This guide walks you through configuring your network settings and installing the control software for your Epilog Laser system. You can choose to install either the Legacy Print Driver or the modern Epilog Software Suite.
- ✔ Mini/Helix
- ✔ Zing
- ✔ EXT
- ✔ Older Fusion/M2
Legacy Driver & Suite Setup Wizard
Step 1: Network Configuration (TCP/IP)
To begin, you’ll need to connect your laser to your computer with an Ethernet cable and ensure the machine is powered on. Your computer needs a static IP address to communicate with the laser.
Which operating system are you using?
Windows 10 Setup: Network Center
Open Network and Sharing Center from the Control Panel.
Windows 10 Setup: Adapter Settings
Click Change adapter settings.
Windows 10 Setup: Connection Properties
Right-click the Local Area Connection (or the connection labeled Unidentified Network) and choose Properties.
Windows 10 Setup: IPv4 Settings
Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties.
Windows 10 Setup: Assign IP & Save
Choose Use the following IP address and enter 192.168.3.3 as the IP address.
Set the Subnet mask to 255.255.255.0, then click OK to save the settings.
Windows 11 Setup: Open Settings
In the search bar at the bottom of the screen, type Settings and click Open.
Windows 11 Setup: Launch Settings
Click Open.
Windows 11 Setup: Network & Internet
Click Network and Internet.
Windows 11 Setup: Advanced Settings
Click Advanced Network Settings.
Windows 11 Setup: Select Adapter
Select the drop-down arrow next to the laser’s Ethernet connection.
Windows 11 Setup: Edit Settings
Next to More Adapter Settings, click Edit.
Windows 11 Setup: IPv4 Properties
Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), then click Properties.
Windows 11 Setup: Assign IP & Save
Choose Use the following IP address and enter 192.168.3.3 as the IP address.
Set the Subnet mask to 255.255.255.0, then click OK to save the settings.
Software Selection
Your network configuration is complete! Which software will you use to manage and send jobs to your laser?
Driver Setup: Download & Extract
- Visit the Epilog Laser Legacy Drivers page and download the appropriate driver for your machine.
- Open the downloaded file and extract its contents to your computer.
Driver Setup: Add Printer
The Add a Device window will open up. Click “The printer that I want isn’t listed.”
Driver Setup: Add Local Printer
Select Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings and click Next.
Driver Setup: Create Port
Choose Create a new port and select Standard TCP/IP Port from the dropdown menu.
Driver Setup: Configure Port
Enter your laser’s IP address (default is 192.168.3.4) and deselect “Query the printer and automatically select the driver to use”.
Driver Setup: Custom Settings
Select Custom configuration and click Settings.
Driver Setup: Port Settings
Choose the LPR protocol and enter your machine model in the “Queue Name” field. Click OK, then Next.
Driver Setup: Install Driver
Click Have Disk, browse to the extracted driver files you downloaded earlier, and select the .inf file for your model.
Driver Setup: Complete Setup
Follow the remaining prompts to name your printer and complete the installation.
Software Suite: Installation Status
Do you already have the Epilog Software Suite installed on your computer?
Software Setup: Download
Go to the Drivers and Firmware page, then click on “Download Software Suite”.
Software Setup: Extract & Run
The installation file will download as a .zip folder that will need to be extracted. Right-click the folder and click “Extract All”. Once finished, double click on the EpilogSuite file.
Software Setup: Welcome
A welcome screen appears, click Next.
Software Setup: Choose Directory
Select default install and click Next.
Software Setup: License Agreement
Read and accept the license agreements and click Next.
Software Setup: Ready to Install
Click Install to begin the installation.
Software Setup: Ghostscript Install
The Epilog Software Suite will begin installing. During the installation, a dialog box will pop up to also install the AGPL Ghostscript Package. Click Next.
Software Setup: Ghostscript License
Read and accept the AGPL Ghostscript License Agreement, then click Next.
Software Setup: Finish Ghostscript
Click Finish to complete the AGPL Ghostscript installation and resume the Epilog Software Suite installation.
Software Setup: Complete Installation
Select whether or not you want to run the program now. Click Finish to complete the installation.
Software Setup: Add System
The first time you open the Job Manager you’ll see this screen. Click Add Laser System to get started.
Software Setup: Detection
If your machine is turned on and connected your computer, the Job Manager will detect it and allow you to add the machine. You may also add it manually by selecting Add Manually.
Software Setup: Configuration
Select your machine from the list of models and configure your specific settings:
- Model & Wattage: Select your specific machine.
- IP Address: Enter the IP address you set up earlier.
- Serial Number & Name: Enter your machine’s serial number and give it a custom name.
Once you have entered this information, click Finish.
Software Setup: Activation
Your laser has been added to the Job Manager, and appears in the left panel. It is now ready to accept jobs.
Software Setup: Enter IP Address
Since the software suite is already installed, you just need to ensure the IP Address in the Job Manager matches the IP Address you just assigned to the laser.
All Set!
Congratulations! Your software is fully configured.
Troubleshooting Tips:
- Verify the IP address of the laser matches what was entered during driver/software installation.
- Ensure the USB cable is NOT connected when using Ethernet.
- Test your Ethernet cable if connection issues persist.
- Confirm your firewall settings allow printer communication.
