Pilot - How to Install and Configure Software (Prestige R1)

This guide walks through installing DTF Station Pilot and configuring the network port for a Prestige R1 DTF printer. Installing DTF Station Pilot

1. Double-click the downloaded **.exe** installation file.
2. Follow the on-screen prompts.

1. Accept the license terms.
2. Allow installation of: Microsoft Visual C++
3. Each package should take **under 1 minute**.

• Other required software packages

Launching Pilot & Initial Checks

• If installation appears stuck:
• Check the **taskbar** for pop-up windows.
• Complete any prompts that require confirmation.

1. Once installed, rename the **DTF Station Pilot** icon to **R1**.
2. Double-click the icon to launch Pilot.

Ethernet Connection Setup

• **Left connection symbol (blinking red)**:
• Computer is not communicating with the printer.
• **Right light bulb (red or yellow)**:
• Errors are present.
• Click the **light bulb** to open the **Log** tab.

1. Connect the **Ethernet cable**.
2. Turn **printer power ON**.
3. Connection symbol may still blink red initially.

1. Click **Windows Start**.
2. Type **Ethernet** and open **Ethernet Settings**.
3. Look for an **Unidentified Network**.

1. Click **Change adapter options**.
2. Temporarily unplug the Ethernet cable.
3. Observe which adapter disconnects.
4. The adapter that turns off is the printer connection Network Configuration in Pilot

• Example: **Ethernet 2**

1. Return to **DTF Station Pilot**.
2. Go to **Advanced** → **Admin Menu** → **Network**.

1. Choose the confirmed Ethernet adapter from the dropdown.

1. Enter an IP that matches the **Server IP** except for the last two digits.
2. Click **Set**, then **OK**.
3. Wait **5–10 seconds**. Confirming Connection

• Example format: `192.168.1.XX`
• Do **not** use **10** for the last digits.
• Example used: **192.168.1.16**

turn **green**. Troubleshooting

• A **Loading Parameters** window appears.
• Both:
• **Connection symbol**
• **Light bulb**

• Update:
• Printer **motherboard**
• **Firmware**

• Try the following:
• Replace the Ethernet cable.
• Use a different Ethernet adapter.
• Change the last two digits of the IP (e.g., 17 or 18).

• Contact **DTF Station Support**.
• Most issues are related to:
• Ethernet adapter
• Computer system requirements
• If the indicator lights are **green**, proceed to the next setup video.
• Installation and network configuration are complete.