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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 3BL is connected to a LAN.
When the Form 3BL 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 3BL’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 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 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 3BL
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 wrench icon on the
Home
screen. The
Settings
screen appears.
2. Tap
Connectivity
. The
Connectivity
screen appears.
° For Wi-Fi networks, tap
Wi-Fi
, then the desired wireless network. The
Wi-Fi
screen appears.
° 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 the included USB cable for connecting a computer directly to the printer.
To connect with USB:
1. Plug one end of the USB cable into the USB port on the back of the machine.
2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to a computer’s USB port.
4.7
Leveling the printer
The Form 3BL must be completely level before printing can begin. If prompted, use the leveling
disc to raise or lower each foot of the printer.