Networking Your Printer - Stratasys Dimension BST 1200 User Manual

2. Compare the version number to the controller software CD
provided in the Startup Kit.
3. If the version on the controller software CD is newer than the
system version, follow the Controller Software Upgrade Notice
instructions provided in the Startup Kit.

Networking Your Printer

You will need to establish communication between your PC and
printer before you can send files to print. How you establish this
communication is dependent upon how your computer network is
configured. In many cases, it is a simple matter of letting the
CatalystEX software 'find' your printer. In some situations you may
need to set the network address for your printer and, possibly,
record the IP address in the CatalystEX program.
Establishing communication on a Dynamic network:
If you are on a Dynamic network (or not sure of your network type)
follow these steps to allow the CatalystEX software to 'find' your
printer and establish communication.
1. Plug in the network patch cable from your network to the rear
of Dimension. (A 14 foot network cable (blue) is included with
the Start Up Kit.)
2. Make sure the printer is 'on' and determine the Unique Device
Name (UDN) for your printer.
A. From Idle (or Ready to Build), press
Maintenance. The panel displays System
Maintenance and the software version.
B. Press Set Network. The top window displays: Network
Admin - Dynamic IP Address; UDN
C. The UDN for your printer is listed here. This is preset at the
factory and cannot be changed.
3. From your PC, start the CatalystEX application.
A. From the General Tab, click the 'Manage 3D Printers'
button.
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