Universal Laser Systems X2-600, X-600 manual Other than black Driver settings have changed

		Troubleshooting		8-3
Engraving appears “halftoned” and	•	Graphic, graphic software, graphic software	• Check to see what has changed. Use
not solidly filled when using colors		setup, color palette, monitor display colors, or	“Software Setup Guide” to properly setup the
other than black		driver settings have changed	graphics software to work correctly with the
			laser system. Check driver settings.
Wavy lines when vector engraving	•	Running too fast	• The highest quality vectors are obtained by
or cutting			running less than 5% speed
	•	Dirty laser system	• Clean all optics, rails, bearings and belts
	• Worn or faulty bearings		• Check and/or replace X and/or Y axis
			bearings
	• Arm is out of square		• Square arm re-adjust left side Y-axis
			bearings so both are contacting Y-rail equally
			• Firmware advancements have been
	• Firmware needs to be updated		improving vector quality
Angled cuts when cutting through	•	Angled cuts are a normal condition if they are	• Cut a square and observe that each side is
thick materials such as ¼” acrylic		equal on all sides of the object. The front side	slightly tapered inward.
		of the object will always be slightly smaller
		than the backside of the object due to the
		material “spreading more” at the focal point.
	• Angled cuts on only one or two sides
		indicates a slight beam misalignment at the	• Check and adjust the beam alignment at the
		#3 mirror or focus lens	#3 mirror position and the focus lens
The start and stop points of circles,	•	Slight “notching” when cutting circles is a	• The laser beam has width and there is heat
when cutting, do not meet up		normal condition due to the beam starting	effects from starting and stopping the laser
		and stopping at the same point	system at the same point. Try extending the
			circle through the end point by adding a small
			line segment to reduce the effect. If cutting
			the material when elevated off the table,
			make sure that the center if the circles are
			supported.
			• Try rotating the circle 90 or 180 or 270
			degrees. Sometimes this helps reduce the
			effect
	If the pattern is excessive:		• Clean all optics, rails, bearings and belts
	•	Dirty laser system	• Turn machine off and check for binding in the
	•	Mechanical problem	x & y directions. Check for excessive belt
			tension.
Flat edges on curves when vector	•	DPI setting too low	• 1000 DPI produces the smoothest edges
cutting			when cutting
	• PPI setting too low		• Higher PPI settings produce smoother edges
			but may cause excessive burning or melting
			• The graphic software you are using has
	•	Software limitation	limited vector smoothness capability