PRO 4K
Setting up the PRO 4K
Printer components
The diagram below illustrates the main components of your PRO 4K.
- Hood
- Build Platform Knob
- Build Platform
- Build Tray
- Basin
- Touch Screen
- Wheels
![pro4k-nobg-numbers pro4k-nobg-numbers](https://support.asiga.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/pro4k-nobg-numbers.jpg)
Connecting to power
The PRO 4K is supplied with an internal power supply and a power lead with a plug type suited to your region.
The power supply automatically regulates to adapt to the local voltage in your region.
The PRO 4K is safe to use from 100V to 240V.
Connect the power cable to the printer and a power outlet.
![pro4k-networkpanel-cropped pro4k-networkpanel-cropped](https://support.asiga.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/pro4k-networkpanel-cropped.jpg)
The power button should turn green when turned on.
![pro4k-top-cover-no-bg pro4k-top-cover-no-bg](https://support.asiga.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/pro4k-top-cover-no-bg.jpg)
Language selection
When the PRO 4K has been plugged in and powered on, there are a few steps that need to be performed before printing.
First you must select your desired language.
![Language Selection Language Selection](https://support.asiga.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Language-Selection.jpg)
Printer registration
Please create an Asiga account to access the Material library, software downloads & technical support.
Learn more >
Navigate to www.asiga.com/register and insert the printer serial number displayed on screen.
![Product Registration_1000JPG Product Registration_1000JPG](https://support.asiga.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Product-Registration_1000JPG.jpg)
Fill out the following fields & click Activate.
- Serial Number
- Printer Location
![Registration_Asiga-Admin Registration_Asiga-Admin](https://support.asiga.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Registration_Asiga-Admin.jpg)
Enter this activation code on the front panel of your PRO 4K.
![Registration_Asiga_Admin_activationcode Registration_Asiga_Admin_activationcode](https://support.asiga.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Registration_Asiga_Admin_activationcode.jpg)
- Once the code has been succesfully entered, select Register.
- Your printer should now be fully operational.
![Product Registrationn Product Registrationn](https://support.asiga.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Product-Registrationn.jpg)
Connecting to your PRO 4K
There are three ways to connect to your PRO 4K 3D printer
- Wired/ethernet connection
- WiFi
- Wireless Direct
See below for a summary of each of these networking methods.
Wired/Ethernet connection
From the Main Menu select Settings.
![Main Menu Main Menu](https://support.asiga.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Main-Menu.jpg)
Select wired network.
![Settings Menu Settings Menu](https://support.asiga.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Settings-Menu.jpg)
- If your network cable is connected properly, you should see an IP Address here.
- If there is nothing visible, check the network cable on the rear of the printer or router.
![Settings – Wired Menu Settings - Wired Menu](https://support.asiga.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Settings-Wired-Menu.jpg)
Assign fixed IP address
If you wish to assign a fixed IP address to your printer, follow the steps below.
- Select Settings > Wired Network
![settings-wired-selected settings-wired-selected](https://support.asiga.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/settings-wired-selected.jpg)
- Toggle off ‘Automatic Configuration’
- Enter the IP Address & select save.
- Enter the Subnet Mask & select save.
- Setting the Gateway, Primary DNS and Secondary DNS are optional & may be left blank.
![Settings – Wired Menu Settings - Wired Menu](https://support.asiga.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Settings-Wired-Menu.jpg)
WiFi connection
From the Main Menu select Settings.
![Main Menu Main Menu](https://support.asiga.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Main-Menu.jpg)
To set up a WiFi Connection, select wireless network.
![Settings-Wireless Settings-Wireless](https://support.asiga.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Settings-Wireless.jpg)
Tap on Network Name and select your network from the dropdown list.
Note: Wireless Direct must be turned off.
![Settings – Wireless Menu Settings - Wireless Menu](https://support.asiga.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Settings-Wireless-Menu.jpg)
Wireless direct
Wireless Direct allows the printer to act as a wireless access point. This can be used if there is no router available.
From the Main Menu select Settings.
![Main Menu Main Menu](https://support.asiga.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Main-Menu.jpg)
Select Wireless Direct.
Note: This will prevent any WiFi connections to be performed.
![Settings-WirelessDirect Settings-WirelessDirect](https://support.asiga.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Settings-WirelessDirect-1.jpg)
Default settings for Wireless Direct:
- Wireless Network: Printer name
- IP address: 172.27.10.1
- Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
![Settings – Wireless Direct Menu-enabled Settings - Wireless Direct Menu-enabled](https://support.asiga.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Settings-Wireless-Direct-Menu-enabled.jpg)
Build platform calibration
Build Platform Calibration must be performed regularly to ensure optimal performance from your printer.
Asiga recommends calibrating once a month.
![](https://support.asiga.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/pro4k-platform-calibration.jpg)
Inserting build tray & resin
The final step to getting your printer print ready!
Eye or skin contact with uncured resin may cause irritation.
Always wear nitrile gloves.
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