Trotec Speedy Series User Manual

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Preparation
Before starting laser cutting, it is necessary to install and configure each piece of software and prepare the
printer and Trotec Speedy Laser Engravers (100/300/360/400).
Please proceed to "Printing and cutting" (P.16) if this preparation has already been completed.
The following software applications are required for laser cutting.
• The following software/drivers are required in order to print with a Mimaki printer.
Type
Software/
driver
Outline
Mimaki
software
FineCut8
(Ver8.7 or later
*1
)
*1.When using a version earlier than the specified version, download the installer for the upgraded version from the
Mimaki website (http://mimaki.com/
).
This is the Adobe Illustrator plug-in cutting software.
The [Output to TrotecLaser] function only works with Adobe Illustrator
CC-CC2017 (Win/Mac). FineCut Trotec Speedy Laser Engravers func-
tions cannot be used in the case of versions prior to Adobe Illustrator
CC.
For the installation procedure, please refer FineCut Reference Guide
“Chapter 1. Installation of FineCut”.
Trotec
software
Trotec JobControl
Trotec JobControl is a software application that registers material tem-
plates, positions cut data, outputs cut data, etc. (Supplied with the Trotec
Speedy Laser Engravers: CD)
Please refer to the Trotec JobControl operation manual for the installa-
tion method.
Trotec
driver
Trotec Engraver
This is the driver for the Trotec laser plotter that is installed along with
the JobControl software.
Trotec
software
Trotec UniDrive
Trotec UniDrive is a software application that creates cutting conditions
parameter files and associates the conversion folder with cutting condi-
tions parameters, etc.
Please refer to the Trotec UniDrive Operation Manual for the installation
method.
Type
Software/
driver
Outline
Mimaki
software
RasterLink
This software application is used to receive image data, edit data with
various functions, and send plot data to a Mimaki printer. (Supplied with
the Mimaki printer: CD)
Please refer to RasterLink installation guide bundled with the Mimaki
printer for the installation method.
Mimaki
driver
Mimaki driver
*1
*1.This is required for printing with the Mimaki printer.
This is the device driver to use the Mimaki inkjet printer / cutting plotter.
(Supplied with the Mimaki printer: CD)
Please refer to Mimaki Driver Installation Guide bundled with the
Mimaki printer for the installation method.

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