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To access the serial name the printer’s touchscreen:
1. Tap the printer icon on the
Home
screen. The printer status screen appears.
2. The serial name is listed in the top-left corner.
4.5
Installing the printer
After selecting a location for the Form 3BL,
connect the power supply and turn on the
printer. Depending on your internet setup, you
may need to connect the included Wi-Fi antenna
to establish an internet connection on the printer.
4.5.1
Connecting the cables
Connect the power cable to the printer and to
the power supply. Files can be uploaded via
Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or USB. For USB, connect the
printer to a nearby computer. For Ethernet,
connect the printer to your LAN. Refer to
section
4.6. Connecting the printer to a
network
for more information.
4.5.2
Installing the Wi-Fi antenna
Install the Wi-Fi antenna to connect the printer to a wireless network.
To install the Wi-Fi antenna, screw the Wi-Fi antenna onto the jack on the back of the machine,
next to the power, USB, and Ethernet ports.
4.5.3
Turning on the printer
To turn on the printer:
1. Plug the included power cable into the power port on the back of the machine and connect
the power cable to a power outlet.
2. The printer initiates automatically.
To put the printer into sleep mode or turn off completely, refer to section
5.6.5 Turning off the printer.
4.6
Connecting the printer to a network
Connect the Form 3BL to a secure network
via Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or USB, providing it
internet access for remote printing, remote
troubleshooting, and sending diagnostic
logs. The Form 3BL can connect directly to
a computer with a USB cable. For detailed
guidance and visual assistance, visit
support.
formlabs.com
.
For remote uploading and monitoring, the
Form 3BL 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.