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Preface2
Important Symbols4
General Safety Precautions5
Network Security8
Available Documentation9
Product Models10
Table of Contents11
Getting Started20
Outline of Laser Marker NAVI Smart20
PC Requirements21
CD-ROM Contents21
Product Configuration23
Install Laser Marker Smart Utility24
Install the USB Driver25
Uninstall Laser Marker Smart Utility26
Start Laser Marker NAVI Smart26
Exit Laser Marker NAVI Smart26
Verify the Laser Marker NAVI Smart Version27
Laser Marker NAVI Smart Preferences28
Select the User Interface Language28
Specify Screen Refresh Settings28
Change the Appearances of User Interface Elements29
Manage Fonts that Can be Used in Offline Mode30
Laser Marker NAVI Smart Basics31
User Interface Overview31
Startup" Screen34
Marking Settings" Screen34
Monitor" Screen35
Maintenance" Screen35
Data Management" Screen35
System Settings" Screen36
Availability of the Screens36
User Selection37
Online Connection between PC and Laser Marking System39
Online and Offline Mode39
Establish a USB Connection between PC and Laser Marking System40
Establish an Ethernet Connection between PC and Laser Marking System41
Establish a Bluetooth Connection between PC and Laser Marking System42
Disconnect an Online Connection44
Operation of the Laser Marking System45
Tool Overview45
Turn Laser Pumping on or off45
Start Laser Radiation with the "Start Marking" Button46
Stop Laser Radiation with the "Stop Laser" Button47
Remote Mode48
Switch Remote Mode on and off by PC Configuration Software48
Automatically Switch to Remote Mode at Power-On49
Switch Remote Mode on and off by External Devices50
Perform Marking in RUN Mode51
Perform Test Marking52
Guide Laser53
Check the Work Distance56
Check the Marking Position Using the Guide Laser57
Indicate the Marking Field Center Using the Pointer (LP-GS052)58
Perform Marking Time Measurement59
Work with Files60
About Marking Files60
Work with Marking Files in Offline Mode61
Create and Save a Marking File to Your PC (Offline Mode)61
Open and Save an Existing Marking File to Your PC (Offline Mode)62
Work with Marking Files in Online Mode63
Create and Save a Marking File to the Laser Marking System63
Open an Existing Marking File from the Laser Marking System64
Open an Existing Marking File from Your PC65
Save a Marking File to the Laser Marking System65
Transfer a Marking File from Your PC to the Laser Marking System66
Save a Marking File on the "Data Management" Screen66
Save a Marking File on the "Marking Settings" Screen67
Work with Font Files68
About Font Files68
Add Font Files70
Manage Files in the Laser Marking System71
Search for Files71
Copy, Paste and Delete Files72
Rename a Marking File72
Save Data to Your PC or Another External Memory73
Backup Files74
About Backup Files74
Backup the Data75
Edit a Backup File75
Restore a Backup File76
Create a Backup File for Initial Configuration78
Convert Files79
Convert a LP-400/LP-V Backup File79
Convert a LP-400/LP-V File (.Nlm)80
General Conversion Rules80
Edit Marking Data83
Marking Image Editor83
Editing Tools Overview85
Move, Modify or Align Objects87
Marking Object Basics89
Object Type Overview89
General Object/Object Group Parameters90
Object List Overview90
Character Object92
Create a Character Object (Direct Input)92
Create a Character Object (Reference List)93
Set a User-Defined Character94
Change Characters or Reference Character Strings95
Change the Basic Parameters of a Character Object95
Set the Arrangement of a Character Object96
Align a Character Object97
Change the Position of a Character Object98
Rotate a Character Object99
Set the Character Spacing of a Character Object Along a Straight Line100
Set the Character Spacing of a Character Object Along an Arc102
Set the Character Spacing by Specifying an Angle103
Set the Character Spacing by Specifying a Length104
Specify the Line Spacing of a Character Object106
Truetype Object108
Create a Truetype Object108
Change the Basic Parameters of a Truetype Object109
Set the Arrangement of a Truetype Object109
Align a Truetype Object110
Change the Position of a Truetype Object111
Rotate a Truetype Object112
Set the Character Spacing of a Truetype Object Along a Straight Line113
Set the Character Spacing of a Truetype Object Along an Arc115
Set Kerning for Truetype Objects116
Specify the Line Spacing of a Truetype Object117
Apply Fill Settings to a Truetype Object117
Graphic Object119
Add Graphic Files Using the "Graphic" Tool119
Add Graphic Files in the "Data Management" Screen120
Use Graphic Objects in a Marking File121
Move a Graphic Object121
Rotate a Graphic Object122
Edit a VEC File122
Scale a VEC File123
Edit a DXF File in the "Marking Settings" Screen124
Change the Preset Position of a DXF, HPGL, JPEG, BMP File125
Change the Preset Size of a DXF, HPGL, JPEG, BMP File126
Change the Preset Marking Parameters for JPEG or BMP Files127
Change the Preset Marking Parameters for DXF or HPGL Files128
Tips for Improve the Marking Quality of a Graphic130
Tips for Reducing the Marking Time of a Graphic130
Supported DXF File Formats131
Shape Object135
Create a Line135
Create a Circle136
Create an Arc137
Add or Delete Shapes in an Existing Shape Object139
Position or Rotate a Shape Object139
Point Radiation Object141
Create a Point Radiation Object141
Edit, Add or Delete a Point in an Existing Point Radiation Object142
Position or Rotate a Point Radiation Object143
Bar Code Object144
Bar Code Types144
Create a Bar Code Object146
Invert a Bar Code Object148
Set the Marking Direction for a Bar Code Object148
Amend Bar Code Data149
Specify the Position of a Bar Code Object149
Rotate a Bar Code Object150
Set Bar Code Parameters150
Set Parameters for GS1 Databar152
Automatically Optimize GS1 Databar Parameters153
Code Object155
Code Types155
Structure of a QR Code158
Structure of a Data Matrix Code159
Data Capacity Information159
QR Code Model 1 Versions and Data Capacity159
QR Code Model 2 Versions and Data Capacity162
Micro QR Code Versions and Data Capacity165
Data Matrix Symbol Sizes and Data Capacity165
Create a 2D Code Object167
Set Parameters for QR Code, Micro QR Code, Iqr Code168
Set Parameters for Data Matrix and GS1 Datamatrix170
Set the Marking Direction for QR Code and Data Matrix171
Set the Module Marking Order for QR Code and Data Matrix171
Specify the Position of a 2D Code Object172
Rotate a 2D Code Object172
Specify Filling Pattern Parameters for QR Code and Data Matrix173
Code Pattern Font174
Code Element Parameters for QR Code and Data Matrix176
Invert a QR Code or Data Matrix Code176
Set Parameters for Code Elements177
Set Laser Correction Parameters for Code Elements178
Specify Quiet Zone Filling Parameters for QR Code and Data Matrix179
PDF417 Code Parameters181
Set Parameters for PDF417181
Invert a PDF417 Code182
Set the Marking Direction for PDF417183
Human Readable Text Parameters184
Set Parameters for the Human Readable Text184
Set Laser Correction Parameters for the Human Readable Text186
Application Identifier (AI)188
About Application Identifiers188
AI Prefix Codes189
Object Group Settings192
Create, Duplicate or Delete an Object Group192
Position and Rotate an Object Group192
Set Object Group Parameters193
Use the Step & Repeat Function195
Configure Counter Parameters for a Step & Repeat Object196
Specify Parameters for an Element of a Step & Repeat Object198
Functional Character Settings201
Use Functional Characters201
Functional Characters for Date and Time202
Functional Characters for Counters204
Functional Characters for Lot Numbers206
Functional Characters for Laser Settings207
Functional Characters for External Control208
Function Settings210
Functions Overview210
Configure Parameters for the Counter Function211
Configure Parameters for the Expiry Date and Time Function213
Configure Parameters for the Lot Number Function215
Configure Parameters for the Register Function (Registered Characters)218
Configure Parameters for the External Offset Function220
Specify Reference Character Strings222
File Setting223
Position, Rotate and Mirror All Objects in a File223
Specify the East Asian Character Set224
Configure Trigger Parameters224
Configure Imagechecker Settings226
Specify Parameters under "Compatibility with Former Models228
Laser Settings230
Set Laser Parameters230
Fine-Tune the Laser Settings231
Specify Smart Setting Parameters234
Configure Smart Settings for Marking Applications236
Configure Smart Settings for Processing Applications237
Set Laser Correction Parameters for a Marking Object238
On-The-Fly Marking240
About On-The-Fly-Marking240
On-The-Fly Marking Settings for All Files241
On-The-Fly-Marking Settings for One File244
Trigger Mode Parameters247
Line Speed Control Setting "2 Sensors Input249
Specify On-The-Fly Marking Settings249
System Settings254
Display Information about the Laser Marking System254
Set the Date and Time254
Change Calendar Settings255
Specify a Name for the Laser Marking System256
Set the Error Buzzer257
Specify Remote Mode Settings257
Specify Settings for the Controller LED Display258
Select LP-400/LP-V Compatibility259
Configure Advanced System Settings261
Specify the Laser Power Correction262
Adjust the Marking Field Position262
Set the Laser Head Direction264
Specify Input and Output Settings265
Specify Ethernet Communication Settings266
Specify RS232C Communication Settings267
Enable Bluetooth268
Specify Ethernet/Ip Communication Settings269
Specify PROFINET Communication Settings270
Specify the Command Format272
Make Imagechecker Communication Settings273
Specify Settings for Code Reader Functions274
Optimize the Laser Power of Specific Marking Field Areas275
Marking Field Calibration277
Calibrate the Marking Field277
Details of Distortion Correction Settings279
Set or Disable a Password280
Delete a Forgotten Password281
Configure Permissions and Customize the "Monitor" Screen282
Specify more Permissions and "Monitor" Screen Settings282
Monitor the Marking Data285
Monitor the Marking Data in Remote Mode or RUN Mode285
Select a Marking File on the "Monitor" Screen286
Maintenance288
Display Operating Data288
Show the Error Log289
Perform Output Simulation289
Check the Communication Command History290
Inspect the Laser Power291
Troubleshooting294
List of Common Problems294
Start-Up295
Laser Pumping296
Connection with Laser Marker NAVI Smart297
Lasing Process300
Marking Quality302
On-The-Fly Marking (LP-RC, LP-RF, LP-RV)306
External Control309
Linking of Image Processing Devices316
Reset an Alarm Message (E001-E599)319
Alarm Messages (E001-E599)319
Reset a Warning Message (E600-799)332
Warning Messages E600-E799333
Index351

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