Universal Laser Systems X2-600 Instrukcja Naprawy

X-600 / X2-600 Laser Engraving and Cutting System Safety, Installation, Operation, and Basic Maintenance Manual Universal Las

1-4 Safety Safety Label Locations 221-0016-0221-0012-0221-0013-0221-0032-0221-0034-0221-0018-0 INPUT POWER:220 VAC; 50/60 Hz;

6-36 Sample Materials WOOD RASTER ENGRAVING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PPI PASS DEPTH 15 100 14 500 1 .020” 20 100 19 500 1 .020” 2

Sample Materials 6-37 COMMENTS When engraving wood with a laser, a brown, maple syrup like residue will deposit on the surface of the wood. Th

6-38 Sample Materials with the laser system, add glue to the veneer, and apply the veneer into the engraved area of the other piece of wood and le

SECTION 7 Maintenance Keeping the laser system clean will ensure the highest quality engraving. The frequency of cleaning will d

7-2 Maintenance

Maintenance 7-3 System Cleaning • Turn off and unplug the laser system. • Open the Top Door and thoroughly remove all loose dirt and debris

7-4 Maintenance #2 Mirror To gain access to the #2 Mirror, the mirror cover must be removed. Remove the thumbscrew, slide the cover to the right

Maintenance 7-5 #3 Mirror and Focus Lens You must remove the front cover to the Focus Carriage to gain access to the #3 Mirror and the Fo

7-6 Maintenance Beam Window The Beam Window is where the laser beam enters into the engraving area. It is located in the upper left hand corner

Maintenance 7-7 Adjustments and Lubrication There are no periodic adjustments required. The bearings in the motion system will self adjust to

Safety 1-5 221-0016-0221-0020-0221-0004-0221-0015-0221-0023-0221-0056-0221-0021-0 221-0018-0221-0007-0221-0031-0221-0017-0221-0044-0221-0045-

7-8 Maintenance Cooling Fan Filters This air-cooled laser system will require periodic cleaning of the cooling fan filters. Since ambient

SECTION 8 Troubleshooting Engraving Quality Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution “Fuzzy” looking raster engraving or small text appear

8-2 Troubleshooting Raster engraving appears sharp on both ends of the engraving but fuzzy in the middle • Dirty laser system • Something is loo

Troubleshooting 8-3 Engraving appears “halftoned” and not solidly filled when using colors other than black • Graphic, graphic software, graphic

8-4 Troubleshooting Operational Focus carriage looses X-axis position and slams into the left or right side of the rail during high speed raster en

APPENDIX

Appendix A - Limited Warranty Please refer to the Warranty Registration Form included with your shipment.

Appendix B - Specifications Model Number X-600 or X2-600 Resolution 1000 x 1000 DPI, 500 x 500 DPI, 333 x 333 DPI, 250 x 250 DPI 200 x

Appendix C - Using DOS Based Programs DOS software is not standardized and each application will work differently. When using DOS applications,

Appendix D - Using Macintosh Computers The laser system has primarily been designed to run under the Windows 95 or Windows 98 oper

1-6 Safety EU Compliance (CE) Product Identification: X-600 and X2-600 Laser Engraving and Cutting Systems Manufacturer: Universal Laser

Appendix E - Serial Port Cable Requirements

Appendix F - How To Get Help Step 1: Determine exactly what the problem is. Refer to “Section 8 – Troubleshooting” for a possible so

Safety 1-7 FCC Compliance This ULS laser system has been tested and found to comply with Federal Communication Commission (FCC) directives reg

SECTION 2 Installation Proper operating conditions are vital to a safe and productive environment. This section describes the ideal en

2-2 Installation • If planning to connect the laser engraving system to a computer through the parallel port, choose a location where the compu

Installation 2-3 If electrical power fluctuations, brown outs, or constant power outages are a problem in your area, an electric

2-4 Installation DO NOT install forward incline, backward incline, in-line, or ventilator fans because these types of air handlers

Installation 2-5 4 INCH DIAMETERFLEXIBLE RUBBER HOSEFRONT VIEWREDUCE TO 4 INCHES WITHA REDUCING COUPLERY-PIPEFROM EXHAUST BLOWERSHUT OFFGATES

2-6 Installation 3. Locate and disconnect the two white Power Supply Cable Connectors. Gently push the cables all the way down into the c

Notice This publication and its contents are proprietary to Universal Laser Systems, Inc. (ULS), and are intended solely for the contractual use of

Installation 2-7 Leveling the System 1. If the floor underneath the Laser System is uneven, the casters must be adjusted. Place a b

2-8 Installation Open the Rear Cover and visually locate the Laser Mounting Block(s), the Laser Latch(es), and Alignment Fork(s). N

Installation 2-9 Plug in the Power Connector(s). Note that the Power Connector that is physically located higher is the one that you connect

2-10 Installation Software Suggestions The following is a list of recommended software programs. We do not endorse any particular software

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 “co

2-12 Installation • If the red dot is centered, installation is complete. Remove the masking tape. • If you have second Laser Cartridge (the bot

SECTION 3 System Operation In this section you will learn how the laser system actually works and will familiarize you with laser system termino

3-2 System Operation NOTE: Before describing the complex functionality of the SUPERSPEED, in the following diagram, we demonstrate how a typic

System Operation 3-3 The “Focal Range” of the lens, where the beam is considered to be “in focus”, is equivalent to +/- 5% ab

3-4 System Operation The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) The LCD is a four line display that displays the menus that control the laser system. It

Introduction We would like to thank you for purchasing the X-600 or X2-600 Laser Platform. Years of testing and refinements hav

System Operation 3-5 Green Indicator Light CONDITION REASON ON The laser system is powered up, the top door is closed and the sy

3-6 System Operation The “NEXT FILE” button displays the next file in the systems memory and makes it the current file and will stop at the last

System Operation 3-7 The Menu System The LCD displays the menus of the laser system. Since this laser system has many features, we have includ

3-8 System Operation XX

System Operation 3-9 MODEL NAMEVERSION XX-XX-XX-XX Menu Descriptions The remainder of this section will describe each one of the menus and th

3-10 System Operation FILE DISPLAY Menu Appears automatically after the first file is downloaded completely into the laser systems memory. This

System Operation 3-11 There are two ways that a downloaded file will have a missing EOF. The first is if printing through the printer driver a

3-12 System Operation The Printer Driver compresses the file while it downloads to the laser system and the laser system decompres

System Operation 3-13 DOS POWER SETTINGS Menu The laser system allows eight different power settings to be saved, in non-volatile (permanent)

3-14 System Operation OPTIONS Menu Selecting this menu will allow the access to turn on certain options that the laser system might have. ONE

Specifications Model Number X-600 or X2-600 Resolution 1000 x 1000 DPI, 500 x 500 DPI, 333 x 333 DPI, 250 x 250 DPI 200 x 200 DPI, Dra

System Operation 3-15 AIR ASSIST Menu This class of laser system does have Air Assist as an option, but it is not computer controlled. Since

3-16 System Operation To restore the focus position back to the original factory setting, go back into this menu and press the up and down arrow k

System Operation 3-17 If you would like to get the Rotary axis back to the original factory default setting, go back into the “SET ROTARY AXI

3-18 System Operation In order to use the “SERIAL” port, the communication settings MUST match those of the computer. Refer to the computer’s har

System Operation 3-19 DIAGNOSTICS Menu This menu leads to other menus that enable you to help diagnose problems, if they occur, with the laser

3-20 System Operation MODEL NAMEVERSION XX-XX-XX-XX ABOUT Menu Use the up and down arrow buttons to position the cursor on this menu item. Press

System Operation 3-21 Setting a new origin other than the default (0,0) position will shrink your field size. If you already have file

3-22 System Operation The cursor in the display will be flashing on top of the tenths digit. You can now move the table up or down by pressin

System Operation 3-23 If you find that you need to place your materials in a position other than the upper left hand corner, you can change the

3-24 System Operation The AUTOFOCUS Method In order to use this method, you must first turn it ON. We described how to turn it

Table of Contents SECTION 1 - Safety Description of Appropriate Use ...

System Operation 3-25 To Adjust AUTOFOCUS: From time to time, you may need to re-adjust your AUTOFOCUS. The only time that you should need to r

SECTION 4 Running the System Step by Step In this section we will cover how to completely use the laser system to create a produ

4-2 Running the System Step by Step Focusing Before attempting to adjust the focal height, visually check to make sure that the ta

Running the System Step by Step 4-3 It does not matter whether you bring the table up to go out of focus, or down, the effect is the same. You

4-4 Running the System Step by Step Find the “PRINT” command within your graphics program and click on it. Depending on which graphics program y

Running the System Step by Step 4-5 We will also remind you again to please comply with the warning label below. Material Removing and Reloa

SECTION 5 Options & Accessories There are several options and accessories available for this laser system. The new 3D Effects option is now

5-2 Options & Accessories 102345678910 11 1213123456789COMPUTER GRAPHICS SCREENGRAPHICS SOFTWAREPAGE LAYOUT11 INCHES ( 292.1 mm) WIDE8.5 INCHE

Options & Accessories 5-3 Settings for a 30 Watt System There is a considerable difference between rubber blends, thickness,

5-4 Options & Accessories Full Sheet Method The second method is to create a full sheet of rubber stamps and engrave them all at

SECTION 5 - Sample Materials Safety ...

Options & Accessories 5-5 In the laser systems printer driver, use the same settings as the previous example but with only mino

5-6 Options & Accessories The Rotary Fixture is placed on the engraving table as the following diagram illustrates. Please refer to the

Options & Accessories 5-7 Air Assist System The Air Assist System consists of a nozzle that attaches to the focus carriage, O

5-8 Options & Accessories Focus Lens Kits There are three optional Focus Lens Kits available other than the standard 2.0”, they are the 1.5”,

Options & Accessories 5-9 Refer to the following chart for spot sizes and focal ranges of the lenses available. FOCAL LENGTH SPOT SIZE F

SECTION 6 Sample Materials This section provides sample driver settings and helpful hints to get started engraving and/or cutting the

6-2 Sample Materials NOTICE Laser engraving or cutting materials other than those described in this manual can be a safety hazard and can damage

Sample Materials 6-3 NOTE When engraving very small objects, top speed cannot be achieved because acceleration and deceleration of t

6-4 Sample Materials ACRYLIC - CAST AND EXTRUDED RASTER ENGRAVING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PPI PASS DEPTH 15 70 55 500 1 .001” 20 53

Sample Materials 6-5 COMMENTS There are two types of acrylic available, cast and extruded. Cast turns white or frosted and e

SECTION 1 Safety This section describes hazards that may occur if the laser is installed or used improperly. Description of Appropriate Use Th

6-6 Sample Materials ACRYLIC - MIRRORED RASTER ENGRAVING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PPI PASS DEPTH 15 80 55 500 1 .003” 20 60 55 500

Sample Materials 6-7 COMMENTS Engraving mirrored acrylic is similar to engraving regular acrylic. The idea is to engrave throug

6-8 Sample Materials ANODIZED ALUMINUM RASTER ENGRAVING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PPI PASS DEPTH 15 90 55 500 1 .001” 20 68 55 500

Sample Materials 6-9 COMMENTS There is a process called Laser Color Marking which enables the color filling of anodized aluminum. First, coat

6-10 Sample Materials BRASS - PAINTED RASTER ENGRAVING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PPI PASS DEPTH 15 90 55 500 1 .001” 20 68 55 500 1

Sample Materials 6-11 COMMENTS The manufacturing processes for coated brass varies from one vendor to another. Some manufacturers do not polis

6-12 Sample Materials CORIAN / AVONITE / FOUNTAINHEAD RASTER ENGRAVING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PPI PASS DEPTH 15 100 7 500 1 .015” 20

Sample Materials 6-13 COMMENTS If paint filling, mask the material first, then engrave through the masking. In this way, when ready to paint f

6-14 Sample Materials CORK RASTER ENGRAVING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PPI PASS DEPTH 15 100 20 500 1 .010” 20 100 27 500 1 .010” 2

Sample Materials 6-15 COMMENTS Cork is not very popular for engraving but it does engrave and cut nicely. Cork is mainly used for making gaske

1-2 Safety • This device is specifically designed to comply with CDRH performance requirements under 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11. CDRH is the Cen

6-16 Sample Materials DELRIN (SEAL PRESS) RASTER ENGRAVING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PPI PASS DEPTH 15 100 13 500 1 .015” 20 100 17

Sample Materials 6-17 COMMENTS The laser system can be used to make dies for seal presses. It can engrave and cut out a typi

6-18 Sample Materials GLASS / CRYSTAL RASTER ENGRAVING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PPI PASS DEPTH 15 100 7 300 1 .001” 20 100 9 300 1

Sample Materials 6-19 COMMENTS Glass engraving is different from other types of engraving. A CO2 laser cannot engrave into the glass nor can i

6-20 Sample Materials LEATHER RASTER ENGRAVING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PPI PASS DEPTH 15 56 55 500 1 .001” 20 42 55 500 1 .001”

Sample Materials 6-21 COMMENTS Leather is a very simple material to engrave and most types of leather engrave very well with the laser system.

6-22 Sample Materials MARBLE RASTER ENGRAVING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PPI PASS DEPTH 15 100 19 500 1 .003” 20 100 25 500 1 .003”

Sample Materials 6-23 COMMENTS Most marble and polished stones will turn white when engraved. Masking is not necessary and lig

6-24 Sample Materials MAT BOARD RASTER ENGRAVING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PPI PASS DEPTH 15 90 55 250 1 .005” 20 68 55 250 1 .005

Sample Materials 6-25 COMMENTS Mat board (thick cardboard) is an excellent material to use for architectural modeling and for pi

Safety 1-3 !WARNINGTHIS LASER SYSTEM CONTAINS ACO LASER IN A CLASS I ENCLOSURE.THE LASER SYSTEM HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED AS CLASS 3a DUETO THE PRESE

6-26 Sample Materials MELAMINE - STANDARD ENGRAVING RASTER ENGRAVING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PPI PASS DEPTH 15 100 10 500 1 .020” 20

Sample Materials 6-27 COMMENTS Engraving melamine is very similar to engraving regular wood with the added benefit of a consiste

6-28 Sample Materials MELAMINE - PHOTO/CLIPART ENGRAVING RASTER ENGRAVING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PPI PASS DEPTH 15 100 28 500 1 .008

Sample Materials 6-29 COMMENTS Engraving photographs can be challenging at first but becomes easier once there is an understanding of what to l

6-30 Sample Materials PLASTIC - ENGRAVERS MICROSURFACED RASTER ENGRAVING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PPI PASS DEPTH 15 70 55 500 1 .003”

Sample Materials 6-31 COMMENTS Laser engraveable plastic comes in many different colors, thickness, coatings, and surface textures.

6-32 Sample Materials RUBBER STAMPS RASTER ENGRAVING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PPI PASS DEPTH 15 (Not recommended) N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Sample Materials 6-33 COMMENTS To create a rubber stamp, use the “3D Effects” tab in the driver (Section 3). In the above example, only one pa

6-34 Sample Materials SIGN VINYL RASTER ENGRAVING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PPI PASS DEPTH 15 100 10 500 1 .015” 20 100 13 500 1 .

Sample Materials 6-35 COMMENTS Sign vinyl comes in a wide variety of colors, patterns, thickness, finishes, and reflectivity. There are a fe