Trotec Speedy Series User Manual

Trotec Laser Cut Guide (FineCut version)
This "Trotec Laser Cut Guide", describes the cutting method for the Trotec Speedy series of laser engraving
machines 100/300/360/400 that use the software bundled with Mimaki printers and the Trotec Speedy Laser
Engravers.
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Trotec Speedy Series Specifications

General

Resolution	Up to 1000 dpi
Laser Type	CO2 laser
Work Area	Varies depending on model
Max. Workpiece Height	Varies depending on model
Laser Power	Varies by model
Software	JobControl
Supported File Formats	AI, BMP, PDF, DXF, PLT, JPG, GIF, TIFF, PNG
Cooling	Air or Water (depending on laser power)
Power Supply	50/60 Hz

Summary

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Trotec Laser Cut

System Configuration

Overview of the hardware and software components and their connections.

Laser cutting preparation procedure

Install and Configure Mimaki Software

Steps to install and configure Mimaki FineCut and RasterLink software and drivers.

Install and Configure Trotec Software

Procedures for installing and configuring Trotec Job Control and UniDrive software.

Prepare Engraver and Printer for Operation

Instructions for preparing the Trotec Engraver and Mimaki Printer.

Laser cutting output procedure

Data Creation Process

Creating print, cut, and alignment frame data in Adobe Illustrator.

Printing Data onto Media

Procedures for printing alignment frames and print data onto media.

Trotec Laser Cutting Execution

Step-by-step guide for performing laser cutting with the Trotec Speedy Laser Engraver.

Preparation

Mimaki Software and Drivers

Lists Mimaki software like FineCut and RasterLink required for the process.

Trotec Software and Drivers

Lists Trotec software like JobControl, Engraver, and UniDrive for laser cutting.

Printing and cutting

Create Print and Cut Data

Creating print, cut, and alignment frame layers in Adobe Illustrator.

Print Alignment Frame and Media

Printing alignment frames on paper and print data on media.

Perform Laser Cutting

Executing the laser cutting process with the Trotec Speedy Laser Engraver.

Troubleshooting

Software and Data Transfer Issues

Troubleshooting FineCut icon display, data loading into JobControl, and related errors.

Laser Cutting Execution and Configuration Errors

Diagnosing problems with starting laser cutting, conditions, and parameter files.

Media Handling and Cutting Process Adjustments

Addressing cutting without printing, media handling, and modifying cutting parameters.

Data Positioning and Output Alignment Solutions

Resolving manual/automatic data positioning, job origins, and printing/cutting alignment.