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Installation

Here you can find an explaination on how to set up your printer.

1. Add the 3D printer to the network​

  • Use an UTP-Cable
  • Connect to WIFI. Click here for the guide.

Write down the IP-Address:

  • Configuration
  • Network
  • IP (at the top)

2. Enable printer & material​

In LutraCAD, go to

  • Account
  • Settings
  • 3D printer
  • Enable: IdeaFormer – LutraCAD Nimbus.

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3. Check diameter​

Click on Settings and set the nozzle diameter that you are using. The default nozzle is a 0.4 mm. Create or login

4. Go to network printers​

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5. Add the printer​

  • Click on"Add printer manually".
  • Fill in the IP address of the printer (example: 192.168.178.1)
  • Give the printer a name

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6. Configure printer​

To make the printer work optimally for insoles and remember configurations configure the printer by:

  • Click on Settings next to the added printer
  • Configure printer After clicking configure the printer will reboot.

7. In a browser go to the IP address​

  • Open a browser (e.g., Chrome/Firefox)
  • Fill in the IP address as the website URL

8. Y-Offset​

The printer prints too close to the belt by default and the insoles won't come off. To prevent this:

  • Click "Y-offset up" 6 times.

You can find a page about the Y-Offset here.

To view your current Y-OFFSET type "get_position" in the console.

9. View queue​

View the queue: go to the Tasks tab on the left.

The queue is only visible if there is a queue.

(You can adjust the queue order here).

10. Connect Webcam (Optional)​

  • Connect the webcam with USB on the side of the touch screen.
  • Turn the printer off and on again.
  • Webcam should now be visible in the browser.