Windows 11 Legacy Driver Install

Estimated time: 15–20 minutes • Skill: Basic

This guide walks you through installing the legacy driver for your Epilog Laser system. The process includes configuring your network settings and installing the printer driver. This procedure applies to Mini/Helix, Zing, EXT, and older Fusion/M2 models using an Ethernet connection.

To begin, you’ll need to connect your laser to your computer with an Ethernet cable and ensure the machine is powered on. The installation process is straightforward and requires only basic computer skills.

Network Configuration

1. Open Windows Settings

   Click the Windows Start button and type “Settings”, then click to open.

   
   

2. Access Settings

   Click “Open” when Settings appears in the search results.

   
   

3. Network Settings

   Select “Network & Internet” from the main Settings menu.

   
   

4. Advanced Settings

   Click “Advanced network settings” at the bottom of the Network & Internet page.

   
   

5. Select Network Adapter

   Find and click the dropdown arrow next to your Ethernet connection (often labeled as “unidentified network”).

   
   

6. Edit Adapter Settings

   Click “Edit” next to “More adapter settings”.

   
   

7. TCP/IP Properties

   Select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” and click “Properties”.

   
   

8. Configure IP Address

   Select “Use the following IP address” and enter “192.168.3.3”. The subnet mask will automatically populate as “255.255.255.0”.

   Note: The default IP address for most Epilog systems is 192.168.3.4. Your computer’s IP address must be different from the laser’s IP address but in the same range.

   
   

Driver Installation

1. Download Driver

   Visit the Epilog Laser Legacy Drivers page and download the appropriate driver for your machine.

2. Extract Files

   Open the downloaded file and extract its contents to your computer.

   

3. Add Printer

   The Add a Device window will open up. Click “The printer that I want isn’t listed.”

   

   Note: To manually add the printer Open Windows Settings, go to “Bluetooth & devices”, select “Printers & scanners”, then click “Add device”.
4. Add Local Printer

   Select Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings.

   

5. Create Port

   Choose “Create a new port” and select “Standard TCP/IP Port” from the dropdown menu.

   

6. Configure Port

   Enter your laser’s IP address (default is 192.168.3.4) and deselect “Query the printer”.

   

7. Custom Settings

   Select “Custom” configuration and click “Settings”.

   

8. Port Settings

   Choose “LPR” protocol and enter your machine model in the “Queue Name” field.

   

9. Install Driver

   Click “Have Disk”, browse to the extracted driver files, and select the .inf file for your model.

   
   

10. Complete Setup

    Follow the remaining prompts to name your printer and complete the installation.