Start by checking the barcode on the back of your screen protector cutting machine. A barcode beginning with MT00 supports connection to Canon G580, Canon G680, and Epson L3250 printers when both devices are on the same network and the printer is shared properly. A barcode beginning with MTB-CUT supports direct connection to Canon printers, while other printer brands require a driver installed on a PC.
Identify the Connection Type
The barcode format determines which connection path applies. Look for the full barcode on the back of the cutting machine and identify whether it follows the MT00XXXXXXXXXXX format or the MTB-CUT XXXXXX format. Use the matching instructions only, because the supported printer options and connection requirements differ between these two device groups.
Connect the Cutting Machine and Printer
- Check the barcode on the back of the cutting machine and identify its format.
- For an MT00XXXXXXXXXXX device, use a Canon G580, Canon G680, or Epson L3250 printer.
- Connect the cutting machine and printer to the same network, then make sure the printer is shared properly.
- For an MTB-CUT XXXXXX device, connect directly to a Canon printer. If you are using a printer other than Canon, install the required driver on your PC. The related printer compatibility guidance identifies this as the PrinterServer driver.
- For additional setup details, use the documented tutorial at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lh-bBPna4HU.
Network and Printer-Sharing Requirements
For MT00XXXXXXXXXXX devices, being connected to the same network is a required part of the setup. The printer must also be shared properly. These conditions apply in addition to choosing one of the documented supported printer models: Canon G580, Canon G680, or Epson L3250.
For MTB-CUT XXXXXX devices, the documented direct-connection option applies to Canon printers. A non-Canon printer follows a different path because it requires a PC with the appropriate printer driver installed.
Completion Check and Limitations
Before considering the setup complete, confirm that you followed the path matching the cutting machine’s barcode. For an MT00XXXXXXXXXXX machine, confirm that the selected printer is one of the three documented models, both devices are on the same network, and printer sharing is configured properly.
For an MTB-CUT XXXXXX machine, direct connection is documented for Canon printers. Printers other than Canon are limited to the PC-driver connection method and require the driver to be installed on the PC.
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