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Hey, friend 'Google' is where I got the Correct Info ! ;)

*** Wrong ***

Where are you getting this 'Wrong' Information ??

If you dreamed it, it Don't count ! ;)

That is true if you are using an SD card, plugged into printer (SD requires .x3g) ,
but if using a computer thru USB cable connection there is No translation to .x3g involved,
when using Makerbot...

No, the slicer software sends G-code commands to printer, thru the USB port !
( .stl to slicer and G-code to printer, that's all that's Needed, Not .x3g )

Yes, I can see that it can get really complicated trying to use one computer for multiple printers !
I think I would rather get small computers, to have one for each printer, on a network ?
With...

Yep, Something 'Strange' Like That ! ;)

The printer's firmware will accept .stl files, from slicer, if sent thru USB, but will Not from SD.
( I only know for sure about the CTC printer, I assume other similar printer makes are the Same)
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Yes we have a computer, that I assembled, dedicated just for the printer,.
always connected thru USB. Very easy that way !
We use Makerbot-2.4 slicer.

Our CTC printer will only read .x3g files...

USB is So much Faster and Easier for us.
And the file types that can be read directly from a SD is very limited :(
I don't think our CTC's USB port is any faster or more reliable than it is in a...

But why worry about it, if 'It Works' !
And it 'Does Work Great' with Real, modern computers, printers and software! ;)
Try it, you will Like it ! ;)

I forgive you for being insulting ! ;)

!!! Are you saying "a lot of people" have Defective computers ??
I don't think So !
If the USB port does not do a simple slow-speed data-transfer, like a 3d-printer needs,
then there is a...

How is this setup better than just connecting a computer directly to printer thru USB ???
(with the SD plugged into computer as an external drive, if needed for something else)