Why is my Direct Prusa integration printer offline?

Written By Albert Møller Nielsen

Last updated About 6 hours ago

Why is my Direct Prusa integration printer offline?

Beta: This is an experimental integration with limited support.

This guide helps troubleshoot offline issues with printers using SimplyPrint's custom Prusa firmware.

Quick reference

SymptomLikely causeSolution
Printer screen isn't blueWrong firmwareCheck firmware
No SimplyPrint tab in settingsWrong firmwareCheck firmware
SimplyPrint tab shows "Not connected"Settings not loaded or network issueCheck SimplyPrint tab
WiFi icon is greyNot connected to WiFiFix WiFi

Quick fixes

First: Try power cycling your printer (turn off, wait 30 seconds, turn on).
  1. Power cycle - Turn off, wait 30 seconds, turn on
  2. Reload settings - Load SimplyPrint settings from USB again
  3. Try Ethernet - If your model has an Ethernet port

1. Check firmware

The Direct Prusa integration uses custom firmware.

Signs you have SimplyPrint firmware:

  • Main screen color is blue (not orange)
  • SimplyPrint tab exists under Settings > Network

Don't have it? Flash the SimplyPrint firmware first: Direct Prusa Integration setup guide

2. Check the SimplyPrint tab

On your printer: Settings > Network > SimplyPrint

If it shows "Not connected":

  1. Get a settings file from simplyprint.io/setup-guide
  2. Copy to USB drive
  3. Load it: Settings > Network > SimplyPrint > Load Settings

3. WiFi issues

Check the WiFi icon at top of screen:

  • White = Connected
  • Grey = Not connected

Common issues:

ProblemSolution
Using 5GHz networkSwitch to 2.4GHz
Special characters in WiFi nameUse simpler network name
WPA3 onlyEnable WPA2 on router

Getting help

Gather this first

  • Printer model
  • Screenshot of SimplyPrint tab
  • What you've tried

Support

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