing | The job is actively running. | Watch for failure, pause notes, or material issues. |
| Cooling | The print is done but should rest before handling. | Move to QC when ready. |
| QC | The item needs inspection. | Accept, rework, fail, or pack. |
| Packed | The item is ready for bin, order, or shipment handoff. | Mark complete when the work is closed. |
| Complete | The job is finished and no action remains. | Clear finished work after review. |
| Failed | The job did not pass or the print failed. | Record what happened and decide whether to requeue. |
| Canceled | The job is no longer needed. | Clear it once the operator has reviewed it. |
Quality check routine
Use a small repeatable QC routine so operators judge parts the same way.
Check the obvious first
Look for failed layers, poor adhesion, warping, stringing, wrong material, wrong color, missing hardware, or wrong quantity.
Compare against the build sheet
Use the product build sheet or operator note when the part needs specific assembly or packaging steps.
Choose the next status
Move good work to Packed or Complete. Move bad work to Failed and add a note that explains what happened.
Keep failed jobs useful
A failed job note should help prevent the same issue later. Short and clear is better than a long note no one reads.
Keep the queue clean
Completed and canceled jobs should not sit forever. Review them, then clear finished work so active jobs are easy to find.