Universal Laser Systems X-600, X2-600 manual Making the Connections, Installation Helpful Tip

Outline of Hole

Installation 2-11

Helpful Tip

If you are having any problems printing a font and you cannot figure out what is going on, select the font and “convert to curves” or “convert to paths” in your graphics software. This will convert the font into a bitmapped image and will print correctly to the laser system. Refer to your graphics software on how to convert fonts.

As you can see, we strongly recommend the use of True Type fonts only. Usually, most graphics programs, such as CorelDraw come with hundreds of fonts that you can install. For the average user there is more than enough to choose from.

Making the Connections

Please use the parallel cable supplied with the system. It is a 6-foot, high quality, shielded, IEEE1284 compliant cable. If you use a printer cable other than the one provided, it will violate the laser systems FCC and CE rating and may also cause harmful interference when downloading files to the laser system.

Please make the following connections in the exact order described otherwise static electricity can damage the computer and/or the laser system’s electronics.

•Connect the systems Power Cord and your computer Power Cord to the electrical outlet(s). Do not turn on either unit at this time.

•Connect the system to the computer using the parallel

port connection.

•Connect the rubber flexible hose of your exhaust system to the exhaust port of the laser system.

•Turn on your computer ON and check your

computers BIOS setting for your parallel port. Make sure that it is set to either “ECP“ or

“Standard Parallel Port”. DO NOT SET IT TO “EPP” or “Bi-directional”.The laser system does not support these modes. If your computer is set to an incorrect configuration, erroneous data will be sent to the laser system during printing. This can cause the system to lock up, print garbage information, or not print at all. For information on how to check or adjust your computers BIOS setting, please refer to your computer’s owner manual or call their technical support department.

•Turn ON the laser system. After the system finishes initializing, “Ready” will appear displayed on the Control Panel of the laser system.

•We will now check if the Laser Cartridge(s) were installed

properly. To do this, open the top door and place a small piece of masking tape across the ¾” hole in the focus carriage. Gently rub the tape around the edge of the hole so that you can see the outline of the hole through the tape.

• Now press the “X-Y” button on the Control Panel. The red diode pointer will illuminate and a red dot will appear on the masking tape. The dot should appear centered, or close to the center of the hole, within 1/8”. If not, remove and re-install the laser cartridge and try again. If the red dot still does not appear within 1/8” of the center of the hole, please contact our Service Department.

Red Dot Masking Tape