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FAST System USB Backup Guide

This document describes how to use a USB drive to back up system configurations, ensuring that printer settings and important files are securely stored.

Feature Version History:

  • V1.3.2: Added USB configuration backup feature

Configuration Backup Operation Guide​

Back up system configurations via a USB drive to ensure that important settings and files are securely archived and protected from accidental loss.

Backup Preparation​

USB Drive Requirements​

  • Formatted with the FAT32 file system
  • Recommended capacity of 8GB or more
  • Ensure the USB drive has sufficient free space

Folder Creation​

Create folders according to the following structure in the root directory of the USB drive:

  1. First, create the printer_data folder in the USB drive root directory.
  2. Then, create three subfolders inside the printer_data folder:
printer_data/
├── config/
├── logs/
└── gcodes/

Operation Tips:

  1. Right-click in the USB drive root directory, create a new folder, and name it printer_data.
  2. Double-click to enter the printer_data folder.
  3. Create three new folders respectively: config, logs, and gcodes.

Backup Execution Steps​

  1. Insert the USB Drive

    • Insert the prepared USB drive into the device's USB port.
    • The system will automatically detect it and begin the backup process.
  2. Automatic Backup

    • The system will copy all files from the corresponding internal folders of the device.
    • These files will be automatically copied to the three corresponding subfolders under the printer_data folder on the USB drive.
  3. Completion Verification

    • After the backup is complete, safely eject the USB drive.
    • You can check the files on the USB drive using a computer to confirm the backup was successful.
Important Notes
  • If files with the same name already exist in the folders on the USB drive, they will be overwritten.
  • It is recommended to use an empty USB drive or ensure that the existing files can be overwritten.
  • Do not remove the USB drive during the backup process to avoid data corruption.
  • Regular backups can minimize the risk of data loss.

Backup Content Description​

Backup FolderContentsRecommendation
configPrinter configuration files, macro definitionsMust back up
logsSystem logs, print recordsRecommended to back up
gcodesPrint files, slicing dataBack up as needed

Backup Suggestion: It is recommended to perform a backup after every important configuration change and regularly store backup files in other secure locations.

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