3D printer (windows installation problems)

Hello

 

I have all ressement buy this 3D printer, see attached file

the problem that happens to me is so we tested it on the machine that the seller used => MAC machine

and that on my side I work on Windows 7 64bit, I also tested on Windows XP

 

So here's my problem

On the seller's MAC no problems the printer connects and can be set to zero

 

On PCs with windows => I have the error on USB serial => driver not found

the printer is connected via USB and of course as it can't find these drivers or I don't know where to look for them

So it doesn't allow me to co-operate with the printer with the programs:

either Pronterface or Repetier Host

Do you have a solution or an indicated or ideas, because even the seller doesn't understand :/

 

Thank you in advance for your help


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My answer may seem silly but doesn't the printer manufacturer simply have a driver compatible with Windows OS?

Like any device, a driver must be used (well, we often forget about it with plug and play) so a priori I think you should look on the printer manufacturer's website if they have drivers for download

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Hello

I looked at the photo... And, sorry, but, could you give us the brand of this printer (not to say concept)?

 

ps: In any case, it's cool, it looks like a scientific lab... (without any mockery)

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From what I read it's a makerfarm

On their site I couldn't find a driver but in the FAQ it is indicated that for technical questions you can send them an email:

You can e-mail all your questions to Sales@MakerFarm.com or elderfarrer@gmail.com, we can also Chat using Google Chat elderfarrer@gmail.com

 

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Hello

I will follow this subject closely because we will soon have a printer at home, certainly not the same model.

But still, it's weird that the supplier didn't think of that!

 

 

Hello again,

 

So indeed it was the xD drivers

 

I'm attaching a small image file with the info for those who would like to buy a 3D printer;)

 

For the drivers of the card I went here as advised by @fthomas

http://printrbot.com/support/software-and-firmware-downloads/

 

For the images I will make a pdf file and I attach it in my next answer:) like his you'll have some info on it@Tomalam and @Yves Boutherand

 

and I'll validate the answer, so I'll have put some info, I still have to weld 2 files that came loose during the trip but I'll show you the result by the way;)

ditto

 

very interested in this type of product (3D printer)

 

I registered on a site for Dito a few days ago

http://www.lesimprimantes3d.fr/forum/discussion-imprimantes-3d/drivers-windows-pour-imprimante-markerfarm-t22.html

 

and I took the liberty of postponing the question

As it seems to be solved it's too late

But it will allow us to see the efficiency and responsiveness of the site 

 

@+ ;-)

ok so it's solved?

I don't want to rub salt in the wound but the printer salesman hadn't thought of the driver as for a classic 2D printer?

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yes these resolutions I am just preparing a small pdf that I will attach to the question ;)

 

Well in fact at first glance, you may laugh about it, but  it seems that there is only a need for a driver for Windows. And so for MAc and Linux there is no need. So I think like at the seller so the one who assembles it was on MAC and works only on MAC, there is no think ;)

 

On the other hand, if I put solved now, I won't be or meter the pdf xD, so I think the meter in answer to the question attached;) What do you think?

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No pb, you can close whenever you want and then, you can add the PDF to the thread of the question at any time.

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Hello

For your information, it's not that there is no need for a driver for the MACs, it's that they are native. And in case it can't match to a well-known brand:  the printer, plotter or any other printing system, they have a Generic base that allows you to work any model of printer.

 

And yes, that's why when I'm on the go, I only use my mac pro which connects anywhere without any problems (wifi, ethernet, printer, etc...).

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Otherwise I forgot, I like this type of toy... How much does it euronize?

so his euronise uh

 

For the print kit to assemble yourself:

 

699Euro here:http://www.conrad.fr/ce/fr/product/409630/

 

538Euro here: http://www.3dnatives.com/3D-compare/imprimante/reprappro-huxley-kit-complet

 

Between 580 and 850Euro here: http://www.reprap-france.com/20-kit-reprap

 

+1000dollars here: http://fr.3dilla.com/imprimantes-3d/imprimante-3d-en-kit/

 

Complete 3D printer already assembled:

 

Comparison price list here: http://www.3dnatives.com/3D-compare

 

For my part I bought it from a private individual who sold it to me for 550Chf ;)

 

So the kits are not normally assembled, but you can make the parts with the printer once assembled :), so you save the purchase costs since the material costs about

 

1Kg of PLA ø3mm = 19.90Euro and 24euro

1Kg of ABS ø3mm = same as above

 

There are 2 types of filament 3mm and 1.75mm, depending on the individual the difference in the ø of the filament only concerns the flow of material and not the wall... So you advise these I will say that we must be more profitable by buying 3mm = more economical I think:) good to confirm, I'm preparing the pdf I'm going to post it by the end of the day or tomorrow with the useful information :).... Look on the classified ads site, that's where I was able to get this ;D printer.

 

You never know you might stumble upon a good opportunity like for me:)

 

 

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as agreed, here is the answer from the 3D printers website

 

 

Messageby MatC » Mon 21 Oct 2013 17:13

On the official website there is a link to the drivers: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B80A_w ... TZHbWpmZFE and in the archive there is a documentation that does talk about Windows 7 (see for the 64-bit version on the other hand because it's not specified).

 

@+ ;-)

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I continued the discussion on this subject right here => http://www.lynkoa.com/groupes/publications/les-kit-imprimante

 

and I'll tell you where it has with the tests as I solve the problems that are currently there;)

Hello

 

Have you been able to solve your problem?

 

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