InFocus M-300 manual Starting the Engraving Process

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4-4 Running the System Step by Step

Find the “PRINT” command within your graphics program and click on it. Depending on which graphics program you are using, the menu command “PRINT” may be in various locations within your program. Usually after clicking on “PRINT”, you will then need to click on “OK”.

A status screen may now appear showing a percentage of completion. Once this status screen disappears, it does not mean that the file is totally in the laser systems memory. If you have the Windows 95/98 print spooler turned on, it can take several seconds to even minutes, depending on your file size and the speed of your computer, before the entire file loads into the laser systems memory. Once the entire file is completely loaded, the display on the laser system will automatically update and will display the file’s name and the power settings that you assigned to the first color. One this appears, file download is now complete.

Starting the Engraving Process

Before pressing the “START” button on the control panel:

Turn on your exhaust system.

Make sure your material is positioned correctly within the engraving area.

Make sure that you are properly focused.

Make sure that the doors are closed and the RED light on the control panel is not flashing.

Make sure the display shows the name of the file that you are going to run.

If all of the above has been verified, press the “START” button on the laser systems control panel to begin the engraving process.

Observe that the laser system is functioning as desired. If any abnormalities are present, including but not limited to, flaming, sparking, melting, or excessive smoking of the material you are engraving, STOP THE ENGRAVING PROCESS IMMEDIATELY BY EITHER PRESSING THE “PAUSE” BUTTON OR OPENING THE TOP DOOR! Re-check your settings in the printer driver as well as the laser system. If everything seems to be correct, the material is not suitable for laser engraving or cutting and you MUST DISCONTINUE processing this material or any material that shows impending signs of damage to the equipment.

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Contents Laser Platform Universal Laser Systems Inc All Rights Reserved Introduction Table of Contents Options & Accessories Sample MaterialsMaintenance TroubleshootingAppendices General Safety Description of Appropriate UseLaser Safety SafetySafety Labels AB C DOr D UL-30 FCC Compliance FCC Compliance Statement and WarningsEU Compliance CE EU Declaration of ConformityInstallation Operating EnvironmentInstallation Electrical RequirementsExhaust Requirements Gate Cart Assembly Installation Laser Cartridge Installation Installation Software Suggestions Laser Cooling RequirementsComputer Requirements Graphics ProgramsFont Requirements Making the Connections Problem Prevention Computer Controlling the Laser SystemDC Power Supply How it WorksControl Panel Laser Cartridge System Operation Laser CartridgeControl Panel System OperationMotion System System Operation Liquid Crystal Display LCD System Operation Green Indicator Light Red Indicator LightProcess Controls Motion Control System Menu System System Operation Menu Descriptions Ready MenuSystem Operation File Display Menu Main Menu Memory Control MenuSystem Operation System Operation DOS Power Settings Menu Preferences MenuHelpful Hint System Operation Options MenuONE File Memory Menu Autofocus MenuDual Head Menu Configuration MenuSystem Operation AIR Assist Menu SET Focus Position MenuSET Rotary Axis Menu Tickle Menu Ports MenuLanguage Menu Units MenuMemory Test Menu System Operation Diagnostics MenuAlignment Mode Menu Motor Status DisplayAbout Menu Focusing the Laser Beam Focus Tool Method Material Thickness Z Position Method Current Lens MenuSET Focal Height Menu System Operation Autofocus Method To Use AutofocusTo Adjust Autofocus Powering Up Loading and Positioning the MaterialFocusing Running the System Step by StepSetting the Drivers Properties Creating the GraphicDownloading the File Starting the Engraving Process Material Removing and Reloading 3D Effects Rubber StampsSingle Stamp Method Options & Accessories Place Stamp in AN Unused AreaOptions & Accessories Settings for a 30 Watt System Options & Accessories Full Sheet Method Rotary Fixture Cutting Table Air Assist System Air Assist CompressorFocus Lens Kits Focal Length Spot Size Focal Range Safety Sample MaterialsMaterials Sample 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 Maintenance Suggested Cleaning and Maintenance SuppliesMaintenance System Cleaning Optics CleaningMaintenance #2 Mirror Maintenance #3 Mirror and Focus Lens Maintenance Beam Window Autofocus Sensor and Reflector if installedBattery Replacement Adjustments and LubricationFuse Replacement Electronic UpgradingMaintenance Schedule Cooling Fan FiltersTroubleshooting Ihr ULS Vertragshändler Troubleshooting Ihr ULS Vertragshändler Troubleshooting Ihr ULS Vertragshändler Operational Ihr ULS Vertragshändler Appendix Appendix a Limited Warranty Appendix B Specifications Facility RequirementsAppendix C Using DOS Based Programs Appendix D Using Macintosh Computers Appendix E Serial Port Cable Requirements Appendix F How To Get Help Step