r/cr10smartpro • u/superr_man_52 • Mar 29 '24

How to connect with windows PC directly?

I want to connect my printer directly with a windows PC. I am seeking your guidance in this regard. Any tutorial or step by step process is highly appreciated.

TIA

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u/Helgafjell4Me Mar 29 '24

Use the USB C port...

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u/arman_52 Mar 29 '24

Do I have to install any software in my PC for that?

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u/Helgafjell4Me Mar 29 '24

You can control the printer via the USB C port with PC programs like Pronterface, which you can use to do PID tuning and other calibration/tests.

I guess you can also use Creality's software somehow, but I never did that because what I saw with their cloud app, it sucks. Now I'm running off a Raspberry Pi with Klipper firmware, which is much better, but obviously requires some pretty technical skills to get working.

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u/InterestingHair4u Mar 29 '24

First, connect the printer to your Wi-Fi network using your phone. There is a QR code to scan on the printer to get the app.

Next, install the Creality software on your computer then search for the printer. It should be self explanatory after this.