InFocus M-300 manual Creating the Graphic, Setting the Drivers Properties, Downloading the File

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Running the System Step by Step 4-3

It does not matter whether you bring the table up to go out of focus, or down, the effect is the same. You should experiment on some scrap material at another time and note the difference. In this example, we will engrave in precise focus. Once you have established focus, store your focus tool and close the top door.

Creating the Graphic

In your graphics program set your page size to the maximum size of the engraving area, 24 inches wide by 12 inches tall in the Landscape mode. Create some text with a BLACK colored

fill and NO outline. For example, type in the word “Keychain”. Draw an outline box around the text, color the outline RED, give the outline a thickness of .00005 inches (or the smallest

possible line width), remove the fill color (if any), and round the edges if desired. Now add a circle with the same RED outline .00005 inches (or the smallest possible line width) and NO fill, for the

key ring. Place the graphic into the upper left corner of the page, on screen, relative to how the piece of wood is positioned in the engraving area as the following diagram illustrates:

Setting the Drivers Properties

The next step is to set the drivers properties. From within your graphics program, get to where you can see the driver parameter screen. Usually, there is a menu item called “Print Setup” or “Print Options” that allows access to the printer driver screen from your graphics software. For specific instructions on how to access the printer driver from your graphics software, please refer to your graphics software instruction manual or online help screens.

Once the printer driver is visible, click on the appropriate tabs and set the drivers parameters to the appropriate settings. For an example of power settings for a particular material, please refer to Section 8 of this manual.

Downloading the File

You are now ready to print to the laser system. Make sure the laser system is powered on and the display reads “ READY”.

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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 Computer Requirements Laser Cooling RequirementsSoftware Suggestions Graphics ProgramsFont 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 MenuONE File Memory Menu System Operation Options MenuHelpful Hint Autofocus MenuSystem Operation AIR Assist Menu Configuration MenuDual Head Menu SET Focus Position MenuSET Rotary Axis Menu Ports Menu Tickle MenuUnits Menu Language MenuAlignment Mode Menu System Operation Diagnostics MenuMemory Test Menu Motor Status DisplayAbout 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 WindowFuse Replacement Adjustments and LubricationBattery Replacement Electronic UpgradingCooling 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