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CHECK AND UPDATE GRAPHICS

Follow these steps to check that your system meets the graphic card requirements. Update your graphics drivers to the latest version to 

ensure full support. 

3.1  Check graphics card model

To check which graphics card is installed, first search for 

Device 

Manager

 in the Start menu or Search box. Double-click on 

Display adapters

. Check that the computer has either an Intel, 

AMD or NVIDIA graphics card.

Minimum recommended graphics cards:
•  Intel HD (HD 4000 or newer) or Iris.
•  Nvidia GeForce GTX 285, Quadro 1000 or newer.
•  AMD Radeon HD 6450 or newer.

 

3.2  Update graphics drivers from the computer manufacturer’s website

Many computers require graphics drivers directly from the computer manufacturer.

a.  First, go to your computer manufacturers support website. 

Click here to find the support website.

b.  Find your computer model.
c.  Check for video or graphics drivers. 

If no driver is found or you cannot find the computer model, please go to step 

3.3

d.  Download and install the drivers. If your computer has dual graphics cards, make sure you install the latest drivers for both.

If your computer has dual graphic cards, go to step 

3.4

. Otherwise, go to step 

3.7

.

3.3  Update graphics drivers from the graphics card manufacturer’s website

If your computer manufacturer does not have special drivers, go directly to the graphic card manufacturers website to download 

the drivers.

a.  Go to the graphic card manufacturer’s website. 

Click here to find the support website.

b.  Find your graphics card model.
c.  Check for video or graphics drivers.
d.  Download and install the drivers. If your computer has dual graphics cards, make sure you install the latest drivers for both.

If your computer has dual graphic cards, go to step 

3.4

. Otherwise, go to step 

3.7

.

Summary of Contents for 3D Sprint

Page 1: ...Installation Guide 3D Sprint Requirements and Installation From File to Print 3D Sprint ...

Page 2: ...3D Systems Inc II TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION 1 2 CHECK SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 1 3 CHECK AND UPDATE GRAPHICS 2 4 INSTALLATION 5 4 UNINSTALLATION 7 ...

Page 3: ...s 7 or 8 First open the Control Panel from the Start menu Click System and Security and then click System For Windows 10 Open the Settings from the Start menu Click System and then click About Check that the system meets the following requirements a Windows 7 or later b At least 2 0GHz Intel or AMD processor c Has at least 4 GB of ram d 64 bit operating system If your system does not meet these re...

Page 4: ...ort website Click here to find the support website b Find your computer model c Check for video or graphics drivers If no driver is found or you cannot find the computer model please go to step 3 3 d Download and install the drivers If your computer has dual graphics cards make sure you install the latest drivers for both If your computer has dual graphic cards go to step 3 4 Otherwise go to step ...

Page 5: ...ics card go to step 3 5 If you have an AMD graphics card go to step 3 6 3 5 For NVIDIA graphic cards a First update your driver from your computer manufacturer as instructed b In the notification area open the NVIDIA Control Panel it should be included in the driver package c Click Manage 3D Settings in the side menu d Go to Program Settings if 3D Sprint is not already added click Add and add 3D S...

Page 6: ...r from your computer manufacturer as instructed b In the notification area open the Catalyst Control Center it should be included in the driver package c Under Power click Switchable Graphics d Click Browse and navigate to the 3D Sprint installation folder e Select High Performance next to 3D Sprint in the Recent Applications section f Click Apply ...

Page 7: ...egister here Fill in the entire form including printer serial number and then click Sign up Then activate your account by clicking the link in the activation email sent to the registered email address c After you are logged in click InfoCenter Then find your printer model d In the product page under Software Downloads find 3D Sprint installer and documents e Download the installer and Release Note...

Page 8: ...ady an active license this option has no effect Please note Previously installed versions of 3D Sprint will be overwritten f If you accept the license agreement select I accept g To participate in the improvement program leave the check box selected h Click Next i If you choose to you can allow 3D Sprint to send anonymous usage statistics to help us improve 3D Sprint ...

Page 9: ...operly if the graphics card does not meet the minimum requirement OpenGL 2 1 and GLSL 1 20 n Click Finish to close the installer o If the Launch 3D Sprint option is checked the application will be launched upon exit Now you can open 3D Sprint from the Start menu or desktop 5 UNINSTALLATION To remove 3D Sprint follow these steps 5 1 Uninstalling 3D Sprint a Open the Control Panel and then click Uni...

Page 10: ...3D Systems Inc 333 Three D Systems Circle Rock Hill SC 29730 www 3dsystems com 2017 3D Systems Inc All rights reserved ...

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