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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Joystick ...................................................................................................................................................................................74
Job Storage: Temporary Memory ............................................................................................................................................75
Section 8: Quick Start Guide 77
Artwork Setup .........................................................................................................................................................................77
Setting a Vector Cutting Line ...................................................................................................................................................78
Resolution ...............................................................................................................................................................................79
Piece and Page Size ................................................................................................................................................................83
Section 9: Cleaning & Maintenance 85
Reduce Fire Risk with a Clean Laser ........................................................................................................................................85
Cleaning the Optics .................................................................................................................................................................85
Cleaning and Lubricating the Bearing Rails .............................................................................................................................87
Cleaning the Exhaust Plenum ..................................................................................................................................................88
Laser Tube ...............................................................................................................................................................................91
Laser Tube Air Filter ................................................................................................................................................................91
Section 10: System Features 93
Air Assist .................................................................................................................................................................................93
Auto Focus vs. Manual Focus ..................................................................................................................................................93
Crash Bar ................................................................................................................................................................................95
Image Dithering.......................................................................................................................................................................96
Color Mapping.........................................................................................................................................................................97
Reset Home Position .............................................................................................................................................................104
Red Dot Pointer .....................................................................................................................................................................104
Movable Home Position ........................................................................................................................................................105
Center Engraving ...................................................................................................................................................................106
Emergency Stop Button ........................................................................................................................................................108
Front Access Door .................................................................................................................................................................109
Task Plate/Vacuum Hold-Down Table ....................................................................................................................................109
Exhaust Plenum ....................................................................................................................................................................110
Safety Interlock / Laser Status Indicators ..............................................................................................................................111
Rulers..........................................................................................................................................................................................
Section 11: Optional Features 113
Vector Cutting Table/Vacuum Hold-Down Table ....................................................................................................................113
Pin Table ...............................................................................................................................................................................114
Fusion Rim-Drive Rotary Attachment ....................................................................................................................................117
3-Jaw Chuck Rotary Attachment ..........................................................................................................................................125
eView Camera Module ...........................................................................................................................................................135
Dual Source Option ...............................................................................................................................................................146
PhotoLaser Plus ....................................................................................................................................................................148
Section 12: Upgrading the Operational Firmware 155
How to Upgrade Your Firmware ............................................................................................................................................155
Section 13: Printing From AutoCAD 159
How to Print from AutoCAD to the Laser...............................................................................................................................159
Section 14: Material Engraving Techniques 161
CO2 Laser Materials/Techniques ..........................................................................................................................................161
3D Engraving .....................................................................................................................................................................161