To find the IP address of your AnkerMake M5C 3D printer, follow these steps:
- Access Your Router’s Device List:
- Log in to your Wi-Fi router’s admin interface.
- Navigate to the section displaying connected devices.
- Locate the M5C printer, often listed as “AnkerMake” or a similar identifier, to find its assigned IP address.
- Use the AnkerMake Slicer:
- Open the AnkerMake Slicer software on your computer.
- On the home page, select “Device.”
- Choose your M5C printer to view its details, including the IP address.
- Utilize the AnkerMake App:
- Open the AnkerMake App on your smartphone.
- Navigate to “Device” > “Settings” > “About Device” to find the printer’s IP address.
If these methods don’t yield the IP address, consider using network scanning tools like “Advanced IP Scanner” or “Fing” to identify devices on your network. Ensure your router is set to automatically assign IP addresses, as the M5C doesn’t support static IP configurations.
For advanced users, the open-source tool ankerctl can be employed to interface with the M5C. After installation, run python ankerctl.py pppp lan-search to discover the printer’s IP address.
Knowing your printer’s IP address is essential for tasks like integrating with third-party slicers or troubleshooting connectivity issues.