Onboarding Centre

Maker & Designer Academy

Learn how to quote jobs, win work, sell digital files, receive payments and grow your business on Australia's 3D Printing Marketplace.

Transparent pricing

Simple, transparent fees

Printit4Me charges a flat 10% commission on completed sales. No surprises, no hidden charges.

  • 10% commission on completed sales
  • No listing fees
  • No monthly subscription fees
  • No fees on quotes you don't win

Stripe payment processing fees apply separately at standard Stripe rates.

Maker Guide

Six steps from creating your profile to receiving your first payout.

Step 1

Create Your Maker Profile

A complete profile builds instant trust with Australian customers.

  • Upload a profile photo
  • Add business name
  • Set your location
  • List your printers
  • Add materials
  • Upload portfolio projects
  • Connect Stripe payouts
  • Add your ABN
Tip
Profiles with photos, portfolios and Stripe connected receive more visibility and customer trust.
Step 2

Browse Available Jobs

Navigate to Marketplace → Browse Jobs to find work that matches your printers and materials.

Review each job for:

  • Job description
  • Uploaded files
  • AI estimates
  • Customer requirements
  • Delivery preferences

Use the messaging system if clarification is required.

Step 3

Submit a Quote

Include everything the customer needs to decide quickly.

  • Manufacturing cost
  • Shipping cost
  • Lead time
  • Notes to customer
Tip
Fast and detailed quotes generally have higher acceptance rates.
Step 4

Win The Job

When a customer accepts your quote:

  • Customer pays securely through Stripe
  • Order appears in Orders
  • Funds are held securely during fulfilment

Email and dashboard notifications are sent automatically.

Step 5

Complete The Order

The order moves through a clear production workflow.

  1. 1
    Order Paid
  2. 2
    In Production
  3. 3
    Ready For Collection
  4. 4
    Shipped
  5. 5
    Delivered
  6. 6
    Customer Confirmed
  7. 7
    Funds Released
Step 6

Get Paid

Printit4Me uses Stripe Connect for secure payouts in AUD.

  • Funds are held securely during production
  • Released after customer confirmation
  • Transferred automatically to your Stripe account

Payout timing depends on Stripe processing schedules.

Designer Guide — Sell Digital Files

Earn passive income by selling your 3D designs to a national audience.

STL
Supported
SVG
Supported
3MF
Supported
ZIP bundles
Supported

Upload A Design

  • Product title
  • Product description
  • Product images
  • Digital files
  • Pricing

Designs can be personal use, commercial licence, print-ready or design-only.

When A Sale Happens

The system automatically:

  • Processes payment
  • Creates download entitlement
  • Delivers files
  • Releases payout

No manual fulfilment required.

Designer Payouts

Payments are processed through Stripe Connect and automatically transferred to your connected Stripe account.

Frequently Asked Questions

Looking for the full customer FAQ? Visit the Printit4Me FAQ or the Legal Centre.

How much does Printit4Me charge?+

Printit4Me charges a flat 10% commission on completed sales — taken from the maker's payout once an order is delivered and released. There are no listing fees, no monthly subscription fees, and no fees on quotes you don't win.

Stripe payment processing fees apply separately at standard Stripe rates. See the Become a Maker page for the full breakdown.

When do I get paid?+

Custom-job makers are paid once the customer confirms delivery, or after the automatic release window passes. Funds are then transferred to your connected Stripe account on Stripe's standard payout schedule.

Digital designers are paid automatically when the buyer's payment clears — no manual fulfilment, no holding period beyond Stripe's normal timing.

Can I be both a Maker and a Designer?+

Yes. A single account can quote on custom jobs, sell finished products, and list digital files in the marketplace. Each revenue stream shares the same Stripe payout connection.

Hobby Maker or Business Maker — what's the difference?+

A Hobby Maker joins without an ABN and shows a "Hobby Maker" badge. You can still quote, sell products and receive Stripe payouts.

A Business Maker is a registered Australian business with a verified ABN. Your business name displays publicly and customers see a "Verified Business" badge — a better fit for commercial work.

The Verified Maker badge is separate and is awarded once Stripe Connect onboarding, identity verification and payouts are all complete. See the main FAQ for full details.

Do I need an ABN?+

No — you can join as a Hobby Maker without one. An ABN is only required to upgrade to a Business Maker badge and to issue tax invoices. ABNs are stored privately and never shown publicly on the platform.

How do disputes work?+

Customers should always contact the maker first through in-platform messaging. If the issue isn't resolved within 7 days, the customer can open a formal dispute from the order page. Funds remain held in escrow while the dispute is reviewed — typically within 10 business days.

Outcomes can include partial refund, full refund, replacement, or release of funds to the maker. Read the full Refund & Dispute Policy or visit the Legal Centre.

What file formats can I sell?+

STL, OBJ, 3MF, STEP, SVG, PNG and ZIP bundles are supported. You can flag listings as personal-use only or commercial licence. See the Digital Products Policy for licensing details.

How does Stripe Connect work?+

Customer payments are processed by Stripe and held in escrow until the order completes. Funds are then transferred directly to your connected Stripe account, net of the 10% platform commission. Printit4Me never holds your funds directly.

Are 3D printed items safe for food use?+

It depends on the material, printer, nozzle and post-processing — food-safe filaments and finishes do exist, but standard hobby prints are not automatically food-safe. Customers and makers must agree on suitability. Read the Safety Disclaimer for guidance on certified materials and food-contact use.

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