How to connect Prusa MK4/Mini via network
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How to connect Prusa MK4/Mini via network
- You will need to connect the printer to the network using a Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection.
Some details differ between various printer types, but the process is generally the same. Note that on the Prusa MINI, you have to install the Wi-Fi module first.
- Insert the bundled USB flash drive into the printer and keep it there.
- Your assembled Original Prusa MK4 comes with a pre-installed ESP Wi-Fi module.
The preferred network connection type can be selected in the menu Settings > Network > Default
Make sure Wi-Fi is selected.
Note: The Wi-Fi module supports 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz networking only. A 5Ghz network will not work.
If you prefer the wired Ethernet connection to the network, use the connector on the back of the printer and skip to step 9.
- The Wi-Fi setup wizard should show up after the first printer startup.
- The Wi-Fi setup wizard is also available in the menu Settings > Network > Wi-Fi > Setup Wi-Fi Module
- Hit Continue. The software in the printer's Wi-Fi ESP module will get updated automatically.
- Hit Yes when prompted to generate credentials.
The printer will generate a prusa_printer_settings.ini configuration file on the USB drive.
- Remove the USB drive from the printer.
If there is a valid configuration file on the USB drive already, you can skip these steps and just load it straight away.
- There are two ways to fill in the Wi-Fi connection credentials:
Using PrusaSlicer(step 6) or Manually using a text editor(step 7).
- Open up PrusaSlicer.
Make sure you are using PrusaSlicer version 2.7.0 or newer. Older versions do not support this feature.
- Connect the USB drive to your computer.
A Wi-Fi configuration window will appear. Alternatively, the window can be accessed from the pop-up message at the bottom.
Fill in the:
- SSID: Select or write down the Wi-Fi network name you wish to connect your printer to.
- Password: Write down the Wi-Fi password.
- Drive: Make sure the USB drive from your printer is selected.
- Click the Write button to save the settings.
- If the PrusaSlicer method doesn’t suit you, you can manually insert the Wi-Fi credentials using a text editor.
You can just skip this step, if you have already set the credentials in PrusaSlicer.
- Connect the USB drive to your computer.
- Locate the prusa_printer_settings.ini file created by the printer on the USB drive. Open it up in the text editor.
- Go to the second line named ssid= and write down the name of the Wi-Fi network you wish to connect your printer to.
- Go to the third line named psk= and write down the Wi-Fi password.
- Save the file on the USB drive.
- Connect the USB drive back to the printer.
- Hit Continue to load settings to the printer.
- Wait until the connection is established, as indicated by the Wi-Fi icon on the top of the screen.
If the Wi-Fi connection wasn’t established, verify the settings you entered in the configuration file. Then, navigate to the Network > Wi-Fi > Load credentials to load a revised configuration file.
- To connect the printer to the Client, you'll need to find its IP address.
- Navigate to the menu Settings > Network > IPv4 Address. Note down the IP address shown.
- Go to the 3DPrinterOS Client web interface.
For now, we only have support for these printers in the Beta or Testing Client.
- Log into your 3DPrinterOS account or create an account if you don't have one.
- Choose “Add network printer,” specify your printer's IP address, and select the type.
On the printer screen, navigate to Settings > Network > Prusalink to get the password.
- The 3DPrinterOS Client will connect to your printer, and you will see “ready” next to the printer type.
- You can change the printer's name by clicking on it.
- Click “Go to your 3DPrinterOS Cloud account,” and you will be redirected to 3DPrinterOS. Choose “Printers” from the top menu; you should see the new printer connected to the cloud.
