Step 2: Connecting to the Computer

IMPORTANT
  • Before connecting the machine to the computer using a USB cable, be sure to install the driver.
  • If connecting more than one unit of this machine to a single computer, see "Connecting Multiple Units."
  • Use the included USB cable.
  • If you will connect a conversion cable, separately prepare a USB cable whose total length, including the length of the conversion cable, is 3 m (118.11 in.) or less. A longer total cable length may lead to malfunctions.
Required item
USB cable

USB cable
Procedure
  1. If the machine's power switch is off, switch it on.

    When the power switch is switched to on, the machine starts the initial operations. When the status light stops flashing and remains steadily lit, the initial operations are complete.

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  2. Connect the machine to the computer using a USB cable.
    IMPORTANT
    • Do not use a USB hub. Connection may not be possible.
    • Do not bind the USB cable and power cord. Binding the USB cable and the power cord may produce noise or the like, resulting in a malfunction.
    • Fix the USB cable in place with the cable clamp ().
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    Using a USB cable to connect the machine and a computer on which the driver has been installed adds the DWX-43W to Devices and Printers, enabling the use of the machine.

  3. Connect the included dongle to the computer.

    Initialize this software and activate the license to enable all features.

    DGSHAPE CAM for DWX-43W Installation Guide
IMPORTANT The machine ID needs to be changed when connecting more than one machine.

If you will connect more than one unit of this machine to a single computer, be sure to follow the procedure under "Connecting Multiple Units." Connecting before changing the ID may render the machine unusable.