Learn Summon3D

Step-by-step guides to help you build a successful 3D printing business

Getting Started with Summon3D

Learn how to create your account and launch your 3D printing shop in under 5 minutes.

Steps

  1. 1Sign up for a free account at summon3d.com
  2. 2Choose your shop name (e.g., summon3d.com/shop/yourshop)
  3. 3Complete the onboarding checklist
  4. 4Add your first printer and materials
  5. 5Share your shop link and start accepting orders!

Setting Up Stripe Connect

Connect your Stripe account to receive payments directly from customers.

Steps

  1. 1Navigate to Dashboard > Settings
  2. 2Click 'Connect Stripe Account'
  3. 3Fill in your business information (takes 2-3 minutes)
  4. 4Verify your bank account for payouts
  5. 5Wait for Stripe approval (usually instant for most businesses)
  6. 6You're ready to accept payments!

Setting Up EasyPost for Shipping

Connect your EasyPost account to generate shipping labels and provide accurate shipping quotes.

Steps

  1. 1Sign up for a free EasyPost account at easypost.com
  2. 2Navigate to Dashboard > Settings in Summon3D
  3. 3Click 'Connect EasyPost Account'
  4. 4Copy your EasyPost API key from the EasyPost dashboard
  5. 5Paste the API key into Summon3D settings
  6. 6Configure your default shipping origin address
  7. 7Test the integration with a sample shipping quote
  8. 8You're ready to offer real-time shipping rates!

Adding Materials & Pricing

Set up your filament inventory and configure pricing for automatic quotes.

Steps

  1. 1Go to Dashboard > Filaments
  2. 2Click 'Add Filament'
  3. 3Enter material type (PLA, PETG, ABS, etc.)
  4. 4Set your color and brand
  5. 5Configure cost per gram or per spool
  6. 6Add markup percentage for profit margin
  7. 7Enable volume discounts (optional)
  8. 8Save and repeat for all your filaments

Customizing Your Shop

Brand your shop with custom colors, logo, and domain (Mage plan required).

Video tutorial coming soon

Steps

  1. 1Navigate to Dashboard > Settings > Shop Details
  2. 2Upload your logo (recommended: 400x400px PNG)
  3. 3Set your primary brand color
  4. 4Write your shop description and hero text
  5. 5Add contact information (email, phone, social media)
  6. 6Configure your shop's timezone
  7. 7Preview your changes
  8. 8Click 'Save Changes'

Managing Your Printers

Add multiple printers and configure their capabilities for accurate quotes.

Video tutorial coming soon

Steps

  1. 1Go to Dashboard > Printers (Mage plan)
  2. 2Click 'Add Printer'
  3. 3Enter printer name and model
  4. 4Set build volume (X, Y, Z dimensions)
  5. 5Configure nozzle size and layer height
  6. 6Set print speed and time estimates
  7. 7Assign compatible materials
  8. 8Save and activate printer

Managing Orders

Learn the order workflow from quote to shipment.

Video tutorial coming soon

Steps

  1. 1Customer uploads file and receives instant quote
  2. 2Customer pays - order appears in your Dashboard > Orders
  3. 3Review order details and 3D model preview
  4. 4Click 'Accept Order' to start printing
  5. 5Update status to 'Printing' when you begin
  6. 6When complete, generate shipping label via EasyPost integration
  7. 7Click 'Mark as Shipped' and enter tracking number
  8. 8Customer receives automatic email with tracking

Pricing Strategy & Profitability

Optimize your pricing to stay competitive while maximizing profit.

Video tutorial coming soon

Steps

  1. 1Calculate your true cost per gram (filament cost + electricity + time)
  2. 2Research competitor pricing in your area
  3. 3Add 50-100% markup for labor and overhead
  4. 4Set volume discounts to encourage bulk orders
  5. 5Use coupon codes for marketing campaigns
  6. 6Monitor your Dashboard analytics to track profitability
  7. 7Adjust pricing based on demand and material costs

Advanced Settings & Automation

Configure automatic responses, pricing rules, and workflow automation.

Video tutorial coming soon

Steps

  1. 1Enable email notifications for new orders (Dashboard > Settings)
  2. 2Set minimum order values to reduce small orders
  3. 3Configure automatic quote acceptance thresholds
  4. 4Set business hours and response time expectations
  5. 5Create order templates for common requests
  6. 6Enable customer accounts for repeat customers
  7. 7Set up webhook integrations for external tools (coming soon)
  8. 8Export order data for accounting and tax purposes

Ready to start your shop?

Follow these tutorials and you'll be accepting orders in no time.