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 ====== Epilog Laser Fusion M2 ====== ====== Epilog Laser Fusion M2 ======
  
-{{https://fablab.hochschule-rhein-waal.de/files/files/images/FabTools/Lasercutter/epilog-fusion-m2.jpg?400}}\\ Arbeitsbereich 40" x 28" (1016 x 711 mm)\\ Leistung: 60 Watt\\ [[https://www.epiloglaser.de/assets/downloads/manuals/fusion-manual-web.pdf|Bedienungsanleitung]] +{{https://fablab.hochschule-rhein-waal.de/files/files/images/FabTools/Lasercutter/epilog-fusion-m2.jpg?400}}\\ Arbeitsbereich 40" x 28" (1016 x 711 mm)\\ Leistung: 60 Watt\\ [[https://www.epiloglaser.de/assets/downloads/manuals/fusion-manual-web.pdf|Bedienungsanleitung]]\\ 
 +[[machines:maintenance:epilogfusion|Maintenance]]\\
 ===== Epilog Fusion - Workflow ===== ===== Epilog Fusion - Workflow =====
  
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 In the picture above the bottom of the **focus gauge** just touches the surface of the material. In the picture above the bottom of the **focus gauge** just touches the surface of the material.
  
-=== Turn on the Filter === +Turn on the Filter                                  | Turn on the air Compressor                                   | 
-{{:machines:epilogfusion:activate_filter.png?400|}}+{{:machines:epilogfusion:activate_filter.png?0x200}}  {{ :machines:epilogfusion:activate_the_compressor.png?0x200}}  |
  
-=== Turn on the air Compressor === 
-{{:machines:epilogfusion:activate_the_compressor.png?400|}} 
  
 === How to start the Job === === How to start the Job ===
-{{:machines:epilogfusion:start_the_job.png?400|}}+{{:machines:epilogfusion:start_the_job.png?400|}}\\
  
-  Go to the **Job** function on the Control Panel. +  Go to the **Job** function on the Control Panel.\\  
-  Press the **Go** key to start or resume a job. +  Press the **Go** key to start or resume a job.\\  
-  Pressing the **Stop** key will stop the lens carriage and the laser beam will be shut off. +  Pressing the **Stop** key will stop the lens carriage and the laser beam will be shut off.\\  
-  Pressing the **Reset** key will move the carriage to its home position.+  Pressing the **Reset** key will move the carriage to its home position.\\ 
  
-[[#overview|Back to Overview]] 
  
 ===== Cutting Settings ===== ===== Cutting Settings =====
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 [[#overview|Back to Overview]] [[#overview|Back to Overview]]
 +
 +===== Inkscape =====
 +In inkscape you have to make sure that your cutting lines are thinner than 0.0254 mm\\
 +Instead of File --> print, you should use the "Win32 vector print"-addon:\\
 +{{:machines:win32_vector_print.jpg?400|}}\\
 +or save as pdf and print the pdf from Acrobat reader.\\
  
 ===== Working with the Epilog Job Manager ===== ===== Working with the Epilog Job Manager =====
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 What is really important is to: **Always set the resolution to 1200DPI before sending the job!** What is really important is to: **Always set the resolution to 1200DPI before sending the job!**
  
-{{media:img:Epilog_Fusion_Tutorial:Epilog_Job_Manager:job.JPG|job-Tutorial}}When opening the job manager, the following window will appear. To access the job that was sent to print just before, click on jobs.+{{:machines:epilogfusion:job.jpg?400|}}
  
-\\ {{media:img:Epilog_Fusion_Tutorial:Epilog_Job_Manager:uncategorized.JPG|uncategorized-Tutorial}}All the jobs sent by clicking on print in any other softwareautomatically go into the uncategorized folder. After clicking on Jobs, by default the list of uncategorized jobs will appear+When opening the job manager, the following window will appearTo access the job that was sent to print just beforeclick on jobs.
  
-{{media:img:Epilog_Fusion_Tutorial:Epilog_Job_Manager:name.JPG|name-Tutorial}}By double clicking on the job itself, it is possible to access to the job information window, where settings and properties of the job can be changed. For example it is possible to change the job name.+{{:machines:epilogfusion:uncategorized.jpg?400|}}
  
-\\ {{media:img:Epilog_Fusion_Tutorial:Epilog_Job_Manager:uncategorized.JPG|uncategorized-Tutorial}}All the jobs sent by clicking on print in any other software, automatically go into the uncategorized folder. After clicking on Jobs, by default the list of uncategorized jobs will appear+All the jobs sent by clicking on print in any other software, automatically go into the uncategorized folder. After clicking on Jobs, by default the list of uncategorized jobs will appear
  
-{{media:img:Epilog_Fusion_Tutorial:Epilog_Job_Manager:your_folder.JPG|your_folder-Tutorial}}The job can be organized in folders and sub-folders. It is possible to set them by using their respective Drop-down lists. When a different folder is selected, the job will be automatically moved inside it.+{{:machines:epilogfusion:name.jpg?400|}}
  
-\\ {{media:img:Epilog_Fusion_Tutorial:Epilog_Job_Manager:open_material_library.JPG|open_material_library-Tutorial}}The laser settings (speedpower, autofocus etc), can be changed for each job by manually changing the values, or it is possible to automatically set all of them by selecting a material from the material library. To open the material library and apply the settings click on the following button.+By double clicking on the job itselfit is possible to access to the job information windowwhere settings and properties of the job can be changed. For example it is possible to change the job name.
  
-{{media:img:Epilog_Fusion_Tutorial:Epilog_Job_Manager:material_category.JPG|material_category-Tutorial}}This will open the material library window. Like the jobs, the material library is organized in material folders, which contain then different materials sub-kinds and thicknesses. It is possible to change the material category by cliking on the left buttons.+{{:machines:epilogfusion:uncategorized.jpg?400|}}
  
-\\ {{media:img:Epilog_Fusion_Tutorial:Epilog_Job_Manager:material_selection.JPG|material_selection-Tutorial}}Once the proper material category has been selected, it is possible to directly select the specific material just by double-clicking on it.+All the jobs sent by clicking on print in any other software, automatically go into the uncategorized folderAfter clicking on Jobs, by default the list of uncategorized jobs will appear
  
-{{media:img:Epilog_Fusion_Tutorial:Epilog_Job_Manager:preview_button.JPG|preview_button-Tutorial}}Once the material has been selected, the proper settings are automatically applied into the Job Information window (as shown in the next image). To be noted that also the material thickness is taken into account, meaning the Epilog Fusion will automatically adjust the focus. It is therefore not needed anymore to adjust the focus manually. To work with the colour mapping, settings can be changed by clicking the colours tab into the job information window. It is possible to check the job preview by clicking on the preview button.+{{:machines:epilogfusion:your_folder.jpg?400|}}
  
-\\ {{media:img:Epilog_Fusion_Tutorial:Epilog_Job_Manager:preview.JPG|preview-Tutorial}}The preview window, shows the operation the laser cutter will do and the precise positioning of the job. Placing the stock into the shown position, will make sure the Epilog Fusion can work with it, and avoids the user to manually set the jog position. It is also possible to filter the view by operation kind /Raster/Vector/Combined).+The job can be organized in folders and sub-folders. It is possible to set them by using their respective Drop-down lists. When a different folder is selected, the job will be automatically moved inside it.
  
-{{media:img:Epilog_Fusion_Tutorial:Epilog_Job_Manager:save.JPG|save-Tutorial}}Once all the settings and the job properties have been applied/changed, it is possible to save the job for future reuse.+{{:machines:epilogfusion:open_material_library.jpg?400|}}
  
-\\ {{media:img:Epilog_Fusion_Tutorial:Epilog_Job_Manager:print_laser.JPG|print_laser-Tutorial}}After saving the job, to send it the job to the Epilog Fusion, just click on the print button.+The laser settings (speed, power, autofocus etc), can be changed for each job by manually changing the valuesor it is possible to automatically set all of them by selecting a material from the material library. To open the material library and apply the settings click on the following button.
  
-{{media:img:Epilog_Fusion_Tutorial:Epilog_Job_Manager:move.JPG|move-Tutorial}}To manage the jobs, it is possible to change their appearance order clicking the following button.+{{:machines:epilogfusion:material_category.jpg?400|}}
  
-\\ {{media:img:Epilog_Fusion_Tutorial:Epilog_Job_Manager:delete_job.JPG|delete_job-Tutorial}}Or to delete them from a specific folder clicking the delete button.+This will open the material library window. Like the jobs, the material library is organized in material folders, which contain then different materials sub-kinds and thicknesses. It is possible to change the material category by cliking on the left buttons. 
 + 
 +{{:machines:epilogfusion:material_selection.jpg?400|}} 
 + 
 +Once the proper material category has been selected, it is possible to directly select the specific material just by double-clicking on it. 
 + 
 +{{:machines:epilogfusion:preview_button.jpg?400|}} 
 + 
 +Once the material has been selected, the proper settings are automatically applied into the Job Information window (as shown in the next image). To be noted that also the material thickness is taken into account, meaning the Epilog Fusion will automatically adjust the focus. It is therefore not needed anymore to adjust the focus manually. To work with the colour mapping, settings can be changed by clicking the colours tab into the job information window. It is possible to check the job preview by clicking on the preview button. 
 + 
 +{{:machines:epilogfusion:preview.jpg?400|}} 
 + 
 +The preview window, shows the operation the laser cutter will do and the precise positioning of the job. Placing the stock into the shown position, will make sure the Epilog Fusion can work with it, and avoids the user to manually set the jog position. It is also possible to filter the view by operation kind /Raster/Vector/Combined). 
 + 
 +{{:machines:epilogfusion:save.jpg?400|}} 
 + 
 +Once all the settings and the job properties have been applied/changed, it is possible to save the job for future reuse. 
 + 
 +{{:machines:epilogfusion:print_laser.jpg?400|}} 
 + 
 +After saving the job, to send it the job to the Epilog Fusion, just click on the print button. 
 + 
 +{{:machines:epilogfusion:move.jpg?400|}} 
 + 
 +To manage the jobs, it is possible to change their appearance order clicking the following button. 
 + 
 +{{:machines:epilogfusion:delete_job.jpg?400|}} 
 + 
 +Or to delete them from a specific folder clicking the delete button.
  
 [[#overview|Back to Overview]] [[#overview|Back to Overview]]
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 Please let me know, if changing the fan mode helped you with the issues. Please let me know, if changing the fan mode helped you with the issues.
  
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 + 
 +{{:machines:epilogfusion:whatsapp_image_2020-09-28_at_9.22.39_am_1_.jpg?400|}} 
 + 
 +===== letztes mal Linse geputzt ===== 
 +29.3.2021 Markus\\ 
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