Safety
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Installation
The printer must be installed in a well-ventilated place away from any source of heat, flame or
sparks.
The printer and print head must be secured with the attachment devices provided.
The printer installation on the production line must not generate any risks for people.
The operator's workstation must face the printer.
The equipment must be connected to an earthed single phase mains electricity supply, using
the lead supplied with the printer. The lead has a standard mains plug which must be easily
accessible at all times.
The electrical and pneumatic systems upstream from the printer must comply with applicable
standards.
In cases where the printer or a part of the printer is fitted to a support device, the device
concerned must be grounded.
Ground all conducting parts on or close to the printer which are not used as a voltage
reference (metal framework, protective covers, etc.)
Radiation hazards
The wavelength of the beam emitted from a CO2 laser is between 9.3 µm and 11.5 µm.
The light of the laser beam within the infrared part of the electromagnetic spectrum is not
visible to the naked eye.
MARKEM-IMAJE CO2 lasers emit powerful infrared radiation which, despite being invisible to
the eye, in many ways acts like sunlight.
Concentrated beams are sufficiently powerful to cut through certain materials, and the beam
is potentially hazardous even when it is not concentrated.
CO2 laser radiation can be absorbed by most dielectric substances, like water, biological
tissue, glass and plastic and is instantly absorbed by the first absorbent material with which it
enters into contact.
CO2 laser radiation can be reflected by smooth metal surfaces, even if they have been
darkened.
CO2 laser radiation can be concentrated using lenses to make it more effective for cutting or
marking applications. The laser beam disperses rapidly beyond the focal point causing the
energy density or beam intensity to become dissipated.
The laser opening is clearly marked with a label. Never expose the eye or the skin to direct or
indirect laser radiation.
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