Connecting The Computer; Networking Connectivity Setup - GCC Technologies X500III User Manual

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4.1.10 Connecting the Computer

The LaserPro X500 Series can communicate with a computer through a USB Port or LAN Port

connection interface. Regardless of the connection method chosen, you will nee d to connect the

respective connection cable from the LaserPro X500 Series to your computer.

USB Connectivity:

Connect the included USB Port Cable to the USB Port on the right side of the

LaserPro X500 SERIES.

Ethernet Connectivity:

right-hand side of the laser system. Follow below instruction for Ethernet connectivity setup.

NOTE

1. Never leave laser system unattended during laser cutting, engraving, and marking

process, even with Ethernet or Wi-Fi connection setup, this requirement cannot be

avoided. Exposure to the laser beam may cause ignition flame to combustible

materials.

2. DO NOT connect USB cable to laser machine when going to use Ethernet cable as

data transmission.

3. If you have purchased additional Optional Accessories for the LaserPro X500

SERIES, please refer to chapter VII for instructions on how to properly setup your

optional accessories. These should be setup prior to working with your LaserPro

X500 SERIES.

GCC laser engraver is built-in with LAN port to enable multiple laser engravers to be operated by one

PC and multiple PCs to share a single unit of laser engraver. Follow the setup instructions below

using GCC Spirit GLS machine as illustration.

Step 1. Connect LAN cable to the LAN port of GCC laser engravers and turn on machine

Step 2. Navigate the control panel through <F4> Function <Machine Setting> <LAN Setup

Wizard> IP Address.

Step 3. Go to Windows <Control Panel> <Hardware and Sound> <Printer>, and right click on

Spirit series printer to check printer properties.

Step 4. Go to <Ports> tab of Spirit series printer properties, and select <Add Port>, and follow the

instruction to enter the TCP/IP information received from laser machine control panel in step 2.

Connect the Ethernet Cable in accessory to the Ethernet port on the

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