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Table of Contents3
Fire Warning9
Lifting Warning10
Introduction11
How to Use this Owner's Manual11
Epilog Laser Setup15
Section 1: Safety17
Laser Safety17
Electrical Safety19
Fire Safety20
Safety Features and Regulatory Compliance21
CE Certification25
Section 2: Dos and Don'ts27
Don't27
Section 3: Getting Started29
Setting up Your Laser System29
Connecting the Exhaust30
Connecting Electrical Power33
Laser Cooling Requirements and Operating Temperatures34
Section 4: Connecting the Laser to Your Computer35
Connecting the Laser to Your Computer35
USB Port36
Ethernet (NET) Port36
Section 5: Installing the Epilog Dashboard Print Driver37
Installing the Dashboard Driver Using an Ethernet Connection and a Crossover Cable38
Section 6: Quick Start & Easy Setup57
Artwork Setup59
Job Setup62
Basic Operations67
Section 7: Using the Epilog Dashboard Driver69
General Tab72
Advanced Tab104
Color Mapping Tab117
Additional Dashboard Driver Features127
Changing Dashboard Driver Defaults129
Section 8: Using the Front Control Panel131
Keyboard Commands132
Job Storage140
Section 9: Standard & Optional Machine Features141
Red Dot Pointer142
Air Curtain142
Air Curtain Pump142
Vector Cutting Grid/Vacuum Table143
Zing 24 Rotary Attachment147
Pin Table164
Section 10: Engraving Machine Cleaning170
Cleaning - Important170
Fire Warning170
Laser Tube174
Section 11: Engraving Machine Calibration / Maintenance175
Calibration Settings Using the Keyboard175
Section 12: Speed and Power Recommendations179
Engraving Speed179
Engraving Power179
Recommendations181
Multiple Passes182
30 Watt - Epilog Zing183
Watt - Epilog Zing184
50 Watt - Epilog Zing185
60 Watt - Epilog Zing186
Section 13: Material Engraving Techniques187
Acrylic187
Fire Warning187
Anodized Aluminum190
Brass - Painted190
Glass192
Notary Seals - Delrin194
Plastic195
Rubber Stamps197
Wood205
Section 14: Material Suppliers211
Technical Support, Troubleshooting and Specifications217
Section 15: in Case of Difficulty219
Contacting Technical Support219
Avoiding Common Print Problems220
Section 16: Specifications223
Zing 16 X 12 Specifications223
Zing 24 X 12 Specifications224
Compatibility225
Recommended PC225
Other Computer Hardware Recommendations227
About the Laser228
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice229
Section 17: Upgrading the Operational Firmware231
Upgrading Your Firmware231
Installing New Firmware Onto Your Computer232
Transferring New Firmware from Your Computer to Your Laser234
Upgrading the Epilog Dashboard238
Converting Old .DAT Files to be Compatible with a New Dashboard239
Appendix Awarranty Statement243
Appendix Bprinting from Autocad245
Appendix C Additional Dashboard Print Driver Instructions249
Dashboard Driver Installation for USB Connection Using Windows Vista249
Windows Vista Dashboard Driver Installation for Ethernet Connection253
Windows 7 - Driver Installation Instructions - Setting up the TCP/IP Address in the Computer270
Index276

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