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For remote uploading and monitoring, the Form4B supports both wired (Ethernet) and wireless
(Wi-Fi) connections. Connect PreForm print preparation software to the same local-area
network (LAN) as the printer in order to send a print job.
For a Windows operating system, after installing PreForm,check to ensure that Bonjour is
properly installed. Bonjour is third-party software that is required to connect over Wi-Fi or
Ethernet. Visit support.apple.com for assistance with Bonjour. The USB connection can still
be used while the Form4B is connected to a LAN.
When the Form4B is connected to a LAN, its current status and print progress can bemonitored
with Dashboard: formlabs.com/dashboard.
4.6.1 Connecting with Wi-Fi
The Form4B’s built-in Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n) supports WPA/WPA2 security. Use the printer’s
touchscreen to configure a wireless network connection.
To connect with Wi-Fi:
1. Tap the gear icon on the Home screen. The Settings screen appears.
2. Tap Connectivity > Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi screen appears.
3. Toggle Use Wi-Fi to ON. The toggle turns blue.
4. Tap the desired wireless network.
5. If prompted, enter your network password and tap the checkmark to confirm.
4.6.2 Connecting with Ethernet
The rear of the unit is equipped with a RJ-45 Ethernet (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T)
1000 Mbit LAN Port. Use a shielded Ethernet cable (not included): minimum Cat5, or Cat5e
or Cat6 for 1000BASE-T.
To connect with Ethernet:
1. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the back of the machine
2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to your LAN.
4.6.3 Connecting with a manual IP configuration
When connected to an active Ethernet connection or available Wi-Fi network, the Form4B can
be configured with a static IP address. Use the printer’s touchscreen to configure a manual
IP connection.
To connect with Wi-Fi or Ethernet using a manual IP configuration:
1. With an established Ethernet or available Wi-Fi connection, tap the gear icon on the Home
screen. The Settings screen appears.
2. Tap Connectivity. The Connectivity screen appears.
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For Wi-Fi networks, tap Wi-Fi, then the desired wireless network. The Wi-Fi screen appears.
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For Ethernet connections, tap Ethernet. The Manual IP Settings screen appears.
3. Toggle Use Manual IP to ON. The toggle turns blue.
4. Enter the appropriate IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and Name Server.
4.6.4 Connecting with USB
Use a USB cable to connect a computer directly to the printer.
To connect with USB:
1. Plug one end of the USB cable into the USB-C port on the back of the machine.
2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to a computer’s USB port.