LAN Connection

This section explains how to use an Ethernet cable to connect the printer.

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The connection method is different on cutting machines. Connect these machines according to the following information.
Procedure
  1. On the printer, set the IP address and perform the other preparations required for connecting over Ethernet.
    For information on how to set the IP address, refer to the instruction manual of the printer you're using.
  2. Make sure the power to the printer is switched on.
  3. Connect the printer and the computer (RIP server) to the same LAN.
  4. Start VersaWorks.
    • Windows 10
      1. Click the Start menu.
      2. From the list of apps (programs), click VersaWorks - VersaWorks.
    • Windows 8.1
      1. In the Start window, click win81_4.
      2. On the [Apps] screen, click VersaWorks - VersaWorks.
    The Printer Settings window appears. It appears only when the software starts for the first time.
  5. Set the printer to connect.
    1. Click Search for Printers.
      PrinterSetting

      The [Printer Selection] window appears. If no printer could be found, directly enter the IP address of the printer to connect to and proceed to step (3).

    2. If the Model Name and Serial Number are displayed for connectable printers, select the printer to connect to, and then click Select.
      The IP address of the selected printer is entered.
      MEMO You can only select one printer at a time.
    3. Click Verify.
      Items such as the Model Name and Firmware Version are displayed.
    4. Set the Nick Name.
      If you do not set a nickname, the model name is displayed.
    5. Click Apply.
      CheckConnection
    6. When the message Do you want to install the printer driver? is displayed, click Yes.
      This message does not indicate the printer driver to use in communication. It indicates the virtual printer driver to use when printing directly from the application.
    7. When the User Account Control window appears, click Yes (or Allow).
    8. When the Add Printer Wizard window appears, click Next.
      The information of the connected printer appears in the Printer List.
    9. Click OK.
This completes the preparations for performing output using VersaWorks.
To continue by connecting one or more additional printers, go on to Connecting Multiple Printers.