This app is great when it works. The problem is it only works about 20% of the time. It will search and search for the printer that it was just connected to moments without finding it. To make things worse, you can’t go into setting while it is searching to disconnect the printer and reconnect. It just locks up and never connects. Sometimes it will connect later on but it is fairly random. I have had success deleting the app and reinstalling, but it eventually looses the connection. This is a widely know issue and no one has fixed it.
The interface and functionality are fine, but where I need it the most it doesn't work. There are two problems with finding a printer. The first is it only allows IPs, not a DNS name. Ok, I can get past that. The second is that it if the devise is not on the original network where the printer was installed it refuses to connect. Here is the major problem. When I am away from the office and connect with VPN, my network is different but I still have access to the IP. The app won't connect in this case. Please remove he network check or add a bypass so the app connects over a different network.
Won’t allow different brand printers like desktop version
I have used the ultimaker cura on my desktop and enjoy using it. I got excited when I saw the ability to use the app on my cell phone. When opening the app, it does not allow you to select any printer other than one of their brand that can be detected by net work. I have the FL son, super racer, which has all the parameters saved in the desktop but sadly, the mobile app is nothing useful.
It says it’s not connected to a WiFI network yet it still finds my printer and when I click it I even get an ETA to print completion and the file name of what is printing but an infinite loading sign and no video feed? The printer has the latest firmware on it and I’m using the latest version of the app and both are connected to the right access point.
This is the most useful program for cura.... Only if you are on the same EXACT network as the printer, if you are on a wifi router what connects to a switch, and your printer isnt directly plugged into the router, it will not detect. With "Cura Cloud" out I would expect to have the ability to see and control my printer from away, not the case for the Cura Connect app.
Considering the exorbitant cost of Ultimaker 3D printers you would expect their app to function correctly. Even when on the same Wi-Fi network it rarely connects without problems.
even though i am on the same network as the printer, and can see that i am, it won’t add it. i have also tried putting in the printers ip address, as shown on the desktop print manager, won’t add that way either. have tried multiple times.
The Ultimaker app is a one-stop mobile solution to efficiently manage and control network-enabled Ultimaker 3D printers. Available for iPhone and iPad, monitor printers, and receive live notifications — even outside your local network. Why use the Ultimaker app? • Enhanced productivity. Monitor and control printers from a mobile interface, for maximum ease and flexibility. • Effortless setup. The app automatically detects network-enabled Ultimaker printers on your local network. Simply select your printer, and get going straight away. • Live notifications on the go. The built in notification service gives you live print status notifications — even outside your local network — for informed processes and maximum uptime.
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