Preparation and setup |
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When siphoning solvent, Formlabs recommends using the motorized pump included
with the Form 3L Finish Kit or the manual pump included with the Form 2 and Form
3 Finish Kits. For more information about using the siphon pump, visit support.
formlabs.com.
4.5.4
Turning on
To turn on the machine:
1. Plug the included power cable into the power port on the back of the unit and connect the
power cable to a dedicated circuit.
2. Flip the breaker switch on the back of the unit to the
ON
position to turn on the machine.
3. As the Form Wash L initializes, the Formlabs logo with a progress bar appears on the
touchscreen, followed by the onboarding process. Follow the on-screen prompts to finish
setting up the machine.
To turn off the machine, refer to section
5.4.4 Turning off
.
4.6
Setting up a network connection
Connect the machine to a secure network via Wi-Fi or Ethernet, providing it internet access
for remote monitoring and receiving firmware updates. The device can connect directly to a
computer with a USB cable.
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
for assistance with Bonjour. The USB connection can still
be used while the device is connected to a LAN.
When the device is connected to a LAN, its current status can be monitored with Dashboard:
4.6.1
Connecting with Wi-Fi
The device has built-in Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n) that 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) 100 Mbit LAN
Port. Use a shielded Ethernet cable (not included): minimum Cat5, or Cat5e or Cat6.
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 device
can be configured with a static IP address. Use the touchscreen to configure a manual
IP connection.
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