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C-200 Laser Engraving and Cutting System Operation Manual Manufactured by: Universal Laser Systems, Inc. 16008 North 81st Street Sc

1-4 Safety Safety Label Locations 221-0018-0221-0004-0221-0012-0221-0013-0221-0015-0221-0022-0221-0036-0221-0016-0221-0032-0221-0034-0221-

Appendix D - How To Get Help Step 1: Determine exactly what the problem is. Refer to the Troubleshooting Guide for a possible solution. Step 2:

Safety 1-5 EU Compliance (CE) Product Identification: C-200 Laser Engraving and Cutting System Manufacturer: Universal Laser Systems,

1-6 Safety FCC Compliance This ULS laser system has been tested and found to comply with Federal Communication Commission (FCC) directives regard

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

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

Installation 2-3 • The airflow gate is used to control the flow of air for different applications. Some applications, such as deep wood engravi

2-4 Installation Assembling the Laser System • Place the Exhaust Manifold on top of a sturdy table that can easily support 125 lbs. (45 kg). On

Close-up view of small notch Installation 2-5 Laser Cartridge Installation • With your finger, press the circular button on the latch and it wi

2-6 Installation Slowly rotate the Laser Cartridge making sure that the Alignment Plate is centered in the small gap of the Alignment Fork. Keep

Installation 2-7 Computer Requirements The following is the MINIMUM required computer configuration. Using a faster computer with more capacity

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2-8 Installation • Power ON the laser system. After the system finishes initializing, it will “home” itself in the upper right corner of the engr

SECTION 3 System Operation This section describes how the laser system functions and will familiarize you with laser system terminology. Think of

3-2 System Operation Once a file is sent from the computer, the CPU stores this file in its memory until either a new file is sent (printed) to it,

SPOTI23456789111210 System Operation 3-3 UP: This button operates the same as the DOWN button except it moves the Z-axis table up. STOP + DOWN: P

3-4 System Operation The CO2 laser beam exits the Laser Cartridge through its output optics, reflects off the #1 Mirror, passes through the Beam Wi

765I2348991011131414121015 System Operation 3-5 Before you assume that the Laser Cartridge is the source of decreased laser power, consult the Trou

3-6 System Operation 9) Exhaust System The operator must provide an extraction system to exhaust smoke, particulate matter, and fumes from the lase

SECTION 4 Computerized Controls This section is dedicated to the computer interface. From installing the Printer Driver to configuring your gra

4-2 Computerized Controls Printer Driver Controls The Printer Driver for Windows 95/98 has the appearance of other Windows 95/98 Printer Drivers.

Computerized Controls 4-3 Power / Speed Enter your settings for the Power, Speed, and PPI for each color that you have drawn in your graphic by ty

Introduction Thank you for purchasing the C-200 Laser Engraving and Cutting System. Years of testing and refinements have made this unit the ulti

4-4 Computerized Controls When in Raster mode, it is advisable to use a PPI setting of 500 or higher. If using less, the image resolution of the e

Computerized Controls 4-5 Instead of clicking on a position, you can type in the coordinate into the X and Y position boxes for more precise contr

4-6 Computerized Controls Add Shoulder When you click this selection, you will notice that the “R” at the top of the Printer Driver Screen will cha

Computerized Controls 4-7 Graphics The selections in this tab are used when printing grayscale images such as JPG, TIF, BMP, and GIF formatted ima

4-8 Computerized Controls Halftone (coarse) This is the same as Halftone (fine) except that the black and white bitmap that is produced has a lower

Computerized Controls 4-9 After you have become a proficient user of the laser system, you should tune your system. From then on, tune only when

4-10 Computerized Controls Once you have “Tuned” your machine, you must understand how to use it properly. As an example, let us say that the three

Computerized Controls 4-11 View Tab When using programs such as CorelDRAW and/or AutoCAD, there is usually a “Print Preview” feature that is part

4-12 Computerized Controls Software Suggestions The following is a list of recommended software programs. We do not endorse any particular softwa

Computerized Controls 4-13 Page Setup To properly generate and position artwork, most graphics programs will permit the customization of the page

Table of Contents SECTION 1 – General and Laser Safety Description of Appropriate Use ...

4-14 Computerized Controls If your graphic contains colors other than the ones in the Printer Driver, the driver will attempt to match (map) each c

Computerized Controls 4-15 Image Processing Order When cutting or engraving a graphic image, the laser system will perform all engraving first, th

4-16 Computerized Controls Speed Optimizing It is advantageous to engrave an object in its longest direction because total engraving time will be r

Computerized Controls 4-17 Font Requirements True Type We recommend using True Type fonts ONLY. TrueType fonts are the most versatile and should

4-18 Computerized Controls CorelDRAW 8 • Load CorelDRAW into your computer system. • Using Windows Explorer, locate the C:\Corel\Graphics8\Cust

Computerized Controls 4-19 • Draw something or type some text onto the page (we are not going to print it). At the top of the screen, click on &

4-20 Computerized Controls • While still in the "Options" dialog box, double-click on "Global" to expand the list. Then click

Computerized Controls 4-21 Pen Colors It is recommended that line and text color be set to any of seven colors within the ULS Printer Driver (blac

4-22 Computerized Controls Likely, the print window coordinates will be well outside of the desired X0,Y0 – X16,Y12 coordinates. If this occurs, t

SECTION 5 Using the Laser System Step-by-Step In this section we will cover how to completely use the laser system to create a product from star

SECTION 4 – Computerized Controls Installing the Windows 95/98 Printer Driver ...

5-2 Using the Laser System Step-by-Step Material Loading and Positioning The next step is to load and position the wood on top of the engraving t

Using the Laser System Step-by-Step 5-3 Slowly raise the table until you observe the tool either tilting or sliding away from the focus carriage.

5-4 Using the Laser System Step-by-Step A status screen may now appear showing a percentage of completion. Once this status screen disappears, it

Using the Laser System Step-by-Step 5-5 When you open the Top Door you will notice that a red dot will appear on the engraving table. If there i

SECTION 6 Maintenance Keeping the laser system clean will ensure the highest quality engraving. The frequency of cleaning will depend entirely

6-2 Maintenance NOTE: #2 Mirror Cover and X-axis Motor Cover Plates have been removed for visibility. 1) Focus Carriage 2) X-axis Bearing (3) 3)

Maintenance 6-3 System Cleaning • Turn off and unplug the laser system. • Open the Top Door and thoroughly remove all loose dirt and debris f

6-4 Maintenance #2 Mirror To gain access to the #2 Mirror, the mirror cover must be removed. Loosen the thumbscrew (it remains attached to the cov

Maintenance 6-5 Tilt the front cover at enough angle so that you can apply the Lens Cleaning solution directly to the #3 Mirror and to the Focu

6-6 Maintenance Exhaust Plenum Cleaning • Power system OFF. • Remove the Z-axis table. • Remove the two thumbscrews. • Lift the Plenum stra

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Maintenance 6-7 Battery Replacement WARNING: There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace the battery only wit

6-8 Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Since the maintenance requirements of the laser system is dependent on the type of material being run, the qu

SECTION 7 Material Applications Guide This section provides sample driver settings and helpful hints to get started engraving and/or cutting the

7-2 Sample Materials • Laser engraving or cutting materials other than those described in this manual can be a safety hazard and can damage the

Sample Materials 7-3 When engraving very small objects, top speed cannot be achieved because acceleration and deceleration of the motion system

7-4 Sample Materials ACRYLIC - CAST AND EXTRUDED LIGHT RASTER ENGRAVING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PPI PASS DEPTH 15 70 80 500 1 .001” 20 50

Sample Materials 7-5 COMMENTS There are two types of acrylic available, cast and extruded. Cast turns white or frosted and extruded remains cl

7-6 Sample Materials ACRYLIC - MIRRORED LIGHT RASTER ENGRAVING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PPI PASS DEPTH 15 75 80 500 1 .003” 20 55 80 500 1

Sample Materials 7-7 COMMENTS Engraving mirrored acrylic is similar to engraving regular acrylic. The idea is to engrave through the mirrored b

7-8 Sample Materials ANODIZED ALUMINUM RASTER ENGRAVING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PPI PASS DEPTH 15 90 80 500 1 .001” 20 68 80 500 1 .001”

SECTION 1 Safety This section describes hazards that may occur if the laser is installed or used improperly. WARNING: Failure to follow these

Sample Materials 7-9 BRASS - PAINTED RASTER ENGRAVING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PPI PASS DEPTH 15 90 80 500 1 .001” 20 68 80 500 1 .001”

7-10 Sample Materials CORIAN / AVONITE / FOUNTAINHEAD RASTER ENGRAVING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PPI PASS DEPTH 15 100 20 500 1 .005” 20 1

Sample Materials 7-11 CORK RASTER ENGRAVING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PPI PASS DEPTH 15 80 30 500 1 .010” 20 80 40 500 1 .010” 25 80 50 5

7-12 Sample Materials DELRIN (SEAL PRESS) RASTER ENGRAVING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PPI PASS DEPTH 15 100 18 500 1 .015” 20 100 23 500 1

Sample Materials 7-13 GLASS / CRYSTAL RASTER ENGRAVING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PPI PASS DEPTH 15 100 10 300 1 .001 20 100 13 300 1 .

7-14 Sample Materials LEATHER RASTER ENGRAVING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PPI PASS DEPTH 15 56 80 500 1 .001” 20 42 80 500 1 .001” 25 34 80

Sample Materials 7-15 MARBLE RASTER ENGRAVING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PPI PASS DEPTH 15 100 28 500 1 .003” 20 100 37 500 1 .003” 25

7-16 Sample Materials MAT BOARD RASTER ENGRAVING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PPI PASS DEPTH 15 90 80 250 1 .005” 20 68 80 250 1 .005” 25 54

Sample Materials 7-17 MELAMINE - STANDARD ENGRAVING LIGHT RASTER ENGRAVING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PPI PASS DEPTH 15 100 20 500 1 .015

7-18 Sample Materials MELAMINE - PHOTO/CLIPART ENGRAVING RASTER ENGRAVING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PPI PASS DEPTH 15 80 30 500 1 .008” 20

1-2 Safety • Dangerous voltages are present within the electronics and laser enclosures of this system. Although access to these areas is not nec

Sample Materials 7-19 PLASTIC - ENGRAVERS MICROSURFACED RASTER ENGRAVING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PPI PASS DEPTH 15 70 80 500 1 .003” 20

7-20 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 20 (N

Sample Materials 7-21 SIGN VINYL RASTER ENGRAVING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PPI PASS DEPTH 15 100 15 500 1 .015” 20 100 20 500 1 .015”

7-22 Sample Materials WOOD RASTER ENGRAVING LASER WATTAGE POWER SPEED PPI PASS DEPTH 15 100 20 500 1 .020” 20 100 27 500 1 .020” 25 100

Sample Materials 7-23 Not all wood finishes are created equal. When ordering wood from a supplier, be sure to specify that it is being used for

SECTION 8 Special Applications Guide Rubber Stamps There are two methods used to create a rubber stamp, the single stamp method and the full she

8-2 Special Applications Guide Place the stamp (on screen) where you want it to engrave in laser system. Avoid areas where you have already engra

Special Applications Guide 8-3 Create more stamps to fill the entire page. They can be the same stamp or different ones. If desired, output

8-4 Special Applications Guide The laser system can print all three types of bitmaps providing that either the driver or the bitmap image-processi

Special Applications Guide 8-5 Color Bitmaps The driver handles color bitmaps the same as grayscale bitmaps. Since color bitmaps use more memor

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8-6 Special Applications Guide In the first diagram, the numbers represent the variable text that will be merged into the document during the prin

Special Applications Guide 8-7 Now the file can be printed to the laser using the Print Merge command. In CorelDRAW, click FILE then PRINT MERG

8-8 Special Applications Guide Different lenses produce different spot sizes and have different focal ranges. For example, the 1.5” lens produces

APPENDIX

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

Appendix B - Specifications Model Number C-200 Resolution 1000 x 1000 DPI, 500 x 500 DPI, 333 x 333 DPI, 250 x 250 DPI 200 x 200 DPI,

Appendix C – Troubleshooting Guide Engraving Quality Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution “Fuzzy” looking raster engraving or small text app

Engraving disappears, becomes “lighter”, or appears “choppy” when raster engraving within ½ inch of Y-axis ruler • Normal condition. The laser sys

Engraving appears “halftoned” and not solidly filled when using colors other than black • Graphic, graphic software, graphic software setup, colo

Operational When printing to the laser system, the computer gives an error message “Printer out of paper” or “Printer offline and not responding” •