Setting Up The Agent Software (Windows)
Outline
To connect your Bambu Lab printers to the Polar Cloud using the, you'll need the following:
- Bambu Lab A1/A1 Mini or P1/P1S 3D printer(s)
- A Windows computer
- Bambu Farm Manager (Client).exe 🔗
- Bambu Farm Manager (Server).exe 🔗
- Polar Cloud Agent.exe 🔗
Getting Started
Choosing a Computer
At the time this article was written, this connection method only works on Windows. You will also need to choose a computer that you are able to leave running at all times. If your computer goes to sleep, the background processes will stop running and your printers will disconnect.
Installing Software
Download the executables from above and start installing them on your Windows PC or Laptop. You can install them in any order you like, but you need to set them up in the following order.
- Bambu Farm Manager (Server)
- Bambu Farm Manager (Client)
- Polar Cloud Agent
After you are done with the Bambu Farm Manager (Client), you are free to uninstall it! The other two applications will need to stay installed and running to keep your printers connected.
Bambu Farm Manager (Server) Setup Instructions
This application doesn't require any additional configuration, just make sure that you "Run as Administrator" (see here if you are unfamiliar).
Bambu Farm Manager (Client) Setup Instructions
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Polar Cloud Agent Setup Instructions
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Port 8888.
Addressing Potential Issues
If Printer Isn't Showing in IP Search
Make sure that the account has been "logged out" on the printer's screen, and "LAN Only" mode is turned OFF.
Bypassing Your Firewall
When connecting your Bambu Lab printers to the client, you may find that no printers are found within your router's default IP range. If you are sure the IP range is correct, and the device is on the same network (and subnet) as the printer, then you may need to allow the farm applications to communicate through the firewall.
- Bambu Farm Manager Server
- Bambu Farm Manager Server Monitor
