2. Objectives
After completing this course you will be able to:
Establish a network connection between the printer and your laptop through
a network
Connect to the printer offline
Configure the printer network and set up a user profile
Log into the printer
3. Agenda
The following topics will be covered in this course:
Using the company network
Connecting to the printer offline
How to configure network & user profile
4. Power Up / Network Setup
Verify the printer’s power switch is in the On posistion.
Connect the printer to the network using a RJ45 cable.
ON/OFF
Switch
Internet
Jack
5. Network Setup
After the on-board computer boots up:
The red and green lights on the membrane switch
will begin to flash meaning the system is going
through initialization phases.
When the Green is solid, the printer is ready to
print.
6. Network Setup Variations
Company Server: The printer can be connected to the company server to have access to
the web browser which will allow communication with the printer .
Link System: The printer can be connected to a link system to have access to the web
browser which will allow communication with the printer.
Printer is Offline: If the facility does not have access to the internet, you can still
complete the printer’s registration and bring the software up. However, you will need
access to the internet outside of the facility where the printer is located. During the first
part of registration, the software will give a token that will allow you to complete the
registration once you are back in the facility.
7. Network Setup (Printer is Online)
Network Connection through the Web Browser or Link System
Enter the printer’s serial number (on the back of printer) in the web browser (
http://340000-XXXX). Once connected to your printer, the welcome screen will appears.
Follow the step by step software instructions to register your printer.
8. Network Setup
The Printer is not Connected and is
Offline
If internet service is not available where
the machine is located, you will need to get
access to the internet from another
location to obtain the registration token .
This token allows you to continue
registering the printer once you are at the
printer location.
A RJ45 cross-over cable will be needed
to communicate with the printer from your
PC.
In the web browser, please enter
http://registration.3dsystems.com. Fill in
the required information and click on
submit.
9. Network Setup
The Printer is not Connected and is
Offline (Cont.)
Once at the site, connect the cross-over
cable to your PC and to the back of ProJet
1500 Printer.
Your LAN network connection will need
to be adjusted to a static IP address that
can communicate with the default IP
address of the Printer (ie-169.254.1.3
Subnet Mask 255.255.0.0)
Put the default IP address 169.254.1.1
into the browser address bar.
RJ45 Cross-over Cable
10. Network Setup (When Printer is Offline)
The Printer is not Connected and is
Offline (Cont.)
To obtain the registration token, select
“Your Printer isn’t connected to the
internet” tab.
Copy the registration token. You will use
the token to finish your registration once
you get to the printer’s site.
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11. Network Setup
The Printer is not Connected and is
Offline (Cont.)
Cut and paste the registration token and
select “Store Token.” Continue registering
the printer by selecting “Register your
ProJet 1500.”
Follow Printer Network Configuration
& User Profile to configure your printer.
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12. Network Setup
Printer Network Configuration & User Profile
DHCP is the default setting for the printer. When the computer is turned on, it will look
for the DHCP server in the network and will automatically set up your IP address
(recommended setting).
If Static IP address is desired, the system’s administrator should configure the fields in
the highlighted area to access the printer. Be sure to document the IP address. NOTE:
Use extreme caution when changing the static IP address. If the IP address is not
correct, you will not be able to view the printer on the network. Click “Next” to continue.
13. Network Setup
Printer Network Configuration & User Profile (Cont’d)
To change Machine Name to your own user-friendly name, enter the new name in the
Machine Name box. NOTE: If you choose a new name for the printer instead of the host
name, be sure to write this down and keep it in a secure location.
Enter an e-mail address that will receive the job status uploads, notifications and
system updates from the printer’s server. Click Next to continue.
14. Network Setup
Printer Network:
After registration and network
configuration is completed, the
printer’s desktop will appear.
Enter the printer name (the host
name or the user-friendly name
you established during
registration)
Log in using your username and
password and select “Enter.”
The printer is now ready for
operation.
15. Network Setup
If you do not have internet access it is impossible to register your printer?
True
False
16. Network Setup
If you do not have internet access it is impossible to register your printer?
True
False
