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Fields Spot Size

Epilog Laser Galvo Model G2

Operating Instructions

The Epilog G2 galvo system is a three-axis galvanometer comprised of two galvanometers (motors), a

translating lens, and a fixed focus length lens. This system is designed to mark at three separate focal

lengths with each focal length producing a different spot size as well as three different field sizes. The

field and spot sizes are shown below:

The illustration below shows the approximate position of the different fields:

The marking process is very straightforward and consists of the following steps:

1) Power on the G2

2) Select the field you are going to use

3) Raise or lower the engraving table to match the field you are using

4) Adjust the Focus to the thickness of your material

5) Set up your artwork using Corel, Illustrator, etc.

6) Print

The instructions below provide the specific steps of how to use the Epilog G2.

.002” (50 um)

Far-Field - 24” x 24” (609.6 x 609.6 mm)

.0014” (34 um)

Mid-Field - 16” x 16” (406.4 x 406.4 mm)

.0007” (19 um)

Near-Field - 4” x 4” (101 x 101 mm)

Set Up:

Plug the power cord into the G2. The power

receptacle is located on the right side towards

the back of the G2.

There are two power switches on the machine.

1) Main Power – at the back of the

machine.

2) On/Off Switch – at the control panel

There is a main incoming power switch that is

located at the back of the G2 chassis. This

switch must be pointed in the vertical “UP”

position (red band). This power switch can

remain in the ON position and is not intended to

be switched On/Off every day.

The primary On/Off switch is located on the side

of the control panel. This switch is used on a

daily basis for turning the G2 On/Off.

Connect the USB cable or Ethernet cable from

your computer to the G2. The USB and Ethernet

connections are on the left side of the G2.

There are two 4” (100 mm) exhaust ports at the

back of the machine. Connect a 350 CFM

exhaust fan to the ports and vent to the outside.

Other Functions

Light Switch – The light switch controls the

internal lighting of the cabinet.

Set edge guides:

Move the edge guides to match the field. The

G2 is oriented so that the 0,0 “Home” position is

in the upper left corner of each of the three

different fields.

The three fields are offset from each other

creating a 0,0 “Home” position that is in a

different position for each field size.

Move the edge guides to the corresponding

field location. The edge guides fit into holes in

the table and can be lifted straight out when

relocating.

Epilog G2 Keypad

The instructions below describe the functions of the keys on the G2 keypad. Please be aware that some

keys have multiple functions.

Jobs Menu

Lists Jobs that have been sent to the laser in the

order they were sent. Press this key and use the

joystick to scroll through the available jobs at the

laser.

Data Transfer

Illuminates only when a job is being transmitted

to the laser system.

Focus

Pressing this key allows you to manually raise or

lower the table to the desired focus. After

pressing the FOCUS key you will use the joystick

to raise and lower the table to your desired

height. The display will show you the table

position in thousandths of an inch or millimeters.

•Pressing and holding the FOCUS key for 3

seconds will activate two visual indicators

to help you focus your product. The

visual indicators consist of a red dot and

a red line. Raise or lower the table with

the joystick so the small red-dot is

centered in the vertical red line that is

projected onto the table.

Start / Pause

Pressing this key starts the selected job, pauses a

job that is already running, or resumes a job that

has been paused. Use the joystick to scroll

through the jobs on the control panel display to

choose the job you want to start. Once your job

has been selected, press the START/PAUSE key

to start the job.

After your job has started you can press this key

to pause the movement of the laser beam as

well as the firing of the laser beam. Please be

aware there is a slight delay between when the

Pause button has been pressed and when the

job will stop. Once the job is paused you can

open the door to examine the mark on your

material. By closing the door and pressing this

key again the marking will commence where it

left off. If the item being marked is not moved

the marking registration will not be affected.

NOTE: Opening the door on the laser system

during operation will immediately stop the laser

from firing. Always Pause your job before

opening the doors.

Reset

Pressing the RESET key will stop the job and

move the laser back to its Home Position. Press

the reset key after you have paused a job that

you are currently running. The galvo will

reposition itself to the start position of the job.

RESET does not erase the job from the laser

system’s memory; rather it will stop the

engraving job in process and the galvo will

reposition itself to the home position.

Red Dot Pointer

The RED DOT POINTER key is a toggle switch that

turns the laser system’s red dot pointer on and

off. When the red dot pointer is on, the indicator

light on this key will be illuminated and the red

dot will appear in the upper left corner of the

filed you are using.

Trace

The TRACE key is an On/Off toggle switch. When

activated it produces a moving, visible red beam

that creates a rectangle to describe the area

where your artwork will be marked. The

rectangle is calculated by measuring the extreme

points of the graphic and constructing a

rectangle around this graphic. This is a very

useful feature for artwork positioning.

Near-Field Work Area

Pressing this key will select the Near-field work

area and position the translating lens to work

with the table raised to the topmost table

position.

Pressing and holding this key for five seconds will

move the table to the topmost table position.

Mid-Field Work Area

Pressing this key will select the Near-field work

area and position the translating lens to work

with the table at the middle table position.

Pressing and holding this key for five seconds will

move the table to the middle table position.

Far-Field Work Area

Pressing this key will select the Near-field work

area and position the translating lens to work

with the table at its lowest position.

Pressing and holding this key for five seconds will

move the table to the lowest table position.

Settings

Pressing the SETTINGS key will give you access to

different menu items. You can use the joystick to

scroll through the different options available in

these menus. Pressing this key will initially bring

up the IP address of the machine.

Setting the IP address:

Center click to gain access, tilt the Joystick up or

down to increment or decrement. Tilt left or

right to move to the different sets of three

numbers. Press the START/PAUSE key to make

your change permanent.

Setting Units:

Use the Joystick to Tilt Left and gain access to

the Unlock menu.

Printing to the G2 Using the

Epilog Software Suite

Important Information:

The G2 software suite is the print interface between your computer and your G2 galvo

system. It consists of two separate components that allow you to print to the G2 galvo

system:

Dashboard – The Dashboard is the

primary “print driver” for your G2 galvo

system. When printing to the G2 galvo all

laser functions will initially be set in the

Dashboard.

Once your initial settings have been

established you can choose to print

directly to the G2 or you can send the job

with all laser settings to the JM (Job

Manager).

The Dashboard is described in detail later

in this document.

Job Manager (JM) – The Job Manager

acts as a file management system that

saves all print jobs sent to the JM. The

JM can store, recall and reprint any

previously printed job.

All laser settings can be reconfigured

from the JM.

The JM is described in detail later in this

document.

Installing the Software Suite:

Install the software suite and follow the prompts as you move through the process. The

installation process will install both the Dashboard and the Job Manager.

G2 CorelDRAW Printer Set-Up

In CorelDraw X8 – Tools / Options / Global / Printing / Driver Compatibility select the “Printer

can match document page sizes” option.

In the Print Dialog, select “Match orientation and size (Custom, Portrait).

Activating your G2 in the Job Manager:

You must activate your G2 in the Job Manager before you can print to the system.

The first time you open the Job

Manager you will be presented with

this page.

You will need to activate your G2 within

the JM before you can print using the

Dashboard.

To activate your G2 laser system within

the job manager give your machine a

name, set the Printing Type, IP Address,

laser wattage, etc. (Serial Number is

not required).

Click Save.

Your machine configuration has been

saved.

Your G2 galvo has been activated in the

Job Manager and appears in the left

column of the JM.

You can now print jobs to your G2 from

the Dashboard and the Job Manager is

now ready to accept jobs from the

Dashboard.

Using the Dashboard:

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