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Section IV. Tests & Adjustments
2. Mirror Alignment Procedure
Stage 1: Prep
Prepare your tools and workspace.
1.Power On Laser Cutter: Turn on the machine by hitting the power switch. Allow the machine time to boot up
the touch screen operating system.
2.Unlock Driver Motor: On the touch screen, press the “Locked” icon to switch to “Unlocked” position. The button
will now display the “Unlocked” icon.
3 .Gather Tools: A 2.5 mm hex wrench and a supply of thermal paper are required to perform the mirror
alignment procedure (if required).
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Project Workflow Checklist
Safety First
Before starting any project, be sure you are aware of all safety issues. Be sure you
read and understand all safety warnings presented in Section I: Safety First and
that all safety requirements are being upheld. This is a good time to check your
machine’s power connections and that the accessories are properly attached and are
operating normally.
1. Create Design
Typically, projects are created in design software and then imported to RetinaEngrave
3.0. Generally, a PDF file is optimal for most vector cuts, as PDF files are easy to
convert to and most design software has “convert to PDF” as a standard feature. For
rastering (engraving), a JPEG file is best as these are bitmap files perfect for pixel-
based images. It is important to know, at this stage, if you intend to do a vector cut
or an engraving and choose the most appropriate file type (PDF or JPEG). This will
greatly aid the software to run the job smoothly and quickly. RetinaEngrave v3.0
includes a robust set of design tools, allowing users to design in the software without
needing outside design software. Third party design software, however, is still an option
for RetinaEngrave v3.0 users. Just about any design software will work (You can
choose the software you are most comfortable with, as long as you can convert files to
PDF (which most can). You can also “direct print” to the software. Each operating
system does this in a slightly different way, so check the instructions for your particular
computer.
Figure 7.2
Raster Image (bitmap)
Pixel based image.
Example: JPEG
Vector File Geometric
based image.
Example: PDF
Before starting any project, be sure you are aware of all safety issues. Be sure you
read and understand all safety warnings presented in Section I.
Do not over-tighten or over-loosen adjustment screws.Tightening or loosening
any of the three adjustment screws on the mirrors or the red dot diode will move the
position in a particular direction depending on the positioning of the other screws.
Some experimenting is required to understand the relationship of each screw and
how adjusting one affects the red dot’s positioning. When adjusting the screws, use the
absolute minimum turn of the hex wrench to move the red dot or the mirror into position.
NOTICE
Technical Support is available from 8am to 5pm (PST) M - F at support@fslaser.com.
Stage 1: Prep
Prepare your tools and
workspace.
1. Safety First: Be aware of all safety procedures and precautions before continuing.
2. Power On Laser Cutter: The machine must be powered on to continue this procedure. Turn
on the machine by hitting the power switch. Allow the machine time to boot up the touch screen
operating system.
3. Unlock Driver Motor: The driver motor needs to be Unlocked to allow manual “jog” control.
On the touch screen, press the “Locked” icon to switch to “Unlocked” position. The button will now
display the “Unlocked” icon.
4. Gather Tools: A 2.5 mm hex wrench and a supply of thermal paper are required to perform the
mirror alignment procedure (if required).
PRO TIP! DO NOT over-tighten or over-loosen adjustment screws.
Tightening or loosening any of the three adjustment screws on the
mirrors or the red dot diode will move the position in a particular
direction depending on the positioning of the other screws. Some
experimenting is required to understand the relationship of each screw
and how adjusting one affects the red dot’s positioning. When adjusting
the screws, use the absolute minimum turn of the hex wrench to move
the red dot or the mirror into position.
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