Differences

This shows you the differences between two versions of the page.

--- spacedocumentation:lasercutterdriversetup [2016/02/24 14:34]
keithm
+++ spacedocumentation:lasercutterdriversetup [2017/12/05 23:22] (current)
marcinp
@@ Line 1: / Line 1: @@
 ====== Installing laser cutter drivers on your personal computer ======
-Download the appropriate [[http://www.ulsinc.com/cp/en/lst-group/downloads/|V-series ULS drivers]] on your computer, and uncompress to a directory where you can find it later.
+This page contains instructions for configuring your Windows computer to use the laser cutters at Milwaukee Makerspace.
-Windows 10 Network Printer Configuration
+Before you can add the printer/cutter to your computer, you must download the appropriate [[http://www.ulsinc.com/cp/en/lst-group/downloads/|V-series ULS drivers]] based on your OS version, and uncompress to a directory where you can find it later. As of this writing, you want the drivers under the heading "**Legacy Drivers** - Drivers for M, V and X"
+The remainder of this page covers the specific steps to add the laser cutter for [[#Windows_10_Setup|Windows 10]], [[#Windows_8_Setup|Windows 8]], [[#Windows_7_Setup|Windows 7]] and [[#Windows_XP_Setup|Windows XP]].
+===== Windows 10 Setup =====
   * Click the "Windows" button, and type "Devices and Printers" and hit enter
   * Click the "Add a Printer" button
 {{ spacedocumentation:laserdrivers:windows10:step_1_-_devices_and_printers.jpg }}
@@ Line 15: / Line 19: @@
   * Select Device Type "TCP/IP Device", and enter the TCP/IP address for the laser cutter you want to configure:
-    * Use address 10.1.1.21 for the 60 watt, and address 10.1.1.22 for the 50 watt)
+    * Use the following IP addresses:
+      * 60W: 10.1.1.21
+      * 50W: 10.1.1.22
+      * 30W: 10.1.1.23
     * Uncheck "Query the printer and automatically select the driver" checkbox
     * Click "Next." Wait a while...
@@ Line 27: / Line 34: @@
   * Select the appropriate printer model
-    * Select "V-460" for the 60 watt, select "U25E" for the 50 watt
+    * 60W: V-460
+    * 50W: ULS-25E
+    * 30W: X30
 {{ spacedocumentation:laserdrivers:windows10:step_7_-_select_printer_model.jpg }}
   * Give your printer a name, and click "Next" and you're done.
+===== Window 8 Setup =====
+  coming soon
+===== Windows 7 Setup =====
+  * Click the "Windows" button, and select "Devices and Printers"
+{{ spacedocumentation:laserdrivers:windows7:step_1_-_start_menu.jpg }}
+  * Click the "Add a Printer" button
+{{ spacedocumentation:laserdrivers:windows7:step_2_-_devices_and_printers.jpg }}
+  * Click "Add a Network, Wireless or BlueTooth Printer
+{{ spacedocumentation:laserdrivers:windows7:step_3_-_add_network_printer.jpg }}
+  * In the "Add printer" dialog, click "The printer I want isn't listed
+{{ spacedocumentation:laserdrivers:windows7:step_4_-_unlisted_printer.jpg }}
+  * Click the "Add a printer using a TCP/IP address or hostname" radio button and click "Next"
+{{ spacedocumentation:laserdrivers:windows7:step_5_-_add_printer_using_tcpip_address.jpg }}
+  * Select Device Type "TCP/IP Device", and enter the TCP/IP address for the laser cutter you want to configure:
+    * Use the following IP addresses:
+      * 60W: 10.1.1.21
+      * 50W: 10.1.1.22
+      * 30W: 10.1.1.23
+    * Uncheck "Query the printer and automatically select the driver" checkbox
+    * Click "Next." Wait a while...
+{{ spacedocumentation:laserdrivers:windows7:step_6_-_enter_tcpip_address.jpg }}
+  * Leave the "Standard" device type radio button selected, and leave "Generic Network Card" selected. Click "Next"
+{{ spacedocumentation:laserdrivers:windows7:step_7_-_select_network_port_type.jpg }}
+  * Click "Have Disk" and navigate to the folder where you uncompressed the drivers
+{{ spacedocumentation:laserdrivers:windows7:step_8_-_browse_to_driver_location.jpg }}
+  * Select the appropriate printer model
+    * 60W: V-460
+    * 50W: ULS-25E
+    * 30W: X30
+{{ spacedocumentation:laserdrivers:windows7:step_9_-_select_model.jpg }}
+  * Give your printer a name, and click "Next" and you're done.
+{{ spacedocumentation:laserdrivers:windows7:step_10_-_name_printer.jpg }}
+===== Windows XP Setup =====
+  coming soon

Milwaukee Makerspace Wiki

User Tools

Site Tools

Differences

Page Tools