You will then be totally safe and still have access.

Peter

You may get all the info you need regarding the Octoprint solution at https://octoprint.org/

And do not forget the guides linked here: https://forum.prusa3d.com/forum/original-prusa-i3-mk3s-mk3-general-discussion-announcements-and-releases/octoprint-issues-and-tips/ 

Thank you very much, I have started looking into this.  I guess with all the words of caution and the very limited time at my disposal this will take quite a while, but let's see where the road leads me.

And do not forget the guides linked here: https://forum.prusa3d.com/forum/original-prusa-i3-mk3s-mk3-general-discussion-announcements-and-releases/octoprint-issues-and-tips/ 

I didn't mention Octopi, because you may be opening your network up, to exploitation. 

be careful with your security settings!!!

Joan

Ok, but do you know of any useful resources that could help with safely working my way through such a setup?  Some kind of a guide which someone has done?  I will have a look around as soon as I get time, but if you know of a good resource, I would love to hear about it.

be careful with your security settings!!!

Joan

The solution exist already Octopi + Webcam + Any Octoprint web/app.

You can also setup access rights/controls.

This sounds like really great news.  I was thinking that someone probably already went through the effort so I would not need to re-invent the wheel.

Could you recommend some information to help me get going or should I just google and start from there?

3d printing is still very much a "physical presence" task. Have you considered that even with the remote access, you as the operator will still need to monitor the print itself (*especially* if you're "renting" to beginners) to make sure things don't go south on their own (blob of death) or the operator isn't doing something malicious. And you'll need to be on top of maintenance to ensure subsequent users don't have a bad experience because of either the way a previous user left the state of the printer or even normal wear/tear. Interesting idea, but seems very risky to me.

Thank you for your advice.  I realise it is not that simple and straight forward.  I wonder whether it would help to somewhat limit the amount of flexibility open to such users to stick to safer settings.  In any case I guess it will take some planning and thinking before going live with something like this.

why not simply stream a web cam video as the current print progresses, so anyone interested can see it (or password protect it so only invited people can see it)  and execute the prints from customer prepared files, that keeps your printer safe... 

regards Joan 

Thank you for this advice.  I guess just getting to know the printer will be a first step which will already help understand the options better.

You can also setup access rights/controls.