¶ 1. Preparation
Before beginning the setup process, ensure you have the following items:
- 22 IDEX printer based on Duet 3 Mainboard 6HC.
- Ethernet cable.
- Computer with Windows 11 operating system.
- SD card with FAT32 file system (with the latest firmware for 22 IDEX installed).
- SD card reader for your computer.
¶ 2. Removing the SD Card from 22 IDEX
Power off the 22 IDEX: Ensure the printer is completely powered down to prevent any damage to the SD card.
Remove the SD card: Carefully remove the SD card from the 22 IDEX.
¶ 3. Editing Configuration Files on the SD Card
Insert the SD card into your computer:
- Use an SD card reader to connect the SD card to your computer.
Locate the configuration file:
- Open the SD card directory on your computer.
- Navigate to the
sysfolder, where the configuration files are stored. - Find the
config.gfile, which is the main configuration file for the 22 IDEX.
Edit the config.g file:
Open the config.g file using a text editor such as Notepad.
Replace the necessary settings for the Ethernet connection in the network setup section:
; Network
;M98 P"0:/user/networkmode.g" ; Load network mode settings
M586 P0 S1 ; Enable HTTP (Web interface)
M586 P1 S0 ; Disable FTP
M586 P2 S0 ; Disable Telnet
; Set network configuration
M552 P192.168.1.50 ; Set static IP address
M553 P255.255.255.0 ; Set subnet mask
M554 P192.168.1.1 ; Set gateway (optional)
M552 S1 ; Enable network interface
Save the changes:
- Save the
config.gfile and close the text editor.
¶ 4. Returning the SD Card to 22 IDEX
Safely eject the SD card:
- Use your computer’s "Safely Remove Hardware" function to eject the SD card.
Insert the SD card back into the 22 IDEX:
- Ensure the SD card is securely and correctly inserted into the printer.
¶ 5. Connecting 22 IDEX to the Computer
Connect the 22 IDEX to the computer:
- Use an Ethernet cable to establish a direct connection between the 22 IDEX printer and your computer.
Power on the 22 IDEX:
- Plug in the power cable and turn on the printer.
¶ 6. Setting the IP Address on the Computer
Change the network settings on your computer:
- Open "Settings" -> "Network & internet" -> "Ethernet" on your Windows 11 computer.
- In the “IP assignment” section, click the "Edit" button and choose the “Manual” option.
- Enable IPv4 by toggling the switch to "On".
Manually set the IP address:
- Enter the following details:
- IP address:
192.168.1.51(This must be different from the 22 IDEX’s IP address) - Subnet mask:
255.255.255.0 - Gateway: Leave empty or set to the 22 IDEX IP address.
- Preferred DNS:
0.0.0.0
- IP address:
¶ 7. Connecting to 22 IDEX via Web Browser
- Open a web browser on your computer.
- Enter the IP address of 22 IDEX in the browser's address bar:
- Type
http://192.168.1.50(or the IP address you set for the printer). - If everything is configured correctly, the 22 IDEX web interface should appear.
- Type
¶ 8. Testing the Connection
Interact with the 22 IDEX through the web interface:
- Ensure you can navigate the web interface and access all necessary controls.
Verify all functions:
- Check that all functions are operational, confirming that the connection is stable and the setup is complete.