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Connect Your Glowforge to Wi-Fi Go to setup.glowforge.com. Make sure you’re signed in. You’ll see the Unboxing Your Glowforge page. Make sure your Glowforge is on, and the button is glowing a teal color. On the page, you will see that your Glowforge is now broadcasting a temporary Wi-Fi access point.
How do I reset my Glowforge Wi-Fi?
Please do not turn off your Glowforge until the reset process is complete. Turn on your Glowforge. Open the lid. Press and hold the Glowforge button. Release the button when it begins to blink teal. Press and hold the blinking teal button again until the button begins to blink blue.
Why won’t my Glowforge connect to my internet?
Relocate your Wi-Fi access point closer to your Glowforge. Move your Glowforge closer to your Wi-Fi access point. Install a Wi-Fi range extender closer to your Glowforge. Run an ethernet cable and install a second Wi-Fi access point next to your Glowforge.
Does Glowforge require an Internet connection?
Does Glowforge need a Wi-Fi connection? Yes. You just need power and Wi-Fi to use your Glowforge. This lets you connect to the cloud servers hosted by Google, which we use to make many of the coolest features possible.
How do I reset my Glowforge?
Please do not perform a factory reset in the future unless asked. Turn on your Glowforge. Open the lid. Press and hold the Glowforge button. Release the button when it begins to blink teal. Press and hold the blinking teal button again until the button begins to blink blue.
How do I find my Glowforge IP address?
You can follow these steps to find the MAC address of your Glowforge: Reboot your Glowforge. Wait at least 30 seconds, or until the Printer Head stops moving. Open your browser and go to setup.glowforge.com. Open the Javascript Console (in Chrome, this can be found under View > Developer > Javascript Console.
How do I add Glowforge to a new network?
Changing Wifi Turn on your Glowforge. Wait 30 seconds. Then hold down the button for ten seconds until it glows teal. Navigate to setup.glowforge.com and follow the instructions on-screen. Once Wi-Fi setup is complete, go to app.glowforge.com and try a few prints.
What is a purple light on Glowforge?
If it’s right when you turn on the Glowforge, there is likely a simply explanation: if you hold down the button and flip the power switch at the same time, this puts your unit into a diagnostic state that’s only used in the factory, and the button will turn purple.
Why is my Glowforge stuck on centering?
Your machine might just be struggling to connect: This is a weird workaround but for some people, it worked. It’s a variation on something we have just tried above. Turn off the machine. Close the lid – letting the machine idle while open and then closing the lid will cause it to try the centering/scanning cycle again.
How do you focus on Glowforge?
Set Focus Sign In. Enter the Workspace in the App. Place Material. Place the material in your Glowforge and wait for the bed image to update. Click the 3 dot More menu, then Set Focus. On the top menu bar, click the 3 dot More menu, and then click Set Focus. Choose where to Set Focus. Place your Design. Print.
What software does Glowforge use?
Which design platforms does Glowforge work with? Glowforge is compatible with JPG, PNG, SVG, PDF, and other file formats. You can create Glowforge-compatible files from a variety of different software platforms like Adobe Illustrator, Inkscape, CorelDraw, Adobe Photoshop, GIMP, Autodesk 360, & Sketchup.
How do I contact Glowforge?
What does a green light on Glowforge mean?
Hi @britlbarry, a green button means that your Glowforge is in factory reset mode. Based on your last comment, it sounds like your unit is back to normal.
What does yellow light on Glowforge mean?
Button Turned Yellow When your Glowforge can’t print, the button turns yellow. Check app.glowforge.com to see what you can do to resolve the problem – for example, you might see that your Glowforge isn’t online. Turn your Glowforge off.
What does orange light on Glowforge mean?
Orange light means heat. Check the guidelines for temperature for your specific machine. 73 sounds like the upper end for intake air for Basic machines. I suspect the system finally heated to the point that it won’t start until it cools down.
What does homing the head of Glowforge mean?
Homing on the Glowforge is a process that gets the head to a precise point under the overhead camera so that the camera and head are aligned to each other.
How do you fix the camera on Glowforge?
Remove physical barriers, and move devices closer together: Move your Wi-Fi access point up high and make sure it’s in an open space. Relocate your Wi-Fi access point closer to your Glowforge. Move your Glowforge closer to your Wi-Fi access point. Install a Wi-Fi range extender closer to your Glowforge.
How long does Glowforge calibration take?
The calibration is used until you turn off your Glowforge or cancel a print. Calibration shouldn’t take more than a few minutes.
Why is Glowforge not cutting all the way through?
Lens or Windows are Dirty or Damaged. Your Glowforge unit’s laser is powerful, yet it can be stopped by a tiny amount of dirt or damage to the lens or windows. If something gets between the laser light and your materials, they won’t cut through.
