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====== Epilog Laser Fusion M2 ====== | ====== Epilog Laser Fusion M2 ====== | ||
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===== Epilog Fusion - Workflow ===== | ===== Epilog Fusion - Workflow ===== | ||
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Place the manual focus gauge on the carriage. Then select the **Focus** on the control panel. | Place the manual focus gauge on the carriage. Then select the **Focus** on the control panel. | ||
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- Go to the **Focus** function on the Control Panel. | - Go to the **Focus** function on the Control Panel. | ||
- Move the **Joystick** up or down to move the table appropriately until your material just touches the bottom of the gauge. The speed at which the table rises or lowers can be controlled by applying varying pressure upwards or downwards on the **Joystick**. Once the focus position has been established, | - Move the **Joystick** up or down to move the table appropriately until your material just touches the bottom of the gauge. The speed at which the table rises or lowers can be controlled by applying varying pressure upwards or downwards on the **Joystick**. Once the focus position has been established, | ||
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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 |
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- | === Turn on the air Compressor === | ||
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=== How to start the Job === | === How to start the Job === | ||
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===== Cutting Settings ===== | ===== Cutting Settings ===== | ||
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==== How to cut using Rhino ==== | ==== How to cut using Rhino ==== | ||
- | {{media:img:Epilog_Fusion_Tutorial:Rhino_tutorial_open_file.png|Open file-Tutorial}}Go to File **Open..** to import your Project in Rhino. | + | {{:machines:epilogfusion:rhino_tutorial_open_file.png?400|}} |
- | \\ {{media: | + | Go to File **Open..** to import your Project in Rhino. |
- | {{media:img:Epilog_Fusion_Tutorial:Rhino_tutorial_check_clipborad.png|Check closed curves-Tutorial}}Then check in the **Properties tab** whether there are only closed curves. | + | {{:machines:epilogfusion:rhino_tutorial_how_to_join_curves.png?400|}} |
- | \\ {{media: | + | After importing the file, **explode** the objects and then connect |
- | {{media:img:Epilog_Fusion_Tutorial:Rhino_tutorial_file_print.png|Print-Tutorial}}To start printing, press the **Ctrl + P** keys or go to **File -> Print**. | + | {{:machines:epilogfusion:rhino_tutorial_check_clipborad.png?400|}} |
- | \\ {{media:img:Epilog_Fusion_Tutorial:Rhino_tutorial_file_print_change_prop.png|Print settings-Tutorial}}=== Which Settings to set for a Print === | + | Then check in the **Properties tab** whether there are only closed curves. |
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+ | The laser determines which lines to engrave or cut based on the width (stroke) of each line. Set any cut lines to a print width of 0.001 or hairline. | ||
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+ | To start printing, press the **Ctrl + P** keys or go to **File | ||
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+ | === Which Settings to set for a Print === | ||
- Select the laser cutter you want to use for this job. In this cas it is the **Epilog Engraver WinX64 Fusion** and set the size to **Costum Size** | - Select the laser cutter you want to use for this job. In this cas it is the **Epilog Engraver WinX64 Fusion** and set the size to **Costum Size** | ||
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- Next, configure the properties for the print. | - Next, configure the properties for the print. | ||
- | {{media:img:Epilog_Fusion_Tutorial:Rhino_tutorial_set_print_window.png|Print window-Tutorial}}First adjust the viewport (point 3 above) by dragging it to its position. The starting point of the laser is always the upper left corner. To avoid wasting a lot of material, try to leave less free space around the objects. | + | {{:machines:epilogfusion:rhino_tutorial_set_print_window.png?400|}} |
- | \\ {{media:img:Epilog_Fusion_Tutorial:Rhino_tutorial_change_laser_properties.png|Print configuration-Tutorial}}=== Which Properties to set for a Print === | + | First adjust the viewport (point 3 above) by dragging it to its position. The starting point of the laser is always the upper left corner. To avoid wasting a lot of material, try to leave less free space around the objects. |
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+ | === Which Properties to set for a Print === | ||
- Now select the **Job type Vector**.\\ Only select **Send to Laser**. You can now either keep the standard piece size settings (1016 x 711 mm) or costumize it to match it to the page size from your file. | - Now select the **Job type Vector**.\\ Only select **Send to Laser**. You can now either keep the standard piece size settings (1016 x 711 mm) or costumize it to match it to the page size from your file. | ||
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==== How to use Colormapping for inside and outside cut ==== | ==== How to use Colormapping for inside and outside cut ==== | ||
- | {{media:img:Epilog_Fusion_Tutorial:Rhino_tutorial_how_to_create_layers.png|Create multiple layers-Tutorial}} - Create a new Layer. | + | {{:machines:epilogfusion:rhino_tutorial_how_to_create_layers.png?400|}} |
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- Choose a proper name and color for this layer. | - Choose a proper name and color for this layer. | ||
- | \\ {{media:img:Epilog_Fusion_Tutorial:Rhino_tutorial_select_layer_for_insideCut.png|Select inside cut-Tutorial}}Change the layer for the shapes that are inside the object to separate them from the outer cut. | + | {{:machines:epilogfusion:rhino_tutorial_select_layer_for_insidecut.png?400|}} |
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+ | Change the layer for the shapes that are inside the object to separate them from the outer cut. | ||
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+ | Select the outline of the object to change the layer to outer cut. | ||
- | {{media:img:Epilog_Fusion_Tutorial:Rhino_tutorial_select_layer_for_outsideCut.png|Select outside cut-Tutorial}}Select the outline of the object to change the layer to outer cut. | + | {{:machines:epilogfusion:rhino_tutorial_colormapping_copy.png?400|}} |
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To get started press the **Ctrl + P** Keys and go into properties. | To get started press the **Ctrl + P** Keys and go into properties. | ||
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==== How to engrave a picture using Rhino ==== | ==== How to engrave a picture using Rhino ==== | ||
- | {{media:img:Epilog_Fusion_Tutorial:Rhino_tutorial_create_picture_frame.png|Set picture frame-Tutorial}}First of all **drag and drop** your picture into the Rhino working area to create a **picture frame**. | + | {{:machines:epilogfusion:rhino_tutorial_create_picture_frame.png?400|}} |
- | \\ {{media: | + | First of all **drag and drop** your picture |
- | {{media:img:Epilog_Fusion_Tutorial:Rhino_tutorial_create_cut_line.png|Set cut line for-Tutorial}}**Osnaps** allow you to snap onto a specific object location when you are picking a point. Select it to create a fitting rectangle to cut out the image. | + | {{:machines:epilogfusion:rhino_tutorial_change_layer_color_of_picture_frame.png?400|}} |
- | \\ {{media:img:Epilog_Fusion_Tutorial:Rhino_tutorial_combined_print.png|Combines job settings-Tutorial}}=== How to start a combined Job === | + | Now change the color of the default layer to **white**, to avoid getting the frame engraved as well. |
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+ | **Osnaps** allow you to snap onto a specific object location when you are picking a point. Select it to create a fitting rectangle to cut out the image. | ||
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+ | === How to start a combined Job === | ||
To get started press the **Ctrl + P** Keys and go into properties. | To get started press the **Ctrl + P** Keys and go into properties. | ||
- | - Now select the **Job type Combined**. Combined is used when you want to incorporate both Raster and Vector. All Raster operations will be performed first, second the Vector operations.\\ Only select **Send to Laser**. You can now either keep the standard piece size settings (1016 x 711 mm) or costumize it to match it to the page size from your file. | + | - Now select the **Job type Combined**. Combined is used when you want to incorporate both Raster and Vector. All Raster operations will be performed first, second the Vector operations.\\ |
+ | - Only select **Send to Laser**. You can now either keep the standard piece size settings (1016 x 711 mm) or costumize it to match it to the page size from your file. | ||
- The **Resolution** is expressed in dots-per-inches (DPI). It hereby defines the print quality. The higer the Resolution, the finer the detail that can be achieved. For fotos engravements you have to use a high DPI, since the details are very important. Note, that if you already have a picture with a low resoultion, setting the DPI to 600 or 1200, doesn' | - The **Resolution** is expressed in dots-per-inches (DPI). It hereby defines the print quality. The higer the Resolution, the finer the detail that can be achieved. For fotos engravements you have to use a high DPI, since the details are very important. Note, that if you already have a picture with a low resoultion, setting the DPI to 600 or 1200, doesn' | ||
- | - **Raster Settings: | + | - **Raster Settings: |
+ | - The speed setting determines the travel speed of the carriage. **The slower the speed, the deeper the engraving**. Speed settings depend on the hardness and the thickness of the material.\\ | ||
+ | - The power settings determines the amout of laser energy that is delivered to the material. **The higher the power, the deeper the engraving.**\\ | ||
+ | - **Image Dithering: | ||
+ | - The speed setting determines the travel speed of the carriage. **The slower the speed, the deeper the cut.** Slower speed settings will produce better edge quality.\\ | ||
+ | - The power settings determines the amout of laser energy that is delivered to the material. **The higher the power, the deeper the cut.** Power settings depend on the hardness and the thickness of the material.\\ | ||
+ | - The frequency is the number of laser pulses that the laser fires per inch of travel. A **lower frequency** will produce less heat, because fewer pulses are being used to cut. This is good for materials like **wood**. **High frequencies** are useful on materials like **acrylic**.\\ | ||
+ | - **Speed Comp** reduces all speed settings by 1/2. **Power Comp** reduces the laser output when the lens carriage slows as it moves through a curve. | ||
After setting up everything you can start your job. | After setting up everything you can start your job. | ||
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==== How to engrave Text or Shapes using Rhino ==== | ==== How to engrave Text or Shapes using Rhino ==== | ||
- | {{media:img:Epilog_Fusion_Tutorial:Rhino_tutorial_create_text.png|Create text-Tutorial}}Create a Text object with **Curves**. | + | {{:machines:epilogfusion:rhino_tutorial_create_text.png?400|}} |
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+ | Create a Text object with **Curves**. | ||
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+ | Next, search for **Hatch** on the command line. Select your Text and a **solid pattern**. | ||
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+ | You can also use **hatch** to color shapes. | ||
- | \\ {{media:img:Epilog_Fusion_Tutorial:Rhino_tutorail_hatch_text.png|Hatch text-Tutorial}}Next, search for **Hatch** on the command line. Select your Text and a **solid pattern**. | + | {{:machines:epilogfusion:rhino_tutorial_remove_curve_from_hatch.png?400|}} |
- | {{media: | + | It is only important that you remove the curves, otherwise the laser might cut them when they are set to hairline. |
- | \\ {{media:img:Epilog_Fusion_Tutorial:Rhino_tutorial_remove_curve_from_hatch.png|Remove curves from hatch-Tutorial}}It is only important that you remove the curves, otherwise the laser might cut them when they are set to hairline. | + | {{:machines:epilogfusion:rhino_tutorial_raster_print.png?400|}} |
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To get started press the **Ctrl + P** Keys and go into properties. | To get started press the **Ctrl + P** Keys and go into properties. | ||
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+ | ===== 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" | ||
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+ | 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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To start the Epilog Job Manager, just double-click on the icon in the Desktop: | To start the Epilog Job Manager, just double-click on the icon in the Desktop: | ||
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+ | Wether the job manager has been started or not, the driver of the Epilog Fusion keeps tracks of the job being sent from any other software. It is, anyway, not possible to create a job directly into the job manager. It is therefore needed to have your own design sent as a print job to the Epilog Fusion, before it appears in the job manager. | ||
When printing something it is not necessary to change setting such as power, speed or frequency, because they will be set automatically into the Epilog Job Manager. | When printing something it is not necessary to change setting such as power, speed or frequency, because they will be set automatically into 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!** | ||
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- | \\ {{media: | + | When opening the job manager, the following window will appear. To access |
- | {{media:img:Epilog_Fusion_Tutorial:Epilog_Job_Manager: | + | {{:machines:epilogfusion:uncategorized.jpg?400|}} |
- | \\ {{media: | + | 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 |
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- | \\ {{media: | + | 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 |
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- | \\ {{media: | + | 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: | + | {{:machines:epilogfusion:your_folder.jpg?400|}} |
- | \\ {{media: | + | The job can be organized in folders |
- | {{media:img:Epilog_Fusion_Tutorial:Epilog_Job_Manager: | + | {{:machines:epilogfusion:open_material_library.jpg?400|}} |
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- | \\ {{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. |
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+ | Once the proper material category has been selected, it is possible to directly select the specific material just by double-clicking on it. | ||
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+ | 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. | ||
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+ | 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 / | ||
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+ | After saving the job, to send it the job to the Epilog Fusion, just click on the print button. | ||
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+ | To manage the jobs, it is possible to change their appearance order clicking the following button. | ||
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+ | Or to delete them from a specific folder clicking the delete button. | ||
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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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+ | ===== letztes mal Linse geputzt ===== | ||
+ | 29.3.2021 Markus\\ |