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4. Adjust the feet until the touchscreen indicates the printer is level.
4.6 Setting up a network connection
For detailed guidance and visual assistance, visit support.formlabs.com.
Connect the Fuse 1 to a secure network via Wi-Fi or Ethernet, providing it internet access for
remote printing, remote troubleshooting, sending diagnostic logs, and receiving firmware
updates. The Fuse 1 can connect directly to a computer with a USB cable.
For remote printing and monitoring, the Fuse 1 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 Fuse 1 is connected to a LAN.
When the Fuse 1 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 Fuse 1’s built-in Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n) supports WPA/WPA2 security. Use the touchscreen
to configure a wireless network connection.
To connect with Wi-Fi:
1. Tap the wrench 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 unit.
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 wireless network, the Fuse
1 can be configured with a static IP address. Use the 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 wrench 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. A new screen appears.
Tap the Manual IP button in the lower-left corner. The Manual IP Settings 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.
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