Setting up SimplyPrint on MakerBot 5th Generation: Co Print ChromaPad method

Co Print ChromaPad setup for this printer. Follow the steps to connect your MakerBot 5th Generation 3D printer to SimplyPrint.

MakerBot 5th Generation image
  • 1 Readying ChromaPad
  • 2 Mainsail setup

Set up SimplyPrint on the Co Print ChromaPad

In this quick guide you'll find the ChromaPad's IP address and then proceed directly to Mainsail to finish the SimplyPrint setup.

In this guide we will go through:

  1. Find your ChromaPad's IP address
  2. Open the Mainsail web interface

1. Find your ChromaPad's IP address

  1. On the ChromaPad touchscreen, go to "Settings""Network".
ChromaPad dashboard ChromaPad settings
  1. Note the IP address shown on the Network page (top‑left). For example 192.168.1.42.
ChromaPad network screen showing IP

2. Open the Mainsail web interface

In your browser on your computer or phone, visit http://[IP_ADDRESS] (replace with the IP you just noted).

This opens the Mainsail web interface hosted by your Co Print ChromaPad.

Now, proceed to the next step, which will guide you through enabling SimplyPrint in Mainsail by adding the required [simplyprint] section to your moonraker.conf file.

That's it! You're all set

You're now ready to connect your printer and start using SimplyPrint.

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