Connect Foodini to Wi-Fi and Update Software (Foodini 2.0)

Connect Foodini to Wi-Fi and Update Software (Foodini 2.0)

Foodini works without an internet connection: dishes and ingredients already on the machine print as normal. You need a connection to sign in with a cloud account, to sync your dishes, to search for nutritional information, and to receive software updates. This page covers connecting to Wi-Fi, using a network cable, and how updates work.

Connecting to Wi-Fi

  1. On the home screen, tap Settings. The Account tab opens.
  2. Find the Network card. It shows the network Foodini is connected to, or Not connected.
  3. Tap SCAN. The networks Foodini can see are listed with the strongest signal first. A padlock means the network needs a password.
The Network card in Settings, listing nearby Wi-Fi networks after a scan
  1. Tap your network, type its password, and tap CONNECT. For a network without a password, just tap CONNECT.
The Connect dialog asking for the Wi-Fi password
After a few seconds the Network card shows the name of your network and Foodini's address on it. If you see Failed to connect to network, check the password (it is case-sensitive) and try again.
When you set up a new Foodini, the setup wizard includes the same Wi-Fi step, so most machines are already connected by the time you reach Settings.

Using a network cable

Foodini can also connect with an Ethernet cable. Plug the cable in and Foodini uses the wired connection on its own; there is nothing to set up. A cable is worth using in a kitchen where Wi-Fi is weak or crowded.

Networks Foodini cannot join from the screen

  • Hidden networks, which do not broadcast their name, do not appear in the list.
  • Networks that ask you to sign in on a web page, as many hotels and guest networks do, will not give Foodini internet access.
For either, use a network cable, or connect Foodini to a phone's personal hotspot.

Software updates

Foodini updates itself; there is no update button. Once a day, while it is connected to the internet and not printing, it checks for new software and installs it. A machine that has been offline for a while checks shortly after it reconnects. Some updates take effect straight away, others the next time Foodini is switched on.
To see which versions are installed, go to Settings › Advanced › Software. If you contact support, these are the numbers they will ask for.
The Software card listing the Print Engine, Foodini System and Foodini App versions
  • Print Engine — the software in the printer's hardware controller.
  • Foodini System — the software that runs the machine.
  • Foodini App — the screens you use.
The simplest way to keep Foodini up to date is to leave it connected.