Epilog Fusion13000 Manuale utente

OWNER'S MANUAL FOR EPILOG

Fusion - MODEL 13000

This manual can also be found in electronic format on the

Epilog Dashboard Drivers and Documentation

disk that came with your laser system.

April 17, 2013

16371 Table Mountain Parkway

Golden, CO 80403

Phone (303) 277-1188

Fax (303) 277-9669

Technical Support Direct Line: (303) 215-9171

Email Technical Support: [email protected]

Technical Support Online:

www.epiloglaser.com/service.htm

www.epiloglaser.com/downloads.htm

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Contents at a Glance

iii

Fire Warning!.........................................................................................i

Introduction ........................................................................................ xi

Epilog Laser Setup...............................................................................1

Section 1: Safety ............................................................................................................................ 1

Section 2: Dos and Don’ts ........................................................................................................... 13

Section 3: Getting Started .............................................................................................................. 1

Section 4: Installing the ECC (Epilog Control Center) ............................................................... 12

Section 5: Installing the Epilog Dashboard Print Driver ............................................................. 22

Section 6: Using the Epilog Dashboard ....................................................................................... 47

Basic Operations................................................................................79

Section 7: Quick Start & Easy Setup ........................................................................................... 81

Section 8: Using the Front Control Panel .................................................................................... 91

Section 9: Using the ECC (Epilog Control Center).................................................................... 101

Section 10: Standard & Optional Machine Features.................................................................. 107

Section 11: Engraving Machine Cleaning ................................................................................. 119

Section 12: Speed and Power Recommendations...................................................................... 131

Section 13: Material Engraving Techniques.............................................................................. 139

Section 14: Material Suppliers................................................................................................... 155

Technical Support, Troubleshooting and Specifications...................161

Section 15: In Case of Difficulty ............................................................................................... 163

Section 16: Specifications.......................................................................................................... 165

Section 17: Upgrading the Operational Firmware..................................................................... 171

APPENDIX A WARRANTY STATEMENT ...............................................177

APPENDIX B PRINTING FROM AUTOCAD...........................................179

APPENDIX C ADDITIONAL DASHBOARD PRINT DRIVER INSTRUCTIONS

........................................................................................................183

INDEX...............................................................................................195

Contents at a Glance

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Table of Contents

Fire Warning!.........................................................................................i

Introduction ........................................................................................ xi

How to Use This Owner’s Manual ........................................................................................ xi

Epilog Laser Setup...............................................................................1

Section 1: Safety ............................................................................................................................ 1

Laser Safety ............................................................................................................................ 1

Electrical Safety ...................................................................................................................... 3

Fire Safety............................................................................................................................... 4

Safety Features and Regulatory Compliance.......................................................................... 5

Section 2: Dos and Don’ts ........................................................................................................... 13

DON’T!................................................................................................................................. 13

DO......................................................................................................................................... 14

Section 3: Getting Started .............................................................................................................. 1

Setting Up Your Laser System ............................................................................................... 1

Connecting the Exhaust ..........................................................................................................7

Connecting Electrical Power................................................................................................... 9

Section 4: Installing the ECC (Epilog Control Center) ............................................................... 12

USB Port ............................................................................................................................... 17

Ethernet Port ......................................................................................................................... 17

Section 5: Installing the Epilog Dashboard Print Driver ............................................................. 22

Installing the Dashboard Driver Using the USB Connection using XP or Vista.................. 23

Installing the Dashboard Driver Using the USB Connection using Windows 7 or 8........... 23

Installing the Dashboard Driver Using an Ethernet Connection and a Crossover Cable ..... 33

Section 6: Using the Epilog Dashboard ....................................................................................... 47

Additional Dashboard Driver Features ................................................................................. 75

Changing Dashboard Driver Defaults................................................................................... 77

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Basic Operations................................................................................79

Section 7: Quick Start & Easy Setup ........................................................................................... 81

Artwork Setup....................................................................................................................... 81

Job Setup............................................................................................................................... 84

Section 8: Using the Front Control Panel .................................................................................... 91

Section 9: Using the ECC (Epilog Control Center).................................................................... 101

Job Tab................................................................................................................................ 101

Configuration Tab............................................................................................................... 105

Section 10: Standard & Optional Machine Features.................................................................. 107

Air Assist ............................................................................................................................ 107

Front Access Door .............................................................................................................. 108

Task Plate............................................................................................................................ 109

Optional Vector Grid/Vacuum Hold-down Table .............................................................. 109

Pin Table ............................................................................................................................. 113

Section 11: Engraving Machine Cleaning ................................................................................. 119

This cleaning section may show photos of other Epilog machines. The cleaning process is

the same so please use these photos as a reference guide................................................... 119

Cleaning - Important!............................................................................................................... i

Fire Warning!...................................................................................................................... 119

Laser Tube .......................................................................................................................... 129

Section 12: Speed and Power Recommendations...................................................................... 131

Engraving Speed ................................................................................................................. 131

Engraving Power................................................................................................................. 131

Recommendations............................................................................................................... 132

Multiple Passes ................................................................................................................... 133

30 Watt................................................................................................................................ 134

40 Watt................................................................................................................................ 135

50 Watt................................................................................................................................ 136

60 Watt................................................................................................................................ 137

75 Watt................................................................................................................................ 138

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Section 13: Material Engraving Techniques.............................................................................. 139

Acrylic...................................................................................................................................... i

Fire Warning!...................................................................................................................... 139

Anodized Aluminum........................................................................................................... 142

Brass - Painted .................................................................................................................... 142

Glass.................................................................................................................................... 144

Notary Seals - Delrin .......................................................................................................... 146

Plastic.................................................................................................................................. 147

Rubber Stamps .................................................................................................................... 149

Wood................................................................................................................................... 149

Section 14: Material Suppliers................................................................................................... 155

Technical Support, Troubleshooting and Specifications...................161

Section 15: In Case of Difficulty ............................................................................................... 163

Contacting Technical Support............................................................................................. 163

Section 16: Specifications.......................................................................................................... 165

Epilog Fusion 32 x 20 Specifications ................................................................................. 165

Compatibility ...................................................................................................................... 166

Recommended PC............................................................................................................... 166

Other Computer Hardware Recommendations................................................................... 168

About The Laser ................................................................................................................. 168

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice ........................................................ 169

Section 17: Upgrading the Operational Firmware..................................................................... 171

Upgrading Your Firmware.................................................................................................. 171

Installing New Firmware onto Your Computer .................................................................. 172

Transferring New Firmware from Your Computer to Your Laser ..................................... 174

APPENDIX A WARRANTY STATEMENT ...............................................177

APPENDIX B PRINTING FROM AUTOCAD...........................................179

APPENDIX C ADDITIONAL DASHBOARD PRINT DRIVER INSTRUCTIONS

........................................................................................................183

Windows 7: Setting up the TCP/IP Address in the Computer........................................... 183

Windows 8: Installing the 64-bit Epilog Dashboard Print Driver in Windows 8.............. 189

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INDEX...............................................................................................195

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Fire Warning!

Your laser system uses a high intensity beam of light that can generate extremely

high temperatures when it comes into contact with the material being engraved,

marked or cut. Some materials are extremely flammable and can easily ignite and

burst into open flame setting the machine afire. This open flame is very

dangerous and has the potential to destroy not only the machine, but the building

in which it is housed.

Experience shows that vector cutting with the laser has the most potential to

create an open flame. Many materials are susceptible to igniting, but acrylic, in

all its different forms, has been shown to be especially flammable when vector

cutting with the laser.

Please read the following warnings and recommendations and follow them closely

at all times!

NEVER let the laser system operate if it will be unattended.

KEEP the area around the machine clean and free of clutter, combustible

materials, explosives, or volatile solvents such as acetone, alcohol, or

gasoline.

ALWAYS keep a properly maintained and inspected fire extinguisher on

hand. Epilog recommends a Halotron fire extinguisher or a multi-purpose

dry chemical fire extinguisher. The Halotron extinguishers are more

expensive than a dry chemical, but offer certain advantages should you

ever need to use an extinguisher. The Halotron extinguisher discharges a

clean, easily removable substance that is not harmful to the mechanics or

wiring of the laser system. The dry chemical extinguisher discharges a

sticky, corrosive powder that is very difficult to clean up.

ALWAYS use air assist when vector cutting.

BE CAREFUL! when vector cutting. Many materials have the potential

to burst suddenly into flames – even materials that may be very familiar to

the user. Always monitor the machine when it is operating.

KEEP YOUR LASER SYSTEM CLEAN – A build up of cutting and

engraving reside and debris is dangerous and can create a fire hazard in its

own right. Keep your laser system clean and free of debris. Regularly

remove the vector grid to clean any small pieces that have fallen through

the grid.

Fire Warning!

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