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Ethernet Connection

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for establishing a direct Ethernet connection between your Vision Miner 22IDEX V3 printer and a Windows computer. This method allows you to configure a static IP address for reliable, dedicated network access to the printer's Web Interface.

Before you begin – safety and risk

Read the Safety – Before You Begin article to understand the hazards involved in working on the Vision Miner 22IDEX V3 – including electrical, thermal, mechanical, and chemical risks. All procedures in this wiki are provided as recommendations only. By choosing to follow any procedure, you do so at your own risk.

1. Preparation

Before beginning the setup process, ensure you have the following items:

  • 22IDEX V3 printer based on Duet 3 Mainboard 6HC.
  • Ethernet cable.
  • Computer with Windows operating system.
  • SD card with FAT32 file system (with the latest firmware for 22IDEX V3 installed).
  • SD card reader for your computer.

2. Remove the SD Card from Printer

  1. Ensure the printer is completely powered off to prevent any damage to the SD card.
  2. Carefully remove the SD card from the printer.
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3. Edit Configuration Files on the SD Card

  1. Insert the SD card into your computer using an SD card reader.
  2. Open the SD card directory on your computer.
  3. Navigate to the sys folder, where the configuration files are stored.
  4. Find the config.g file, which is the main configuration file for the 22IDEX V3.
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  1. Open the config.g file using a text editor such as Notepad.
  2. Locate the network setup section and replace the necessary settings for the Ethernet connection:
; Network
;M98 P"0:/user/networkmode.g"          ; Load network mode settings
M586 P0 S1                            ; Enable HTTP (Web interface)
M586 P1 S0                            ; Disable FTP
M586 P2 S0                            ; Disable Telnet

; Set network configuration
M552 P192.168.1.50                    ; Set static IP address
M553 P255.255.255.0                   ; Set subnet mask
M554 P192.168.1.1                     ; Set gateway (optional)
M552 S1                               ; Enable network interface
  1. Save the config.g file and close the text editor.

4. Return the SD Card to Printer

  1. Use your computer's "Safely Remove Hardware" function to eject the SD card.
  2. Ensure the SD card is securely and correctly inserted into the printer.

5. Connect Printer to Computer

  1. Use an Ethernet cable to establish a direct connection between the 22IDEX V3 printer and your computer.
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  1. Plug in the power cable and turn on the printer.

6. Set IP Address on Computer

Windows 10 users

To access the same settings on Windows 10, follow the steps in this guide: How to Configure a Static IP Address on Windows 10.

  1. Open "Settings" -> "Network & internet" -> "Ethernet" on your Windows 11 computer.
Windows 11 Ethernet settings
  1. In the "IP assignment" section, click the "Edit" button and choose the "Manual" option.
Windows 11 static IP configuration
  1. Enable IPv4 by toggling the switch to "On".
Windows 11 IPv4 toggle
  1. Enter the following details:
Windows 11 manual IP edit
  • IP address: 192.168.1.51 (This must be different from the printer's IP address)
  • Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
  • Gateway: Leave empty or set to the printer's IP address
  • Preferred DNS: 0.0.0.0

7. Connect to Printer via Web Browser

  1. Reboot your computer.
  2. Open a web browser on your computer.
  3. Enter the printer's IP address in the browser's address bar: http://192.168.1.50 (or the IP address you set for the printer).
Enter printer IP address in browser
  1. If everything is configured correctly, the printer's Web Interface should appear.
Printer Web Interface online

Connection issues

If connection issues persist, review the previous steps and try using a different browser.

8. Test the Connection

  1. Ensure you can navigate the Web Interface and access all necessary controls.
  2. Verify that all functions are operational, confirming that the connection is stable and the setup is complete.

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1. Preparation2. Remove the SD Card from Printer3. Edit Configuration Files on the SD Card4. Return the SD Card to Printer5. Connect Printer to Computer6. Set IP Address on Computer7. Connect to Printer via Web Browser8. Test the ConnectionFAQSupport

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