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Backup & Restore Klipper configuration files

This allows to backup and restore Klipper configuration files (all files and folders stored in /usr/data/printer_data/config/ folder).

Backup

  • Make sure you have followed this Install Helper Script section before.

  • In the script, enter in [Backup & Restore] Menu by typing 4 , validate with Enter and select Backup Klipper configuration files:

  • When it's done, a compressed file named backup_config.tar.gz containing the backup is created in /usr/data/printer_data/config/ folder accessible from Fluidd or Mainsail Web interface and it can be downloaded (right click on the file and Download):

    • On original Fluidd Web Interface go to Configuration icon on the left side.
    • On original Mainsail Web Interface go to Machine tab on the left side.

Note

You can also use KLIPPER_BACKUP_CONFIG macro to backup Klipper configuration files when installing Useful Macros feature.

Restore

  • Make sure you have followed this Install Helper Script section before.

  • Make sure backup_config.tar.gz file is present in /usr/data/printer_data/config/ folder.

  • In the script, enter in [Backup & Restore] Menu by typing 4 , validate with Enter and select Restore Klipper configuration files:

  • When it's done, /usr/data/printer_data/config/ folder is restored.

Note

You can also use KLIPPER_RESTORE_CONFIG macro to restore Klipper configuration files when installing Useful Macros feature.


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