InFocus M-300 manual Appendix C Using DOS Based Programs

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Appendix C - Using DOS Based Programs

DOS software is not standardized and each application will work differently. When using DOS applications, it is not possible to print through the Windows Printer Driver and for this situation, the system has been designed to automatically emulate a Hewlett Packard plotter. Plotters use a special language called HPGL that the laser system has been designed to accept. When configuring the DOS based program, select the HP7475 plotter (or larger) as the printing device. Set the paper size to the maximum engraving area of your Platform (refer to the DOS software manual for how to configure the printing device). Once configured properly, the laser system should interface with the program and act just like a plotter. Keep these points in mind:

1.Some DOS programs will not allow the page size to be set as large as the maximum engraving area of your Platform. If this is not possible, the full engraving field cannot be utilized. If a smaller page size is used, determine where the program will place the graphic on the engraving table by running a few tests.

2.Some DOS programs use the lower left corner of the engraving field as the origin so remember this when setting up the graphic drawing.

3.When assigning power settings to the graphic, it will be necessary to assign an HPGL plotter pen to the different colors in which the graphic was drawn. In most cases the pen numbers should match the power setting numbers in the laser systems “DOS Power Settings” display.

4.Some DOS programs may allow the setting of pen speed for the plotter pens. The laser will ignore these speeds. The laser system only recognizes the settings in the “DOS Power Settings” section of the laser systems control panel.

5.Set all of your line widths to .001 inch otherwise the laser system may go into raster mode instead of the desired vector mode.

6.If your laser system is configured to run in the multiple file memory mode, after every file download an “End of File” marker must be inserted at the laser systems control panel so that the memory control will work properly. To do this, print the file to the laser system and wait for the file to completely download. While in either the “MEMORY CONTROL” or the “FILE DISPLAY” menu, press and hold down the “NEXT FILE” button while you press the “SELECT” button once. Let go of both buttons and the word “NONAME” will appear in the display. You can now run the file. If you are in the “ONE FILE MEMORY” mode, it is unnecessary to do this because the file will run automatically as soon as the first part of the file enters into the laser systems memory.

7.Power setting for plotter pens can only be done at the laser system itself through the main control panel display. If having trouble with using DOS based programs, please contact our technical support.

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Contents Laser Platform Universal Laser Systems Inc All Rights Reserved Introduction Table of Contents Sample Materials Options & AccessoriesAppendices MaintenanceTroubleshooting Description of Appropriate Use General SafetySafety Laser SafetyAB C D Safety LabelsOr D UL-30 FCC Compliance Statement and Warnings FCC ComplianceEU Declaration of Conformity EU Compliance CEOperating Environment InstallationElectrical Requirements InstallationExhaust Requirements Gate Cart Assembly Installation Laser Cartridge Installation Installation Graphics Programs Laser Cooling RequirementsComputer Requirements Software SuggestionsFont Requirements Making the Connections Computer Controlling the Laser System Problem PreventionControl Panel DC Power SupplyHow it Works System Operation Laser Cartridge Laser CartridgeMotion System Control PanelSystem Operation System Operation Liquid Crystal Display LCD Process Controls System Operation Green Indicator LightRed Indicator Light Motion Control System Menu System System Operation Ready Menu Menu DescriptionsSystem Operation File Display Menu Memory Control Menu Main MenuSystem Operation Preferences Menu System Operation DOS Power Settings MenuAutofocus Menu System Operation Options MenuONE File Memory Menu Helpful HintSET Focus Position Menu Configuration MenuSystem Operation AIR Assist Menu Dual Head MenuSET Rotary Axis Menu Ports Menu Tickle MenuUnits Menu Language MenuMotor Status Display System Operation Diagnostics MenuAlignment Mode Menu Memory Test MenuAbout Menu Focusing the Laser Beam Focus Tool Method SET Focal Height Menu Material Thickness Z Position MethodCurrent Lens Menu To Use Autofocus System Operation Autofocus MethodTo Adjust Autofocus Loading and Positioning the Material Powering UpRunning the System Step by Step FocusingDownloading the File Setting the Drivers PropertiesCreating the Graphic Starting the Engraving Process Material Removing and Reloading Single Stamp Method 3D EffectsRubber Stamps Place Stamp in AN Unused Area Options & AccessoriesOptions & Accessories Settings for a 30 Watt System Options & Accessories Full Sheet Method Rotary Fixture Cutting Table Air Assist Compressor Air Assist SystemFocus Lens Kits Focal Length Spot Size Focal Range Sample Materials SafetySample Materials MaterialsSample Materials Light Raster Engraving Comments Acrylic Mirrored Comments Raster Engraving Brass Painted Corian / Avonite / Fountainhead Cork Male Female Glass / Crystal Leather Marble MAT Board Melamine Standard Engraving Melamine PHOTO/CLIPART Engraving Plastic Engravers Microsurfaced Perforated Vector Cutting Vector Cutting Kiss CUT Wood Laser Engraving or Cutting Wood can Ignite the Material Suggested Cleaning and Maintenance Supplies MaintenanceMaintenance Optics Cleaning System CleaningMaintenance #2 Mirror Maintenance #3 Mirror and Focus Lens Autofocus Sensor and Reflector if installed Maintenance Beam WindowElectronic Upgrading Adjustments and LubricationFuse Replacement Battery ReplacementCooling Fan Filters Maintenance ScheduleTroubleshooting Ihr ULS Vertragshändler Troubleshooting Ihr ULS Vertragshändler Troubleshooting Ihr ULS Vertragshändler Operational Ihr ULS Vertragshändler Appendix Appendix a Limited Warranty Facility Requirements Appendix B SpecificationsAppendix C Using DOS Based Programs Appendix D Using Macintosh Computers Appendix E Serial Port Cable Requirements Step Appendix F How To Get Help